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The Essential Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson
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Performer Notes - Personnel: Michael Jackson (vocals, soprano, percussion, background vocals); Michael Jackson; Linda Harmon (vocals, soprano); Christa Larson, Ashley Ferrell, Andra‚ Crouch, Mystery Girl (vocals); Vincent Price (rap vocals, spoken vocals); L.T.B. (rap vocals); Slash, Steve Stevens , Trevor Rabin (guitar); David "Hawk" Wolinski (piano, electric piano); Brad Buxer (keyboards, synthesizer); George Duke, Glen Ballard, Rhett Lawrence (synthesizer); Gary King, Louis Johnson, Nathan Watts, Bobby Watson (bass guitar); Claudio Slon (drums, congas, percussion); Rick Marotta (drums, percussion); Ed Green , Ed Green, Jeff Porcaro (drums); Bryan Loren (percussion); Becky Lopez, Zedric Williams, Julia Waters, Maxine Willard Waters, Andra‚ Crouch Choir, Oren Waters, Bunny Hull (background vocals); Paul McCartney (vocals, background vocals); Siedah Garrett (vocals); Larry Carlton, Michael Sembello, Roland Bautista , Tito Jackson, David E. Williams , Marlo Henderson (guitar); Greg Phillinganes (electric piano, keyboards, synthesizer); David Paich, Michael Boddicker (keyboards, synthesizer); Steve Porcaro, Teddy Riley (synthesizer); Laudir DeOliveira (drums, congas, percussion); John "4 Daddman" Robinson (drums); Paulinho Da Costa, Randy Jackson , Richard Heath (percussion); James Ingram , Jim Gilstrap, Paulette McWilliams, Mortonette Jenkins, Augie Johnson (background vocals); Jerry Hey, Jimmy Smith , Kim Hutchcroft, Larry Williams .
- Audio Mixers: Don Murray ; Jeff Tarsia; Jay Marks; Peter Granet; Rodney Jerkins; Bruce Swedien.
- Liner Note Author: Nelson George.
- Recording information: Record One, Los Angeles, CA (1969-1999); Sony Studios, New York, NY (1969-1999); sony Studios, NY (1969-1999).
- Ensemble: Seawind Horns.
- Introduction bys: Michael Jackson; Chris Tucker.
- Photographers: Todd Gray; Kenny Rogers; Neal Preston; Dick Zimmerman; Sam Emerson.
- Unknown Contributor Roles: John Bahler Singers; Frank DiLeo; The Winans.
- Arrangers: Michael Jackson; Quincy Jones; James Ingram ; Steve Porcaro; David Paich; Bobby Martin ; Jackie Jackson ; Marty Paich; Steve Lukather.
- The title might sound like hyperbole, but this two-disc collection is, in fact, a pretty fair summation of Michael Jackson's career up to 2005. Of course, it's impossible for two discs to hold every hit single Michael Jackson has ever had, but THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON starts with the Jackson Five's debut single, "I Want You Back," and ends 38 tracks later with the 2001 comeback attempt "You Rock My World." In between is a chronological overview of some of the most significant pop music in the last three decades of the 20th century, climaxing with about two-thirds of THRILLER and half of OFF THE WALL, the album that in retrospect sounds even fresher and more exciting than its blockbuster follow-up. Disc Two starts in 1987 with eight tracks from the underrated BAD, and its second half does the listener the handy service of compressing the second act of Michael Jackson's life story (a time when the tabloid headlines were overshadowing his increasingly formulaic music) into nine entirely respectable, if not earth-shattering, singles.
Professional Reviews Uncut (p.119) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[T]his is magical pop."
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 – Customer review on 04/02/2007
this is a pretty good collection of michael jackson songs. it covers his whole career as a solo pop singer, it's like a timeline of classic hits bythe king of pop. everybody loves atleast one song by MJ, so i suggest that you buy a copy of this best of collection. great songs, catchy beats. awesome music.
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 – Customer review on 21/09/2009
I am sooo glad I bought this. I have been bopping around the house enjoying sounds from when I was 12 and Michael Jackson released Off the Wall - he was so cool! Music is still awesome today although my hubby groans every time I put it on. A great collection over his whole career.
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– Customer review on 30/08/2009
it is very good album for michael jackson having the best of his music, i love it very much,micheal rest in peace ,l loved his music in the past, and i love his music more than ever today, i miss you michael
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– Customer review on 12/08/2009
Never having previously bought a Michael Jackson CD I purchased the Essential Collection based on the fact it covered not only Michael's solo career highlights but also that of the Jackson 5. Overall the CD contains many great tracks that my kids now love having previously heard so much of his music recently since his untimely death. Recommend this CD to anyone wanting a good cross section of Jackson 5 & Michael Jackson hits.
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– Customer review on 02/01/2007
All the best songs by michael jackson must have for any fan this is an awesome cd smooth criminal would have to be one of my favourites and billie jean is a classic michael jackson is a very talented well known singer with a funky and cool sound and is great to listen to. This album features 2 cds packed full of the classics. great cd.
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– Customer review on 13/09/2006
this is a must havce album for all hose michael hjackson fans, the ones who witnessed his career, and the ones who just want to be in on thr MJ songs alike! this has all hits on here, and will no doubt be an excelent buy for all those fans of him. my fave MJ song Dirty Diana, is on here, which has some really emotional lyrics to sing!
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– Customer review on 12/09/2006
this is agreat collecton of michael jacksons best songs, it really is an 'essential' mix as everyone is a fan of atleast one of michael jacksons songs. with all his parsonal problems aside, his music remains great and he has many classic songs under his belt. get this if you love his music.
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– Customer review on 13/08/2006
this is a great collection of heaps of the great songs michael jackson has recorded over teh years. its a perfect mix for all of you that weren't around for the majority of his career but like afew songs but don't want to buy individual albums. this contains all teh miachael jackson classics - thriller, beat it, don't stop 'til you get enough, etc.
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– Customer review on 12/07/2006
This CD and his Number One Hits CD are the only CDs you will ever want to own by his pop legend. He has produced many albums, many hit singles and many songs in his lifetime and now you can get one CD with all the essential "must have" tracks. A great compilation from this historic music legend.
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– Customer review on 20/06/2006
If you have the micheal jacskon number 1s CD then throw that crap away because the only way to honour the pop legend that is micheal jackson is with the essential micheal jackson CD, loaded with old stuff like rockijn robbin to black and white, this is 2 cd's of music excelence
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