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OFF THE WALL

The 'Off The Wall' album was Michael Jackson's first solo album since leaving Motown Records in the mid 1970s. The album was released in August, 1979. The album contained 10 tracks, with 4 tracks being released as singles around the world; "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough", "Rock With You", "Off The Wall" and "She's Out Of My Life". In Britain a fifth single, "Girlfriend" was released. The album broke a record by being the first American album to spawn 4 top ten singles - 2 of which made it to #1 which were "Dont stop til' you get enough" & "Rock with you". To date the 'Off The Wall' album has sold over 15 million copies. The track listing for 'Off The Wall' is as follows: 1. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough (written by Michael Jackson) 2. Rock With You (written by Rod Temperton) 3. Working Day And Night (written by Michael Jackson) 4. Get On The Floor (written by Michael Jackson & Louis Johnson) 5. Off The Wall (written by Rod Temperton) 6. Girlfriend (written by Paul McCartney) 7. She's Out Of My Life (written by Tom Bahler) 8. I Can't Help It (written by Stevie Wonder & Susaye Greene) 9. It's The Falling In Love (written by Carole Bayer Sager) 10. Burn This Disco Out (written by Rod Temperton)

THRILLER

The 'Thriller' album was released on December 1, 1982 and became the largest selling album of all time! A year following its release the album had already sold over 10 million copies in america, and has sold over 52 million copies world wide to date. The album contains 9 tracks, seven of which became #1 HITS; "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "The Girl Is Mine", "Thriller", "Beat It", "Billie Jean", "Human Nature", and "P.Y.T". Guest appearances on the album were made by Paul McCartney, Vincent Price, Eddie van Halen, and Janet & LaToya Jackson, to name a few. The track listing of the 'Thriller' album is as follows: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (written by Michael Jackson) Baby Be Mine (written by Rod Temperton) The Girl Is Mine (duet with Paul McCartney) (written by Michael Jackson) Thriller (written by Rod Temperton) Beat It (written by Michael Jackson) Billie Jean (written by Michael Jackson) Human Nature (written by Michael Jackson) P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) (written by James Ingram & Quincy Jones) The Lady In My Life (written by Rod Temperton)

BAD

The 'Bad' album was released world wide on August 31, 1987 quickly reaching the top of the charts around the world and holding the #1 spot for 38 weeks in the USA, topping the record of 26 weeks set by the Eagles's 'Hotel California'. In Britain in the first week of sales, one in every 4 albums purchased in the country was Michael's 'Bad' album! A special bonus track was added to the CD format of the 'Bad' album titled "Leave Me Alone". As well as the song "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" contained a vocal intro by Michael - this introduction was removed from the album in later pressings. The Bad album produced 8 singles; "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "Man In The Mirror", "Bad", "Dirty Diana", "Another Part Of Me", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Smooth Criminal", and "Liberian Girl". Michael's royalties for the single "Man In The Mirror" were all donated to Ronald McDonald's camp 'Good Times'. Special appearances on this album were made by Siedah Garrett, Stevie Wonder, Steve Stevens, and the Andre Crouch Choir. The 'BAD' album has sold over 25 million copies world wide to date, and was named the second largest selling album of all time. The track listing of the 'Bad' album is as follows: Bad (written by Michael Jackson) The Way You Make Me Feel (written by Michael Jackson) Speed Demon (written by Michael Jackson) Liberian Girl (written by Michael Jackson) Just Good Friends (written by Terry Britten & Graham Lyle) Another Part Of Me (written by Michael Jackson) Man In The Mirror (written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard) I Just Can't Stop Loving You (written by Michael Jackson) Dirty Diana (written by Michael Jackson) Smooth Criminal (written by Michael Jackson) Leave Me Alone (written by Michael Jackson)

DANGEROUS

The Dangerous album was released on November 26, 1991, and became the fastest selling number one album, breaking the records by entering the charts at #1 only 3 days after it's release! It was also the first album released by Sony music that had a Thursday release date, rather than the traditional Monday release. This was the first solo album by Michael Jackson that was not produced by Quincy Jones. The 'Dangerous' album produced 9 singles from it's 14 tracks; "Black Or White", "Remember The Time", "Jam", "In The Closet", "Heal The World", "Who Is It", "Will You Be There", and "Gone Too Soon". The "Black Or White" single made a 32-spot jump on the Pop singles charts, breaking the Beatles' record set by their song "Let It Be" in 1970. The album has sold over 21 million copies worldwide to date. It is the 3rd largest selling album of all yime. Guest appearances on this album were made by rapper L.T.B, Princess Stephanie of Monacco (credited as the "Mystery Girl"), and Slash. The track listing of the Dangerous album is as follows: Jam (written by Michael Jackson) Why You Wanna Trip On Me (written by Teddy Riley & Bernard Bell) In The Closet (written by Michael Jackson & Teddy Riley) She Drives Me Wild (written by Michael Jackson & Teddy Riley) Remember The Time (written by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley & Bernard Bell) Can't Let Her Get Away (written by Michael Jackson & Teddy Riley) Heal The World (written by Michael Jackson) Black Or White (written by Michael Jackson & Bill Bottrell) Who Is It (written by Michael Jackson) Give In To Me (written by Michael Jackson & Bill Bottrell) Will You Be There (written by Michael Jackson) Keep The Faith (written by Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett, & Michael Jackson) Gone Too Soon (written by Larry Grossman & Buz Kohan) Dangerous (written by Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell & Teddy Riley)