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a little about its history trajectory and a little more follow along Michael Jackson was an American
singer songwriter dancer and philanthropist nicknamed the King of Pop he is considered one
of the most important cultural figures of the 20th century so if you like this Idol or enjoy
good pop music follow along and we'll tell you an incredible story of
one of the greatest singers
that Humanity can have let's go to the video who was Michael Jackson Michael Jackson
was an American singer songwriter dancer and philanthropist nicknamed the King of Pop he
is considered one of the most important cultural figures of the 20th century over a four decade
career his contributions to music dance and fashion along with his publicized personal life
have made him a global figure in popular culture Jackson has influenced artists of various musical
genre
s through stage and video performances he popularized complicated dance moves such as the
moonwalk which he named after as well as the robot where Michael Jackson was born Jackson was
born in Gary Indiana on August 29 1958. he was the eighth of ten children in the Jackson
family a working-class African-American family who lived in a two-bedroom house on Jackson Street
his mother Catherine Esther Jackson nay screws played clarinet and piano aspired to be a country
and western artist and work
ed part-time at Sears she was a Jehovah's Witness his father Joseph
Walter Joe Jackson a former boxer was a crane operator for U.S steel and played guitar with
a local rhythm and blues band the Falcons to supplement the family's income how he started
his career Jackson began his career at the age of five as a member of The Jackson 5 a family
singing group managed by his father The Jackson 5 signed with Motown records in 1969 and released
their first single I want you back in 1970. the song
was a number one hit on the Billboard
Hot 100 chart and the Jackson 5 went on to have a string of singles and hit albums in 1975 The
Jackson 5 left Motown and signed with Epic Records as a solo artist Jackson released
his first album off the wall in 1979. the album was a critical and Commercial Success
and spawned the number one singles Don't Stop Till You Get Enough and rock with you in 1982
Jackson released his sixth studio album Thriller the album was an unprecedented Commercial Success
selling over 100 million copies worldwide Thriller is the best-selling album of all time and has won
eight Grammy Awards including album of the year the album's music videos such as Billie Jean
and Thriller were Innovative and helped to popularize the music video format Jackson
released his seventh studio album Bad in 1987. the album was another Commercial Success selling
over 30 million copies worldwide bad spawned the number one singles I just can't stop loving
you bad man in the mirror
and Dirty Diana what Michael Jackson's personal life was like
Jackson's personal life was often turbulent he was married twice first to Lisa Marie Presley
from 1994 to 1996 and then to Debbie Rowe from 1996 to 2000. he has three children Prince Paris
and blanket Jackson has also been accused of child molestation on multiple occasions he was acquitted
of all charges in 1994 but the allegations continued to follow him throughout his career
how Michael Jackson died Jackson died on June 25 2009
aged 50. he was found unconscious in his
bedroom at his home in holmby Hills Los Angeles the cause of death was ruled homicide and his
personal physician Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011. the
legacy of Michael Jackson 's Legacy is complex and controversial he was a groundbreaking
artist who changed the face of popular music however his personal life was often troubled
and he was accused of serious crimes despite the controversies Jackson remains one of the
m
ost popular and influential artists of all time Michael Jackson's greatest hits Michael Jackson
had many big hits but some of his most popular songs include Billie Jean Beat It Thriller Smooth
Criminal black or white Man in the Mirror Don't Stop Till You Get Enough Rock With You I want you
back ABC these songs were all commercial successes and they helped to make Jackson one of the most
popular and influential entertainers of all time they are also considered to be Classics of popular
music
and they continue to be enjoyed by people around the world Billy Jean Billie Jean is a song
by American singer Michael Jackson released by Epic Records on January 2nd 1983 as the second
single from his sixth studio album Thriller 1982 it was written and composed by Jackson
and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones Billy Gina Blends post-disco r b Funk and dance
pop the lyrics describe a woman Billie Jean who claims that the narrator is the father of her
newborn son which she denies Jackson
said the lyrics were based on groupie's claims about
his older brothers when he toured with them as the Jackson 5. Billie Jean was a commercial
success reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and the UK singles
chart it was certified platinum by the recording industry Association of America riaa and has
sold over 7 million copies in the United States the song won three Grammy Awards in 1984 record
of the Year song of the Year and best male pop vocal performan
ce Billie Jean is considered
to be one of the greatest songs of all time it was ranked number 58 on Rolling Stone
Magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of all time and number three on the magazines
list of the 100 greatest pop songs of all time the song was also inducted into the granny Hall
of Fame in 1999. the song's music video directed by John Landis was also a success it was one of
the first music videos to be played on MTV and helped to popularize the music video format the
video
was also nominated for eight Grammy Awards including video of the year Billie Jean is a
classic song that has stood the test of time it is a testament to Jackson's Talent as a
songwriter singer and performer the song is also a cultural phenomenon that has been referenced in
numerous films television shows and other works of art Beat It beat it is a song written and
