Michael Jackson’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs

She’s Out Of My LifeMaikeru Jakuson

Michael Jackson – She’s Out of My Life (Official Video – Upscaled)

A supremely mellow ballad from Off the Wall.

Its Japanese title is “Ano Ko ga Kieta” (“That Girl Is Gone”).

At the end of the track, Michael’s voice turns raspy because he actually cried during the recording.

And that’s part of what makes it so good—truly.

On tour, he would even mime crying at the end of this song.

When I was there with my four-year-old little brother at the time, he shouted loudly, “Michael, don’t cry!” which made the audience around us burst into laughter—an utterly trivial anecdote, but there it is.

ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson

Michael Jackson – Thriller (Official 4K Video)

A quintessential Michael song that hardly needs any introduction.

From the moment the door quietly begins to open, the track hits with a sudden impact—and I suspect many people, myself included, were bewitched by Michael’s overwhelming allure because of it.

The music video (which Michael called a short film) is beyond famous.

How many children cried, and how many adults fell hopelessly in love, upon seeing Michael’s beast-like eyes at the end? By the way, the director of this film is John Landis, known for hits like The Blues Brothers.

The spoken-word segment in the latter half is by the legendary horror actor Vincent Price.

The scale is on a completely different level.

Heal The WorldMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Heal The World (Official Video)

A masterpiece by Michael Jackson that delivers a message to heal hearts around the world.

This song, included on the album “Dangerous,” released in November 1991 by the American artist, carries a wish for love and peace.

It is imbued with a strong desire to think of children’s futures and make the world a better place.

The breathtaking performance with 35,000 people during the Super Bowl XXVII halftime show remains vivid in many people’s memories.

Its heartwarming melody and hopeful lyrics continue to be loved across generations.

It’s a song that will surely give you courage when you’re going through tough or sad times.

Billie JeanMaikeru Jakuson

Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Official Video)

Released in January 1983 as the second single from the album Thriller.

A massive hit that dominated not only the Pop/R&B charts but even the UK charts.

But it didn’t stop there—the brilliance of Michael’s dance took it to another level: a black suit glittering with lamé, white glove and socks, and a fedora.

During this segment on tour, many fans were moved to tears and even fainted.

Hollywood megastar Fred Astaire reportedly watched MOTOWN 25, where Michael first unveiled the moonwalk, and phoned in with lavish praise.

Incidentally, the original title was “Not My Lover,” a phrase Michael repeats in the song.

The lyrics tell of being pursued by a woman like a stalker; some say it’s based on Michael’s own experience, while others say it’s about his brother.

ChildhoodMaikeru Jakuson

Michael Jackson – Childhood (Official Video)

A track from the album HIStory that was included on the soundtrack for the film Free Willy 2 (released in August 1995).

The movie portrays the friendship between a boy and an orca (killer whale), and this beautiful, grand melody likely enhanced the film even more.

The music video carries an atmosphere reminiscent of Disney’s Peter Pan, but you can also sense Michael’s regret over the childhood he wasn’t able to fully experience.

It’s so gentle, and so very sad.

Dancing MachineMaikeru Jakuson

Michael Jackson – Dancing Machine

Released in February 1974.

It was right in the middle of the Soul Train-driven disco boom.

Michael was going through puberty, and the Jackson 5, who had been in a slump, climbed back up to No.

2 on the top charts for the first time in a while.

Michael had the talent to perfectly copy James Brown from a young age, but it was around this time that he truly began captivating audiences with his brilliant dancing, wasn’t it?

Ease On Down The RoadMaikeru Jakuson

The Wiz (3/8) Movie CLIP – Ease on Down the Road (1978) HD

A song from a 1978 musical film inspired by The Wizard of Oz.

The music producer at the time was Quincy Jones, who would later go on to create massive hits with Michael.

It was used in the scene where Michael, playing the Scarecrow, meets Diana Ross as Dorothy, and they jauntily head down the Yellow Brick Road.

Michael later wrote in his autobiography that this project taught him the joy of acting as a different character.

Ah, I might have watched this more than the original.

The videotape I have at home is already worn out.