The Guinness World Book Of Records states that Michael Jackson is the most successful entertainer of all. A few short years after he learned to walk, he was performing for the world. He began singing with his brothers in the Jackson Five. Fans say the last seven Michael Jackson Albums released while he was alive were created with unadulterated, external influence.
Michael yearned for more control over his music than Motown was willing to give him or the Jackson Five. He worked with the great Quincy Jones in 1979 - getting his wish following his recognition in the movie "the Wiz". "Off The Wall" allows us to see his first solo dream effort.
Michael had number-one success with "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" and "Rock With You" in the United States. Over 20 million copies of "Off The Wall" have been sold. Quincy Jones suggested that Michael perform "Girlfriend" - a song Paul McCartney had written a few years earlier just for Michael.
"Thriller" was Jackson's - and anyone's - best selling album ever. Released in late 1982, it is estimated that has sold over 100 million copies world-wide to date. From this time forward, Michael Jackson was forever a superstar. This album is still the best selling album ever.
An unprecedented music video - that played more like a short film - and the premiere of the "Moonwalk" during Motown's twenty-fifth Anniversary show in 1983 pushed album sales even higher. The album was awarded a record eight Grammy's - including Album of the Year. Paul McCartney appeared on this album as well; and the duet with Michael "The Girl Is Mine" found the number two position on the US charts. "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" made it to number one as singles. The title track "Thriller" only made it to number four; but the music video was a first - in many ways - for all music videos to follow.
"Bad" followed "Thriller". Quincy Jones was again the producer. Although close-to impossible to match, "Bad" did well compared to the results of Michael's previous landmark achievement album. A self-introspective, "Man In The Mirror" was often featured following Michael's death in 2009.
In the United States, "Bad" managed 5 number-one hits. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" - a duet with Michael and Siedah Garrett - was one of these. Thirty-million copies of "Bad" have been sold since its release in August, 1987. Michael spent over two years perfecting this work.
"Dangerous" was released on a Thursday. Sony would usually release new albums on a Monday. Three days following November 26, "Dangerous" broke the record as the fastest selling album - to reach number one - ever. Only "Black Or White" became a number-one single in the USA. The single also broke a long-standing Beatles' record, jumping 32 places on the Pop singles' charts. That Beatles single was "Let It Be" from 1970.
Michael's "History" album - a clever play-on-words - was a two-album release of 30 titles. Fifteen of these were new; fifteen were greatest hits. A lot of new efforts can be found on this set. It is the first time Michael showed he wasn't just a great dancer and vocalist. He played many of the key instruments such as guitar, drums and keyboard for this release. Sister Janet performed "Scream" with Michael; and "You Are Not Alone" made it to number one in the US. This album has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
During Michael's European "History" tour, his next to last album was released. Originally meant to be a promotional work, "Blood On The Dance Floor" morphed into an 8 song remix with 5 new songs attached. Having to move from country to country, various sound studios were used while recording this album. The most sold remix album of all time is the claim to fame of "Blood On The Dance Floor".
Sixteen new singles found their way onto Michael Jackson's last album. "Invincible" also offered "more fun" by making this October, 2001 release available in 5 different CD covers! Although it didn't receive a good amount of promotion, 8 million copies have been sold.
Michael Jackson was forever an entertainer. More than forty years of singing and performing - from his early days with Motown and his brothers, until his premature death in 2009, can be found on various recording mediums. His most personal material - and what fans suggest are his only truly solo efforts - can be found on the last seven Michael Jackson Albums released before his death.
Michael yearned for more control over his music than Motown was willing to give him or the Jackson Five. He worked with the great Quincy Jones in 1979 - getting his wish following his recognition in the movie "the Wiz". "Off The Wall" allows us to see his first solo dream effort.
Michael had number-one success with "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" and "Rock With You" in the United States. Over 20 million copies of "Off The Wall" have been sold. Quincy Jones suggested that Michael perform "Girlfriend" - a song Paul McCartney had written a few years earlier just for Michael.
"Thriller" was Jackson's - and anyone's - best selling album ever. Released in late 1982, it is estimated that has sold over 100 million copies world-wide to date. From this time forward, Michael Jackson was forever a superstar. This album is still the best selling album ever.
An unprecedented music video - that played more like a short film - and the premiere of the "Moonwalk" during Motown's twenty-fifth Anniversary show in 1983 pushed album sales even higher. The album was awarded a record eight Grammy's - including Album of the Year. Paul McCartney appeared on this album as well; and the duet with Michael "The Girl Is Mine" found the number two position on the US charts. "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" made it to number one as singles. The title track "Thriller" only made it to number four; but the music video was a first - in many ways - for all music videos to follow.
"Bad" followed "Thriller". Quincy Jones was again the producer. Although close-to impossible to match, "Bad" did well compared to the results of Michael's previous landmark achievement album. A self-introspective, "Man In The Mirror" was often featured following Michael's death in 2009.
In the United States, "Bad" managed 5 number-one hits. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" - a duet with Michael and Siedah Garrett - was one of these. Thirty-million copies of "Bad" have been sold since its release in August, 1987. Michael spent over two years perfecting this work.
"Dangerous" was released on a Thursday. Sony would usually release new albums on a Monday. Three days following November 26, "Dangerous" broke the record as the fastest selling album - to reach number one - ever. Only "Black Or White" became a number-one single in the USA. The single also broke a long-standing Beatles' record, jumping 32 places on the Pop singles' charts. That Beatles single was "Let It Be" from 1970.
Michael's "History" album - a clever play-on-words - was a two-album release of 30 titles. Fifteen of these were new; fifteen were greatest hits. A lot of new efforts can be found on this set. It is the first time Michael showed he wasn't just a great dancer and vocalist. He played many of the key instruments such as guitar, drums and keyboard for this release. Sister Janet performed "Scream" with Michael; and "You Are Not Alone" made it to number one in the US. This album has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
During Michael's European "History" tour, his next to last album was released. Originally meant to be a promotional work, "Blood On The Dance Floor" morphed into an 8 song remix with 5 new songs attached. Having to move from country to country, various sound studios were used while recording this album. The most sold remix album of all time is the claim to fame of "Blood On The Dance Floor".
Sixteen new singles found their way onto Michael Jackson's last album. "Invincible" also offered "more fun" by making this October, 2001 release available in 5 different CD covers! Although it didn't receive a good amount of promotion, 8 million copies have been sold.
Michael Jackson was forever an entertainer. More than forty years of singing and performing - from his early days with Motown and his brothers, until his premature death in 2009, can be found on various recording mediums. His most personal material - and what fans suggest are his only truly solo efforts - can be found on the last seven Michael Jackson Albums released before his death.
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