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.
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Michael Jackson Lyrics
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I'm searching for the world that I come from
'Cause I've been looking around
In the lost and found of my heart
No one understands me
They view it as such strange eccentricities
'Cause I keep kidding around
Like a child, but pardon me
People say I'm not okay
'Cause I love such elementary things
It's been my fate to compensate
For the childhood
I've never known
Have you seen my childhood?
I'm searching for that wonder in my youth
Like pirates in adventurous dreams
Of conquest and kings on the throne
Before you judge me
Try hard to love me
Look within your heart then ask
Have you seen my childhood?
People say I'm strange that way
'Cause I love such elementary things
It's been my fate to compensate
For the childhood I've never known
Have you seen my childhood?
I'm searching for that wonder in my youth
Like fantastical stories to share
The dreams I would dare, watch me fly
Before you judge me, try hard to love me
The painful youth I've had
Have you seen my childhood
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song Instrumental touch on the theme of childhood and the yearning to return to it. The song revolves around the idea that Michael Jackson feels disconnected from the world he lives in and is searching for a lost time that he remembers fondly but cannot seem to find. He is looking for the wonder and innocence that he experienced in his youth but has been unable to reclaim it as he grew older. The chorus emphasizes this point, "Have you seen my childhood? I'm searching for that wonder in my youth," highlighting the longing for a time that he wishes he could go back to.
The first stanza creates intense imagery with "lost and found of my heart". This reflects Jackson's inner turmoil as he tries to reconcile his present with his past. He feels misunderstood as others view his love for simple and childlike things as strange and eccentric qualities. This is clearly portrayed in the line, "No one understands me, They view it as such strange eccentricities." The second stanza reflects his pain and how he has never had a childhood. Because of this, he has formed an attachment to things that he never outgrew. Hence, he has to compensate for his lack of childhood by holding onto the things that filled him with joy many years ago.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you seen my childhood?
Do you know where my childhood is? I am looking for the memories and feelings of my childhood.
I'm searching for the world that I come from
I am trying to find my origin, where I belong, and what makes me who I am.
'Cause I've been looking around
I have been searching everywhere, trying to find what I have lost.
In the lost and found of my heart
I am looking for something that I have lost within myself. It is buried deep inside my heart, and I need to find it.
No one understands me
I feel misunderstood by the people around me, they do not know what I am going through.
They view it as such strange eccentricities
Others see my behavior as unusual, weird, or eccentric. They do not understand the reasons behind my actions.
'Cause I keep kidding around
I joke and act like a child sometimes, but there is a deeper reason that few people understand.
Like a child, but pardon me
I act childish sometimes, but I cannot help it. Please forgive me if I annoy or bother you.
People say I'm not okay
Others think that there is something wrong with me. They perceive me as abnormal or abnormal.
'Cause I love such elementary things
I have a deep affection for simple, basic things that most people outgrow. But it is all I have in terms of childhood memories.
It's been my fate to compensate
I am compelled to make up for the lack of a childhood by holding onto the things that remind me of it.
For the childhood I've never known
I have never experienced a normal childhood. I feel like I have missed out on something incredibly important.
Like pirates in adventurous dreams
As a child, I dreamt of being a brave pirate going on daring adventures. I wish I could recapture those same feelings of wonder and excitement.
Of conquest and kings on the throne
I used to daydream about capturing kingdoms and becoming a powerful leader on the throne. Those memories are so precious to me.
Before you judge me
Please do not be quick to criticize me or my behavior. Hear me out and try to understand where I am coming from.
Try hard to love me
It might not be easy, but please try to accept me for who I am. Love me despite my flaws and issues.
The painful youth I've had
My childhood was not easy, and I went through a lot of painful experiences that have shaped who I am today.
Like fantastical stories to share
I have many creative, imaginative tales to tell from my childhood. I wish I had someone to share them with.
The dreams I would dare, watch me fly
I had big hopes and dreams as a child, and I wish I could recapture that same sense of freedom and possibility. If only others could see the real me.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Jackson
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2) Wanna be starting something. 0:57
3) Jam. 6:36
4) The Drill / They donβt care about us 11:06
5) Stranger In Moscow 15:27
6) Human Nature 19:40
7) Smooth Criminal 23:49
8) The Way You Make Me Feel 31:40
9) Jackson 5 Medley 35:54
10) Shake Your Body 42:17
11) Off The Wall Medley 46:10
12) Michael / Xscape Medley 49:48
13) I Just Canβt Stop Loving You 58:04
14) Dangerous 1:04:12
15) Black Or White 1:09:21
16) Dirty Diana 1:12:45
17) Beat It 1:18:13
18) Thriller 1:25:10 1:31:59
19) Earth song 1:32:54
20) Heal The World 1:39:40
21) You Are Not Alone 1:45:20
22) Bille Jean 1:51:10
23) Man In The Mirror 1:59:01
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1) The Light Man 0:00
2) Wanna be starting somethin. 0:57
3) Jam. 6:36
4) The Drill / They donβt care about us 11:06
5) Stranger In Moscow 15:27
6) Human Nature 19:40
7) Smooth Criminal 23:49
8) The Way You Make Me Feel 31:40
9) Jackson 5 Medley 35:54
10) Shake Your Body 42:17
11) Off The Wall Medley 46:10
12) Michael / Xscape Medley 49:48
13) I Just Canβt Stop Loving You 58:04
14) Dangerous 1:04:12
15) Black Or White 1:09:21
16) Dirty Diana 1:12:45
17) Beat It 1:18:13
18) Thriller 1:25:10 1:31:59
19) Earth song 1:32:54
20) Heal The World 1:39:40
21) You Are Not Alone 1:45:20
22) Bille Jean 1:51:10
23) Man In The Mirror 1:59:01
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Mj 2.0
2) Wanna be starting something. 0:57
3) Jam. 6:36
4) The Drill / They donβt care about us 11:06
5) Stranger In Moscow 15:27
6) Human Nature 19:40
7) Smooth Criminal 23:49
8) The Way You Make Me Feel 31:40
9) Jackson 5 Medley 35:54
10) Shake Your Body 42:17
11) Off The Wall Medley 46:10
12) Michael / Xscape Medley 49:48
13) I Just Canβt Stop Loving You 58:04
14) Dangerous 1:04:12
15) Black Or White 1:09:21
16) Dirty Diana 1:12:45
17) Beat It 1:18:13
18) Thriller 1:25:10 1:31:59
19) Earth song 1:32:54
20) Heal The World 1:39:40
21) You Are Not Alone 1:45:20
22) Bille Jean 1:51:10
23) Man In The Mirror 1:59:01
Sofia Noiti
This is really awesome!!!! The arrangements, musicians, backing vocals, band and orchestra, the theatrical sounds... everything is so supreme and splendid that you think that you listen to this music for the first time. You just get deeper into Michael's artistic genius!
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Garbage Trucks of Southern California
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Tesla Marz
Thank you so much for this. I might dance to every song nonstop π lol.
CANAL EXTINTO
If your kids doest know MJ, you're not a good parent. Thanks to my mother, i love MJ
MICHAEL.
Thanks to my grandfather
LPS Coke King
Thanks to my parents for buying the MJ Dangerous Tour Bucharest DVD, that thing raised me and made me the dancing that I am today!!
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My mother wasn't a fan of MJ, but she bought THIS IS IT out of curiosity, and that's how I was introduced to him. How nice it would have been if I had taken an interest in him while he was still alive...
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