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  1. Feb 16, 2024 · Michael Jackson's best albums ever, ranked in order of greatness; Join us as we delve into the timeless melodies and unparalleled artistry of Michael Jackson's greatest songs, each a testament to his unmatched talent and cultural legacy. From Off the Wall to Invincible, are your favourites in there?

    • “Billie Jean” Thriller, 1982. Michael Jackson's greatest song sums up all the contradictions in his music: youthful exuberance, tortured nerves, pure physical grace.
    • “I Want You Back” Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5, 1969. From the shooting-star piano that kicks it off, "I Want You Back" is one glorious shock after another – and, in 1969, its biggest shock of all was that its lead singer was both unquestionably a magnificent performer and obviously a little kid.
    • “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” Off the Wall, 1979. Jackson called the opening track on Off the Wall "my first big chance," and he wasn't kidding. Six minutes of joyous pop funk that whooshed like a jet stream, "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" was both an unstoppable hit and a milestone in Jackson's creative life.
    • “I’ll Be There” Third Album, 1970. "Just look over your shoulders, honey!" Jackson declares midway through "I'll Be There," misquoting another Motown hit, the Four Tops' "Reach Out I'll Be There."
    • "Lookin' Through The Windows" The Jackson 5. Hot 100 Peak Position: 16. Peak Date: August 26, 1972. Weeks On Chart: 10. Jackson's Billboard chart history began with a streak of extraordinary success, as the Jackson 5's first 20 entries on what's now known as Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs all reached the top 10.
    • "Torture" The Jacksons. Hot 100 Peak Position: 28. Peak Date: October 6, 1973. Weeks On Chart: 13. The Jacksons' 1984 Victory album spawned multiple hits, including this funky rock number, which peaked at No. 17 on the Hot 100.
    • "Get It Together" The Jackson 5. Hot 100 Peak Position: 28. Peak Date: October 6, 1973. Weeks On Chart: 13. In 1973, Michael and his brothers weren't begging girls to stick around just yet.
    • "You Rock My World" Michael Jackson. Hot 100 Peak Position: 10. Peak Date: September 22, 2001. Weeks On Chart: 20. The lead single from Jackson’s 2001 studio album Invincible peaked at No. 10 on the Hot 100.
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    • “Billie Jean” (1982) Also in: Top 10 Best Billie Eilish Songs. You know it, you love it, you can sing the entire thing right from the opening drum beat and bassline.
    • “Beat It” (1982) Rock, pop, funk…Michael Jackson was the universal solvent, bringing together seemingly disparate elements to create a sound all his own.
    • “Thriller” (1982) Also in: Top 10 Michael Jackson’s Thriller Trivia. Spoiler alert! Our top three picks are all taken from the same album, and we think you all know full well which one.
    • “Bad” (1987) Also in: Michael Jackson - The Story & the Songs. The working relationship between Michael Jackson and music industry legend Quincy Jones was well documented as a recipe for success by the time “Bad” was released in 1987.
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    • Say Say Say. Artist: Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. Hot 100 Peak Position: 1 (six weeks) Peak Date: Dec. 10, 1983. Weeks On Chart: 22. Interestingly, the highest-charting Michael Jackson song of all time didn’t appear on any of his albums.
    • Billie Jean. Artist: Michael Jackson. Hot 100 Peak Position: 1 (7 weeks) Peak Date: March 5, 1983. Weeks On Chart: 24. Jackson’s second most popular song of all time is a favorite at parties, despite its storyline about a parental dispute—proving the power of a catchy groove.
    • I'll Be There. Artist: The Jackson 5. Hot 100 Peak Position: 1 (5 weeks) Peak Date: Oct. 17, 1970. Weeks On Chart: 16. The sweet message of this Jackson 5 tune makes it perennially popular, with lyrics like “Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter / Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after.”
    • Beat It. Artist: Michael Jackson. Hot 100 Peak Position: 1 (3 weeks) Peak Date: April 30, 1983. Weeks On Chart: 25. Famous for its gritty video and Eddie Van Halen guitar solo, “Beat It” might be one of the world’s most effective pump up songs.
  2. May 16, 2024 · Most divisive: Hollywood Tonight. Over 5.8K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Michael Jackson Songs. 1. 3,013 votes. Billie Jean. Amazon. 2,623 votes. Smooth Criminal. Amazon. 3. 2,459 votes. Thriller. Amazon. 4. 2,418 votes.

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