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Fun Music Information -> Michael Jackson
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This is the most recent information about Michael Jackson that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Michael Jackson, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).
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Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson (Bobby Day), Michael Jackson (with Paul McCartney), Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson/Lionel RitchieQuotes:
I was a veteran before I was a teenager. Submitted by: LucidLupin
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Jokes:
A few years before he died, Michael Jackson finally tried to learn how to fight and defend himself, but he wasn't very good at it. Every time Jackson asked the person he was fighting, "You want a piece of me?", the other person would ask "How big a piece?" Submitted by: Jeff Williams
| In honor of the late, great Michael Jackson, a new jigsaw puzzle has been invented, "JACKSON JIGSAW" .. "Lip Piece, Nose Piece, Finger Piece, Toe Piece, Skin Piece, Eye Piece, Arm Piece, Leg Piece, Foot Piece" Submitted by: Jeff Williams
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Music Performer Pseudonyms:
Also known as: Michael Joseph Jackson. Submitted by: Julia
Music Performer Nicknames:
Known informally as: The Gleaming Glove/The Gloved One. Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Known informally as: The Gloved One. Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Weird Names of Music Performer's Children:
- Prince Michael Joseph Jackson the second (blanket) - Submitted by: Bananananananaananananaman
- Blanket - His man named his baby blanker. omg Submitted by: Jasmine
- Prince Michael - OK, this is just sad. Not only can I not imagine going through life with a name like Prince Michael, I think it's just weird to name your kid after yourself and add 'Prince' to the name. I mean, can you imagine if I named my daughter Princess Kitty? Submitted by: Kitty
- Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. - That's Prince's real name. And Blanket is Michael Joseph Jackson II. Prince and Blanket are just nicknames. Submitted by: doodah
- Paris, Prince & Blanket - I think those are beautiful names, especially because I love Paris (the city). Prince was MJ's grandfather's name, and his 3rd child is also called Prince, but commonly known as "Blanket". If you think that the nickname Blanket is strange, well, you have to understand that the word has a special meaning in the Jackson family; it means "love". Submitted by: wingfoot
- Paris Michael Katherine - Paris is for the city she was conceived in. Michael because Debbie Rowe wanted to include Michael's name in there, and Katherine after Michael's mother. Submitted by: Eric Andrews
- Blanket - Submitted by: rio
- Blanket - blanket IS a nickname...its a word michael has used for many years that means a blessing Submitted by: fan
- Prince Michael & Paris Michael - Does this hypocritical 'doesn't matter if you're white or black, lets hang my kid over a balcony' freak have an obsession with naming his kids after himself? Have you looked at Jermaine Jackson? His brother's poor kids' names. Must run in the family. Submitted by: mandy
- Blanket - Why oh why would you call your kid Blanket?!! He seems like a nice enough guy. He's a bit strange but ok. What's next-table? Chair? Plate?! Submitted by: lauren de lacey
Singers Who Act:
Notable Acting Credits | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Moonwalker, Ghosts" | In Moonwalker and Ghosts he plays himself - Adam |
| "The Wiz, Thriller, Bad, Captain EO, Men in Black II" | - helena |
New Band Names:
New Name | Why It's Better | Submitter Name |
| Minors Grabbin' | Self-explanatory | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
| Stonewalled Jackson | His career has run into a stone wall. | andy |
New Song Names:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Speed Diamond" | "Speed Demon" | Sonya Raynos |
| "PMS" | "P.Y.T." | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
| "Rad" | "Bad" | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
| "Brand (The Russell Brand song)" | "Bad" | Monstermaster13 |
| "Heat It" | "Beat It" | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
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Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Speed Demon," | A demon does not drive. | Percy Fingertips |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "You Thrill Me," Exile | "Thriller," Michael Jackson | |
| "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?," Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers | "Human Nature," Michael Jackson | |
| "Movies," Alien Ant Farm | "Thriller," Michael Jackson | |
| "Movies," Alien Ant Farm | "Ben," Michael Jackson | |
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Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Bat It" originally "Beat It"
Candy Welty
"Bet It" originally "Beat It"
Candy Welty
"Why You Wanna Rip On Me?" originally "Why You Wanna Trip On Me?"
Peter
"Why You Wanna Tip On Me?" originally "Why You Wanna Trip On Me?"
