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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