The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, but his musical legacy is here to stay.
He released 13 No.1 singles, won 13 Grammy Awards, put out Thriller, the biggest selling album of all time, and sold 750 million records worldwide. His repertoire is sheer genius, each album breaking new musical ground, innovating new musical styles and setting the tone for a generation. Is it possible, then, to have a favourite Michael Jackson song? Can you really choose ‘Thriller’ over ‘Beat It’, or ‘Billie Jean’ over ‘ABC’?
Dawn.com asks its readers to pick their favourite Michael Jackson hit.
there is a close contest between billie jean and beat it, but I will go for later , as it is absolutely astonishing the way it has been sung and the break dance performed. even after 26 years, it is as fresh and it iterally generate lot of energy and your body starts to move and you are in a different world altogether.
he was legend and served the mankind with his great talent. RIP.
1. Smooth Criminal
2. They Don’t Care About Us
3. Beat It
Michael Jackson. A legend who will never be replaced.
Man in the Mirror.
One of the his many songs anyone could relate to, but this was just special.
“Laibarian Girl” and “Dangerous”
JUST BEAT IT
saddening news we heard yesterday of Micheal Jackson’s untimely death at a relatively young age.
He will undoubtedly remain the unconquered king of pop music for ages. He had a huge fan following, me included.
My all time favourite amongst the MJ tracks were his Billie Jean and Beat It numbers, his Thriller was also remarkable, specially the videos of beat it and thriller were always a treat to watch
May his soul rest in peace
“Dirtyyy Dianaaaaaaaa” and “Black and White”
MJ the “King of Pop” he will remain, even after his death. No one will ever come close to the populairty that Michael Jackson had. The name “Michael Jackson” was enough no further introduction was needed.
May Allah Bless Him
Billie Jean is my all time favorite song.
“Man in the mirror”, “Starnger in Moscow” & “Human Nature”
‘Bad’.
“Wanna be startin something” and “Smooth Criminal”.
AZ
‘Bad’
I like Billie Jean more!
Billie Jean
“Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough”
I feel like someone very closed to me passed away, his songs and stage shows will definitely live in our hearts for long.
I have this feeling in the pit of my stomach that feels like I have lost somebody close to me. Rest in Peace Michael. There will be no one like you EVER !
To me the best ever MJ song will always be “Liberian Girl”. I still love to hear it after maybe a zillion times.
Black and White. Great music, lyrics and choreographics
He had so many great songs but who could ever beat “Billie Jean”. He will not be forgotten, though he is dead he will live through his music forever.
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
stranger in moscow…priceless
Thriller
Beat It
Blood on The Dance Floor
Smooth Criminal
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if you don’t know those songs, and/or have never listened to them — then not only are you missing out, but you are also just an idiot.
Long live the legacy of Michael Jackson.
all of his songs are heart touching
rest in peace Michael Jackson
Dont stop till you get enough –
Somebody’s watching me –
MJ – The biggest superstar ever. RIP
Can’t stop till you get enough, Thriller, Beat It, Billy Jean, Bad, Dirty Diana, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Give Into Me, to name a few. I’m sure I’m forgetting some too. MJ was indeed a very special performer and entertainer, and there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t have a great memory attached to his music.