Peter
"You Are Not Aloe" originally "You Are Not Alone"
And I never claimed to be.
Peter
There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"Earthy Song" originally "Earth Song"
Karen Smith
"Hearth Song" originally "Earth Song"
Karen Smith
"Benz" originally "Ben"
As in Mercedes-Benz
Melissa
"Jamb" originally "Jam"
Same pronunciation, different meaning
Serafina
"Jami" originally "Jam"
as in actress Jami Gertz
Serafina
There are additional song titles with a letter added available.
Change a Letter:
"Tad" originally "Bad"
A surprising omission until now.
Jim Raveling
"Speed Lemon" originally "Speed Demon"
Sardine Taylor
"Hunan Nature" originally "Human Nature"
Nature in the Chinese province of Hunan
Naomi Swanson
"Mat In The Mirror" originally "Man In The Mirror"
Alina
"Belt It" originally "Beat It"
Serafina
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Recordings:
Oct 19
a parody of "Beat it" by Michael Jackson
Did Donald Trump really catch the Covid 19 virus in 2020?
youtube: (MP3)
Mar 21
a parody of "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
This is one of TCOP's classics, and totally insane, naturally that means its fit to be recorded.
soundclick.com: (mp3)
June 27
a parody of "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
A parody of Billie Jean.
Soundclick.com: (MP3)
Jan 15
a parody of "Wannabe Startin' Something" by Michael Jackson
Co-Winner of the Epic AmIRight Idol Round, written by Matty and sang by BAD
badave.com: (mp3)
Mar 24
a parody of "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
Darkness falls in Neverland...- Robert Lund
Spaff.com: (MP3)
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Bad" | "Bad" | the_conqueror_of_parodies |
| "Rock With You" | "Reich With You" | eeL deaL |
| "Beat It " | "Need it" | quart milkster |
| "D.S." | "Tom Shelly" | Hu’s On First |
| "D.S" | "Dan Schneider." | Monstermaster13 |
| "Beat It" | "Need it" | Annie Gardener |
| "Black Or White" | "Crack Or Ice" | eel deal |
| "Black Or White" | "Gay Or Straight" | eel deal |
| "Beat It!" | "Delete It!" | Blaze The Cat |
| "Thriller." | "Terror Night." | Monstermaster13 |
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Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| I'm So Blue | Smurfs cartoon show | Victor George |
| Black or White | Oreo's | Mike |
| Another part of me | Amputee center | The Nerd |
| Leave Me Alone | Identity Theft AD | Aaron |
| Is It Scary | "Tales From The Crypt" promos | Dr Music |
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Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Do You Know Where Your Children Are | NAMBLA | J. |
| Beat it | Masturbation Addiction Hotline | David |
| I Just Can't Stop Lovin You | Divorce Lawyer | carly_carlz |
| Wanna Be Startin Somethin | Liam Gallagher's Answerphone Message | Indra.v |
| Thriller | Movie theater | Nathan Elia |
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Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Suddenly I See KT Tunstall | Ghosts Michael Jackson | Suddenly I See Ghosts | Jacynthia Maries |
| Get Off Foxy | Off The Wall Michael Jackson | Get Off The Wall | Frank |
| Red Dress Sugababes | In The Closet Michael Jackson | Red Dress In The Closet | Jacynthia Maries |
| Suit And Tie Justin Timberlake | In The Closet Michael Jackson | Suit And Tie In The Closet | Jacynthia Maries |
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If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Luscious Michael Jackson
Luscious Jackson combined with Michael Jackson
Submitted By: Cody Finke
Bo Jackson
Bo Diddley combined with Michael Jackson
A pro athlete! Of course, you could use any musician surnamed Jackson as the second performer (all of whom are probably NOT related to Bo).
Submitted By: Cassandra
Prince Michael Jackson
Prince combined with Michael Jackson
The name of Michael Jackson's son!
Submitted By: Rachel
Hoosier Michael Jackson
The Hoosiers combined with Michael Jackson
Born in Gary, Indiana, although many Hoosiers wish that he wasn't.
Submitted By: indy
There are additional Michael Jackson Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.
