The Essential Michael Jackson is the ultimate career-spanning collection from the King of Pop, celebrating the extraordinary music that made Michael Jackson one of the most influential and best-selling artists of all time. Covering his remarkable solo career and including highlights from his early Motown years, this comprehensive compilation showcases the incredible evolution of a true musical icon.
Featuring timeless classics including "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Rock with You," "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Thriller," "Bad," "Black or White," "Man in the Mirror," "Smooth Criminal" and "Earth Song," the collection captures every era of Jackson's legendary career. From infectious dance-floor anthems and heartfelt ballads to groundbreaking music videos and unforgettable performances, these songs helped redefine modern pop music.
Whether you're discovering Michael Jackson for the first time or adding a definitive collection to your library, The Essential Michael Jackson is an indispensable celebration of one of music's greatest entertainers.
Track Listing
Disc One
- I Want You Back
- ABC
- The Love You Save
- Got to Be There
- Rockin' Robin
- Ben
- Blame It on the Boogie
- Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
- Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
- Rock with You
- Off the Wall
- She's Out of My Life
- Can You Feel It
- The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney)
- Billie Jean
- Beat It
- Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Disc Two
- Human Nature
- P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
- Thriller
- Bad
- The Way You Make Me Feel
- Man in the Mirror
- Dirty Diana
- Smooth Criminal
- Black or White
- Heal the World
- Remember the Time
- In the Closet
- Who Is It
- Blood on the Dance Floor
- You Rock My World
- One More Chance
