Singled Out: Loreta's Stranger In Moscow (Michael Jackson Cover)
. The first time I heard the original, Michael Jackson version of 'Stranger in Moscow', was when I lived in London. This was the time when I felt free and unknown and no one bothered me, yet hearing the song brought back so many painful memories. I felt sadness, yet comfort in knowing I wasn't the only person feeling this way. It was a song I could really relate to, it was also like therapy to me for a while. I never thought about doing a Michael Jackson cover, as he was my absolute, all-time idol and I never felt it was appropriate to cover his songs as there is only one Michael. However, I wanted to record a tribute in his honor. It's a thank you for inspiring me and giving so much to me for so many years. Around the same time that I was thinking of recording one of his songs, I was preparing for my trip to Moscow for a private performance. I hadn't been there since I was a little girl and I wanted to perform my most personal and intimate songs. 'Stranger in Moscow' was the perfect song for me to record. Recording it was fun, but also painful. It felt so real. It was almost like reopening my old wounds, but I really put my heart and soul into it; it meant a lot to me. Performing 'Stranger in Moscow' live in Moscow was even more amazing. Moscow really is a city where one feels very lonely and Michael's song totally captures the feel of being in that city, and it definitely added more emotion and drama to the performance. My tribute is dedicated to Michael and all of his fans around the world. Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself with a FREE download here and learn more Loreta - right here!
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