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The Best Of Michael Jackson
''The Best of Michael Jackson'' is a compilation of American singer and recording artist Michael Jackson's greatest hits and was released by his former record company Motown on August 28, 1975 (just one day before Jackson's 17th birthday). It peaked at number 44 on the U.S. R&B albums chart. Track listing Tracks 1, 6, 7 from ''Got to Be There''. Track 2 from ''Ben''. Tracks 3, 4, 9, 10 from ''Music & Me''. Tracks 5, 8 from ''Forever, Michael ''Forever, Michael'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Michael Jackson, released by Motown, Motown Records on January 16, 1975. The album is credited as having songs with funk and soul music, soul material. Eddie Holland, Brian Holla ...''. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References {{DEFAULTSORT:Best Of Michael Jackson, The 1975 greatest hits albums Michael Jackson compilation albums Albums produced by Hal Davis Motown compilation albums Albums produced by Bob Gaudio Albums produced by Berry Gordy Albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. Jackson influenced artists across many music genres; through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated dance moves such as the moonwalk, to which he gave the name, as well as the robot. He is the most awarded musician in history. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Jackson made his public debut in 1964 with his older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 (later known as the Jacksons). Jackson began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records. He became a solo star with his 1979 album '' Off the Wall''. His music videos, incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Got To Be There (song)
"Got to Be There" is the debut solo single by the American recording artist Michael Jackson, written by Elliot Willensky and released as a single on October 7, 1971, on Motown Records. The song was produced by Hal Davis and recorded at Motown's Hitsville West studios in Hollywood. The single became an immediate success, reaching number one on ''Cashbox'''s pop and R&B singles charts, while reaching number four on ''Billboard'''s pop and R&B singles charts. Released to select European countries, it also found success, reaching number five in the UK. The song was composed as a pop ballad with soul and soft rock elements. The song was musically arranged by Dave Blumberg while Willie Hutch produced its vocal arrangements. Motown label mates Smokey Robinson & The Miracles released their version on their 1972 album ''Flying High Together'', while Diana Ross recorded a version of the song for her unreleased 1973 album ''To The Baby'' which was eventually issued as part of the 2010 Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morning Glow
"Morning Glow" is a 1973 single released by Michael Jackson on the Motown label. It was the singer's second single release from the album ''Music & Me''. The song was not released as a single in the US. Meanwhile, it was released in United Kingdom, Ireland, Panama and Australia where it reached number 98. "Morning Glow" is a song from the musical ''Pippin''. Charts Credits *Lead and background vocals by Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a ... 1973 singles Michael Jackson songs Motown singles {{1970s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Holland
Edward Holland Jr. (born October 30, 1939) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Holland was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Although he was an early Motown artist who recorded minor hit singles such as "Jamie", he started working behind the scenes due to stage fright. He was a member of Holland–Dozier–Holland, the songwriting and production team responsible for much of the Motown Sound and hit records by Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Isley Brothers, among others. He has written or co-written 80 hits in the UK and 143 in the US charts. Holland served as the team's lyricist, and also worked with producer Norman Whitfield on lyrics for the songs he produced for the Marvelettes and the Temptations, like "Too Many Fish in the Sea" and "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" is a 1966 song, written by Norman Whitfield and Edward Holland, Jr., and produced by Whitfield. Norman Whitfield recorded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We're Almost There
"We're Almost There" is a 1975 song released as a single by American singer Michael Jackson, the first release from his final Motown album, ''Forever, Michael''. Background As Jackson's voice changed a bit, Motown found it difficult to find material to suit the 16-year-old Jackson, who had sung in a higher voice for most of the duration of his Motown tenure. With the return of the Holland brothers Brian and Edward, Motown had the duo write a collection of songs to fit Jackson's age. Reception ''Cash Box'' said that "sweet strings soar high above a polished production as Michael Jackson's sugary vocal slides sexily along." ''Record World'' said that "it's the youthful Jackson's first single in almost two years, but well worth the wait." Charts The duo composed this song and the modest hit, " Just a Little Bit of You", which became a top forty hit after this single was released. Performing more modestly, the song eventually peaked at number 54 on the pop chart while hitting number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon René
Leon René (February 6, 1902 – May 30, 1982) was an American music composer of pop, R&B and rock and roll songs and a record producer in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He sometimes used the songwriting pseudonym Jimmy Thomas or Jimmie Thomas. He also established several record labels. History Born in Covington, Louisiana, he is best known for his hit song "When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano". The song, written as a tribute to the annual springtime return of the cliff swallows to Mission San Juan Capistrano in Southern California, spent several weeks at the top of ''Your Hit Parade'' charts during its initial release in 1940. The lyrics say: The song has been recorded by such musicians as The Ink Spots, Fred Waring, Guy Lombardo, and Glenn Miller. A glassed-off room in the mission has been designated in René's honor and displays the upright piano on which he composed the tune, the reception desk from his office and several copies of the song's sheet music and other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockin' Robin (song)
