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
Pretty Young Thing
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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You make me feel so good inside
I've always wanted a girl just like you
Such a P-Y-T
Pretty young thing, ooh
Where did you come from lady?
And ooh won't you take me there
Tendoroni you've got to be
Spark my nature
Sugar fly with me
Don't you know now
Is the perfect time
We can make it right
Hit the city lights
Then tonight ease the lovin' pain
Let me take you to the max
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, girl, oohooh
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there
(Anywhere you want to go) yes I will, ooh
Nothin' can stop this burnin'
Desire to be with you
Gotta get to you baby
Won't you come, it's emergency
Cool my fire yearnin'
Honey, come set me free
Don't you know now is the perfect time
We can dim the lights
Just to make it right
In the night
Hit the lovin' spot
I'll give you all that I've got
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, yes I will, yes I will
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, yes I will
Pretty young things, repeat after me
Sayin'
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na na
Na na na na
Sayin' na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
I'll take you there
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, take you there, take you there
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, take you there
Oooh oooh, oooh
(P-Y-T) ah baby
(T-L-C) ah baby
Ah darling
You know, I'm thinking
You look really nice tonight
(P-Y-T) You know what I could, you know just
(T-L-C) You're such a P-Y-T to me
Pretty young thing
Ah baby, ah baby, ah darling
(P-Y-T) ah baby
(T-L-C)
In “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” Michael Jackson pretends to be seduced by a young girl, describing and analyzing her qualities such as her youth, her beauty, and her innocence. The lyrics note that this enticing woman has brought joy and meaning into his life; he promises to take her anywhere she wants to go, give her all that he’s got, and provide her with all she needs, including love and tender loving care. The second half of the song features Jackson’s signature vocalizations, as well as a call-and-response section with background singers who repeat Jackson's oh-so catchy na na na chorus.
The song is filled with so much innocence, the sexiness doesn’t come as a turn-on but it is simply mesmerizing. It is undoubtedly one of Jackson's finest and most enduring party songs, although it's one in which his role as a solo act is minimized to give the background vocals and dance groove the most attention. It stands out as one of Jackson's more carefree and lighthearted tracks - it’s easy to see why it's a fan favorite. The song remains a classic dancefloor filler, as it remains one of Jackson’s most energetic and appealing songs ever recorded.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, you
The singer is addressing someone, telling them that they know who they are.
You make me feel so good inside
The singer feels happy and pleased around the person they are addressing.
I've always wanted a girl just like you
The singer admires and desires the person they are addressing, and feels like they have been looking for someone like them for a while.
Such a P-Y-T
The person the artist is addressing is a pretty young thing, which they find attractive.
Pretty young thing, ooh
The artist emphasizes the youth and beauty of the person they are addressing, and seems physically drawn to them.
Where did you come from lady?
The singer is curious about the origin of the person they are addressing, and wants to learn more about them.
And ooh won't you take me there
The singer wants to follow the person they are addressing wherever they are going, and be taken on a journey with them.
Right away won't you baby
The artist expresses urgency, and asks the person they are addressing to act immediately.
Tendoroni you've got to be
The artist uses a playful nickname to refer to the person they admire, indicating a sense of familiarity and closeness.
Spark my nature
The artist wants the person they are addressing to ignite their passion and desire.
Sugar fly with me
The singer wants to take the person they are addressing on an adventure with them, and compares it to flying through the sky with them.
Don't you know now
The artist wants to make sure the person they are addressing understands the importance of the present moment.
Is the perfect time
The singer believes that the current time is ideal for them to be together with the person they are addressing.
We can make it right
The singer is confident that they and the person they are addressing can solve any problems or issues that may come up between them.
Hit the city lights
The singer suggests that they and the person they are addressing go out and explore the nightlife of the city together.
Then tonight ease the lovin' pain
The artist wants to make the person they are addressing feel better, possibly through physical intimacy or emotional comfort.
Let me take you to the max
The artist wants to take the person they are addressing to the highest level of pleasure and excitement possible.
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
The singer declares their desire to love and be with the person they are addressing, referring to them as a pretty young thing.
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing may need some care and attention, and is willing to provide that.
And I'll take you there, girl, oohooh
The artist assures the person they are addressing that they will take them anywhere they want to go, while emphasizing their connection and intimacy with them.
Nothin' can stop this burnin'
The artist declares that nothing can extinguish the passion and desire they feel for the person they are addressing.
Desire to be with you
The artist expresses their longing to be with the person they are addressing, indicating a deep emotional connection.
Gotta get to you baby
The singer insists on being with the person they are addressing, emphasizing the urgency of their desire to be close to them.
Won't you come, it's emergency
The artist describes their need to be with the person they are addressing as an emergency, expressing their desire in urgent and serious terms.
Cool my fire yearnin'
The singer wants the person they are addressing to help them calm their intense longing and desire for them.
Honey, come set me free
The singer wants the person they are addressing to liberate them from their intense feelings by being with them and fulfilling their desires.
We can dim the lights
The singer suggests that they and the person they are addressing create a romantic and intimate atmosphere to help fuel their passion and desire.
Just to make it right
Dimming the lights is just one way the artist wants to help make the situation perfect and enjoyable for both them and the person they are addressing.
In the night
The artist emphasizes that their romantic activities will take place at night, suggesting that it will be a secret and special event between them alone.
Hit the lovin' spot
The singer wants to find the perfect place or activity to help them and the person they are addressing feel most intimately connected with each other.
I'll give you all that I've got
The singer promises to provide the person they are addressing with all of their love, attention, and desire, fully committing to the relationship.
Pretty young things, repeat after me
The artist is addressing multiple people and asking them to repeat after them.
Sayin' na na na
The artist wants the people they are addressing to repeat a simple, joyful phrase.
I'll take you there
The artist promises to take the people they are addressing to a special, exciting place.
Ah darling
The singer addresses someone they care for deeply and affectionately.
You know what I could, you know just
The artist is hinting at their desire for the person they are addressing, suggesting that they both know what the artist is thinking and what could happen between them.
You're such a P-Y-T to me
The singer reaffirms their attraction to the person they are addressing, calling them a pretty young thing and emphasizing how much they find them attractive.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Ingram, Quincy Jones
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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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