Michael Jackson’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs

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Michael Jackson – Smile

This is a karaoke song by Michael Jackson, a legendary pop artist who has won devotees through a variety of approaches, from danceable tracks to ballads.

His effortlessly accessible vocals enhance his refined musicality, and the song has an irresistible singability that sets a pleasant, moody nighttime atmosphere.

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Michael Jackson – Thriller (Official 4K Video)

A rare superstar whose name is known even by people uninterested in music.

As a top-tier entertainer, the 1980s were truly his heyday.

Thriller, released in 1982, is a monster album that sold 65 million copies worldwide.

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Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (Official Video – Upscaled)

It’s a song written by Michael Jackson that became his first entry into the top charts.

Quincy Jones encouraged Michael to write his own material, which prompted it.

The music video, considered highly innovative at the time, was directed by Nick Saxton, who had worked as a production assistant on George Lucas’s film THX-1138.

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Michael Jackson – Break of Dawn (Audio)

Among Michael Jackson’s songs, this masterpiece is often called the most beautiful and sensual.

Lose yourself in his vocals as he sings about making love until dawn.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear in the morning, one that makes you feel as if you’re in a forest just before daybreak.

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Michael Jackson – Dirty Diana (Official Video)

Released in April 1988 as the fifth single from the album BAD.

A rock number where Eddie Van Halen’s fiercely melancholic guitar—following on from Beat It—and Michael’s near-screamed vocals resound.

In the music video, the woman appears only in silhouette, but her figure is stunning; in my innocent days, I swore, “I’m going to be like that!” Well, I’ll wait until I’m reborn.

The song portrays a woman who brings him down, yet the late Princess Diana, who heard it live, was reportedly delighted.

And then there’s another woman, Diana Ross—perhaps it’s love turned inside out, or maybe…

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Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror (Official Video)

Released in February 1988 as the fourth single from BAD.

Siedah Garrett—who also collaborated on the album’s “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”—wrote the lyrics and contributed backing vocals.

It can be considered Michael’s first full-fledged gospel-style track.

At the 1988 Grammy Awards, he performed the song with a gospel choir behind him, looking almost like a priest singing, dancing, and praying.

Personally, it moves me to tears—it’s my favorite ballad.

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Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (Official Video – Upscaled)

A track credited as the first song on the 1979 album Off the Wall with music producer Quincy Jones.

Quincy skillfully sets Michael’s clear, translucent falsetto against a light, upbeat groove—as expected from him.

It’s also interesting that Michael’s brother Randy and Janet Jackson—who was later even rumored by some to be the same person as Michael—appear together on the track on percussion.