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"Los Angeles Times" Interview

Date assessed by the fact that it took place “a few days ago” from the day of the publication of the “Los Angeles Times” article (September 22, 1985).

“Los Angeles Times” (September 22, 1985) (archived)

Jackson talked excitedly about the Beatles songs as he sat a few days ago in his upstairs bedroom at the family house in Encino. The tension of the acquisition was far behind him.

"The melodies," he said, enthusiastically. "They are so lovely . . . (and) structured so perfectly."

Jackson dislikes being quoted, but he couldn't resist agreeing to nominate his five favorite Beatles songs.

Asked if he wanted to look at a list of the songs to refresh his memory, he shook his head.

" Yesterday ," he said with a conviction that suggested it was far and away his favorite.

He continued:

" 'Here, There and Everywhere.'

" 'Fool on the Hill.'

" 'Let It Be.'

" 'Hey Jude.'

" 'Eleanor Rigby.'

"And 'Penny Lane.'

" 'Strawberry Fields Forever.'

"And. . . ."

He realized that the list had stretched beyond five.

"Can I make it my favorite 10?"