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
Jam
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Face the problems that we see, then maybe somehow, we can work it out
I asked my neighbor for a favor, she said, "Later"
What has come of all the people, have we lost love of what it's about?
I have to find my peace 'cause no one seems to let me be
False prophets cry of doom, what are the possibilities?
I told my brother there'll be problems, times and tears for fears
But we must live each day like it's the last
Jam
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't too much
It ain't too much for me to
Jam
It ain't
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't, don't you
It ain't too much for me to
The world keeps changing, rearranging minds and thoughts
Predictions fly of doom, the baby boom has come of age, we'll work it out
I told my brothers don't you ask me for no favors
I'm conditioned by the system, don't you talk to me, don't scream and shout
She prays to God, to Buddha, then she sings a Talmud song
Confusions contradict the self, do we know right from wrong?
I just want you to recognize me in the temple
You can't hurt me, I found peace within myself
Go with it, go with it
Jam
It ain't
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't too much
It ain't too much for me to
Jam
It ain't
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't
Don't you
It ain't too much for me to
Jam
Uh-huh
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't too much
It ain't too much for me to
Jam
It ain't
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't
Don't you
It ain't too much for me to (woo)
Jam, jam, here comes the man
Hot damn, the B-boy stands with an upper hand
Makin' funky tracks with my man Michael Jackson
Smooth criminal, that's the man 'cause Mike's so relaxed
Mingle, mingle, jingle in the jungle
Bum rushed the door, three and fours in a bundle
Execute the plan, first I cooled it like a fan
Got with Janet, then with guy, now with Michael
'Cause it ain't hard to
Jam
It ain't
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't too much
It ain't too much for me to
Jam
Get on it
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't
Don't stop
It ain't too much for me to
Jam
It ain't
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't
Don't you
It ain't too much for me to (hoo-hoo)
Jam
It ain't (hoo-hoo)
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't
Don't you (hoo-hoo)
It ain't too much for me to
Jam (hoo)
It ain't too hard for me to jam
It ain't too hard for me to jam
It ain't too hard for me to jam
It ain't too hard for me to jam
It ain't too hard for me to jam
It ain't too hard for me to jam
It ain't too hard for me to jam, it ain't too hard for me to jam
It ain't too hard for me to jam (get down, hoo)
Ooh
Get on it
Jam
It ain't
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't
Don't you
It ain't too much for me to
Jam
Uh-huh
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't too much
It ain't too much for me to
Jam (get on it)
Uh-huh (get on it)
It ain't too much stuff (hee-hee)
It ain't too much
It ain't too much for me to
Jam
Too much
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't
Don't you
It ain't too much for me to
Get on it
Get on it
Give it, baby
Give it to me
Won't you really give it to me
Got to give it
You just want to give it
The song "Jam" by Michael Jackson is all about bringing people together to work out the problems they see in the world. It begins by describing the need for unity, with the lyrics "Nation to nation, all the world must come together / Face the problems that we see, then maybe somehow, we can work it out." The rest of the song is about how individual people must find their own peace within themselves because it can be challenging to exist in a world filled with false prophets and confusion.
Throughout the song, Jackson encourages people to be present in the world and not to take things for granted. He sings, "But we must live each day like it's the last / Go with it, go with it." This is Jackson's way of telling people that they must seize the moment, live in the present and appreciate what they have because time is a fleeting thing.
In conclusion, "Jam" is a song about unity, peace, and being present in the moment. It also highlights the importance of not taking things for granted and to be grateful for what one has.
Line by Line Meaning
Nation to nation, all the world must come together
People from everywhere in the world must unite
Face the problems that we see, then maybe somehow, we can work it out
We must face the problems together to solve them
I asked my neighbor for a favor, she said, "Later"
People are sometimes not willing to help each other
What has come of all the people, have we lost love of what it's about?
People are increasingly losing love for humanity and what it truly means
I have to find my peace 'cause no one seems to let me be
Michael feels he must find peace within himself because of the constant attention
False prophets cry of doom, what are the possibilities?
Many false prophets predict negative outcomes, what's really possible?
I told my brother there'll be problems, times and tears for fears
Michael warns his brother of challenges but encourages living every day like it's the last
But we must live each day like it's the last
Go with it, go with it
Life is short, make the most of it with positive vibes
Jam
It ain't too much stuff (jam)
It ain't too much
It ain't too much for me to
Jamming and enjoying life doesn't take much and is easy for Michael
The world keeps changing, rearranging minds and thoughts
The world is always changing and forcing us to adapt
Predictions fly of doom, the baby boom has come of age, we'll work it out
Despite the negative predictions, we'll find a way to work it out
I told my brothers don't you ask me for no favors, I'm conditioned by the system, don't you talk to me, don't scream and shout
Michael doesn't want his brothers to ask him for favours because of how the system has conditioned him
She prays to God, to Buddha, then she sings a Talmud song
Confusions contradict the self, do we know right from wrong?
People pray to different gods but contradictions and confusion make it hard to determine what's right from wrong
I just want you to recognize me in the temple
You can't hurt me, I found peace within myself
Michael wants to be respected, however, he's at peace with himself, so nobody can hurt him
Jam, jam, here comes the man
Hot damn, the B-boy stands with an upper hand
Makin' funky tracks with my man Michael Jackson
Smooth criminal, that's the man 'cause Mike's so relaxed
Michael is introducing a man (likely a musician) who is relaxed like him and both can make great music
Mingle, mingle, jingle in the jungle
Bum rushed the door, three and fours in a bundle
Execute the plan, first I cooled it like a fan
Got with Janet, then with guy, now with Michael
'Cause it ain't hard to
People are partying and having a good time while Michael links up with Janet, Guy and the B-boy
It ain't too hard for me to jam
Jamming comes easy to Michael
Give it, baby
Give it to me
Won't you really give it to me
Got to give it
You just want to give it
Michael wants the people to give their all and have a good time
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Teddy Riley, Rene Moore, Michael Joe Jackson, Bruce F. Swedien
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legend immortal!
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legends live in our heart
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Yup
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He died tho so how does that work....
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MJ and MJ. These two fellas are the most famous living human beings in modern era. The greatest basketball player of all time and the best artist of all time.
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What a time to be alive
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Dancing in the sky toguether
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Jordan still alive @@DaniaHerrera73.