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
My German Friend
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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You are the one that I run to
When just words aren't enough
You know exactly what to do
And every time I need someone
To turn my upside down back up
You're always there
[Chorus]
You're my best friend, my love, my love
You're my best friend, my love
My love you are my best friend
You're my warm when it's cold
You are my sunshine when it rains
And if the rain turns to snow
We'll still be on that friendship train
Cause if our love affair should end (if our love affair should end)
I know I'll never find a friend
As great as you
Girl, I'm glad it's true
[Chorus]
Ooh, you're my best friend
Girl there'll be no other
You're my friend and lover
(you're my best friend)
Don't you know I love ya
You're my friend and lover
Ooh, ooh girl there will always be someone to love ya
Someone who can love ya
(you're my best friend)
Yes you are
Yes you're my friend and lover
Girl there'll be no other
(you're my best friend)
I'll be yours forever
You and me together
In Michael Jackson's song "My German Friend," the artist describes a close relationship with someone who is not only his lover, but also his best friend. He sings about how this person is always there for him, and knows exactly what to do when words are not enough. Despite being with this person in a romantic sense, he values the friendship they share above all else. The singer compares his friend to a warm embrace, bringing sunshine even in the darkest and coldest times.
Jackson also sings about the great fear of losing this friend, stating that he knows he will never be able to find a friend as great as her if they ever went separate ways. He states that even if their romantic relationship were to end, their friendship would remain as strong as ever. This song encapsulates the idea that true love and strong friendship go hand in hand, and that one can be just as important as the other. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of having someone to turn to in difficult times, someone who will be there unconditionally, no matter what.
Overall, "My German Friend" is a touching song about the depth and strength of a close friendship, that is intertwined with a romantic relationship. Michael Jackson's lyrics and vocals are heartfelt and genuine, capturing the emotions of the song perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
When I need more than love
When I need more than just love, when I need someone by my side
You are the one that I run to
You are the one I go to when I need someone by my side
When just words aren't enough
When words are not enough to describe how I feel
You know exactly what to do
You know just what to do to make me feel better
And every time I need someone
Every time I need someone to be my companion
To turn my upside down back up
To make me feel better when things don't go well
You're always there
You are always there to support me
I'm so glad you care
I'm so happy that you care about me
[Chorus]
Repeating the title multiple times
You're my warm when it's cold
You are my comfort when it's cold
You are my sunshine when it rains
You are my sunshine when everything goes wrong
And if the rain turns to snow
Even when things get harder, you are still by my side
We'll still be on that friendship train
We will still be friends no matter what happens
Cause if our love affair should end (if our love affair should end)
Even if our romantic relationship doesn't work out
I know I'll never find a friend
I know I'll never find another friend like you
As great as you
As great a friend as you are
Girl, I'm glad it's true
Girl, I'm grateful to have a friend like you
[Chorus]
Repeating the title multiple times
Ooh, you're my best friend
You are my closest friend
Girl there'll be no other
There will be no other friend like you
You're my friend and lover
You are my friend and my partner
(you're my best friend)
Repeating the title
Don't you know I love ya
I want you to know that I love you
You're my friend and lover
You are my friend and my partner
Ooh, ooh girl there will always be someone to love ya
There will always be someone who loves you
Someone who can love ya
Someone who is capable of loving you
(you're my best friend)
Repeating the title
Yes you are
Yes, you are my best friend
Yes you're my friend and lover
Yes, you are my friend and my partner
Girl there'll be no other
There will be no other friend like you
(you're my best friend)
Repeating the title
I'll be yours forever
I will be your friend forever
You and me together
You and I will be together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: III, CHRISTINE PERREN, CHRISTINE YARIAN, SAM BROWN, SAM, III BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Super Star Girl
He really cared for his fans, Michael was the kindest and sweetest person ever miss you my angel 😩💔
B. R
They weren't fans.
Veronique428
If only we can say the same about his fans‼️
Susi Strolch
Michael once said that he wrote the song „Speechless“ after a beautiful day at the Schleiter‘s house and he was finished with the writing after 45 minutes. That shows how happy he was staying with them! Very rare friendship!❤️
Shrona Zam
@Elizabeth Jones no.
Elizabeth Jones
Speechless is about Michael's children.
Ellen Vanous
So happy that Michael got to spend a lovely day with a sweet family where mj was treated like a normal man. I’m sure having his children with him made that experience so much more beautiful! Love you Michael!😘😘♥️😘🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🥰🥰🥰
LightandLove22
@Praxis coz those who spread lies about MJ are the ones who don't know him and refuse to know him...the real MJ.
Praxis
And the Schleiters are defending him from the false allegations to this day! They were one of the genuine families that Michael befriended.
VideoList
Майкл, ты жив в наших сердцах! Ты выполнил сполна, свою человеческую миссию на земле! Бог судья тем, кто клеветал на тебя!