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
Planet Earth
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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A capricious anomaly in the sea of space
Planet Earth are you just
Floating by, a cloud of dust
A minor globe, about to bust
A piece of metal bound to rust
A speck of matter in a mindless void
Cold as a rock without a hue
Held together with a bit of glue
Something tells me this isn't true
You are my sweetheart soft and blue
Do you care, have you a part
In the deepest emotions of my own heart
Tender with breezes caressing and whole
Alive with music, haunting my soul
In my veins I've felt the mystery
Of corridors of time, books of history
Life songs of ages throbbing in my blood
Have danced the rhythm of the tide and flood
Your misty clouds, your electric storm
Were turbulent tempests in my own form
I've licked the salt, the bitter, the sweet
Of every encounter, of passion, of heat
Your riotous color, your fragrance, your taste
Have thrilled my senses beyond all haste
In your beauty, I've known the how
Of timeless bliss, this moment of now
Planet Earth are you just
Floating by, a cloud of dust
A minor globe, about to bust
A piece of metal bound to rust
A speck of matter in a mindless void
A lonely spaceship, a large asteroid
Cold as a rock without a hue
Held together with a bit of glue
Something tells me this isn't true
You are my sweetheart gentle and blue
Do you care, have you a part
In the deepest emotions of my own heart
Tender with breezes caressing and whole
Alive with music, haunting my soul
Planet Earth, gentle and blue
With all my heart, I love you
In Michael Jackson's song "Planet Earth," he reflects on his feelings towards the world he lives in. He describes Earth as a "capricious anomaly in the sea of space," suggesting that it is a unique and unpredictable existence in the vast expanse of the universe. He goes on to describe Earth as a "lonely spaceship, a large asteroid," emphasizing its vulnerability in the void of space. However, despite this, he sees Earth as something more – his "sweetheart gentle and blue" – and acknowledges the profound impact it has had on his life.
Jackson's lyrics evoke a sense of wonder and awe for the planet, describing its misty clouds, electric storms, and riotous colors as something that has thrilled his senses beyond all haste. He even goes so far as to suggest that Earth holds a special place in his heart, asking if it cares and has a part in his deepest emotions. The final line, "With all my heart, I love you," is his declaration of love for the planet he calls home.
Through his lyrics, Jackson encourages his listeners to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around them. Despite its flaws, he sees Earth as a truly special place and one that deserves our respect and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Planet Earth, my home, my place
Michael Jackson refers to the Earth as his home and his place in the universe
A capricious anomaly in the sea of space
The Earth is an unpredictable abnormality in the vastness of the cosmos
Planet Earth are you just
Floating by, a cloud of dust
A minor globe, about to bust
A piece of metal bound to rust
A speck of matter in a mindless void
A lonely spaceship, a large asteroid
Michael Jackson wonders if Earth is simply a tiny, insignificant mass floating around space, destined to deteriorate like a piece of metal
Cold as a rock without a hue
Held together with a bit of glue
Something tells me this isn't true
You are my sweetheart soft and blue
Though Jackson acknowledges the cold, hard, and superficial appearance of the Earth, he rejects this idea and instead addresses the planet as his beloved partner with a warm and inviting aura
Do you care, have you a part
In the deepest emotions of my own heart
Tender with breezes caressing and whole
Alive with music, haunting my soul
Jackson wonders if the Earth reciprocates the love he has for it and if it has any impact on his soul
In my veins I've felt the mystery
Of corridors of time, books of history
Life songs of ages throbbing in my blood
Have danced the rhythm of the tide and flood
Jackson feels a deep connection with the Earth's rich history and ancient stories woven into the fabric of his own existence
Your misty clouds, your electric storm
Were turbulent tempests in my own form
I've licked the salt, the bitter, the sweet
Of every encounter, of passion, of heat
Your riotous color, your fragrance, your taste
Have thrilled my senses beyond all haste
Jackson describes the Earth's natural phenomena such as storms and evokes the senses with the taste, smell, and sight of the planet's beauty
In your beauty, I've known the how
Of timeless bliss, this moment of now
Jackson experiences an almost spiritual connection to the Earth, gaining insight and fulfillment in the present moment through its natural allure
Planet Earth, gentle and blue
With all my heart, I love you
Jackson professes his love and admiration for the Earth as a beloved and cherished partner in his life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Jackson
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@tumbamarch89
One of the most powerful videos in music history.
@GeaGea616
Agree with you ❤ from Zagreb
@GeaGea616
Agree with you 100% and crying...❤ from Zagreb
@seanyokay
Scorned and ridiculed at the time...yet Michael' s message still holds up....and is more relevant more than ever.
@luckie6682
And nobody could see what he was saying talking about the music industry , he saw way far away then we could ever imagine, this is why they got rid of him , I miss him so much , always love you Michael rest in heaven Amen
@mattobronkhorst4740
yes it is
@tenebos3378
Michael Jackson didn't make ordinary music. He made MAGIC.
@tranminhhao85
Heal the world, who is this, we are the world, dangerous, a place no name, what ever happen, say say say... so amazing. I love all of them
@cesarwcabrera
Yes my friend agree
@michaeljackson1219
Yes