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"Blues & Soul" Magazine Awards Acceptance

“Blues & Soul” magazine (May 8, 1984), from Chris Cadman’s “Michael Jackson the Maestro” (article summary/quotes)

Michael won 2 Blues & Soul awards in 1984 that were accepted for him by brother Jermaine.

When the poll winners were announced in Blues & Soul at the end of 1983 Jermaine thanked the magazine on his behalf.

“Michael will be absolutely delighted with these awards. He and I have always felt a strong affiliation with Blues & Soul staff and readers.”

Michael rang Jermaine at his hotel as he was talking to a reporter from Blues & Soul magazine in 1984.

“I’m very honoured to receive these awards and would thank Blues & Soul readers for all their support and loyalty shown to me and my family over the years.”

“I enjoy entertaining people and the joy I get from doing that, I hope they feel also. I feel honoured that so many people like what I do.”

“I do my best but I’m a human being as well. I am enjoying life but I have a lot of pressure right now because of this success. But again I’m deeply honoured.”