11yr old Sams Tribute to Michael Jackson - "Ben"

Sam's tribute to Michael Jackson - recorded on the day Michael Jackson died 25 June 2009 (it was the 26th in NZ).

Sam has always been a huge MJ fan - and has been very very sad to learn of the loss of such a true legend.

MJ has been an inspiration to Sam since he was 4 years old and was invited onto the Breeze Radio Station in Wellington to interview. He ended up singing several MJ songs when he walked in to the studio carrying his CD 'HISTORY' with him.

Sam carried his CD everywhere he went - to the beach, to preschool and even to bed! And even then, he knew every song word for word - at only 4 years old!
He went straight from The Wiggles to MJ.

RIP Michael. We love you xxxx


For more info on Sam:

Sam's Website: http://www.samverlinden
Sam on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/samverlinden
Sam on Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/samverlinden

Jan 2011: Hey everyone - a quick update from me. I have started a new YouTube channel. Please visit me there and check out my new Bruno Mars cover, rate, sub, share etc. Thanks for all your support - Sam ♫♪♪
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[SecretForest]

Wow, that's awesome! =)

[bverlin]

@SecretForest Thanks, RIP MJ :) Sam

[sedona74]

why dont more singers get discovered off of you tube?!?!??!?!

[bverlin]

@sedona74 haha maybe oneday aye. Thanks for your comment. Sam

[JOSUE5401]

I found this video from whatching a kid fainting on a tv program called the sunrise show 5 minutes of fame. This kid looks exactly like that kid on the show fainting!

[bverlin]

@JOSUE5401 Yeh thats me. Shame ... this video is better haaha. Sam

[cizaman123]

wow thats good sam

[JJCutielynn93]

Wow (: awesome <3

[ScottRayne]

I miss MJ too... Awesome tribute!

[footygirl99]

Awesome! :)

[Randommmmmm]

LOL sam use to like the wiggles

[Aqquarela63]

Sam, congratulations, I like it, really nice. Suit heart, it´s amazing.

[mcshredshred]

Youve got talent

[cmsavage]

And they think Justin Bieber is talented...? Why didn't they see your videos first? You have a really beautiful voice and I hope that you don't let go of it or let it go by...do something with it...you deserve that much...

[MRCALIfornyay]

Omg dude u got soul

[DannyForeverFan1]

Hello!

U sing very good =)

[samverlinden]

Hi, thanks for your message.

And you're right - I actually was singing quietly so as not to wake up my special needs sister Emily LOL.

I have started a new YT channel under my name samverlinden It would be great if you could visit and sub and check out my new Bruno Mars song :) thanks again for your support. Sam :s

[easyaids99]

Sam, that was beautiful, but you sounded like you were trying to sing without waking anyone up? You have it young man. I hope someone with connections finds your videos and takes you on a whirliwind ride - you have it!

[bverlin]

@SkittlezSoSweet5645 Thanks - RIP Michael. :) Sam

[SkittlezSoSweet5645]

very good job,you would've made MJ proud :)

[ILoveMichaelJ58]

@tearsofjoy100 you are right

[MJmarcelaMJ]

John Lennon XD

[mysticangel17]

you're good. keep it up.

[bverlin]

@tearsofjoy100 Thanks :)

[bverlin]

@pritiisp Thanks for your comment. Sam V

[pritiisp]

That's one of the most beautiful covers I've seen for this song... he has his own style and personality in his voice. Well done! :)