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…

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BEAT IT

Michael Jackson

After scoring a career-defining hit with “Billie Jean”, this track on ‘Thriller’ was selected for a follow-up single. It further cemented Michael as one of pop music’s giants. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen adds power to the track. In America, Billboard listed it as a Pop and Soul #1. The song also topped charts in Europe, Canada and New Zealand. In Britain and Australia, “Beat It” made the Top 3. The music video, directed by Bob Giraldi, is still regarded as one of the most influential.