Michael Jackson's Number One Hits
I was on the road to a meeting late this afternoon when I heard on the radio that Michael Jackson had been rushed to the hospital. When I left the meeting the news had turned to "Michael Jackson, Dead at 50". Like most, I was shocked because he was so young, but also because he is such a legend in popular music. There will certainly be many articles written this week about MJ, some will be sterile and concise, some with be lengthy career recaps, and some will be tasteless and cruel. I have always had conflicted views on the man, but the truth is I did not know him. The only thing I can say about Michael Jackson with confidence is that he was a true musical genius and a legendary performer. We watched him grow up before our eyes and we bought more of his albums than any other artist in history. Michael's 1982 album Thriller still holds the distinct honor of being the biggest selling album of all time with well over 100 million units sold worldwide. Something tells me that number will grow further and won't be surpassed anytime soon.
For this playlist I have put in chronological order every solo Michael Jackson song that reached the #1 spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. 12 songs in all, and there are many more to find if you consider his duet and group chart-toppers.
Rest in peace Michael, and thanks for the music, it will live longer than any of us.
Michael Jackson's Number One Hits
2. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
3. Rock With You - Michael Jackson
4. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
6. I Just Can't Stop Loving You - Michael Jackson
8. The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
9. Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson
10. Dirty Diana - Michael Jackson
11. Black Or White - Michael Jackson
12. You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson
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In your life you may have felt alone and have had to face extreme scrutiny, but I hope you look upon the world from heaven and hear all the voices and cries of millions, if not billions, of people who love you and mourn for the loss of you, our King of Pop for all time. Your music and your voice will live on in our hearts forever and we will never forget your talented gifts you shared with us. I've been playing You Are Not Alone over and over and can't believe you are gone. We will miss you.
I extend my deepest condolensces and sympathies to Michael's family and all the fans who are grieving at this terrible loss. I'm heartbroken.
I saw you on the Victory Tour, when I skipped Highschool while my parents were on vacation. I took a bus to Canada at age 16 to rock with you and Janet! The greatest day of my life.
Scott Waring Author of "West's Time Machine & George's Pond."
.....PS-He's not really dead, he just went home. :)
LISA M FLEMING
you are the king of pop and my older brother is Erich is now 21
and i will be 19 i use to dance to your music when i was little
kid.
yo u will never be forgotton?
love in our hearts
Nikole_dncn@yahoo.com