Discovering Michael Jackson Discography

By Sasikumar krishnamoorthy

Explore the legendary artist's discography and immerse yourself in the iconic music that defined eras.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sasikumar krishnamoorthy
• Release date: Jan 9, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224993840

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Discovering Michael Jackson's Discography

K.SASIKUMAR

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Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Got to Be There

Ben

Music & Me

Forever, Michael

Off the Wall

Thriller

Bad

Dangerous

HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I

Invincible

Timeless Magic of Music

The Best of Michael Jackson

One Day in Your Life

18 Greatest Hits

9 Singles Pack

14 Greatest Hits

Farewell My Summer Love

Ain't No Sunshine

The Great Love Songs of Michael Jackson

Looking Back to Yesterday

Anthology

Their Very Best – Back to Back

Love Songs

The Singles Souvenir Pack

Motown's Greatest Hits

Tour Souvenir Pack

Rockin' Robin

The Best of Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5

The Very Best of Michael Jackson with The Jackson 5

20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection

Greatest Hits: HIStory, Volume I

Number Ones

The Ultimate Collection

The Essential Michael Jackson

Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix

Xscape

Scream

The Wiz

This Is It

Immortal

Books By This Author

Got to Be There

Got to Be There is the debut solo single by American singer Michael Jackson, released in 1971. It's also the title track of his first solo album, which was also released in the same year. The song was written by Elliot Willensky and produced by Hal Davis.

Got to Be There marked Michael Jackson's transition from his earlier work with the Jackson 5 to his solo career. The song is a soulful ballad that showcases his young, distinctive voice. It achieved moderate success on the charts and helped establish Jackson as a solo artist outside of his group. The album also included other tracks that contributed to his rising solo career, setting the stage for his subsequent successes.

Over the years, Michael Jackson would go on to become one of the most iconic and influential entertainers in the world, leaving a lasting impact on music, dance, and popular culture.

Here's the list of songs from the album:

Ain't No Sunshine

I Wanna Be Where You Are

Girl Don't Take Your Love from Me

In Our Small Way

Got to Be There

Rockin' Robin

Wings of My Love

Maria (You Were the Only One)

Love Is Here and Now You're Gone

You've Got a Friend

Ben

Ben is the second studio album released by American singer Michael Jackson. It was released on August 4, 1972, by Motown Records. The album is named after the title track Ben, which was also the theme song for a horror film of the same name.

The album features a mix of pop, soul, and R&B songs, and it marked a continuation of Jackson's solo career following his departure from the Jackson 5. The title track, Ben, became a hit and reached the top of the charts. The song is about a rat named Ben and was used as the theme for a movie about a boy who befriends a rat.

The album itself received positive reviews from critics and contributed to Michael Jackson's rising stardom as a solo artist. However, it's important to note that the album Ben was released