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Gone Too Soon

"Gone Too Soon" is a song written by Larry Grossman, and Buz Kohan. It was sung by Michael Jackson, for his 1991 album "Dangerous". The song was co-produced by Bruce Swedien and Michael Jackson. It featured instrumentation by artists such as Steve Porcaro, Michael Boddicker, Abraham Laboriel and Paulinho Da Costa.

"Gone Too Soon" was dedicated to the memory of Michael Jackson's friend Ryan White, a teenager from Kokomo, Indiana who came to national attention, after being expelled from his school for having HIV/AIDS. "Gone Too Soon" was released on December 1, 1993 (World AIDS Day) as the ninth and final single from the Dangerous album.

Following the death of Princess Diana, Michael Jackson permitted "Gone Too Soon" to be included on a Diana commemorative album entitled "Tribute". The proceeds from the sale of the album went to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. Jackson also dedicated a concert from the HIStory World Tour to Diana's memory.

R&B singer Usher performed "Gone Too Soon" at Michael Jackson's memorial as a tribute to the late singer. During the performance, the entertainer approached Jackson's gold-plated casket, which was in attendance. Usher placed his left hand upon the coffin, before completing the final lyric—"gone too soon"—through tears.

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Michael Jackson Songs,
Music Videos and Lyrics

Gone Too Soon

Like A Comet
Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky 
Gone Too Soon

Like A Rainbow
Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye
Gone Too Soon

Shiny And Sparkly
And Splendidly Bright
Here One Day
Gone One Night

Like The Loss Of Sunlight
On A Cloudy Afternoon
Gone Too Soon

Like A Castle
Built Upon A Sandy Beach
Gone Too Soon

Like A Perfect Flower
That Is Just Beyond Your Reach
Gone Too Soon

Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight
Here One Day
Gone One Night

Like A Sunset
Dying With The Rising Of The Moon
Gone Too Soon

Gone Too Soon

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