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If he doesn't disappear into Neverland, though, Jackson would be wise to make some fresh music, fast. It has long seemed likely that if Jackson would just get a sensible haircut and put on a conventionally tailored suit, he would instantly add another 5 million in record sales to his next release. (Normality as a career move: Ask the horn-rimmed Eric Clapton about it.)

And what should that release be? Given the charismatic sparks he threw off by singing for Winfrey — in effortless, thrilling a cappella — a few bars of ''Who Is It,'' here are two words of advice: Michael Unplugged.

Originally posted Feb 26, 1993 Published in issue #159 Feb 26, 1993 Order article reprints
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