Michael Jackson: 10 Songs That Defined Late ‘King Of Pop’

By Esther EMMANUEL On Jun 25, 2019

Today makes it 10 years since music legend, Michael Jackson dubbed “King Of Pop” died at the age of 50, leaving behind an incredible legacy of music that played out and discovered by new generations today.

Not including his work with the Jackson 5 and Jacksons, Michael’s solo career has seen him land 55 Top 40s on the Official Singles Chart, seven of which reached Number 1.

Michael made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5.

Their biggest single in the UK is their 1970 debut, I Want You Back, which places at Number 3 on Michael’s all-time chart with combined sales of 918,000. 44% of its overall figure comes from streaming, proving the track remains as popular as ever today.

He began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records, and in the early 1980s, became a dominant figure in popular music. His music videos, including those for “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, and “Thriller” from his 1982 album Thriller, are credited with breaking racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool.

Before his death at the age of 50, Jackson had spent more than 40 of his years on earth creating such unforgettable tunes.

Celebrating the iconic legend, we bring to you 10 of his great songs.