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
Rockin
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birdies on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
Rockin' robin, rock rock
Rockin' robin'
Blow rockin' robin
Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee
Every little bird in the tall oak tree
The wise old owl, the big black crow
Flappin' their wings singing go bird go
Rockin' robin, rock rock
Rockin' robin'
Blow rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight
Pretty little raven at the bird-band stand
Told them how to do the bob and it was grand
They started going steady and bless my soul
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
He rocks in the tree tops all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birdies on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
Rockin' robin, rock rock
Rockin' robin'
Blow rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight
Pretty little raven at the bird-band stand
Told them how to do the bob and it was grand
They started going steady and bless my soul
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
He rocks in the tree tops all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birdies on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
Rockin' robin, rock rock
Rockin' robin'
Blow rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight
The song "Rockin in 2-3" by Michael Jackson is an upbeat and fun tune about a bird called the rockin robin who loves to sing and dance all day long. The song starts with the robin "rockin" in the tree tops, hopping and singing his song. All the other birds on Jaybird Street love to hear him and join in by singing "tweet tweet tweet". The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "rockin robin" several times, followed by the line "blow rockin robin, 'cause we're really gonna rock tonight". Jackson encourages the robin to keep up his rockin' ways as they prepare to have a great time.
The second verse highlights how every type of bird is enjoying the rockin robin's music, from the swallow to the big black crow. The wise old owl and the black crow are flapping their wings and singing along, encouraging the bird to keep grooving. The bridge of the song introduces a "pretty little raven at the bird-band stand" who teaches the other birds how to "bob" and they start "going steady". The robin shows off his dance moves as he out-bops the buzzard and oriole. The song then ends with the chorus once more.
Overall, "Rockin in 2-3" is a fun and catchy song that celebrates music and dancing. Michael Jackson's high-pitched vocals lend a youthful energy to the tune, making it a favorite for kids and adults alike.
Line by Line Meaning
He rocks in the tree tops all day long
The joyous robin spends his whole day singing and moving around in the treetops.
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
The robin jumps, dances and sings his delightful tune with enthusiasm.
All the little birdies on Jaybird Street
Every small bird in the neighborhood enjoys the robin's beautiful melody.
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
The birds like listening to the catchy rhythmic 'tweet tweet tweet' sung by the robin.
Rockin' robin, rock rock
The robin is excellent at putting on a great rock and roll show.
Blow rockin' robin
The audience requests the robin to perform more of his rock tunes with greater excitement.
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight
Tonight is going to be the most exciting night for everyone, with the robin leading the show.
Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee
This line refers to all the little birdies in the neighborhood, including swallows and chickadees.
Every little bird in the tall oak tree
The tall oak tree has several other birds residing besides the robin.
The wise old owl, the big black crow
Two more birds that live on the oak tree are the smart, old owl and the large, black crow.
Flappin' their wings singing go bird go
The oak tree's occupants flap their wings and cheer the robin on, giving him more confidence.
Pretty little raven at the bird-band stand
A lovely raven is leading the bird band's performance.
Told them how to do the bob and it was grand
The raven teaches the entire band how to bob in unison and it brings about a fantastic result.
They started going steady and bless my soul
The birds synchronise and dance to the song in unison, impressing everyone that observes them.
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
The robin proved to be the superior dancer and better performer than the buzzard and the oriole.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: JIMMY THOMAS
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