Misheard Lyrics:
"Human Nature"
Misheard Lyrics: Fly, fly
Original Lyrics: Why? Why?
| "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
Misheard Lyrics: Give up on the postcard
Don't stop till you get enough Original Lyrics: Keep on with the force, don't stop
Don't stop 'til you get enough. |
"Billie Jean"
Misheard Lyrics: And she says I am the world
Of cheese, and not myself Original Lyrics: And she says I am the one
But the kid is not my son | "Bad"
Misheard Lyrics: Because I'm black, I'm black, Jerome
Original Lyrics: Because I'm bad, I'm bad, come on
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Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"Billie Jean"
Misheard Lyrics: And she says I am the world
Of cheese, and not myself Original Lyrics: And she says I am the one
But the kid is not my son |
Story about this misheard lyric by: Julie Jackson When I was a kid this is how I always heard the lyrics lol |
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Song Parody Fragments:
"Beat It"
Better Lyrics:
Her jacket, jacket, jacket, jacket
CNN only attacks it
Isn't it funny that they can't get it right?
Not about immigration alright
Her jacket, jacket
Can't crack it, crack it
Mel wore it, backs it
Why the hell all this racket???
CNN only attacks it
Isn't it funny that they can't get it right?
Not about immigration alright
Her jacket, jacket
Can't crack it, crack it
Mel wore it, backs it
Why the hell all this racket???
Original Lyrics:
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
"Beat It"
Better Lyrics:
Trump repeats it, repeats it, repeats it, repeats it
His Tweets should just be deleted
It's not about what's wrong or what's right
Just as long as he puts up a fight
Just repeat it, repeat it
Repeat it, Re-Tweet it
News outlets will then re-feed it, and
Trump folks will all believe it!!!
His Tweets should just be deleted
It's not about what's wrong or what's right
Just as long as he puts up a fight
Just repeat it, repeat it
Repeat it, Re-Tweet it
News outlets will then re-feed it, and
Trump folks will all believe it!!!
Original Lyrics:
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
"Beat It"
Better Lyrics:
Campaign run, gotta do what you can
Don't wanna run ads, be a SuperPAC man
Your talk is so tough, better do what you can
So tweet it, not a cent will you spend!
[Chorus]
Just tweet it, tweet it, tweet it, tweet it
"Jeb's low energy" repeated
Showin' how tech savvy is your word fight
It doesn't matter if it's wrong or right
Trump tweets it, and repeats it!!!
Don't wanna run ads, be a SuperPAC man
Your talk is so tough, better do what you can
So tweet it, not a cent will you spend!
[Chorus]
Just tweet it, tweet it, tweet it, tweet it
"Jeb's low energy" repeated
Showin' how tech savvy is your word fight
It doesn't matter if it's wrong or right
Trump tweets it, and repeats it!!!
Original Lyrics:
You better run, you better do what you can
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
[Chorus]
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
[Chorus]
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Funniest Song Lyrics:
"Earth Song"
The Funny Lyrics: What about elephants?
(What about us) Have we lost their trust? Why They're Funny: Thanks Michael, for drawing attention to the bad human/elephant relationship concentrating on this might cause us to ignore you sleeping with little boys
Submitted by: Mike Hack
| "Morphine"
The Funny Lyrics: You make me sick, baby!
Your dog's a bitch, baby! Why They're Funny: Well, it's funny because "bitch" is traditionally the term for a female dog; however, people use the word 'bitch' as an insult to other people, so calling a dog a bitch is just kind of amusing in a sense.
Submitted by: Kelly Irene
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Repetitive Song Lyrics:
"Human nature"
The Repetitive Lyrics: Why, why?
Why They're Repetitive: The word 'why' is repeated about 50 times during this song... O_O
Submitted by: J.
| "D.S."
The Repetitive Lyrics: Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Why They're Repetitive: Though the officially released lyrics say 'Dom Sheldon', we clearly hear otherwise---and it's such a wonderful thing to hear over and over again XD
Submitted by: J.
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Nonsensical Song Lyrics:
"Black Or White"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye.
Why They're Nonsensical: But...how can you see someone kicking dirt in your eye though?
Submitted by: Chevy McLarry
| "Smooth Criminal"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: Annie, you okay? You okay, you okay Annie?
Annie, you okay? You okay, you okay Annie? Why They're Nonsensical: Uuumm well...she's just been shot and she's lying on the bathroom floor. Then the guy asks 'Are you okay?' She's obviously not is she? C'mon, what have you been smoking? I think that 'Call an ambulance' would've been far more appropriate.
