Gone Too Soon

"Gone Too Soon" is a song made popular by the American singer Michael Jackson. It was written by Larry Gossman and Buz Kohan. The song is included on Jackson's eighth studio album Dangerous (1991).

Performances
In 1993, Jackson performed it at the celebration for Bill Clinton becoming the President of the United States. Jackson's version of "Gone Too Soon" was dedicated to the memory of 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.

In 1997, when Princess Diana died, Jackson let the song be put on an album called Tribute. The album was a collection of songs made to remember her. The money made from the album was given to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.

Usher performed the song at Jackson's memorial service in 2009.

References

Category:1993 songs
Category:1990s ballads
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Michael Jackson songs