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
Ghosts
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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There's a ghoul upon the bed
There's something in the walls
There's blood up on the stairs
And it's floating through the room
And there's nothing I can see
And I know that that's the truth
Because now it's onto me
I don't understand it
Hey
I don't understand it!
Aw
There's a thumpin' in the floor
There's a creak behind the door
There's a rocking in the chair
But there's no-one sitting there
There's a ghostly smell around
But nobody to be found
And a coughin' and a yawnin'
Where a restless soul is going
I don't understand it
Hey
I don't understand it
And who gave you the right to scare my family?
And who gave you the right to scare my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
They put a knife in my back
Shot an arrow in me
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
The ghost of jealousy
There's a thumpin' in the floor
There's a creak behind the door
There's a rocking in the chair
But nobody's sitting there
There's a ghostly smell around
But nobody to be found
And a coughin' and a yawnin'
Where a restless soul is going
I don't understand it
Yeah yeah!
Don't understand it
You just a dog gone
Aw
And who gave you the right to scare my family?
And who gave you the right to scare my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
And who gave you the right to take intrusion, to see me?
And who gave you the right to shake my family?
And who gave you the right to hurt my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
They put a knife in my back
Shot an arrow in me
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
A suckin' ghost of jealousy
Aw
Who gave you the right to shake my family?
And who gave you the right to scare my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
And who gave you the right to take, intrusion to see me?
And who gave you the right to hurt my family?
And who gave you the right hurt my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
They put a knife in my back
Shot an arrow in me
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
The ghost of jealousy
Aw
Dog gone
But there's no doubt about it, piece of mind
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song "Ghosts" describe the presence of a supernatural entity in a seemingly empty house. The ghostly presence is felt throughout the house as eerie sounds emanating from the walls, chairs, and floors. The singer is confused and frightened by the unexplainable events happening around him. He questions the ghost's authority to scare his family and attack him with a knife and an arrow. The repeated chorus highlights the singer's frustration and fear while questioning the ghost's existence and the reasons behind its actions.
The song touches upon Jackson's ongoing struggles with media scrutiny and tabloid rumors, where he felt his personal life was under constant attack. Jackson felt like the ghost was a metaphor representing the negativity and jealousy that people projected onto him. He sought to express himself and protect his family from the malicious intentions of his critics.
Interestingly, the song was originally created as part of a 40-minute short film called "Ghosts" written by Michael Jackson and Stephen King. The film tells the story of a famous and eccentric entertainer who's being targeted by the fearful townsfolk. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997, where it was well-received by audiences and critics alike. The film was eventually released on VHS and DVD.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a ghost down in the hall
There is an unexplained apparition present in the hallway
There's a ghoul upon the bed
There is an evil spirit occupying the bed
There's something in the walls
There is a mysterious entity dwelling within the walls
There's blood up on the stairs
There is a trail of blood present on the staircase
And it's floating through the room
The ghostly presence is moving about the room in a hovering fashion
And there's nothing I can see
The singer cannot visually identify the source of the paranormal activity
And I know that that's the truth
The singer is convinced that the supernatural occurrences are a reality
Because now it's onto me
The ghostly being has targeted the artist specifically
I don't understand it
The artist is struggling to comprehend the situation
There's a thumpin' in the floor
There is a heavy, rhythmic sound originating from the floor
There's a creak behind the door
A door is making a noise as it slowly opens and closes of its own accord
There's a rocking in the chair
A chair is inexplicably swaying back and forth
But there's no-one sitting there
No one is visibly present in the rocking chair
There's a ghostly smell around
A strange, ghostly odor is permeating the air
But nobody to be found
There is no physical presence or visible entity to explain the smell
And a coughin' and a yawnin'
The sound of someone coughing and yawning is heard in the vicinity
Where a restless soul is going
The sounds indicate a restless spirit is present in the area
And who gave you the right to scare my family?
The singer is demanding to know why the spirit has been terrifying and intimidating his loved ones
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
Again, the singer is questioning why the spirit has been tormenting and unsettling his family
They put a knife in my back, shot an arrow in me
The artist feels as though he has been betrayed and attacked
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
The artist is questioning whether the spirit's motivations stem from envy and jealousy
But there's no doubt about it, piece of mind
The artist remains steadfast in his belief that the paranormal activity is a genuine threat to his peace of mind
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, ZELLS MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON, TEDDY RILEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@toes124
Who is just randomly having a michael jackson marathon
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Me everyday of my life
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YOU'RE EVERYWERE
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@@Podemosllegaralossubs-ty7bq why 🧍🏾♀️
@marzieli
The Vocals 🤌🏻
The Choreography 🤌🏻
The King of Pop 👑
@Keezie27
He had it all! The KOP for sure
@dezrivera94
Michael can really put on a show. I love how nearly every video of his is like it’s own movie! This is by far his best 😭😭😭💜💜💜
@user-pc3vh1om5m
У него душа открытая была, которую не понимали. Хотел многое сказать.. А до вас так и не дошло!