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
I'll Be There- Live Video
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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We must bring salvation back,
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do.
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll be your strength,
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
Yes I will, yes I will
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you.
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll be your strength,
I'll keep holdin' on.
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (Holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will
If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby I'll be there
I'll be there I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby,
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
The lyrics of "I'll Be There" by Michael Jackson is about an impassioned vow of love and support. The song is about a person who promises to always be there and stand by his loved one no matter what happens in life. The singer emphasizes the importance of their relationship and makes a pledge to be there for them through thick and thin. The lyrics suggest that love and faith are the most important things in life and that they have the power to change everything.
The words of the song are a message of hope, trust, and the need for companionship. The singer recognizes the importance of salvation, and the need to bring it back to their lives. This implies that for the listener, a sense of hopelessness or despair may take place, and that they need someone to lean on to. The singer promises to offer comfort and support, to build a world of dreams around the listener, and to be a source of strength for them. The song's upbeat melody and message of undying loyalty have made it an enduring classic, with a message that resonates with people across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We need to make a promise to each other
We must bring salvation back
We must bring goodness back in this world
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be there where there is love
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll be there to help you
I'll have faith in all you do.
I will trust you in everything you do
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just call my name and I will be there for you
I'll be there to comfort you,
I will be your source of comfort
Build my world of dreams around you,
I will make sure that you will live in my world of dreams
I'm so glad that I found you.
I am happy that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I will be there with a love that is powerful
I'll be your strength,
I will be the one you can lean on
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
I will never let go
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
Let me bring happiness and laughter to your heart
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
All I want is to be together with you
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will be there anytime you need me
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
I will protect you no matter what
With unselfish love that respects you.
I will love you without selfishness and with respect
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just call my name and I will be there for you
If you should ever find someone new
If you ever find someone else
I know he better be good to you
I hope he will treat you well
'Cause if he doesn't
Because if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will still be there for you
Don't you know baby I'll be there
I will be there, don't you know?
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
Just look back and you will see me
I'll be there, I'll be there,
I will be there, I promise
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Whenever you need me, I will be there
Don't you know baby,
Don't you know
I'll be there, I'll be there
I will be there, I promise
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
I will be there, always
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch
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@Jackson5Things
I've had a few comments on this video asking if they were lip syncing in this appearance and the answer is yes... but let me tell you why:
This appearance was performed to playback of the official record - from what I've seen the first time they debuted new songs on television they would usually do this. It seems to be so viewers would hear the exact record version the first time round upon release. If people are going to be buying this version of course they'd want to hear it first. When they would perform the song the next time they would record a new version on the show. It makes sense really & isn't to do with them not being able to sing live! Later on they perform this song on the Diana! TV special and you can hear it is a different version recorded on the show.
Here are some examples:
I Want you Back on the Hollywood Palace 1969 - You can hear it is playback of the original record.
Subsequent performances of IWYB (Ed Sullivan 1969, Andy Williams 1970, American Bandstand 1970 etc) - all alternative vocals recorded on the shows.
ABC on American Bandstand 1970 - Again, playback of the original record.
Subsequent ABC performances (Ed Sullivan 1970, Flip Wilson 1971 etc) - All alternative recordings.
Stop The Love You Save Ed Sullivan 1970 - Playback again.
Subsequent performances (Jim Nabors 1970, Diana! 1971 etc ) Are alternative recordings.
If you follow my timeline playlist you'll be able to see what I mean and it's what logically makes sense to me. If anyone knows more about how it worked though and I'm off the mark let me know!
@Jackson5Things
I've had a few comments on this video asking if they were lip syncing in this appearance and the answer is yes... but let me tell you why:
This appearance was performed to playback of the official record - from what I've seen the first time they debuted new songs on television they would usually do this. It seems to be so viewers would hear the exact record version the first time round upon release. If people are going to be buying this version of course they'd want to hear it first. When they would perform the song the next time they would record a new version on the show. It makes sense really & isn't to do with them not being able to sing live! Later on they perform this song on the Diana! TV special and you can hear it is a different version recorded on the show.
Here are some examples:
I Want you Back on the Hollywood Palace 1969 - You can hear it is playback of the original record.
Subsequent performances of IWYB (Ed Sullivan 1969, Andy Williams 1970, American Bandstand 1970 etc) - all alternative vocals recorded on the shows.
ABC on American Bandstand 1970 - Again, playback of the original record.
Subsequent ABC performances (Ed Sullivan 1970, Flip Wilson 1971 etc) - All alternative recordings.
Stop The Love You Save Ed Sullivan 1970 - Playback again.
Subsequent performances (Jim Nabors 1970, Diana! 1971 etc ) Are alternative recordings.
If you follow my timeline playlist you'll be able to see what I mean and it's what logically makes sense to me. If anyone knows more about how it worked though and I'm off the mark let me know!
@jn.s9059
Your explanation makes sense. I always thought it was to save their voices cos apparently if you sing too much it can strain your vocal chords and you can lose your voice for a while, or not sound as good.
@patrickdale2603
One different feature though...lip sync on the group yes but Micheal never lip synced ever
@jenjoseph9394
YOU DO KNOW THAT LIP SYNCING WAS NOT AROUND THOSE DAYS RIGHT!!?? IF YOU KNEW MUSIC YOU COULD SEE THEM SINGING IN TIME WITH THEIR MUSIC AND BODY MOVEMENTS YOU WOULD SEE THAT THEY WERE NOT LIP SYNCING AT ALL .....LIP SYNCING GET REAL , WHOEVER YOU ARE . MICHAEL JACKSON NEVER EVER DID LIP SYNCING ALSO HE WAS NOT A FAN OF THAT KIND OF DECEPTION.THANK YOU VERY MUCH.THEY COULD REPLAY MUSIC AND SKIP CERTAIN BARS THOSE YEARS AGO ,BUT LIP SYNCING CAME INTO PLAY LATER ON ,(I.E.) , YEARS LATER.....
@Jackson5Things
@Jen Joseph They may well have sang it live to the audience on the actual show, however this performance was clearly matched up to the audio from the official track in post production, which was of course possible at the time. It's the same audio and by that I don't just mean 'it's as good as the official track', I mean it is the exact same piece of audio (only with half of Jermaines solo cut out). It is nothing to do with deception & there are plenty of instances of them singing live (in fact I think they sounded even better live) It's just about selling the record & the viewers knowing what they were getting. Michael was also only a preteen at the time, he won't have had much of a say in the production process of a show he was guesting on.
@musiccoachtito
The only thing I noticed different is that they didn’t air all of Jermaine’s lead either time he did it. Was there a reason for that? I’m only curious!
@augusto5218
Regardless of whether you agree or not, Michael was born to shine!
@marinayamashita5199
Com tenra idade já se mostrava qual seria o seu futuro, mostrando todo o talento,mas perdeu-se na vida e pagou com a sua própria vida! A nós só nos resta a linda lembrança e orações p que esteja bem onde estiver!
@machodon8769
I back u 1000000% on that comment
@mariaperezalonso8833
My love litle Michael!♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟💔💔💔