Submitted by: Joe Joe
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Insincere Song Lyrics:
"Man In The Mirror"
The Insincere Lyrics: I'm Looking In The Man In The Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways Why They're Insincere: You Didn't Really Change your ways, hey Michael!
Submitted by: Nick
| "Black or White"
The Insincere Lyrics: It don't matter if you're black or white
Why They're Insincere: really? so why did he change his colour? I usually change something when I don`t like it anymore
Submitted by: Kevin
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Misrhymed Song Lyrics:
"Billie Jean"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice (Do think twice) Why They're Misrhymed: 'She is just a girl who claims that I am the one'? Okay, lets discuss this. Is this what he means?: she is just a girl who claims that I am a girl too? For the part do think twice, I always thought he sang 'don't think twice'. Just listen to that part, it sounds more like 'dont think twice' By the way, I do like Michael Jackson.
Submitted by: Anna
| "Billie Jean"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: 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 Why They're Misrhymed: One and son rhyme, but lover doesn't. The way he sings it, 'lover' sounds like 'love.' Closer, but it still doesn't rhyme. Nice try.
Submitted by: lebeiw15
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Insulting Song Lyrics:
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
The Insulting Lyrics: You're a vegetable
Why They're Insulting: It seems like Michael Jackson is offending the person he's singing to by calling them a vegetable. Why, Michael, would you try to offend someone by calling them...a carrot?
Submitted by: Jen
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Inappropriate Song Lyrics:
"Smooth Criminal"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Annie are you okay,
Are you okay, Are you okay Annie? Why They're Inappropriate: She's not OK if she was just struck by someone, as indicated earlier in the song.
Submitted by: Stu L. Pigeon
| "You Are Not Alone"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: You are not alone.
I am here with you. Why They're Inappropriate: This is inconsistent with an earlier line of the song, in which he states, "How could this be? You're not here with me."
Submitted by: Roger
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Dirty Song Lyrics:
"2000 Watts"
The Dirty Lyrics: “Just enough to make your juices flow” “ Release two or three, when i reach i can go ‘til i hit my peak”
Why They're Dirty: Juices flowing is pretty self explanatory and reaching his peak aka his climax/orgasm
Submitted by: Mel
| "Superfly Sister"
The Dirty Lyrics: Stick it in shove it in
Why They're Dirty: Do I really need to explain it?!?!?!?
Submitted by: Sarah
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"Stranger in Moscow"
The Lyrics: Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me
(Stalin's tomb won't let me be) Who They Mention: Joseph Stalin,
Submitted by: Rocky Mak
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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"Love Never Felt So Good"
The Song Lyrics: If you really love me
It's in and out my life Song They Mention: If You Really Love Me - Stevie Wonder
My Life - Billy Joel Submitted by: Isac
| "Man In The Mirror"
The Song Lyrics: I'm gonna make a change
For once in my life Song They Mention: For Once In My Life - by Stevie Wonder
Submitted by: Isac
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"Take Me Back"
Opening Lines: Take me back, take me back where I belong, that's with you, baby
Comments: Submitted by: J.
| "You can't win"
Opening Lines: You can't win, you can't break even and you can't get out of the game
Comments: Submitted by: J.
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Made Up Words in Songs:
"Bad"
The Made Up Words: Shamon
Comments: Kinda self-explanatory. I'm not really sure how you'd spell it, but whatever.
Submitted by: Chloe
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Scary Song Lyrics:
"Ghosts/Is It Scary"
The Lyrics: There's a ghost down in the hall
There's a ghoul upon the bed Why: Well, of course. These songs share the exact same lyrics. They are about killing people and ghosts.
Submitted by: freddie
| "Little Susie"
The Lyrics: Somebody killed little susie
The girl with the tune Who sings in the daytime at noon She was there screaming Beating her voice in her doom But nobody came to her soon... A fall down the stairs Her dress torn Oh the blood in her hair... A mystery so sullen in air She lie there so tenderly Fashioned so slenderly Lift her with care, Oh the blood in her hair... Everyone came to see The girl that now is dead So blind stare the eyes in her head... etc Why: It's a ballad about a little girl who was murdered. We never find out who did it. It's just really creepy and sad. I don't listen to this song very much, but when I do, I have to sleep with the lights on.
