
Thanks to Michael Jordan, Bernie Pitzel, and all those who were associated with this song and these commercials. The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes. It's my position that these songs and that commercial reinforced the popularity of the name "Michael." Part IV showcases Dionne Warwick's 1966 R&B song "Message To Michael", and Michael Jackson's 1975 R&B song "Dear Michael". Part III showcases C.O.D.'s 1965 R&B song "Michael The Lover" and The Mad Lads' 1966 cover of that song.Ĭlick for Part IV of this series.

Part II showcases the African American Spiritual/work song "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" (also given as "Michael Rowed The Boat Ashore").Ĭlick for Part III of this series.

That song and commercial refers to professional basketball player Michael Jordan.Ĭlick for Part II of this series. Part V showcases the 1991 song "Be Like Mike" and the original Gatorade "Be like Mike" commercial. This is Part V of a five part pancocojams series about the name "Michael".
