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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That you know you shouldn't have
The more you know you shouldn't have it,
The more you want it
And then one day you get it,
It's so good too
But it's just like my girl
When she's around me
But right now I just feel cold, so cold
Right down to my bones
'Cause oh
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, know, know, know, know,
I know, I know,
Hey I ought to leave
I ought to leave her alone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness every day
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
The song Ain't No Sunshine by Michael Jackson (Motown) is a powerful and emotive track, which explores the feelings of heartbreak and loneliness that come with losing someone you love. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is longing for someone they know they shouldn't have, but who they just can't help wanting. When they finally get what they want, it makes them feel so good, but when that person is gone, they feel cold and alone.
The chorus "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone" is a metaphor for the emptiness and sadness that the singer feels when the person they love is not with them. The repetition of this line throughout the song reinforces the idea that this person is struggling to cope with their feelings of loss and loneliness.
The verse "I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, know, know, know, know, I know, I know, Hey I ought to leave, I ought to leave her alone" reveals the singer's self-awareness that their love for this person is potentially harmful and that they should let them go. However, they are unable to shake their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
You ever want something
Have you ever been in a situation where you desire something or someone?
That you know you shouldn't have
Despite knowing that you shouldn't pursue that thing or person, you still want it.
The more you know you shouldn't have it,
The more aware you are of the fact that you shouldn't have it, the stronger your desire for it becomes.
The more you want it
Your desire for that thing or person only grows stronger with time.
And then one day you get it,
Eventually, you get what you want.
It's so good too
When you finally get what you want, it's the best thing ever.
But it's just like my girl
This feeling is similar to what I experience when I'm with my girl.
When she's around me
In her presence, I feel elated and happy.
I just feel so good, so good
Being with my girl brings me intense joy and pleasure.
But right now I just feel cold, so cold
But at this moment, I feel the exact opposite - I feel lonely and empty.
'Cause oh
This is because...
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
When my girl is not around, I feel like there is a big void in my life - there is no warmth or happiness.
It's not warm when she's away
Her absence makes me feel empty and cold.
And she's always gone too long
It seems like she's always away for an extended period of time.
Anytime she goes away
Whenever she's not with me, I feel a sense of sadness and emptiness - it's like there's no sunshine in my life.
Wonder this time where she's gone
I often wonder where she's gone when she's not around.
Wonder if she's gone to stay
I even worry that she might leave for good.
And this house just ain't no home
When she's not around, the house feels empty and devoid of life - it's not the same without her.
I know, I know, I know, I know,
I am fully aware that...
I know, know, know, know, know,
I'm well aware that...
I know, I know,
I know for sure that...
Hey I ought to leave
I should probably end this relationship or situation.
I ought to leave her alone
It's best for me to stay away from her and end our relationship.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
When she's not around, my life feels like it lacks light and joy - it feels empty and lonely.
Only darkness every day
Her absence makes me feel like my life is shrouded in darkness.
And this house just ain't no home
Without her presence, the place I lay my head does not feel like a home.
Anytime she goes away
Whenever she's not with me, I feel an immense void and a sense of unhappiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bill Withers
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Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine where she's gone
And this house ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, know, know, know, know
I know, I know,
Hey I ought to leave
I ought to leave her alone
Ain't no sunshine where she's gone
Ain't no sunshine where she's gone
Only darkness everyday
Ain't no sunshine where she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
@jamoflys
The talent is unbelievable, outrageous for a 13 year old to sing like this!
@SmartestRick13
The first time i heard micheal it was like a spirit passing through my body. Strange feeling
@powpow9560
he also did outrageous things to 13 year olds
@kudugod795
@@powpow9560this was actually a 13 day old comment wth 😹😹
@melindapringle11
Yes!
@melindapringle11
They lied about him and ….
@bilgehanyucesoy8190
This is why MJ is the best. Pure talent at this age. Magnificient, Unbealieavable.
@tenderpawsm473
He is not going to outperform Bill Withers with this song.
@Alexander_Kobzar
he did@@tenderpawsm473
@deshawnmyers
Facts