performed by American singer Michael Jackson it was released in 1983 as the third
single from his sixth studio album Thriller
the song was written and produced
by Jackson and Quincy Jones it is a rock-oriented song with a strong beat
and it features a guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen the song's lyrics are about a young man
who is being pressured to join a gang son urges the young man to walk away
from violence and to choose a better life the song's message is one of peace and
non-violence Beat It was a commercial success it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100
chart in the United States and in many other cou
ntries the song also won a Grammy award
for best male pop vocal performance in 1984. the song's music video was directed by John Landis
it was one of the most popular music videos of the 1980s and it helped to popularize the music video
format the video features Jackson performing the song in a series of elaborate dance sequences it
also features cameos from actors Vincent Price and O.J Simpson beat it is a classic song that has
stood the test of time it is a powerful message against violen
ce and it is a celebration of dance
and music the song is a testament to Jackson's Talent as a songwriter producer and performer
it is one of the most iconic songs of all time Thriller the song Thriller is a song
by American singer Michael Jackson it was released by Epic Records in the U.S on
January 23 1984 as the seventh and final single from his sixth studio album Thriller the song was
written and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones the song is a synth pop and Funk
song with a dark and
Eerie atmosphere the lyrics tell the story of a man who was
being stalked by a werewolf the song is notable for its catchy Melody its innovative
production and its groundbreaking music video the music video for Thriller was directed by John
Landis and was released in December 1983. the video was a huge success and helped to popularize
the music video format the video features Jackson and a group of dancers performing a dance
routine while being transformed into zombies the video was nomina
ted for eight MTV Video Music
Awards and won six including video of the year the song Thriller was a commercial success and
reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S the psalm was also a critical
success and was nominated for two Grammy Awards including record of the year and song of the year
the song won the Grammy award for best music video the song Thriller is considered to be one of
the greatest songs of all time it has been ranked number 34 on Rolling Stone Magazine'
s
list of the 500 Greatest Songs of all time the song is also considered to be one of the
most influential songs of all time it helped to popularize the synth pop and Funk genres and it
helped to make Michael Jackson a global Superstar Smooth Criminal Smooth Criminal is a
song by American singer Michael Jackson it was released on November 14 1988 as the seventh
single from his seventh studio album Bad 1987. the song was written by Jackson and
produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones the lyrics
address a woman who has been
attacked in her apartment is smooth criminal the refrain Annie are you okay was inspired
by recess Ian a dummy used in CPR training the song has a driving beat and a catchy
Melody the lyrics are dark and suspenseful and they tell the story of a woman who has been
attacked the songs refrain Annie are you okay is repeated throughout the song and it adds to the
sense of urgency and suspense the song's music video was directed by Colin chauvers and
was released in
1988 the video is set in a dark and seedy nightclub and it features Jackson
performing the song while surrounded by dancers the video also features Jackson performing
the song's signature dance move the lean the lean is a gravity-defying dance
move that Jackson created for the song the move is performed by leaning forward
at a 45 degree angle without falling over Jackson achieved The Lean by wearing
special shoes with built-in platforms the lean became one of Jackson's signature dance
mov
es and it has been imitated by dancers all over the world the move is also featured in
the song's music video Smooth Criminal was a commercial success and it reached number one on
the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States the song has also been certified platinum by the
recording industry Association of America riaa the song has been praised by critics for
its catchy Melody dreiding beat and dark and suspenseful lyrics the song has also been credited
with helping to popularize the le
an dance move criminal is a classic song
that has stood the test of time it is a song that is still enjoyed
by people around the world today Man in the Mirror man in the mirror is a song
by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson it was written by Glenn Ballard and Sita
Garrett and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones it was released on February 6 1988 as the fourth
single from Jackson's seventh solo album Bad 1987. the song is a ballad with a
message of Hope and change it asks The List
ener to look at themselves in
the mirror and make a change for the better the song is a call to action for people to make
the world a better place Man in the Mirror was a commercial success reaching number one on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States it was also a critical success winning a
Grammy award for song of the year in 1989. the song has been covered by many artists including
Stevie Wonder Celine Dion and Justin Timberlake it has also been used in many films and televisio
n
shows including the Simpsons The West Wing and Glee man in the mirror is a powerful and moving
song that has inspired people around the world it is a reminder that we all have the
power to make a difference in the world here are some of the lyrics from the song I'm
starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways and no message could
have been clearer if you want to make the world a better place take a look at yourself and
then make a change you may say I'm a dreamer
