King of pop music, charming, successful and such a bright performer Michael Jackson would be over 60 years old.
How many wonderful songs he gave to the world for his rich and long career, and how many he could have written if he had not left us suddenly.
Jackson beat all the records of the music world, receiving 15 Grammy awards and hundreds of others, not to mention the nominations.
Did you knowthat he also noted 25 times in the Guinness Book of Records for a variety of achievements?
What is his signature “moonwalk” worth, which even the younger generation knows, not familiar with the work of the pop king.
And Michael twice got into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, completely and completely deservedly.
In 1989, the famous actress Elizabeth Taylor first spoke of Jackson as “the real king of pop, rock and soul music”, after which the performer was assigned the unofficial title of king of pop music.
Ten years ago, the artist was officially named the Icon of Music and the Legend of America, and these titles are absolutely consistent with the opinions and feelings of fans who revere their hero even after his death.
The iconic Thriller album is the best-selling album in human history. Impressive!
And today we recall the 10 most popular songs of Michael Jackson, which remain on hearing - are still famous, are used as soundtracks and just make their goosebumps.
10. Billie Jean
Michael himself rated this track as the first full hit. It tells about a girl fan who followed her favorite musician on a tour, heaped him up with love letters and insisted that he managed to become the father of her son.
The story is based on real events, as a result of which the grief-fan boomed in a psychiatric institution, and the performer himself could not recover for a long time.
His depression sublimated into creativity - and there was a hit that immediately soared to the first place on the American charts and lasted there for more than a year!
Song “Billie Jean” notable for the fact that during the concert, Michael first danced his signature moonwalk.
9. Thriller
Song “Thriller" from the album of the same name immediately echoed in the hearts of young people from all over the world, as she raised the urgent topic of nightmares and related fears.
So, the record became the best-selling on the planet, bringing Jackson 7 Grammys and the same Ameriсan Music Awards.
What is the main title remembered for? First of all, the video for her was shot in the full-length format, where the singer dances an amazing zombie dance, which was then massively played at discos by 80 fans.
The motive itself is memorable, combines ballad and funk genres, giving rise to an amazing composition.
And the story itself about a hero guy who protects his beloved from nightly fears and horrors worked perfectly on American TV.
8. Beat It
Incendiary song motive “Beat it” It captures attention from the very beginning - it’s impossible not to dance to beats and rhythm. The story, however, tells of two bands that oppose each other in the classics of the genre.
The track after the release was used in an anti-alcohol company, for which the performer received an order at the White House. So, Reagan called Michael an example for modern youth, since tremendous success in his business can be achieved only by being free from any harmful addictions.
Interestingthat the guitar legend legendary Eddie Van Halen played solo on the guitar for the song.
7. Dirty Diana
Track “Dirty Diana” became second after “Beat It”, performed by Jackson in the rock genre. To record the song, Michael called a colleague - the famous guitarist Steve Stevens.
The singer himself calls the song one of the most beloved in the repertoire. She talks about a slutty girl who, for the sake of fame, is ready to sleep with any celebrity.
An urgent and relevant song for our days, isn't it?
6. Black & White
Positive and optimistic song “Black & White” with an energetic start also touches on the crucial topic of interethnic friendship.
In 1991, the famous "American Dream" underwent a crisis: economic instability, racial hostility and other squabbles crushed a powerful US power.
Jackson has repeatedly been a victim of racists, so the problems of the state echoed in his soul as acute as possible. He wrote a track, which immediately became the “anthem” of the struggle for equality and tolerance, friendship of peoples and simply elementary humanity.
The riff for the song played the famous Slash.
5. Remember the Time
Lyrical Soul Ballad “Remember the Time” with nostalgic moments she immediately found a crowd of fans, especially after the clip was launched in rotation.
Millions were sent for filming, high-quality computer special effects were organized, and the main characters were the famous comedy actor Eddie Murphy (pharaoh) and model Iman (pharaoh’s wife).
The clip is notable for its bright productions and costumes, tricks and, of course, the high quality of the song.
He is also considered one of the most expensive videos on the planet, which, among other things, has provided him with leadership in television chats for many years.
4. Earth Song
Lovely Pop Rock Ballad “Earth Song” sneaks up to goosebumps, as he manages to combine opera elements and shades of blues.
Through the lyrics, the performer urges the public to pay attention to environmental issues and the well-being of flora and fauna on the planet.
In England, the track became the best-selling and sold over 1 million copies.
Jackson himself sees the deepest meaning in the song, and he wanted to reach out to fans who do not speak English with a melody. Yet our mother Earth speaks a common language.
3. Liberian Girl
Critics believe the track “Liberian Girl” For the first time in history, Jackson celebrates the beauty of an African woman.
A gentle lyrical motive and soul-catching words made the track one of the best-selling tracks. And the video has featured a record number of celebrities - more than 30, including Travolta, Spielberg and even conjurer Coperfield. The artist himself appears in the video only at the very end.
To listen to this song is worth at least for the sake of nostalgia for quality music of the 80s.
2. They Don’t Care About Us
Michael, what to hide is a true master of catchy bits, and the song “They Don’t Care About Us” was no exception.
The song has a social connotation and is primarily dedicated to politicians who remain indifferent to the fate of their citizens (including those who are imprisoned).
Critics and censorship did not allow the artist to release the track in its original form, forcing several times to rewrite the text. Critics pulled the words out of the general context, as a result of which they considered the track anti-Semitic.
1. We are the World
Song “We are the World” was specially created for a company that collects humanitarian aid for the starving in Africa. The funds raised were indeed sent to Ethiopia.
When recording the track, there were, unfortunately, no scandals. For example, singer Steve Wonder wanted to perform his part in Swahili - one of the African dialects. Bob Geldof objected that it was the Ethiopians who did not speak Swahili.
While the celebrities “butted”, and the jazz player El Jarro sought compromises, Michael, as always, did his job flawlessly - his vocals could not leave indifferent.
Michael Jackson in the music world, at least, respected, and certainly loved for his work, optimism of life and kindness.
His songs leave a mark in the hearts of listeners, as they raise topical and burning topics that require permission today.