Caffe` Latte`
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.
70
MAYBE TOMORROW
JACKSON 5
"Maybe Tomorrow" is the title track from the brothers' 1971 album. The single reached #3 R&B and 20 pop in America.
69
GIRL YOU'RE SO TOGETHER
MICHAEL JACKSON
In 1984, Michael was dominating the world charts thanks to the success of 'Thriller'. Motown Records capitalized on his megastar status, releasing an album of archived 70s recordings entitled 'Farewell My Summer Love'. By now, MJ had switched to Epic. "Girl You're So Together" was one of the previously lost gems that re-surfaced on the Motown release. It was issued as a single in Britain and climbed to #33.
68
IN THE CLOSET
MICHAEL JACKSON
"In The Closet" was lifted off 'Dangerous' in 1992. The single went Top 10 in America, Britain, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. It also topped the U.S. R&B and Dance charts.
67
THE MIRRORS OF MY MIND
JACKSON 5
The closing track on the Jackson 5's disco LP 'Dancing Machine' is "The Mirrors Of My Mind".
66
YOU CAN CRY ON MY SHOULDER
MICHAEL JACKSON
Berry Gordy penned "You Can Cry On My Shoulder", a track featured on Michael's Motown album 'Ben'. In 1972, this song was the B-side for its #1 title track.
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