but I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join
us and the world will be as one Don't Stop Till You Get Enough Don't Stop Till You Get Enough
is a song by American singer Michael Jackson it was released in 1979 as the lead single
from his sixth studio album off the wall the song was written and produced
by Jackson and Quincy Jones Don't Stop Till You Get Enough is a
disco song with a funk and pop influence the song's lyrics are about a man who is
trying to get the attention of a woman
the song is known for its catchy Melody its
danceable beat and Jackson's energetic vocals Don't Stop Till You Get Enough was a commercial
success it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number
two on the UK singles chart the song was also a critical success it was nominated for a
Grammy award for record of the year in 1980. Don't Stop Till You Get Enough is considered
to be one of Michael Jackson's signature songs it is a classic disco song that helped
to define
the sound of the 1970s the song is also considered to be one of the greatest pop songs of all time
the song's lyrics are about a man who is trying to get the attention of a woman he is dancing and
singing to her trying to get her to dance with him the song is full of energy and excitement and
it is a great example of Jackson's ability to write catchy and danceable songs
the songs music video is also iconic it was directed by John Landis and it features
Jackson dancing in a serie
s of elaborate sets the music video was groundbreaking for its time
and it helped to make Jackson a global Superstar Don't Stop Till You Get Enough is a classic
song that has stood the test of time it is a great example of Jackson's
Talent as a singer songwriter and Dancer the song is a must listen for any fan of pop
music Rock With You rock with you is a song by American singer Michael Jackson written by
Rod temperton and produced by Quincy Jones it was released on November 3rd 1979
by Ep
ic Records as the second single from Jackson's fifth solo studio album off the
wall 1979. the song is a disco and Funk ballad with a smooth sophisticated sound it features
Jackson's signature vocals and a catchy Melody the song's lyrics are about a man who is
trying to win the affection of a woman he tells her that he wants to rock with her and
that he can make her feel all right the song was a commercial success reaching number one on
the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States it was
also a critical success and it is
considered to be one of Jackson's best songs the songs music video was directed by John Landis
and features Jackson dancing in a white suit the video was groundbreaking for its time and
it helped to popularize the music video format the song has been covered by many artists
including Diana Ross The Pointer Sisters and boys two men it has also been used
in numerous films and television shows rock with you is a classic song
that has stood the test of time i
t is a Timeless love song that continues
to be enjoyed by people around the world I want you back I want you back is a song by
the American Motown quintet the Jackson 5. it was written and produced by the corporation
a songwriting and production team consisting of Barry Gordy Freddie purin Alfonso Mizell
and Deke Richards the song was released in October 1969 as the lead single from The Jackson
5 second album Diana Ross presents the Jackson 5. I want you back is a doo-wop inspired pop
song
with a strong r b influence the song's lyrics tell the story of a young man who was
trying to win back his ex-girlfriend the song's catchy Melody and upbeat Tempo helped to make it
a commercial success and it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States
I want you back was a critical success as well the song was praised for its strong vocals catchy
Melody and upbeat tempo the song was also praised for its innovative production which helped to set
the Jackson 5 apa
rt from other contemporary groups I want you back is considered to be
one of the greatest songs of all time the song has been ranked number 11 on Rolling
Stones list of the 500 Greatest sons of all time the song has also been inducted into the Grammy
Hall of Fame the song's success helped to launch the Jackson 5's career as one of the most
successful and influential groups in music history the song's catchy Melody and upbeat Tempo
continue to make it a popular choice for karaoke and dance p
arties I want you back is a
classic pop song that has stood the test of time ABC ABC is a song by the American Motown group
The Jackson 5 released in 1970. it was written by the corporation a songwriting team composed of
Freddie Gorman Alfonso Mizell Barry Gordy Jr and Deke Richards the song was the lead single
from the Jackson 5's album of the same name ABC is a funk and disco song
with a simple catchy Melody the lyrics are about the alphabet and how
it can be used to learn about the worl
d the song was a commercial success reaching
number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States it was also a critical success
winning a Grammy award for best r b song in 1971. ABC is considered to be one of the Jackson
5 signature songs it is a classic example of their early sound and it helped to make them one
of the most popular groups in the world the song is still enjoyed by people of all ages today and
it is a reminder of the Jackson 5's lasting Legacy here are some of the
lyrics from the song ABC it's
easy as one two three def follow me GHI jkl mno pqrstu vwxyz the song also includes a call
and response section where the Jackson 5 sing the alphabet and the audience repeats it after
them this section helps to make the song More interactive and engaging ABC is a fun and upbeat
song that is perfect for kids of all ages it is a great way to learn about the alphabet and it is
sure to get everyone singing and dancing along Michael Jackson was a true legend his
m
usic and his legacy will live on forever I hope you enjoyed learning about his life
and career Michael Jackson was a truly unique and talented artist who left a lasting
Legacy on the world his music will continue to be enjoyed by people of all ages for many
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