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.
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Love Is The Thing You Need
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Ooh, I know a fortune teller
A very freaky fella
How 'bout you like me to tell ya
(Love is the thing you need) Let me say now
A family physician
For a nice disposition
(Love is the thing you need)
So, when all your frustrations
Don't receive no medication
How bad you feel
Oh, it's just unreal
Oh, you can't get no satisfaction
When your mind is overacting
And you don't give your self the love you need
(So get on up)
And get down, down, down
With some good ol' funky, funky love
(Love is the thing you need) Fellas
(Love is the thing you need) Ah, hit it,
Make you feel so good
Make your body shake like crazy
Give yourself a get and go, yeah
(Love is the thing you need) The midnight hour
(Love is the thing you need) (Love is the thing you need)
(Love is the thing you need) Sing it again
(Love is the thing you need) (Love is the thing you need)
When that somebody finds you down (Love is the thing you need)
Love comes up from underground (Love is the thing you need)
Oh, love (Oh, love)
Yeah, some people they don't know
That it's the only way to go
If you wanna live a happy, happy life yeah, yeah
Oh, there ain't no doubt about it
We just can't live without it
No we can't, no we can't
Sing it to me children
(Love is the thing you need) One more time, yeah
(Love is the thing you need) Sing it, yeah,
Once a day, twice a day, everyday
(Love is the thing you need) What you say now
Once a day, twice a day, good God, everyday
(Love is the thing you need) You gotta, gotta have love
You gotta, gotta have love
You gotta, gotta have love
Y'all know what I'm talkin' about (Love is the thing you need)
You gotta, gotta have love
You gotta, gotta have love
You gotta, gotta have love (Love is the thing you need)
Don't you stop, don't you stop
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song "I Need You" emphasize the importance of love for a happy and fulfilling life. The song starts with the singer mentioning a fortune teller whom he wants to tell the listener that love is the thing they need. He goes on to mention a doctor who has given him a prescription for a nice disposition. The lyrics convey the idea that love is the cure for all the frustrations and problems, and without it, life is incomplete.
The song has a funky and groovy rhythm that complements the lyrics perfectly, giving the listener a sense of joy and happiness, which is what the singer is trying to convey in the lyrics. The chorus repeats the line, "Love is the thing you need," emphasizing its importance for the listener to hear. The song concludes by encouraging the listener to sing along and agree that love is, indeed, the thing they need.
In summary, Michael Jackson's "I Need You" is an upbeat and feel-good song that emphasizes the importance of love in our lives. The song encourages listeners to recognize the significance of love and to make it a part of their daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I know a fortune teller
Michael knows someone with supernatural abilities
A very freaky fella
This person is unusual or strange
How 'bout you like me to tell ya
Michael offers to share information
(Love is the thing you need) Let me say now
The topic Michael wants to discuss is love
A family physician
Michael has also consulted a doctor, but a different kind
Gave me a prescription
The doctor provided Michael with a written order for treatment
For a nice disposition
The prescription is meant to improve Michael's mood or character
(Love is the thing you need)
But Michael believes that love is the ultimate cure-all
So, when all your frustrations
When things aren't going well for you
Don't receive no medication
When typical remedies don't help
How bad you feel
You feel very low or unhappy
Oh, it's just unreal
It's hard to describe how bad it is
Oh, you can't get no satisfaction
You can't find any relief or contentment
When your mind is overacting
When you are feeling too emotional or anxious
And you don't give yourself the love you need
You are neglecting your own emotional needs
(So get on up)
So, take action
And get down, down, down
Enjoy life to the fullest
With some good ol' funky, funky love
By embracing love, happiness, and joy
(Love is the thing you need) Fellas
Michael addresses his male fans
(Love is the thing you need) Ah, hit it,
Michael encourages them to join in and sing along
Make you feel so good
Love provides strong positive feelings
Make your body shake like crazy
Love can be exhilarating
Give yourself a get and go, yeah
Love can provide you with the motivation to succeed
(Love is the thing you need) The midnight hour
Love works at any time of day or night
(Love is the thing you need) (Love is the thing you need)
Michael repeats the central message of the song
Sing it again
Michael wants his fans to sing along once more
(Love is the thing you need) (Love is the thing you need)
Love is still the main topic
When that somebody finds you down (Love is the thing you need)
When you feel sad, love can uplift you
