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
Maria
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Maria, don't you hear me calling, Maria?
Maria, girl, you know you were the only one
Hey, hey, Maria
Maria, don't you miss me a little
Maria, after all, you were the only one
Come on back to me, Maria
Hey, hey, Maria
Maria, it's been long, so long
Maria, since you've been gone
Hey, hey, Maria
Maria, don't you need me just a little
Maria, 'cause honest, girl, you were the only one
Come on back to me, Maria
Oh, come on back to me, girl
Oh, Maria, ooh, baby, I need you
Maria, why d'you keep a-running away?
Oh, baby, you keep a-running away
Oh, baby, yeah, Maria
I need you, honey
Oh, Maria, you sweet little sunflower
Oh, hear my plea for sympathy
I just want you here with me, Maria, ooh, yeah-yeah
If you're on that lonely night
That's my life without you, girl
I'm so lonely, I'm so blue
Without you, darling, my life is through (Maria)
Come on back
You keep running away, come back, come back (you keep running away)
Ooh, baby, I need (you keep running away)
Gotta have you, ooh, baby, ooh, baby (you keep running away)
Maria, ooh, baby (you keep running away)
Come on, yeah, oh, come back, come back (come back, come back)
Maria, ooh, baby (you keep running away)
I need you (you keep running away)
Got to have you, got to have you (come back, come back)
Maria, come back, come back
Ooh, baby (you keep running away)
Come back, come back (come back, come back)
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's "Maria" tell a story of longing for a lost love. The song is about a man named Michael who is desperately trying to get Maria to come back to him. He calls out her name, telling her that she was the only one for him, and says that he is so lonely and blue without her. He begs her to come back to him, saying that he needs her and that he can't go on without her. He tells her that he just wants her there with him and that his life is through without her.
The lyrics are full of emotion and are a testament to Michael Jackson's skill as a songwriter. He was able to capture the feeling of heartbreak and longing in a way that is both relatable and moving. The song is a reminder of the power of love and the importance of holding on to the people we care about.
Overall, "Maria" is a powerful ballad that showcases Michael Jackson's talent as both a singer and a songwriter. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, and the melody is haunting and beautiful. The song is a true classic that will continue to be loved and cherished for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Maria hey hey Maria
The singer is calling out the name of Maria in an affectionate way.
Maria don't you hear me calling Maria
The singer is asking Maria if she can hear his voice calling out to her.
Maria girl you know you were the only one
The singer is expressing that Maria was the only one for him.
Hey hey Maria
The singer is calling out to Maria again, excitedly.
Maria don't you miss me just a little
The singer is asking Maria if she misses him even a little bit.
Maria after all you were the only one
The singer is reminding Maria that she was the only one for him.
Come on back to me Maria
The singer is pleading with Maria to come back to him.
Maria come on back to me girl
The singer is urging Maria to come back to him, using a term of endearment.
Hey hey Maria
The singer is calling out to Maria again, enthusiastically.
Maria it's been long so long
The singer is expressing that it has been a long time since Maria has been around.
Maria since you've been gone
The singer is acknowledging that Maria has been gone for a while.
Maria don't you need me just a little
The singer is asking Maria if she needs him even a little bit.
Maria 'cause honest girl you were the only one
The singer is being honest with Maria, telling her that she was the only one for him.
Come on back to me Maria
The singer is pleading with Maria again to come back to him.
Oh come on back to me girl
The singer is urging Maria to come back to him again, using a term of endearment.
Maria I need you
The singer is expressing that he needs Maria in his life.
Maria why d'you keep a-running away
The singer is asking Maria why she keeps running away from him.
Oh baby you keep a-running away
The singer is expressing that Maria has been running away from him like a child.
Oh baby yeah Maria
The singer is expressing that he still has strong feelings for Maria.
I need you honey
The singer is expressing that he needs Maria in his life, using a term of endearment.
Oh Maria you sweet little sunflower
The singer is complimenting Maria and expressing that she is special to him, using a term of endearment.
Oh hear my plea for sympathy
The singer is begging Maria to feel sympathetic towards him and his feelings.
I just want you here with me Maria
The singer is expressing that he just wants Maria to be with him.
If you're on that lonely night
The singer is acknowledging that Maria might be feeling lonely at times.
What's my life without you girl
The singer is expressing that life is not worth living without Maria.
I'm so lonely I'm so blue
The singer is expressing that he is feeling lonely and sad without Maria.
Without you darling my life is through
The singer is expressing that his life is over without Maria in it.
Come on back
The singer is pleading with Maria to come back to him one final time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Allen Story, George Gordy, Lawrence Brown, Linda Glover
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