Jackson's musical career began in 1967 as lead singer of The Jackson 5, when the group made their first recording with a local label before signing up with Motown Records in 1968. He made his first solo recordings in 1971 while still a member of the group. But it was Off the Wall (1979) which marked the start of his full-fledged solo career, and he formally parted with his siblings in 1984. In his solo career, Jackson recorded and co-produced the best-selling album of all time, Thriller (with worldwide sales over 100 million), received thirteen Grammy awards and charted thirteen #1 singles in the U.S. Throughout his four-decade career, Michael Jackson has been awarded numerous honors, including the World Music Awards Best-selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium. He is also a double-inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1997, and in 2002 as a solo artist. He is also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In the mid-1980s, TIME magazine described Jackson as "the hottest single phenomenon since Elvis Presley". He has had a notable impact on music and culture throughout the world while also tearing down racial barriers and paving the way for modern pop music.
From 1988 to 2005, Jackson lived on his Neverland Ranch property, on which he built an amusement park and private zoo for the enjoyment of economically disadvantaged and terminally ill children. In 1993 and 2003, separate accusations of child molestation that allegedly occurred in Neverland were made against Jackson, which drew intensely negative media coverage. While he was never charged for the first case, Jackson was tried and vindicated in 2005 of the latter allegation, but moved out of the US shortly thereafter. He later returned to Las Vegas in early 2007.
In the years following his acquittal, (2005-2009) Jackson made numerous public appearances including MTV Japan's VMA awards where he accepted the legends award; the World Music Awards where he accepted the Diamond Award for selling over 100 million records; James Brown's funeral where he paid tribute and delivered a sermon; and a fan appreciation event in Tokyo, Japan, where he greeted troops at US Army base Camp Zama. In early 2008, Jackson issued Thriller 25th Anniversary, a critical and commercial success that was the second-biggest selling album of 2008 with over 2.1 million copies sold worldwide.
On June 25, 2009, Jackson collapsed at a rented home in Holmby Hills in Los Angeles, California. The cause of death is currently believed to be cardiac arrest. At the time of his death, Jackson was scheduled to perform 50 sold-out concerts to over one million people, at London's O2 arena, from July 13, 2009, to March 6, 2010. During a press conference, Jackson made suggestions of possible retirement.
In the hours following Jackson's death, his record sales increased dramatically. His seminal album Thriller climbed to number one on the American iTunes music chart, while another eight made it into the top 40. In the UK, where Jackson would have performed less than three weeks after his death, fifteen of his albums occupied the top 15 spots on the Amazon music chart. Social music network website Last.fm also saw a dramatic increase in Michael Jackson plays per hour after the announcement of his death.
On December 10, 2010, a compilation album of previously unreleased material, simply entitled Michael, was released posthumously. Featuring guest performances by Akon, 50 Cent and Lenny Kravitz, the album was certified Platinum in 18 countries but received mixed reviews from most critics. This was followed in November 2011 by Immortal, a remix album; in September 2012 by Bad 25, a 25th anniversary reissue of Jackson's 1987 hit album Bad; and by Xscape, a second compilation album released in May 2014.
Official Website: http://www.michaeljackson.com
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Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Face the problems that we see,
Then maybe somehow we can work it out.
I asked my neighbor for a favor, she said, later.
What has come of all the people, have we lost love of what it's about?
I have to find my peace cause no one seems to let me be.
False prophets cry of doom, what are the possibilities?
I told my brother there'll be problems, times and tears for fears,
Go with it, go with it.
Jam. It ain't, it ain't too much stuff,
It ain't too much, it ain't too much for me to jam.
It ain't, it ain't too much stuff,
It ain't, don't you, it ain't too much for me to
The world keeps changing, rearranging minds and thoughts,
Predictions fly of doom, the baby boom has come of age, we'll work it out.
I told my brother, don't you ask me for no favors,
I'm conditioned by the system, don't you talk to me, don't scream and shout.
She pray to God to Buddha, then she sings a Talmud song.
Confusions contradict the self, do we know right from wrong?
I just want you to recognize me, I'm the temple,
You can't hurt me, I found peace within myself.
