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presents…
100
ESSENTIAL
SONGS BY
MICHAEL JACKSON
Audiences around the world were first in awe of
Michael Jackson’s talent in 1969 when the wunderkind was still only 11 years of
age and singing lead on “I Want You Back”. Soon, his solo career would eclipse the
Jackson 5’s success. The brothers would quit the Motown label in 1975 and
became The Jacksons. Michael remained a member, but his solo output went into
overdrive with the albums ‘Off The Wall’, ‘Bad’ and the record-breaking
‘Thriller’. This period forever cemented his place among pop music’s greatest
influences. Here are the 100 most essential recordings- solo and with his
siblings- in terms of influence, popularity and quality. The tracks span the
years 1969-2014.
65
GOIN' PLACES
THE JACKSONS
The title track from the Jackson brothers' 1977 album 'Goin' Places' was its lead single. Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff wrote the upbeat disco track.
64
GOT TO BE THERE
MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael's 1st solo release was the sweet ballad "Got To Be There". The child superstar was off to a great start with this debut song, the title track from his 1st solo LP. It showcased his vocal range. On both sides of the Atlantic, the single reached the Top 5.
63
THINK HAPPY
THE JACKSONS
Following the group's exodus from the Motown stable, The Jacksons' new label debut was issued as a joint release by Epic Records and Philadelphia International. The latter was a label founded by the skilled songwriting / production team Gamble & Huff. The pair wrote "Think Happy" from the 1976 album 'The Jacksons'.
62
SCREAM
MICHAEL & JANET JACKSON
In 1995, Michael unleashed "Scream", a duet with his younger sister Janet. Both were pop chart forces in their own right. The siblings co-wrote and co-produced the recording with James Harris III and Terry Lewis. "Scream" made the Top 5 in America, Britain, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
61
I AM LOVE (PARTS 1 AND 2)
MICHAEL JACKSON
"I Am Love" is an epic track on 'Dancing Machine", the last Jackson 5 studio album issued on Motown. The 7 1/2 minute cut features Jermaine and Michael on lead vocals. It reached #3 R&B and 15 Pop in America. The brothers quit Motown soon after, with the exception of the former, who remained behind.
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