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
Billie Jean 2002
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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I said don't mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
She said I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
For forty days and forty nights
The law was on her side
But who can stand when she's in demand
Her schemes and plans
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
(Don't think twice, don't think twice)
She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no!)
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
She came and stood right by me
Just the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one,
(you know what you did, (she says he is my son)breaking my heart babe)
She says I am the one
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover (don't Billie Jean)
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
The lyrics of Michael Jackson’s song “Billie Jean” tell a complicated story about a girl named Billie Jean who claims that the singer is the father of her child. The singer tries to refute her claim and assure everyone that he is not the father. The song is broken down into different sections that tell the story from the singer’s perspective. The story begins with the singer seeing Billie Jean and being awed by her beauty. He introduces himself to her and asks her who will dance on the floor in the round. Billie Jean responds, saying that she is the one who will dance on the floor in the round.
The singer then goes on to describe how Billie Jean causes a scene and introduces herself to him. She makes the claim that he is the father of her child, which he vehemently denies. The singer then briefly describes how the law was not on his side and how Billie Jean had outsmarted him. He ends the song by repeating the fact that Billie Jean is not his lover and that the child is not his son. Overall, the song is about the singer’s struggles with a woman who is trying to ruin his life with unfounded claims.
Line by Line Meaning
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
She was stunningly beautiful, manifesting a queen-like aura that seemed to belong to the movies
I said don't mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
I inquired as to her intentions, however, without hesitation, she announced that I was the chosen one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
The one picked to dance on the center floor, surrounded by onlookers, will be me
She said I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
To reaffirm her previous statement, that I was the chosen one elected to dance on the center floor, she notified once again
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
She had a name, and it was Billie Jean; furthermore, her arrival created a commotion
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
As she walked in, everyone's gaze shifted onto her, while they all envisioned themselves being the one she chose
People always told me be careful of what you do
I frequently had individuals cautioning me to think carefully about my actions
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
One of the words of advice was to not be the person causing young girls heartbreak
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
My mother always reminded me to choose wisely when it came to those I chose to love
And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth
In addition, she warned me to be mindful of my actions, to always speak the truth because people may mistake falsehood for the truth
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean and I did not share a romantic relationship
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
She's just a girl who maintains that I am the man selected to dance on the center floor
But the kid is not my son
Despite her claims, I am not the father of her child
For forty days and forty nights
For an extended period of forty days and nights
The law was on her side
Legally, she was in the right and couldn't be prosecuted
But who can stand when she's in demand
When one is in such a high demand, it becomes difficult to resist them and their requests
Her schemes and plans
Her strategies and devious plans
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round
Because she and I danced in the center floor surrounded by individuals
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice (Don't think twice, don't think twice)
My strong advice is to always think twice before making decisions and not to waver on this stance
She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
She mentioned to my significant other that we danced until three, followed by a glance in my direction
Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no!)
She produced a photograph causing my partner to cry because the child in the picture has an uncanny resemblance to me
She came and stood right by me
She approached and positioned herself next to me
Just the smell of sweet perfume
The lovely aroma of her perfume
This happened much too soon
This interaction occurred too abruptly and too soon
She called me to her room
She requested that I join her in her room
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She insists that I am the chosen one and has repeatedly reiterated that the child is not mine
She says I am the one, (you know what you did, (she says he is my son) breaking my heart babe)
She reiterates that I am the chosen one. However, she blames me for her pain, accusing me of breaking her heart by denying the child is mine
She says I am the one
Once again, she affirms that I am the chosen one
Billie Jean is not my lover
To conclude, Billie Jean and I were never lovers and never shared a romantic relationship
Billie Jean is not my lover
The song reinforces the notion that Billie Jean was never my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
The repetition of this sentence emphasizes that Billie Jean and I never shared a romantic relationship
Billie Jean is not my lover (don't Billie Jean)
The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and a final statement highlighting that Billie Jean and I never had a relationship
Billie Jean is not my lover
An unwavering belief that Billie Jean and I never shared a romantic relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON
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C Sanders
Unbelievable. The resemblance, the moves, everything is so on point. This guy makes you believe that who you are seeing is Michael Jackson. Ive never seen a better impersonator. Mindblowing.
Synchrotic
5:35 so what dance is that called?
R C
@Synchrotic cringe right
XGas.Hurried
@Synchrotic uhhhhhh 💀
C Sanders
@Synchrotic Not gonna lie, that one caught me off guard.
Carlette Cannon
You are right right I'm agreeing with you all the way from Baton Rouge Louisiana 2022 please be careful and safe 😯😯😯🫂💕🤗
LAWSON926
WOW! He looks just like MJ from the 30th anniversary show in MSG 2001. Lots of ppl look like others but there is ONLY ONE MICHAEL JACKSON. No one can ever move the way he did. Arsenio Hall said it best "Michael Jackson is a brother from another PLANET". RIP MJ We all love you and miss you everyday.
Cullenkeng
Hi Earnest. I think you're amazing!
You're the best impersonator I've ever seen. Pls do not stop performing.We cannot see Michael Jackson anymore but we are all thankful that there are people like you who keep dancing like MJ. MJ is a legend .. he is the greatest. So other fans should stop bashing impersonators. We should appreciate them all.
Love from the Philippines!
Michael Jacksonsoul
Great tribute to the King Of Pop!
neda mj
Earnest, i have never seen anyone that looks, moves or makes facial expressions so similar as Michael.Keep up the good work, you really impress me.Bravo!