100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY THE JACKSON FAMILY. 

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Caffè Lattè presents:

THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY THE

JACKSON FAMILY

Michael. Janet. Jermaine. Randy. Tito. Marlon. Jackie. 3T. La Toya. Rebbie.

The family from Gary, Indiana has dominated the music scene for over 5 decades. Here are 100 of the siblings’ most significant songs in terms of sales, influence and impact…

J55

DIRTY DIANA

Michael Jackson

The fifth single lifted off the ‘Bad’ album features a guitar solo performed by Steve Stevens. In America and Europe, the single reached #1, while the disc made the Top 5 in Britain, Canada and New Zealand.

 

J54

RUNAWAY

Janet Jackson

This was one of the new tracks included on Janet’s first compilation album ‘Design Of A Decade 1986/1996’. In 1995, the single was a Top 10 hit in the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

J53

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Michael Jackson

As well as containing several hits recorded by the adult Michael, ‘HIStory: Past, Present And Future – Book 1’ also included new tracks. “You Are Not Alone” was the second single lifted off this compilation album. The song was written by R. Kelly. He co-produced the track with Michael. In 1995, the single topped charts in America, Britain, Europe and New Zealand.

J52

ESCAPADE

Janet Jackson

Parent album ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’ was unleashed in 1989. The following year, this track was lifted as its third single. It topped three Billboard charts in the U.S.A.: Pop, R&B and Dance. The disc also reached #1 in Canada.

J51

SHE’S OUT OF MY LIFE

Michael Jackson

Michael positioned himself for global domination in the final year of the 1970s with his ‘Off The Wall’ album. This ballad recorded for that project, was penned by Tom Bahler. It made the Top 10 in America, the UK and New Zealand. Bahler’s plan was for Frank Sinatra to record the song. During Michael’s take he was so moved by the lyrics that he began to cry. Producer Quincy Jones decided to keep his teary finish on the cut.