Submitted by: Sarah
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Song Title Space Change:
"Tin The Close" originally "In The Closet"
How MJ was buried?
Submitted by: Peter
"Give In Tom E." originally "Give In To Me"
Submitted by: Peter
"Wanna Be Startin' Some Thin" originally "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Be At It" originally "Beat It"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Be At It" originally "Beat It"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
There are additional Song Title Space Change available.
Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:
"Ain't No Sunshine"
The Lyrics: Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Why: Double negation again.
Submitted by: J.
| "Leave Me Alone"
The Lyrics: I don't care what you talking 'bout, baby
Why: But we certain care about the grammar in what MJ 'IS' (yes, a 'be verb') talking about (well, at least I do).
Submitted by: J.
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Band Name Anagrams:
Manacle His Jock Submitted by: Evan
Coach Likens Jam Submitted by: Harry
Ol' Jack's Machine Submitted by: Harry
Can Joel Sack Him Submitted by: George Straitjacket
Hijack Clam Nose Submitted by: H. Tim Smith
There are additional Band Name Anagrams available.
Song Title Anagrams:
"I, Dirty Dana" originally "Dirty Diana"
Submitted by: Lucinda Blair
"DBA" originally "Bad"
Doctor of Business Admin., or Doing Business As
Submitted by: K.N. Pepper
"Erath Song" originally "Earth Song"
Erath is a county in Texas.
Submitted by: Penny Nichols
"You'll Be The Wire" originally "Will You Be There?"
Figuratively, I hope.
Submitted by: Sam
"Battie" originally "Beat It"
as in Tony Battie, former NBA basketball player
Submitted by: Jasper
There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.
Real Places Mentioned in Songs:
"Stranger in Moscow"
The Lyrics: I was wandering in the rain
(Mask of life, feelin' insane) Swift and sudden fall from grace (Sunny days seem far away) Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me (Stalin's tomb won't let me be) On and on and on it came Wish the rain would just let me be Why: Moscow, Russia. The song is set in there because when Michael wrote it in 1993 (though released in 1996 worldwide [1997 in USA]), it was when he was touring in Moscow, he was accused of child abuse. The lyrics described how lonely, paranoid, isolated and how he was close to being insane.
The Moscow Kremlin is a famous fortified complex in Moscow. Submitted by: Rocky Mak
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Songs That Are Banned:
"They Don't Really Care About Us"
MTV banned this video because they felt that it was anti-semetic in particular the line "j*w me, sue me, don't you ever do me. Kick me, k*ke me, don't you black or white me."
Submitted by: Celeste
Super Long Pop Songs:
"Will You Be There" Length: 7:40
This must have been his longest released song.
Submitted by: redsimba
"Morphine" Length: 6:48
This song, though not as long as some other songs on the list, is like a whole drama itself, with powerful verses and an intense bridge.
Submitted by: J.
"Dangerous" Length: 6:58
One of the King of Pop's great hits :)
Submitted by: J.
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" Length: 6:03
This is the longest song from Michael Jackson's smash hit (still the best selling album of all time) album from 1982, "Thriller". It also has the distinction of being the only song from "Thriller" to become a hit (a top five hit in the late summer of 1983, with much help from radio dj's) without an accompanying music video. It also is a hit because of it's cross-over dance elements, with hints throughout of reggae, African dance pop (the last line is from "Soul Makossa" a 1973 hit from Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango), country line dance and just good old fashioned American rock and soul dance and disco. It was written by Mark Anthony Neal.
Submitted by: Peter
Super Short Pop Songs:
"Ben" Length: 2:36
This was the soundtrack for the 1972 horror film Ben, the sequel to a 1971 horror film called Willard.
Submitted by: Adam
Song Title Acrostics:
BI: "Beat It"
Submitted by: Edyth Bowen
BOW: "Black Or White"
Rest in peace, Michael.
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Re-timber The Mime" originally "Remember The Time"
Submitted by: Hilary Duffelbag
"Whack Or Blight" originally "Black Or White"
Submitted by: Brenton Wood Stork
"All Night Row" originally "Alright Now"
Submitted by: Ron N. O'Connor
"Jilly Bean" originally "Billy Jean"
Submitted by: Axl Sean
"Libby Jean" originally "Billy Jean"
Submitted by: Axl Sean
Foreign Language in English Songs:
"Liberian Girl"
The Lyrics: Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe
Why: The background vocalist sings it in the intro and after the chorus. The lyrics are in the Swahili language.