Love comes up from underground (Love is the thing you need)
Love can unexpectedly surface from surprising places
Oh, love (Oh, love)
Love is a powerful and positive force
Yeah, some people they don't know
Some individuals are unaware of the importance of love
That it's the only way to go
Love is the key to true happiness and success
If you wanna live a happy, happy life yeah, yeah
To be happy, you must have love in your life
Oh, there ain't no doubt about it
This is a undeniable fact
We just can't live without it
Love is a crucial part of our existence
No we can't, no we can't
We cannot exist without love
Sing it to me children
Michael addresses his younger fans
(Love is the thing you need) One more time, yeah
Michael invites everyone to sing along again
(Love is the thing you need) Sing it, yeah,
This time it's the audience's turn to sing
Once a day, twice a day, everyday
You need love every day, all the time
(Love is the thing you need) What you say now
Michael asks if everyone agrees that love is important
Once a day, twice a day, good God, everyday
The message is repeated for emphasis
(Love is the thing you need) You gotta, gotta have love
Love is a must-have
Y'all know what I'm talkin' about (Love is the thing you need)
Michael's message resonates with his audience and they understand what he means
You gotta, gotta have love
Love is vital for a happy life
You gotta, gotta have love
Love is essential to existence
You gotta, gotta have love (Love is the thing you need)
And Michael reiterates that love is the key to everything
Don't you stop, don't you stop
Michael encourages his listeners to keep going and never give up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALPHONSO MIZELL, ALPHONSO J MIZELL, LARRY MIZELL
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Michael Jackson Timeline
1958 - Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana
1964 - Michael joins the Jackson 5
1969 - “I Want You Back” is released as The Jackson 5’s first hit song
1970 - “ABC” and “The Love You Save” were released and became instant hits.
1972 - Michael’s first solo album was released, with “Ben” holding the top spot on the chart for a week
1979 - “Rock With You” released along with “Don’t Stop Til’ You Get Enough”
1980 - Became a No.1 hit on the charts
1981 - Performed “Rock With You” live for the second time
1982 - Thriller was released with seven hits, “Wanna Be Startin’ Something,” “The Girl Is Mine,” “Beat It,” “Human Nature,” “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” “P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing),” “Baby Be Mine,” and “The Lady In My Life”
1983 - Michael performed at Motown 25, popularizing the Moonwalk with his hit song: “Billie Jean”
1984 - Micheal performed with the now: “The Jacksons” in the Victory Tour
1987 - Micheal released “Bad” with the hit songs: “Bad,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Another Part Of Me,” “Man in The Mirror,” “Dirty Diana,” and “Smooth Criminal”
1988 - The Famous “Bad Tour” commenced, along with music videos for multiple songs in the Bad album.
1989 - The Bad Tour ends
1991 - The album “Dangerous” releases with a few hits, including: “Heal The World,” “In The Closet,” “Black or White,” “Jam,” and “Remember The Time”
1992 - The Dangerous Tour commences, featuring the first appearance of the famous “Dynamite Throwers” leading up to the gravity defying lean.
1995 - The HIStory album was made, featuring new songs, and a few oldies.
1996 - The HIStory tours commences, having a whole animated sequence at the beginning, with a large spaceship (with Michael inside) that travels through various timelines and albums, until eventually crashing on stage.
1997 - The HIStory tours ends, and the mix album “Blood on The Dance floor” is released.
2001 - The Invincible Album is released, costing a whopping 2 million dollars to produce.
2002 - The Invincible Tour is cancelled.
2007 - Thriller 25 is released as a 25th year anniversary album, featuring unreleased songs from the self-proclaimed “Best-Selling album of all time”
2009 - The concert movie, “This Is It” is released along with its own album. That year, the tour was planned for the album, only to have Michael die a few days prior of the performance.
2012 - Bad 25 is also released as a 25th anniversary to the Bad album, featuring even more unreleased songs
2022 - Thriller 40 is finally released, adding even more unreleased songs to the pile of vocal amazement
2024 - We still celebrate Michael Joseph Jackson as one of the greatest and life-changing artists in world history.
2042 - Thriller 50 will be released, but who knows what songs will be featured there?
THE FUTURE - Who knows what else will happen in the world of Michael Jackson? Nobody knows! We hope for the best, and the legacy of the King Of Pop to continue.
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i'm 15 and i love this song
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I'm 12.
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Its impossible to not bop and move your body to this song
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