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
Who's Loving You
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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I treated you bad
And wrong my dear
And girl since
Since you been away
Dont'cha know I
Sit around
With my head hangin' down
Who's lovin' you
I, I, I, I
Should have never ever
Ever made you cry
And girl since
Since you been gone
Dont'cha know I
Sit around
With my head hangin' down
And I wonder
Who's lovin' you
Life without love
Is oh, so lonely
I don't think
I don't think
I'm gonna make it
All my life (all my life)
All my life, yeah (all my life)
Belongs to you only
Come on and take it girl
Come on and take it
Because
All
All I can do
All I can do
Since you been gone is cry
And you, oooh
Will never wonder
And worry your pretty little head
About what I do
Dont'cha know I
Sit around
With my head hangin' down
And I wonder
Who's lovin' you
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's Who’s Loving You reflect the pain and regret of a man who treated his lover badly and now misses her terribly. The song expresses his sorrowful thoughts about how he should have treated her better when he had the chance to be with her. The song portrays the idea that once love is gone, it is lost forever. The first line, "When I had you, I treated you bad and wrong my dear," suggests that he was aware of his mistakes and knows that he hurt her. The second line, "And girl since you been away, don't you know I sit around with my head hanging down, and I wonder who's loving you," indicates that he is aware of his foolishness but unfortunately cannot undo his wrong.
The song's lyrics remind us of how love can be fragile and need cherishing, or it can easily slip away. It also speaks to how people should cherish the ones they love while still able to do so. The next line, "Life without love is oh, so lonely," explains how life without love is not worth living, and it leaves people feeling sad and depressed. The song's message is beautiful, and the melody is soulful, and with Michael Jackson's voice, it reaches deeper into the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
When I (when I) had you (had you)
Back when I had the privilege of being with you
I treated you bad
I did not treat you with the love and respect you deserved
And wrong my dear
I made mistakes that hurt you, my beloved
And girl since
Since you been away
Dont'cha know I
Sit around
With my head hangin' down
And I wonder
Who's lovin' you
Ever since you left, I have been despondent and questioning who could possibly be loving you like I used to
I, I, I, I
Should have never ever
Ever made you cry
I regret causing you sadness and tears
And girl since
Since you been gone
Dont'cha know I
Sit around
With my head hangin' down
And I wonder
Who's lovin' you
I still cannot help but feel lost and wondering who is loving you now that you are gone
Life without love
Is oh, so lonely
Life feels empty and bleak without the love we once shared
I don't think
I don't think
I'm gonna make it
I am struggling and unsure if I will be able to move on
All my life (all my life)
All my life, yeah (all my life)
Belongs to you only
Come on and take it girl
Come on and take it
My life has always and will always belong to you alone, please take it back
Because
All
All I can do
All I can do
Since you been gone is cry
All I am capable of doing since you left is crying
And you, oooh
Will never wonder
And worry your pretty little head
About what I do
Please do not worry or question what I do now that you are gone
Dont'cha know I
Sit around
With my head hangin' down
And I wonder
Who's lovin' you
I still spend my days sitting and wondering who is loving you now that you are gone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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@Longlostpuss
Not sure about that to be honest.
MJ may have had his demons (like alot of us do), but overall, you'd have to say he lived a life considered well above the average of a normal person.
The people he surrounded himself with are par for the course with famous people and everyone involved in Hollywood always comes out of it messed up, especially child stars.
Can't necessarily say MJ was treated worst than anyone else and can't also say some of the attention he received wasn't self perpetuated. I'm not saying what the media and the suits were doing was right, I'm just saying Michael didn't help himself and I'm not sure he was quite as naive about those around him as the impression he gave.
MJ made alot of unnecessary mistakes. I just cannot help but wonder how he would have turned out if he just left his appearance alone, retired after hitting the top and just went off the radar by trying to live a normal life away from trying to be in the limelight.
Oh well, it was a heck of a show while it lasted anyway.
@jaskarankaur4971
So many people have attempted this song in competitions, however, he is the only one that sounds the most effortless. Thumbs up if you agree.
@pwatson5766
"Who's Loving You" was written by Smokey Robinson, who performed it first with the Miracles.
*Michael's version is better, but maybe I'm biased.
@dominiquejones3805
@@pwatson5766 he took Smokeh song from him. NOW THATS SAYING SOMETHING
@LyraLasala
Exactly! His pitch was perfect and to even consider his age when he sang this.
@TJSPARKLE
Definitely the most effortless but there are a couple who did do it justice though do you agree??
@viencellprice9532
Yep
@thecapar3845
The world did him dirty...he was a genius.
@shahbazshaikh1431
But why world make him dirty and where?
@zino618
@@shahbazshaikh1431 the media made lies about him and bashed him
@stanbts921
@@shahbazshaikh1431 watch the documentary Michael Jackson Loving neverland you'll understand why