Submitted by: Kevin
| "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
The Lyrics: Help Me Sing It, Ma-Ma-Se, Ma-Ma-Se, Ma-Ma-Coo-Sa, Ma-Ma-Se, Ma-Ma-Sa, Ma-Ma-Coo-Sa ... (repeat until fade)
Why: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was a top five hit for Michael Jackson from 1983. It was another smash hit taken from Michael Jackson's huge 1982 lp, "Thriller" (still the largest selling lp in history). "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was a hit in the late summer of 1983, and was an instance dance classic (despite Michael's later troubles, this hit is still very much appreciated on dance floors with it's connection to country line dancing sensibility). "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is also something of an internationally made hit. The last lines or more accurately utterings as I have printed here, as told to other by the writer of the song, Mark Anthony Neal, are taken from Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango's suprise 1973 U.S. hit, "Soul Makossa", and roughly translate from the original French as, "My-My-My-My-Its- My-My-Its-Coo". "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was also the longest song on the Michael Jackson "Thriller" lp at 6:03 in length and was the only song on the lp to not be made into a music video (despite it's success on the charts).
Submitted by: Peter
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Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics:
"History (Tony Moran's History Lesson)"
The Lyrics: How Many Victims Must We See, Slaughtered in Vain across the last
Why: The lyrics highlighted poverty and war, but the remix has a danceable beat at least!
Submitted by: Chooka287
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Names as a Word Bank:
Jack is his son Submitted by: Dillon
...but his kids aren't my sons!
Lyrics Spoonerisms:
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
The Lyrics: Let me take you to the max
Why: Let me make you to the tax
Submitted by: Reggie Pillbox
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Lyrics Alliteration:
"Human Nature"
The Lyrics: Sweet seducing sighs
Why: The "s" sound creates a hushing sort of alliteration that makes the atmosphere so soothing..
Submitted by: J.
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Band Name Spoonerisms:
Jack Michaelson originally "Michael Jackson"
Submitted by: Soul
Jackal Mikeson originally "Michael Jackson"
Submitted by: Linda Radnil
Crime Records:
"Sexual Molestation Of A Child"
In 1993 a young boy and his mother came forward with allegations that Michael Jackson had molested him while he was being entertained at his Neverland Ranch. 10 years later another boy came forward with similar allegations. The second set of charges were dropped due to a lack of evidence but Michael's reputation as a child advocate has been tarnished.
Submitted by: Celeste
Performers with Handicaps:
"Vitiligo"
Vitiligo is disease, which causes the skin lose pigment. His grandfather had the same disease as does his sister LaToya
Submitted by: Susanna Viljanen
Hidden Messages:
"Leave Me Alone"
You hear 'but who is sorry now' but mostly you might hear,'but you pi** on their mouths'
Submitted by: Holden
Backwards Messages:
"Beat It"
If you reverse the chorus: "Just beat it! Beat it! (BEAT IT) No one want's to be defeated!" It sounds like: "Bleed, bleed. That's all I want. YEA-A! YEA-A!"
Submitted by: Erika
What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music):
"Being Elvis' son - in - law"
Although his marriage to Lisa Marie Presley lasted only two years, it still counts.
Submitted by: dayna
"Vitiligo"
His skin color changed due to vitiligo.
Submitted by: mads
"Putting His Baby Over A Balcony"
There's a common uploaded footage of him holding the baby over a balcony.
Submitted by: mads.
"Saying he didn't have a childhood."
He trademarked himself as a pity icon by denying having had a childhood due to being famous as a kid, although people like the Olsen twins were famous much younger.
Submitted by: mads.
There are additional What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music) available.
Music With a Warning Label:
"Thriller"
The title tracks music video reads "Due to my strong personal convictions, I wish to stress that this film in no way endorses a belief in the occult'' ~Michael Jackson
Submitted by: Adam
Missing Parts:
"HIStory - Past, Present & Future, Book One"
Submitted by: Freddie Shelton
Bad Ringtone Choices:
"Shake Your Body"
The Lyrics: Shake your body down to the ground
Why: This would be a terrible song to have if someone is having a seizure.
Submitted by: Oscar Appelhans
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