The title track was also the best-selling album’s seventh Billboard Hot 100 top-ten single.
While a creepy bassline and some synthesizer gave “Thriller” a supernatural feel, it’s the song’s catchy chorus and funky disco sounds that thrill us most. Whether it’s the red leather jacket, those dancing zombies, or Vincent Price’s haunting voice-over, you can’t help but think of the music video when it comes to this song. The song itself also became a number one smash. Martin Scorsese’s music video for the title track of his 1987 album was the perfect accompaniment to the song’s dance pop: it not only confirmed that Jackson could adapt his style to suit the music, but it also allowed him to display his cool moves in the process. While clad in black leather and leading a group of street dancers, Michael really showed us who’s bad. So “Man in the Mirror” wasn’t the entertainer’s fourth straight chart-topper off Bad for nothing: by skillfully incorporating a gospel choir, the Grammy-nominated tune simultaneously enhanced its pop, R&B and soul flavors and strengthened its inspiring theme. Though he was most known for his versatile vocals and unrivalled choreography, Jackson also used music to convey powerful themes. You’ll also probably never forget seeing the Gloved One break out the anti-gravity lean in the video to this fast-paced Jackson-penned number. As one of the biggest and probably last smashes of the disco craze, “Rock With You” also had us boogie-ing with its simple, sparkly but effective music video.Įven though we’re not quite sure who Annie is, and whether of not she is – in fact – okay, there’s no way you’ll ever forget the fusion of funk, dance and pop that made “Smooth Criminal” one of MJ’s signature tunes.
Thanks to its sensual beat, smooth vocals and carefully arranged strings and horns, this number-one song makes you want to rock with Michael all night. Jackson followed up his first single from Off the Wall with this pop, funk and R&B-infused track. It also introduced many vocal techniques that would later become his trademarks, including his unmistakable falsetto. By capitalizing on the disco era, the upbeat chart-topper melded pop and funk with an unforgettable melody and won Jackson his first solo Grammy. #8 – “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” (1979)Īs the first solo single from his first non-Motown album, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” proved Michael could find success when he took over singing and songwriting duties. Its sexy music video had the King of Pop flaunting his incomparable dance moves while trying to win over a beautiful woman – which he does, of course! The way this song makes us feel is in love! Thanks to its funky R&B, blues harmonies and pop flavors, Bad’s third single took us on a rhythmic and romantic journey straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Its music video also made history when 500 million tuned in for its television premiere.
Add a powerful message about race, a rap breakdown and some heavy metal guitars, and this worldwide chart-topper made MJ the first artist with a Billboard Hot 100 number one in the ‘70s, ‘80s’ and ‘90s. The first single off Dangerous’ treated listeners to an unforgettable medley of pop, rock and dance. We’ve also excluded duets, collaborations, covers and songs with the Jackson 5. Welcome to, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 Michael Jackson songs.įor this list, we’ve based our choices on a mix of chart success, song quality, critical acclaim and popularity. He was the King of Pop, the Gloved One or simply, MJ.
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