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Let’s take a moment to celebrate the birthday of the King of Pop, who would have turned 67 years old today. Michael Jackson’s glorious musical journey has captivated the world with his greatest musical creations, and it is time to celebrate the birthday of this legend who passed away too soon. Michael Jackson was born on 29 August 1958, and he started his musical journey at a very young age. Among his countless hits, some of the songs will always remain evergreen, such as ‘Smooth Criminal’, ‘Beat It’, ‘They Don’t Care About Us’, and the list goes on. Let’s look back at the top 10 tracks by MJ that ignited a fire in the music industry and the top charts.
10 Best Tracks by Michael Jackson
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‘Workin’ Day And Night’ – 1979
Michael Jackson’s first album project that helped to establish his professional career was ‘Off The Wall’, which was released back in 1979. He worked with Quincy Jones for this project that offered the hit track “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”. However, what truly stands out as a creative project by Jackson is ‘Workin’ Day And Night’ that showcases Jackson’s dynamic talents and creative persona as a talented music artist. This song never got released as a single but appeared on the album and offered the original disco-pop flavors of the powerful Jones/Jackson duo.
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‘Black Or White’ – 1991
‘Dangerous’ was the biggest-selling music project back in the 90s that marked Michael’s meteoric rise in the music industry. It is the most artistically diverse album project by MJ that depicted the raw picture of society and the racial aspects while offering a captivating musical experience. The song also showcased MJ’s global appeal, where fans would faint watching him perform. Producer Bill Boterill offered a creative edge to the track by rapping while Slash from Guns N’ Roses was assigned for the intro.
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‘Earth Song’ – 1995
The ‘Earth Song’ is one of the most intriguing music projects by Jackson that appeared in the album ‘HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I’. Just like the title suggests, this song speaks of the planet Earth and mankind living on it while depicting the relationship between man and nature. Jackson’s humanitarian efforts are one of the greatest catalysts of his music career. He was not just a global popstar but also a man with the biggest heart who always donated to the development of Black communities and black people from different countries.
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‘Beat It’ – 1982
If there is any song by MJ that is still blasted on speakers by the music lovers of this generation, that would be ‘Beat It’. It is a highly motivating song that appeared in the album ‘Dangerous’, which is considered to be the greatest album project in his discography. The toughness of the song and the thumping beat of the musical arrangement surely captivated the listeners. It showed the artist’s dynamic ability to adapt to all kinds of soundscapes.
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‘Bad’ – 1987
This song by MJ appeared on the namesake album, which created a massive buzz back in the ‘80s. The song also showcases the artist’s ability to stay ahead of the trends in the music industry. This is another creation by the duo Jackson and Jones, who brought some new innovation to the pop industry. The song consists of a hypnotic bassline, which is blended with the sharp lyricism. Fans can witness the maximum amount of attitude from MJ in this song, which is crafted with a forward-thinking subject matter. The music video embraced the body-popping movements of MJ along with his favorite dancers.
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‘I Just Can’t Stop Loving You’ – 1987
This is another beautiful track by MJ that appears on the album ‘Bad’, but it sounds quite good with its deep and intriguing romantic approach. This timeless ballad can captivate people of all ages and tastes. The romantic single is also considered the leading track from the album ‘Bad’. The song is crafted in a different way than MJ’s regular upbeat pop style, and it shows how he could adjust himself to any kind of soundscape. The song offers a lot of wholesome vibes, which can surely be channeled through the listeners.
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‘They Don’t Care About Us’ – 1995
The song appears in the album ‘HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I’ and is considered to be a revolutionary anthem that puts all the relatable emotions through a single track. “They Don’t Care About Us” is like a poem with silent rage that spits truth apologetically. The song raises a voice against racism and police brutality while shedding more light on the situations of riot and public hatred. Some might find the song poignant, and others might find it inspiring. This song is an example of social activism that goes beyond countries and races.
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‘Billie Jean’ – 1982
This song also appeared on the album ‘Thriller’ and became a forever pop-culture anthem. The song comes with an intense bass line, which further leads with a hooky soundscape. It goes without saying that Soul Train’s performance made this song even more iconic and enjoyable for all. MJ’s iconic moonwalk started this song, and now, it is a cultural movement for America.
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‘Smooth Criminal’ – 1987
You can be anyone, but not as smooth as Michael Jackson in his song ‘Smooth Criminal’. This song defined ‘cool’ before people started using the term. This punchy anthem is famous for MJ’s beautiful white suit with a hat, gravity-defying leaning style, and aura that can make everyone bow. It is one of the greatest songs by Jackson that is still buzzing among music lovers these days.
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‘Man In The Mirror’ – 1987
“Man In The Mirror” is perhaps the most inspirational song by MJ, which offers a captivating and poetic lyrical approach. The song comes with a message that every human should follow. The song also showcases the dynamic talents of Jackson that made him one of the biggest music legends in the industry.
Let’s listen to all the best songs by Michael Jackson on his birthday to pay our tributes to this global superstar who passed away too early. But he will be leaving eternally through his songs.
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