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A little something about Michael Jackson
Yeah, MJ has gotten to be a bit weird, what with his plastic surgery and his monkey and his marriages and his questionable relationships with other people's children. But in 1982 we didn't see all that... we saw a guy who could sing and dance and make a great video. So what if he only wore one glove?
Jackson, of course, grew up in the music industry. When Michael was just four, he and his brothers became the Jackson Five. In 1968 they were signed to Motown Records, and the careers of the Jackson family were forever established. The Jackson Five had hits well into the 70s, when Michael was tapped to release solo material, as well as try his hand at acting in The Wiz.
In 1982 Michael Jackson put the child of his past behind him with the release of Thriller. Produced by Quincy Jones and featuring appearances by the likes of Eddie Van Halen and Paul McCartney, Thriller was to the recording industry what Star Wars was to Hollywood. Each track that was released as a single seemed grander than the previous one, and his music was played by 'black' and 'white' radio stations without hesitation. The first release, "The Girl Is Mine," made number one in the States and elsewhere - as did each of the following tracks, from "Billy Jean" to "Beat It" to "Thriller" to "Say Say Say." His complex videos told stories rather than just showcased the talents and/or good looks of the artist. Michael Jackson became the first black artist to go into MTV's rotation. And with Thriller he took the medium to new heights (depths?), with its longer format and naration by Vincent Price.
Lyrics featured below: "Billie Jean", "The girl is mine". (Featuring Paul McCartney), "Thriller", "Bad" , "P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)" , "Man in the mirror" , "The Way you Make me Feel", "Beat it"
Billie Jean,
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
I said don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
She said I am the one will dance on the floor in the round
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
For forty days and forty nights
The law was on her side
But who can stand when she's in demand
Her schemes and plans
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
(Do think twice)
She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no!)
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
She came and stood right by me
Then the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
The Girl is Mine - also featuring Paul McCartney.
(Michael)
Every night she walks right in my dreams
Since I met her from the start
I'm so proud I am the only one
Who is special in her heart
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
I know she's mine
Because the doggone girl is mine
(Paul)
I don't understand the way you think
Saying that she's yours not mine
Sending roses and your sill dreams
Really just a waste of time
Because she's mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
I love you more than he
(Take you anywhere)
(Michael)
But I love you endlessly
(Loving we will share)
(Michael & Paul)
So come and go with me
Two on the town
(Michael)
But we both cannot have her
So it's one or the other
And one day you'll discover
That she's my girl forever and ever
(Paul)
Don't build your hopes to be let down
'Cause I really feel it's time
(Michael)
I know she'll tell you I'm the one for her
'Cause she said I blow her mind
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
(Michael & Paul)
She's mine, she's mine
No, no, no, she's mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
(Paul)
The girl is mine, (yep) she's mine
The girl is mine, (yes) she's mine
(Michael)
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
(Paul)
Michael, we're not going to fight about this, okay
(Michael)
Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover not a fighter
(Paul)
I've heard it all before, Michael, she told me that I'm her forever lover,
You know, don't you remember
(Michael)
Well, after loving me, she said she couldn't love another
(Paul)
Is that what she said
(Michael)
Yes, she said it, you keep dreaming
(Paul sings)
I don't believe it
(Michael & Paul)
The girl is mine, (mine, mine, mine)...