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
Happy Birthday Lisa
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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(from the episode with Michael Jackson)
Lisa is your birthday
God bless you this day
To give me the gift to the little sister
And I'm proud of you today
Lisa is your birthday
Happy birthday lisa
Lisa is your birthday
Happy birthday lisa
I wish you love and goocwill
I wish you please and joy
I wish you better than your heart desire
On your first kiss from a boy
Lisa is your birthday
Happy birthday lisa
Lisa is your birthday
Happy birthday lisa
Yeah!
The song "Happy Birthday Lisa" was made famous by Michael Jackson's appearance on the television show "The Simpsons". In this particular episode, Jackson voices a character named Leon Kompowsky who believes he is Michael Jackson and befriends Bart Simpson. Towards the end of the episode, Jackson (as Leon) sings "Happy Birthday Lisa" to Lisa Simpson, celebrating her special day. The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward, conveying the message of love and well-wishes to the birthday girl. The repetition of the line "Lisa is your birthday" helps to drive home the idea that this is her special day.
The first verse of the song speaks directly to Lisa, wishing her a happy birthday and blessing her on her special day. Michael Jackson invokes the image of Lisa as his "little sister" and expresses his pride in her on this occasion. The second verse is more general, wishing the birthday girl love, goodwill, peace, joy, and all her heart's desires, including her first kiss from a boy. The repeated chorus of "Happy birthday Lisa" reinforces the central message of the song and gives listeners an opportunity to join in.
Line by Line Meaning
Lisa is your birthday
Today is the day you were born, Lisa
God bless you this day
May God bestow his blessings upon you on this day
To give me the gift to the little sister
You, Lisa, have been a gift to your younger sibling
And I'm proud of you today
I'm feeling proud of you on your special day, Lisa
Happy birthday lisa
Wishing you a joyous birthday, Lisa
I wish you love and good will
May you be blessed with love and goodwill in your life
I wish you peace and joy
May you find inner peace and happiness, Lisa
I wish you better than your heart desires
May all your aspirations come true and exceed your expectations
On your first kiss from a boy
May your first romantic experience be wonderful and memorable, Lisa
Yeah!
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement for your birthday, Lisa
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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**LYRICS/LETRA**
Lisa, it's your birthday.
God bless you this day.
You gave me the gift of a little sister,
And I'm proud of you today.
Lisa, it's your birthday.
Happy birthday, Lisa.
Lisa, it's your birthday.
Happy birthday, Lisa.
I wish you love and good will.
I wish you peace and joy.
I wish you better than your heart desires.
And your first kiss from a boy.
Lisa, it's your birthday.
Happy birthday, Lisa.
Lisa, it's your birthday.
Happy birthday, Lisa.
:D
Cruz Florero
Lisa, it's your birthday
God bless you this day
You gave me the gift of a little sister,
And I'm proud of you today
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday, Lisa
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday, Lisa
I wish you love and good will
I wish you peace and joy
I wish you better than your heart desires
And your first kiss from a boy
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday, Lisa
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday, Lisa
Lisa it's your birthday
Happy birthday Lisa
Lisa it's your birthday
Happy birthday Lisa
Diego Dominguez
Lisa, its's your birthday
God bless you this day
You gave me the gift of a little sister
And I'm proud of you today
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday, Lisa
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday Lisa
I wish you love and goodwill
I wish you praise and joy
I wish you better than your heart desires
And your first kiss from a boy
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday, Lisa
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday Lisa
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday, Lisa
Lisa, it's your birthday
Happy birthday Lisa
Life Is Music
I’m legit thinking of naming my future daughter Lisa just so she can have this song.
Someonenamed115
Omg same
fabian fierros
That's pretty smart
HT
you can actually use it for most girl names that start with L haha Laura, Lina, lucy, Lily, Luna, Lara, Luisa etc haha
Matt The Cat
I know it’s only been four months, but have you given birth yet?
Zigeal⛧Faust
@HT My sister is named Kendra and I sing this to her every year.
Laura Williams
I LOVE that he did this. This man had such an incredible voice
Keezie27
Yes! Love his voice so much
Red Shogun
И невероятный талант, и вдохновение…
Pinklaeti
This version is sung by Michael.
The version sung in the actual episode is sung by an impersonator.