Over the years, some of the greatest musicians have left an unforgettable impact on the music industry. From the singers of the past, like James Brown or Prince, to the singers of modern times, like Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, few have matched their influence. But none stand at the top, like Michael Jackson.
Born on August 29, 1958, Jackson started playing with his family, who called themselves the Jackson 5. The group created amazing music, but Michael Jackson stood out for his magnificant singing and dancing. When he started making his own songs, he flew off the charts. These 5 incredible songs are what brought Michael Jackson to his glory.
#5 “Remember the Time”
“Remember the Time” by Michael Jackson is a captivating R&B track that transports listeners to a world of the pyramids and a love that a man and woman had before she became queen from the past. With its engaging beat, rhythmic drum patterns, and beautiful lyrics, the song paints a vivid picture of love and passion. It combines a different element of beats with Jackson’s iconic vocals, resulting in a timeless and unforgettable jam. The song serves as a great hit to put on if you want to listen to a smooth groove while listening to a story of a queen remembering the relationship of someone else.
#4 “Beat It”
Everyone who usually listens to music has heard of Michael Jackson and his pop songs, and “Beat It” is a high-energy pop song with a powerful message about avoiding violence and standing up for oneself. Driven by its electrifying guitar riff and famous solo by Eddie Van Halen, the song blends pop and rock elements seamlessly. The lyrics tell a story about someone being urged to walk away from a fight rather than providing toughness. With its catchy melody and with its fast rhythm “Beat It” became an anthem of strength and resilience.
#3 “Thriller”
The iconic pop song that is “Thriller” mixes a fun and yet spooky horror theme with an irresistible beat. The lengthy track features eerie sound effects, a dramatic storyline about a horror movie coming to life, and the spooky but memorable lyric “thriller” by Michael Jackson has made this song an amazing song. The song takes listeners into a chilling nightmare filled with monsters and ghosts all while keeping the energy exciting and enjoyable. And while the song is amazing, this song usually sounds best on Halloween. While the last 2 songs can sound great all year round.
#2 “Smooth Criminal”
“Smooth Criminal” is an eye-catching beauty who gets everyone dancing to his sweet tunes. This song brings to life the criminal world while shaping punk and rock together to make a groovy song. This song was number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 90’s. With its catchy rhythms and dance moves in the video. It became one of the top hit songs in the world. This song makes is a little higher than thriller, because this was the first song Michael Jackson did the incredible lean.
#1 “Billie Jean”
The final spot on this list is reserved for “Billie Jean,” one of – if not the – best songs of all time. When someone thinks of Michael Jackson, this song is one of the first tracks that comes to mind because of its groovy beat and amazing tone.
“Billie Jean” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 90’s, and became Jackson’s fastest-rising number-one single since “ABC”. Blending post-disco, R&B, funk, and dance-pop to make one spectacular song, “Billie Jean” remains a timeless hit that continues to captivate listeners worldwide.