Go with it, go with it.
Jam. It ain't, it ain't too much stuff,
It ain't too much, it ain't too much for me to jam.
It ain't, it ain't too much stuff,
It ain't, don't you, it ain't too much for me to
Uh, huh, it ain't too much stuff, it ain't too much
It ain't too much for me to jam.
It ain't, it ain't too much stuff, it ain't, don't you,
It ain't too much for me to
Jam, jam, here comes the man, hot damn,
The big boy stands, movin' up a hand.
Makin' funky tracks with my man Michael Jackson,
Smooth criminal, that's the man, Mike's so relaxed.
Mingle, mingle, jingle in the jungle, bum rushed to door 3 and 4's in a bundle.
Execute the plan, first I cooled like a fan,
Got with Janet, then with Guy, now with Michael 'cause it ain't hard to
Jam. It ain't, it ain't too much stuff,
It ain't too much, it ain't too much for me to jam.
It ain't, it ain't too much stuff,
It ain't, don't you, it ain't too much for me to
Uh, huh, it ain't too much stuff, it ain't too much
It ain't too much for me to jam.
It ain't, it ain't too much stuff, it ain't, don't you,
It ain't too much for me to
Jam. It ain't, it ain't too much stuff,
It ain't too much, it ain't too much for me to jam.
Uh, huh, it ain't too much stuff, it ain't, don't you,
It ain't too much for me to
"Jam" is a song by Michael Jackson, featuring Heavy D. The song encourages unity and cooperation, suggesting that if the world comes together to face its problems, things will get better. The lyrics suggest that people have become too caught up in their own problems to help each other. Jackson asks his neighbor for a favor, but she refuses, highlighting the idea that people have lost sight of what is truly important. He mentions false prophets, who cry of doom instead of offering solutions, and he tells his brother that there will be problems and tears, but they must keep going.
The chorus, "Jam. It ain't too much stuff, it ain't too much for me to jam," suggests that no matter how difficult things may seem, they can be overcome through working together and supporting each other. The song reflects Jackson's philosophy of positive change through unity and collaboration.
One interesting fact about "Jam" is that it was the fourth single from Jackson's album "Dangerous," released in 1992. The iconic music video, directed by David Nelson, features basketball player Michael Jordan and a group of backup dancers performing on an urban basketball court. The song was produced by Jackson and Teddy Riley and was recorded at the Hit Factory in New York.
Another interesting fact is that Heavy D was not originally supposed to be on the song. According to Riley, he had written a rap for the song and was planning to record it himself, but Jackson asked if Heavy D could do it instead.
The song was a commercial success, reaching #26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the US R&B Chart. It was also a hit in several other countries, including the UK, where it reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart.
The song has been covered by several artists, including the Glee Cast, who performed it in an episode of the TV show "Glee."
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for "Jam" are not readily available as the song was primarily produced using electronic instruments and samples.
Line by Line Meaning
Nation to nation, all the world must come together,
The people of the world need to unite and work together.
Face the problems that we see,
We need to confront the issues that we're currently facing.
Then maybe somehow we can work it out.
If we work together, there's a chance we can resolve our problems.
I asked my neighbor for a favor, she said, later.
My request for help was rejected by someone nearby.
What has come of all the people, have we lost love of what it's about?
What has happened to humanity? Have we forgotten what's truly important?
I have to find my peace cause no one seems to let me be.
I need to find inner peace because no one will leave me alone.
False prophets cry of doom, what are the possibilities?
People who pretend to be spiritual leaders are warning us of the apocalypse, but what are the actual chances of that happening?
I told my brother there'll be problems, times and tears for fears,
I warned my sibling that life can be difficult and emotional at times.
But we must live each day like it's the last.
Regardless of the challenges we might face, we should live every day to the fullest.
Go with it, go with it.
Let's embrace the flow of life and enjoy the ride.
Jam. It ain't, it ain't too much stuff,
The concept of 'jamming' (i.e. having fun and being carefree) doesn't require a lot of material possessions or distractions.
It ain't too much, it ain't too much for me to jam.
I can have a good time without needing a lot of material things.