"Rockin' Robin" (originally released as "Rock-In Robin" on the Class Records 45 single) is a song written by Leon René under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas, and recorded by Bobby Day in 1958. It was Day's biggest hit single, becoming a number two hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and spent one week at the top of the R&B sales chart. Michael Jackson recorded his own version of the song in 1972, which also achieved success. Personnel *Bobby Day – vocals *Plas Johnson – piccolo *Earl Palmer – drums * Barney Kessel – guitar Copyright status "Rockin' Robin" is in the public domain, as the owners never renewed the copyright. Charts Michael Jackson version In 1972, Michael Jackson released his own version of "Rockin' Robin", which was released as a single from his gold-certified solo album titled ''Got to Be There'' as a follow-up single to the song of the same name. It was the biggest hit from the album, hitting number 1 on the '' Cash Box'' singles chart and peaking at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Be Where You Are
"I Wanna Be Where You Are" is a song written by Arthur "T-Boy" Ross and Leon Ware for Michael Jackson, who took the song to number 7 in ''Cash Box'' and number 16 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 pop chart. It also reached number 2 on the ''Billboard'' R&B singles chart in 1972. His third straight top-ten pop hit during his early solo career with Motown. It was the first collaboration between Ware and Ross, the younger brother of Diana Ross. This song is one of Jackson's most covered songs, with versions by Zulema, Marvin Gaye, Willie Hutch, Jason Weaver and later The Fugees. Ware and Ross also penned the classic Marvin Gaye hit, " I Want You", several years afterwards. The song was remixed by Dallas Austin for the 2009 release ''The Remix Suite''. Track listing *A. "I Wanna Be Where You Are" - 2:58 *B. "We've Got a Good Thing Going" - 2:59 Covers and samples *While Willie Hutch's version opened his 1973 album ''Fully Exposed'', Zulema had a dance hit with a disco version of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Brown III
Sam Brown III, usually known by his first and last name without the generational appellation, is an American songwriter, record producer, arranger and composer working in Los Angeles. He is noted for involvement in nine No.1 records, six No. 1 singles, ten RIAA Gold Record Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au (from la, aurum) and atomic number 79. This makes it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally. It is a bright, slightly orange-yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile meta ... achievements, often performing multiple roles such as songwriter and producer. Brown plays drums. He is a strings and horn arranger/conductor. Sam Brown's public career in music spans more than two and a half decades, and features involvement in hit song and hit album productions, as well as writing, arranging and conducting for film and TV. He hosts and produces radio programs about the business of entertainment, specifically music for film, television and radio, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Day In Your Life (Michael Jackson Song)
"One Day in Your Life" is a song recorded by Michael Jackson for his 1975 album, ''Forever, Michael''. Music written by Sam Brown III and Lyrics by Renée Armand, it was later released on March 25, 1981 as a single from the compilation album ''One Day in Your Life'' due to the commercial interest that generated from the sales of Jackson's hit 1979 album ''Off the Wall'', despite the fact that Jackson had released that album on Epic Records instead of Motown. While a modest US hit, it was a bigger hit in the UK, where it became Jackson's first solo recording to hit No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. It was number one in the UK for two weeks in June and July 1981. It also topped the Irish Singles Chart, and also featured strongly on the South African singles charts. It was released on the Motown label. It went on to become the sixth best-selling single of 1981 in the UK. Robert Christgau called this song a romantic ballad that is as credible on its "own terms as the rockers." Five y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive director. He was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. He led the group from its 1955 origins as "the Five Chimes" until 1972, when he announced his retirement from the group to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. However, Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year. Robinson left Motown Records in 1990, following the sale of the company two years earlier. Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and was awarded the 2016 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for his lifetime contributions to popular music. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. Early life and early career William Robinson Jr. was born to an African-American father and a mother of African-American and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michel Legrand
Michel Jean Legrand (; 24 February 1932 – 26 January 2019) was a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and jazz pianist. Legrand was a prolific composer, having written over 200 film and television scores, in addition to many songs. His scores for two of the films of French New Wave director Jacques Demy, ''The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'' (1964) and ''The Young Girls of Rochefort'' (1967), earned Legrand his first Academy Award nominations. Legrand won his first Oscar for the song "The Windmills of Your Mind" from '' The Thomas Crown Affair'' (1968), and additional Oscars for ''Summer of '42'' (1971) and Barbra Streisand's '' Yentl'' (1983). Life and career Legrand was born in Paris to his father, Raymond Legrand, who was himself a conductor and composer, and his mother, Marcelle Ter-Mikaëlian, who was the sister of conductor Jacques Hélian. Raymond and Marcelle were married in 1929. His maternal grandfather was Armenian. Legrand composed more than two hundred fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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