Michael Jackson Songs are
Now a Part of His Biography and Music History
Biography of a Pop
Superstar
There are lots of musical performers
and singers with impressive resumes but not many start a
professional career at seven years of age. But, Michael
Jackson is no ordinary recording artist. He wowed his
audiences as lead vocalist at this young age with the
Jackson 5 and went on to forgo a solo career as one of the
best selling artists of all time.
Despite a turbulent personal life,
court trial cases and controversy brought out in the
interview, Michael Jackson songs fill the airwaves and the
dance floors. The glory days may be over but a comeback is
expected and he always surprises.
Some Lists of Michael Jackson Songs
and Music Videos
The debut solo album, whilst still a
member of the Jacksons, was released on the Tamla Motown
label in 1971. The title song was Got To Be There and other
notable tracks were Rockin' Robin and Ain't No Sunshine. The
most iconic albums however would be on the Epic label. In
1979, Off The Wall hit the stores and included Don't Stop
Till You Get Enough and She's Out of My Life, reaching
number three in the US album chart.
Thriller came along in 1982 and was a
number one hit in the US and Great Britain. Stand out tracks
were the singles, Beat It and Billie Jean. Some of the best
tunes and lyrics are collaborations and this album also
featured his duet with Paul McCartney, The Girl Is Mine.
Another duet with McCartney, Say Say Say, appeared on
McCartney's album, Pipes of Peace.
Another number one on either side of
the Atlantic occurred in 1987 with the release of Bad, which
included the tracks, The Way You Make Me Feel and Man In The
Mirror. This success was repeated when the hits compilation,
HIStory - Past, Present and Future came out as a double
album.
The collection included a duet with
sister, Janet Jackson, called Scream and the theme song from
the movie, Free Willy 2, called Childhood. An even more
ambitious compilation came out in 2004. Titled The Ultimate
Collection, it contained four discs and a DVD disc. Other
greatest hits albums featuring the best of Michael Jackson
songs have appeared over the years.
Jackson has always worked with the
best writers and producers, such as Quincy Jones. His songs
have been supported by high quality promotional videos.
These songs are a mixture of foot tapping dance tracks and
moving ballads that display that wonderful voice.
Michael has received thirteen Grammy
Awards and scored thirteen number one singles in the US. His
inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is as a member
of the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist.
And, there seems to be no slowing down
in sight. Even after his death, Michael Jackson seems to be
making another comeback with a new movie and staggering
record sales. You can even play online games featuring the
singer. If you didn't get enough reading, I'm sure another
biography or two will come along soon!
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