The world keeps changing, rearranging minds and thoughts,
The world is constantly evolving, and new ideas and perspectives are emerging.
Predictions fly of doom, the baby boom has come of age, we'll work it out.
Despite the grim predictions of the future, we can still find solutions and work things out.
I told my brother, don't you ask me for no favors,
My brother shouldn't expect any help from me (possibly due to distrust and disappointment in the world).
I'm conditioned by the system, don't you talk to me, don't scream and shout.
I've been indoctrinated by the societal norms and expectations, so my brother shouldn't challenge my beliefs or anger me.
She pray to God to Buddha, then she sings a Talmud song.
This woman is open to various religious and cultural traditions and practices.
Confusions contradict the self, do we know right from wrong?
Our own doubts can create inner conflict about what is moral and ethical.
I just want you to recognize me, I'm the temple,
I wish to be seen as something special and holy (perhaps symbolically as someone with great talent and influence).
You can't hurt me, I found peace within myself.
My inner serenity cannot be disturbed because I've found it within myself.
Go with it, go with it.
Let's keep enjoying life's journey without resistance or stress.
Jam. It ain't, it ain't too much stuff,
Again, the idea of having a good time doesn't require excessive luxuries or facilities.
It ain't too much, it ain't too much for me to jam.
I don't need a lot of material trappings in order to have fun.
Uh, huh, it ain't too much stuff, it ain't too much
Once more, jamming doesn't require any significant resources or assets to be successful.
It ain't too much for me to jam.
I can still have a good time even without a lot of things.
Jam, jam, here comes the man, hot damn,
A self-referential acknowledgement of Michael Jackson entering the scene with great energy.
The big boy stands, movin' up a hand.
MJ is a powerful figure and raises his hand to emphasize the point.
Makin' funky tracks with my man Michael Jackson,
Heavy D is collaborating with MJ to create some cool, genre-defying music.
Smooth criminal, that's the man, Mike's so relaxed.
Michael Jackson is often seen as a master performer and cool customer.
Mingle, mingle, jingle in the jungle, bum rushed to door 3 and 4's in a bundle.
The scene is lively and active, with even more people joining the party.
Execute the plan, first I cooled like a fan,
Heavy D starts to take charge and follows through with his idea of making music with MJ.
Got with Janet, then with Guy, now with Michael 'cause it ain't hard to
He's previously worked with other talented artists, but working with MJ is easy because he's also a top performer.
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helleboid paul
retour vers ......le passé ...!
je me souviens avoir économisé (sur ma paie d'apprenti !)
et acheté ce titre en 83 ou 84 en maxi 45 !¨¨
que des pointures , Michaël a toujours bien su s'entourer ,
en particulier sur ce titre et album avec
james ingram et ..
quincy jones , qui refais une scène en suisse
au :festival de Montreux
en juillet 2016 !!!!...
et avec aussi une autre grosse pointure : Al Jarreau ....
respect messieurs , car vu l'age ... chapeau bas
JayTheMindset
Every party in the 80s played this song ....legendary tune for life
christian petit
ma préférée de Michael Jackson et de plus la version complète que du bonheur yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah funkyyyyyyyyyyyy chris
MasterMixes Mix
Régulièrement sous les critiques, souvent imité, Jamais inégalé !!! n'en déplaise à ses détracteurs, MJ reste intemporel !
Brian Adam Bruna Martin
Raúl lucía Martín llamada
Jamie Jam
Mentally Funk...add a Pinch of Disco.. smoothed out on an R&B tip... With a POP feel appeal.....
Hakim Touloum
C'est magnifique, pas aucune ride !
Juste Moi
Rien que l'intro sur ce Maxi vaut son pesant d'or !!!! du gros son !!!
Laurent c
Que dire de lui 😔c'était vraiment un excellent chanteur inégalable😏 grande music🎶👍🎶👏🎶💯
inferno4001
Damn! still freakkin amazing!
Rob Term
The Man that set the bar real high in the music industry. He stood for perfection. MJ the best talent the world will ever see again.God bless his soul and what he did til the age of 50. What a great talented human being.