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
Touch
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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I didn't hold your hand
If I had a nickel for every time
I didn't understand
I'd be the world poorest millionaire
'Cause you're not there
And no one ever told me
What you already knew
I might still be touching you
You've got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
You've got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch you
(You've got, you've gotta touch)
(You gotta touch the one who loves you)
(You've got, you've gotta touch)
(You gotta touch the one who loves you)
I would get embarrassed
For every time a movie made you cry
You get sentimental
And I would never know the reason why
I hold the world's highest record
For my selfish pride
Is it really over?
Can I get close to you?
I only wanna show you
That I've learned a thing or two
Touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
You've got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
You got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
You've got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch you
You got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
You've got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
You got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
You've got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
You got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
You've got to touch the one you love
If you want the one you love to touch
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song Touch are about regretting lost opportunities to show love and affection to someone special. The song starts with the singer imagining how much wealth he would have accumulated if he had been more attentive to his loved one. He reflects on the missed opportunities to hold her hand and understand her better. However, despite being the "world's poorest millionaire," he is still unable to reach out to her or discern what she wants from him.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of physical contact in a relationship. To make the person you love touch you, you must first touch them. The singer laments his inability to connect with his loved one and shows remorse for causing her emotional pain. He realizes that he was too consumed by his own pride and failed to understand her feelings.
The song ends with the singer expressing a desire to make amends and learn how to show love and affection. He recognizes that his actions have consequences and that small gestures of kindness could make a big difference in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had a penny for everytime
If I had a penny for every time
I didn't hold your hand
I failed to hold your hand
If I had a nickel for everytime
If I had a nickel for every time
I didn't understand
I didn't comprehend what you were feeling
I'd be the world poorest millionaire
I would have a lot of wealth but still be poor in love
'Cause you're not there
Because you're not with me
And no one ever told me
No one ever informed me
What you're willing do
What you're willing to do for our relationship
If I had only reach out
If I had only made an effort to connect with you
I might still be touching you
We might still be close and intimate
You got to touch the one you love
In order to have a loving relationship, physical touch is important
If you want the one you love to touch you
If you want your loved one to show you physical affection
(You've got, you've gotta to touch
(You have to touch)
You gotta touch the one who loves you)
You have to reciprocate the love and touch of your partner
Would get embarrassed for every time
I would feel ashamed for every instance
I've moved and make you cry
I've caused you pain and tears with my actions
You get sentimental, and
You become emotional and sensitive, and
I would never know the reason why
I wouldn't understand the cause of your emotions
I hold the world sings
I'm preoccupied with my own ego and desires
Making for my selfish pride
My actions come from a place of selfishness and pride
Is it really over
Is our relationship really finished
When I get close to you
When I try to be intimate with you
I only want to show you
I only want to demonstrate to you
That i'm learning a thing or two
That I'm learning from my mistakes
If you want the one you love
If you want your love interest
If you want the one you love to touch
If you want your love interest to be intimate with you
You got to...
Physical touch is vital in a romantic relationship
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Art Wayne, George Stanley Clinton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Najma Mohamed
Jermaine is brilliant here. This song has such a soothing melody, beautiful💜
Duke
I love this song. I love it when Michael sing on smooth tracks like this.
muzikman183
Their ballads are the BOMB!
aimeedus
Yeah I think he is one of the greatest child singers of all time
Ethan Ang
Nah, the greatest child singer ever.
Reddz Jagulus
THE GREATEST
E Prince
Jermaine and Michael had such great chemistry.
wvcc24hrs
man...for over 25 years I've been t-r-y-i-n-g to tell folks about this NEVER PLAYED (on the radio) gem! And yes, I have the original LP (aka album) for those youngins out there LOL
Tetto Ascencio
MICHAEL, TE RECORDAREMOS POR SIEMPRE AMIGO, DESCANSA EN PAZ.....
TheDizzydiana
Oh lordy this is pure magic, those perfect harmonies.jermaine has a relly lovely voice and Michael is the cutest (pinches cheeks)