the buzz log

The Michael Jackson memorial has been a mix of his own songs as well as serenades from people like Stevie Wonder "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer."

Well before the Staples Center gathering, however, people have been creating their own tribute playlist by seeking their favorites online. Jackson's most popular creation has been "Thriller," which stands for his album, song, video, and the artist at his pinnacle.

 Other defining tunes and videos spiking in Yahoo! searches:

• "Bad"
• "Beat It"
• "Billie Jean"
• "Black Or White"
• "Off The Wall"
• "Man in the Mirror"
• "Human Nature"
• "They Don't Care About Us"
• "Remember the Time"
• "Smooth Criminal"
• "Will You Be There"
• "You Are Not Alone"
• "You Rock My World"

For more on the Jackson memorial, follow the Yahoo! News live blog.