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
It's Great To Be Here
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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To be back in your arms
Thank you, baby, thank you, baby
Back where I belong
Oh, I went out to do my thing
And I was totally rejected
I put you down for love unknown
So frightened and confused
I came running back to you
I got right down on my knees
And said darling, won't you please
I don't know why you did it
But I'm not too proud to admit it, baby
Thank you, baby, thank you, baby
It's great to be here, oooh
It's great to be here in your arms
Back where I belong.
Adventure grabbed my heart
And took me away from you, honey
I met all kinds of pretty girls
In every town that I passed through
But that fiery senorita
Burned me down in Mexico
And I got kisses cold as ice
From my Alaskan Eskimo
I feel guilty and ashamed
But I'm gonna say it just the same, baby
Thank you, baby, thank you, baby, yeah
It's great to be here, oooh
It's great to be here in your arms
Now yes says senorita
She gave me I'll just si ya!
While kissing in the igloo
My Eskimo said no no!
Yeah, baby
So glad, so glad, so glad
To be back in your arms
It's great to be here
It's great to be here in your arms
Baby, baby, baby, baby, ow!
It's great to be here, oooh
It's great to be here in your arms, yeah
It's great to be here in your arms
Baby, baby, baby, baby, yeah
"It's Great To Be Here" is a song by Michael Jackson that talks about his joy of reuniting with his lover after a period of separation. The first verse expresses his gratitude to his lover for accepting him back into her arms after he left to pursue his dreams and was rejected. He confesses that he was naive to ignore her love and explores the consequences he faced for his actions. MJ's lyrics depict him as vulnerable and unsure, as he describes running back to his lover afraid of being alone. He asks for her forgiveness in the chorus, thanking her for giving him another chance. In the second verse, MJ reflects on his adventures and how they led him to realize that his lover was the only one he wanted to be with. The song ends with MJ stating how happy he is to be back in her arms.
Line by Line Meaning
So glad, so glad, so glad
I am overwhelmed with happiness and joy
To be back in your arms
To be held by you once again
Thank you, baby, thank you, baby
Expressing deep gratitude for your love
Back where I belong
Returning to the place where I truly belong
Oh, I went out to do my thing
I ventured out to fulfill my dreams
And I was totally rejected
I faced rejection and opposition on my journey
I put you down for love unknown
I left you behind with little knowledge or certainty about my feelings for you
But it wasn't what I expected
Things did not turn out as I had hoped or anticipated
So frightened and confused
I was scared and uncertain about my choices
I came running back to you
I returned to you as a source of comfort and familiarity
I got right down on my knees
I humbled myself before you
And said darling, won't you please
I begged for your forgiveness and affection
I don't know why you did it
I am unsure of why you chose to take me back
But I'm not too proud to admit it, baby
Regardless, I am not too proud to express my gratitude and love for you
Adventure grabbed my heart
I was captivated by the excitement and thrill of adventure
And took me away from you, honey
As a result, I was separated from you
I met all kinds of pretty girls
On my journey, I encountered many attractive women
In every town that I passed through
As I traveled from place to place
But that fiery senorita
I fell for a passionate woman
Burned me down in Mexico
But she ultimately hurt me or betrayed me in Mexico
And I got kisses cold as ice
I received icy, unwelcoming kisses
From my Alaskan Eskimo
From an Eskimo woman in Alaska
I feel guilty and ashamed
I am remorseful and embarrassed about my actions
But I'm gonna say it just the same, baby
Despite my shame, I will still express my gratitude and love for you
Now yes says senorita
The passionate woman says 'yes' to me
She gave me I'll just si ya!
She gave me the phrase 'I'll just si ya!'
While kissing in the igloo
While making out in an igloo
My Eskimo said no no!
But my Eskimo woman said 'no, no!'
Baby, baby, baby, baby, ow!
Expressing excitement and joy about being back with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALPHONSO MIZELL, ALPHONSO J MIZELL, BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY, DEKE RICHARDS, DENNIS LUSSIER, FREDDIE PERREN
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@jiji7234
Oh, I went out to do my thing
And I was totally rejected
I put you down for love unknown
But it wasn't what I expected
So frightened and confused
I came running back to you
I got right down on my knees
And said "Darling, won't you please"
I don't know why you did it
But I'm not too proud to admit it, baby
[Chorus: Jackson 5 + Michael]
Thank you, baby; thank you, baby
Back where I belong
It's great to be here, great to be here, oooh
It's great to be here in your arms
Back where I belong, woo
[Verse 2: Michael]
Adventure grabbed my heart
And took me away from you, honey
I met all kinds of pretty girls
In every town that I passed through
But that fiery senorita
Burned me down in Mexico
And I got kisses cold as ice
From my Alaskan Eskimo
I feel guilty and ashamed
But I'm gonna say it just the same, baby
@lancehawkins9240
THIS JOINT IS A CLASSIC!!! THE DJ's in late 70's early 80's use to cut up the break at the beginning!!! Those were the days!!! Hahaha
@madunwagbo4769
Original Concept’s Can You Feel It put me on to this tune
@Multifacted_Brotha
Love it!! My personal favorite Jackson 5 track! ♥🎼🎶
@MusicLoverPearson
This was and is the FUNKIEST jam off of the Jackson 5 Maybe Tomorrow album which is a very good album
@jiji7234
Oh, I went out to do my thing
And I was totally rejected
I put you down for love unknown
But it wasn't what I expected
So frightened and confused
I came running back to you
I got right down on my knees
And said "Darling, won't you please"
I don't know why you did it
But I'm not too proud to admit it, baby
[Chorus: Jackson 5 + Michael]
Thank you, baby; thank you, baby
Back where I belong
It's great to be here, great to be here, oooh
It's great to be here in your arms
Back where I belong, woo
[Verse 2: Michael]
Adventure grabbed my heart
And took me away from you, honey
I met all kinds of pretty girls
In every town that I passed through
But that fiery senorita
Burned me down in Mexico
And I got kisses cold as ice
From my Alaskan Eskimo
I feel guilty and ashamed
But I'm gonna say it just the same, baby
@latreceb6354
THANK YOOOOOUUUU!!!!!!
@lillaura622
I've been searching for this song for the longest so glad I finally found it 💯💯💯
@jaypakavelya
Same here, discovered in a random 2pac remix, they used this song as a sample
@MrLeckey
Same. Hearing Bambaataa's Death Mix 1 led me here
@EdOBrienCFB
I love this song 🔥🔥🔥