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 Found That Girl
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Mama, oh mama, I found that girl
Mama, life for me now is a new sensation
Just like you, you said it would be with the right situation
Now love has a meaning and I have a goal
This feeling inside me now, make destiny a hundred years old
The way you explained to me that day
You said only the right girl can make me feel this way, you will
Mama, I think I found that girl, yeah
Mama, I think I found that girl
Mama, she's that beautiful dream that I dream each night
She's like a bird, on those wings of a flight
She's those words left when there's no more to say
She's my sunshine, happy end at a perfect day
All this lets me find, a reason to be alive
The day when you sat me upon your knees
You said only the right girl could be all these things
Mama, I think I found that girl, yeah
Mama, I think I found that girl
You said, "Son, go on and search around
There's a good girl who's out there to be found"
And mama, I think I found that girl, yeah
Mama, I think I found that girl
The song "I Found That Girl" by Michael Jackson is a tribute to his mother's guidance and wisdom in matters of love. The lyrics express a deep sense of gratitude towards his mother for leading him to find his true love. The song opens with the word "Mama" repeated twice, emphasizing the singer's strong connection with his mother. The first verse confirms that the singer has found love which he attributes to his mother's advice. The second verse describes the love he has found, depicting it as a beautiful dream that he cherishes each night.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Mama, I think I found that girl," which is a clear indication that he is seeking his mother's approval. In the third verse, he recalls how his mother sat him on her knees when he was young and advised him that the right girl would make him feel all these things. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of his mother's guidance in helping him find true love.
Overall, the song is a touching homage to a mother who played a significant role in helping her son find love. Michael Jackson's heartfelt lyrics capture the depth of gratitude and appreciation he had for his mother and the impact she had on his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama, oh mama, I found that girl
The singer is excited to tell his mother that he has found the right girl for him
Mama, life for me now is a new sensation
Finding the right girl has given the singer a new, exciting experience of life
Just like you, you said it would be with the right situation
The singer's mother was right that finding the right situation would lead to a happy life
Now love has a meaning and I have a goal
The singer has found true love and a purpose in life
This feeling inside me now, make destiny a hundred years old
The singer feels such an intense emotion that it seems to transcend time
Now I understand what it is it to be a man
Through finding the right girl, the singer has gained a deeper understanding of himself and masculinity
The way you explained to me that day
The singer is referring to his mother's previous advice on finding the right girl
You said only the right girl can make me feel this way, you will
The singer's mother emphasized the importance of finding the right girl and now he believes he has found her
Mama, I think I found that girl, yeah
The singer reiterates his excitement to his mother about finding the right girl
Mama, she's that beautiful dream that I dream each night
The singer feels like he's living in a dream now that he has found the right girl
She's like a bird, on those wings of a flight
The singer feels like the right girl has lifted him up and given him wings to fly
She's those words left when there's no more to say
The right girl is the perfect complement to the singer's life and he has nothing else to say
She's my sunshine, happy end at a perfect day
The singer's life is now complete with the right girl and she brings him happiness and sunshine
All this lets me find, a reason to be alive
The singer feels like his life has a renewed purpose with the right girl by his side
The day when you sat me upon your knees
The singer is referring to a moment from his childhood with his mother
You said only the right girl could be all these things
The singer's mother made it clear that only the right girl could bring him true happiness, and he believes he has found her
You said, "Son, go on and search around
The singer's mother encouraged him to search for the right girl
There's a good girl who's out there to be found"
The mother believed that the right girl was out there for her son to find
And mama, I think I found that girl, yeah
The singer concludes that he has found the right girl and is excited to share the news with his mother once again
Writer(s): RANDY JACKSON, SIGMUND ESCO JACKSON, MARLON DAVID JACKSON, MICHAEL JOE JACKSON, TARIANO ADARYLL JACKSON
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheNishnab83
I danced with my mom to this song for my wedding. R.I.P. to my momma.
@EdwardRobinson15580
God bless you friend. RIP to your Mom❤
@DerrickGills-xj9oi
😂😂😂😂😂
@AD-ho2dg
I once met Jermaine Jackson before a concert in Antwerp, Belgium. My dad was one of the organizers of the event, so as a kid I had an "all areas-badge". I met a lot of celebrities, both in sports and music yet this man, Jermaine Jackson, was genuinely kind and a nice person. We talked for a few seconds, just him and me in the middle of the large event hall where people were building the stage for the concert. He stopped, said hi and wished me well. He said: enjoy the concert!
Just a nice man with the heart in the right place.
Out of all the celebrities I've met, which I don't care about at all to be honest but it was my dad's job and later mine as well, this man stood out.
And today I learned that the song I liked so much as a kid, is actually sung by Jermaine. Oh how I love those synchronicities.
To top it off, yesterday I met a girl. Mama, I think I found that girl. Who would have thought, I'm 45 years old...
@conradford7493
That's so awesome. I was a sports agent and i met a whole bunch of people. Eddie Robinson of Gramblin University was so incredible.
@matrox
@conrad ford Cool story...for some reason I was looking at a lot of Jackson family videos. interviews, music etc. The who family seems down to earth and humble. After all the success, seems like not one alcoholic or drug addict. Seems like a tight family.
@jobtemper6983
Thumbs up if u still listen yo this song today.
@dabama2864
thumbs up me <3
@PoeCommunicateATL
This song -- sung beautifully by Jermaine -- was just as popular as the hits like ABC and The Love You Save, where I grew up! Brings back so many great memories!
@scottjohnson3101
Janita Poe 58 years old.Those were some sweet times.Great Memories .The lyrics had such depth.The entertainers were groomed to show character.Ahh :The singers really had to be able to (Sang)! better than sing.