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
Do you remember
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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When we were babies? (Babies, ooh)
We were always together
When we were in kindergarten (kindergarten)
But now that you're grown
So, girl, you left me all alone
And you know I'll never find
So, girl, I love you (I love you)
Don't you know I love you? (I love you)
(Don't you know I love you?)
I sure do (yeah), like for you (like for you)
To remember if you can
Hey, can you remember? Yeah
The times we had and the times we shared (and the time we shared)
Sitting, playing in the grass
In the grass, yeah (ooh)
Can you remember? (Can you remember?)
When we were babies? (Babies, ooh)
We were always together
And our love had no end (had no end)
And the sunny skies are blue
So, girl, you know that I love you
And I'll always promise you
That this is what I'll do
So, girl, I love you (I love you)
I love you
Don't you know I love you? (Don't you know I love you?)
I love ya
I sure do (yeah), like for you (like for you)
To remember if you can (to remember if you can)
Hey, can you remember? Yeah
The times we had and the times we shared (and the time we shared)
Sitting, playing in the grass
Sitting the grass, yeah (ooh)
Yeah, can you remember?
I sure do (yeah), like for you (like for you, yeah)
To remember if you can (you can, yeah)
And the times we had
The times we had and the times we shared (and the time we shared)
Sitting, playing in the grass (oh, yeah)
We're sitting in the grass, playing in the grass, yeah
I sure do (yeah), like for you (like for you)
To remember if you can (to remember if you can)
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song Do You Remember? are believed to be a conversation between two people who are reflecting on the events of their lives. The questions in the verse serve as a prompt for the listener to reflect on their own aspirations and experiences.
The first verse asks whether the listener knows where they are going in life and whether they are satisfied with what they have achieved so far. The second verse seems to suggest that although people have hopes and dreams, sometimes they are not realized, and this can be a source of disappointment. The chorus repeats the questions, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection in order to better understand one's own life journey.
The bridge of the song refers to a time when the two people were "standing still in time", chasing their dreams and fantasies. Despite the love between them, the singer's spirit was still free, allowing them to laugh at the questions posed by their partner. The final verse is a reflection on missed opportunities and wasted time, with the singers wondering why it takes so long for people to realize the value of the questions that are being asked.
Overall, the lyrics to Do You Remember? are a poignant reminder of the importance of reflection and self-awareness. The song encourages listeners to think about their past, present, and future and to consider whether they are on the right path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you have a clear direction and purpose in life?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Are you satisfied with the experiences life has presented you with?
Where are you going to?
What are your plans and aspirations for the future?
Do you know?
Are you aware of the path you want your life to take?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
Are your expectations being met?
When you look behind you, there's no open doors
Have you missed any opportunities?
What are you hoping for?
What are your goals and desires in life?
Do you know?
Are you certain of what you want for your future?
Once we were standing still in time
At some point in our lives, we were stationary with no progress being made.
Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds
Pursuing unrealistic dreams and desires.
You knew how I loved you, but my spirit was free
You were aware of my love for you, but I desired to be independent and not restrained.
Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me
I found humor in the inquiries you made of me in the past.
Now looking back at all we planned
Reflecting on our plans and decisions from the past.
We let so many dreams just slip through our hands
We lost opportunities and failed to accomplish many of our aspirations.
Why must we wait so long before we see
Why do we only realize the significance of certain things until after they are gone?
How sad the answers to those questions can be?
It is unfortunate that our responses to those inquiries can sometimes be disheartening.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thom Bell, William Hart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@keertimish
Michael Jackson's masterpiece was released in 1992 people still vibing on it in 2024......legends never dies..
@tudojuntoemixturado3464
O cara é A LENDA. Tá mais vivo do que nunca ❤️🔥👑
@visitor4210
Remember The Time video debuted in 1992.
@user-kd5zd7qc5q
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@SACHALAPANCHISYT
The legend 💥
@moonstone8792
Still with real tears...
@enciso0720
1992: A masterpiece ❤
2024: A masterpiece ❤
@wtfbtch4393
Yasss,just yasss
@PETER-pb8yw
I still remember those times and still think i was lucky to be alive on the same land when he still was there❤
@user-ss1yi3ql5b
You know it