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
About Loving You
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Tu voz me acaricia y pregunto por ti
Cuando amanece
Tu amor aparece y me hace feliz
Me conoces bien
Y sabes también
Que nadie te querrá como yo
Tú me haces sentir
Deseos de vivir
Junto a ti por siempre
Tu amor es mi suerte
Tu voz me llama
Tú eres quien gana
En mi corazón
Porque me has dado
Algo sagrado
Con tu pasión
Me conoces bien
Y sabes también
Que no puedo vivir sin tu amor
Y cuando no estás
No hay felicidad
Mi vida no es vida
Si tú no estas
Todo mi amor eres tú
Todo mi amor eres tú
Cuando no estás
No hay quien me de lo que das tú
Pues todo mi amor eres tú
Noche de estrellas
Haz que me quiera
Como a ella yo
De madrugada
Ven que te espera
Todo mi amor
Soy joven, lo sé
Pero siento que
Te quiero y solo vivo por ti
Me conoces bien
Y sabes también
Que yo no puedo
Vivir sin tu amor
Todo mi amor eres tú
Todo mi amor eres tú
Cuando no estás
No hay quien me de lo que das tú
Pues todo mi amor lo eres tú
Cambiaremos al mundo mañana
Cantaremos sobre lo que fue
Y diremos adiós a la tristeza
Es mi vida y quiero estar junto a ti
Todo mi amor eres tú (now, baby, oh)
Todo mi amor eres tú
Cuando no estás (oh)
No hay quien me de lo que das tú (oh, what should I do)
Todo mi amor eres tú (ih-ji-ji)
Todo mi amor eres tú
Cuando no estás
No hay quien me de lo que das tú
The song "You" by Michael Jackson is a beautiful and romantic tune that talks about being deeply in love with someone and wanting to be with them no matter what happens. Jackson uses the imagery of the stars and the moon in the first verse, to symbolize the beautiful night sky, but at the same time, July moon can also be interpreted as a metaphor for a beautiful woman. He seems worried that the weather has changed and that his partner is not coming as promised. He admits to feeling down and blue and instead of going out, he prefers to stay home in bed.
The second verse talks about his lover, and how he cannot stop thinking of her, even when the stars disappear. No matter the weather, he wants to stay with her and make a wish together. The song tells us that he wants to be with her even when things are not perfect, and the weather is not good. He represents a classic love story that is pure and innocent. Jackson always believed that love is the foundation of everything, and this song depicts that message perfectly.
The third verse changes the vibe of the song and gives us a sense of hope and intensity. Jackson talks about how he feels lighter and happier when he is with his lover. Together, they can fly and dance up in Heaven. They can conquer any obstacle that comes their way.
The song's message is clear, and it speaks directly to Michael Jackson's love for romance and his want for pure, innocent love. The lyrics are poetic and heartfelt, with a classic melody that makes you feel like you are in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, August moon, where are the stars of the night?
Michael Jackson questions where the stars are while addressing the August Moon.
You promised me too soon, 'cause it's been cloudy all night
Michael Jackson is upset because he was promised to see the stars but it's been cloudy all night.
And the weatherman said if you're not well, stay in bed
The weatherman suggests staying in bed if you're not feeling well.
'Cause I've been feeling down and blue and it's cloudy in my head
Michael Jackson is feeling down and sad as if it's cloudy in his head.
Instead of going out to some restaurant, I stay home in bed
Michael Jackson chooses to stay at home in bed instead of going out.
But I'll be loving you, that's what I want to do
Michael Jackson affirms that he desires to love this person.
Hello, midnight lover, you're the one I adore
Michael Jackson addresses his lover and lets them know that they're the one he adores.
And I'll be thinking of you 'til the stars are no more
Michael Jackson will keep thinking of his lover until the end of time.
If it's cloudy or blue, I'll stay here with you
Michael Jackson chooses to remain with his lover regardless of the weather.
We'll make a wish, and then we'll kiss, a love forever true
Michael Jackson and his lover will make a wish before sharing a kiss, symbolizing a love that is forever true.
It seems you don't know we reached the heightened mountain
Michael Jackson's lover seems unaware that they've reached the peak of their relationship, and it can't get any better.
Every time I seem to disappear
Michael Jackson disappears at times, but his love for his partner remains always.
And together, we will fly, we'll dance up in the heaven
Michael Jackson and his lover will fly and dance together in heaven.
I can really feel it when you're near
Michael Jackson feels truly loved when his partner is near.
Loving you, that's what I want to do
Michael Jackson reiterates his desire to love his partner.
Loving you, that's what I want to do (always on my mind)
Loving his partner is always on Michael Jackson's mind.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ruben Blades, Michael Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Longlostpuss
Not sure about that to be honest.
MJ may have had his demons (like alot of us do), but overall, you'd have to say he lived a life considered well above the average of a normal person.
The people he surrounded himself with are par for the course with famous people and everyone involved in Hollywood always comes out of it messed up, especially child stars.
Can't necessarily say MJ was treated worst than anyone else and can't also say some of the attention he received wasn't self perpetuated. I'm not saying what the media and the suits were doing was right, I'm just saying Michael didn't help himself and I'm not sure he was quite as naive about those around him as the impression he gave.
MJ made alot of unnecessary mistakes. I just cannot help but wonder how he would have turned out if he just left his appearance alone, retired after hitting the top and just went off the radar by trying to live a normal life away from trying to be in the limelight.
Oh well, it was a heck of a show while it lasted anyway.
@jaskarankaur4971
So many people have attempted this song in competitions, however, he is the only one that sounds the most effortless. Thumbs up if you agree.
@pwatson5766
"Who's Loving You" was written by Smokey Robinson, who performed it first with the Miracles.
*Michael's version is better, but maybe I'm biased.
@dominiquejones3805
@@pwatson5766 he took Smokeh song from him. NOW THATS SAYING SOMETHING
@LyraLasala
Exactly! His pitch was perfect and to even consider his age when he sang this.
@TJSPARKLE
Definitely the most effortless but there are a couple who did do it justice though do you agree??
@viencellprice9532
Yep
@thecapar3845
The world did him dirty...he was a genius.
@shahbazshaikh1431
But why world make him dirty and where?
@zino618
@@shahbazshaikh1431 the media made lies about him and bashed him
@stanbts921
@@shahbazshaikh1431 watch the documentary Michael Jackson Loving neverland you'll understand why