Friday, June 26, 2009

R.I.P. M.J.


In just shocking news yesterday, the 50 year old king of pop passed away in California. Say what you will about his personal demons and problems away from music, but there is no denying that MJ was one of the most talented artists ever. In honor of MJ, here is a look back at some of my favorite Jackson videos...


"Don't Stop Till You Get Enough"...




Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough lyrics

"Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Off the Wall
B-side "I Can't Help It" (UK release)
Released July 28, 1979
Format 45 RPM
Recorded 1979
Genre Disco, Funk, R&B
Length 6:03 (Album version)
4:11 (Video edit)
3:55 (7" edit)
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Quincy Jones
Certification Platinum (RIAA)

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1

a song that never gets old to me - "Billie Jean"...




Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Billie Jean lyrics

"Billie Jean"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Thriller
B-side "It's the Falling in Love"/"Can't Get Outta the Rain"
Released January 2, 1983
Format 7" single
Recorded 1982
Genre Dance-pop, R&B, Funk
Length 4:54
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Quincy Jones
Certification Platinum

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
UK peak: #1


and my favorite single from his "Bad" album, here is "Smooth Criminal"...




Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Smooth Criminal lyrics

"Smooth Criminal"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released October 24, 1988 (1988-10-24)
Format 5" CD single
3" CD single
12" vinyl
7" single
Cassette single
Recorded 1987
Genre Funk, Pop rock
Length Album Version: 4:17
7" Version/Single Mix: 4:10
Extended Dance Mix: 7:48
Label Epic
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7

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