Which Is The Greatest Michael Jackson Song?

By Luke Lewis

Posted on 26/06/09 at 09:51:29 pm

We've put together an online poll to help you vote for the greatest Michael Jackson track. Click here to determine the NME readers' Top 20

It’s the question that's been racing round the Glastonbury site – the third thing everyone is instantly asked during every backstage ‘stop-and-chat’, just after “You looking forward to The Boss?” and “How shit were East 17?”

And it’s this: What’s your favourite Michael Jackson song?

The answer to this question generally depends on your age. 30-somethings, and the more thoughtful kind of music fans, generally plump for 'Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough' - largely because its clean rhythmic lines and majestic funkiness are free of the taint of '80s pomp that accompanies Jackson's later, blockbuster hits.

Ask a child of the '80s, however, and he or she will generally choose either 'Man In The Mirror' – that most overblown, yet curiously moving, of ballads – or 'The Way You Make Me Feel', a song whose sleek, onrushing groove has won fans in unexpected places. More than one metal fan has pointed out to me the rhythmic similarity between that track and the remorseless ‘power groove’ of Pantera’s 'Walk'.

But there are so many deathlessly brilliant songs to choose from – which is why it’s the kind of conversation that keeps drunken Glastonbury-goers chattering late into the night.

So how about you? Which Michael Jackson song do you love the most?

Poll - vote for the greatest Michael Jackson track

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Kai Killick [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 21:58

Billie Jean by an absolute mile. It's the most recognizable bassline in history.

Damian [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 21:59

Billie Jean, obviously. Can You Feel It for a less obvious choice.

Katja [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 22:00

To be honest, there are far too many. And I like the Jackson 5 stuff as well. How could you decide?

Darren Co [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 22:04

Earth Song Dunno why, im a old skool indie boy but love this song

dn'z [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 22:13

Give In To Me.

adam smith [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 22:18

the kids of the 80s r winning with man in the mirror on course for number 1

TommyB [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 22:26

Don't stop till you get enough or black or white

Roy [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 22:38

To me, "Billie Jean" will always be his no .1 track. As a guy who's in his mid-30's now, I'm belong to the "Thriller" generation in terms of MJ's musical legacy. "Billie Jean" is a pop song written, performed and produced to perfection. And it has one of the best intros in pop history. R.I.P King of Pop.

ZGB [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 22:55

smooth criminal, moonwalk, white gloves cant beat that

Maria - Doncaster [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 23:18

I'll be there!!!!!!!!!!!

Maria - Doncaster [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 23:19

I'll be there!!!!!!!!!!!

humberto g [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 23:36

BLACK OR WHITE

thewasteland [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 23:37

For me, as incredible as he was, the Jackson 5 will always be far better. Their first three major singles - I Want You Back, ABC, and The Love You Save, especially I Want You Back, will always eclipse anything that he did solo.

Siany [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 00:03

Man In The Mirror

UweRoslersGrandad [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 00:24

Beat it for me just for the guitar, closely followed by Smooth Criminal and Dirty Diana. R.I.P Wacko Jacko

Filipa [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 01:07

Mine is Beat it. Great music, but also Bilie Jean. Rest in peace Michael.

DJ Dave [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 01:31

Billie Jean.

Joanne [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 01:33

You Are Not Alone. It's just beautiful.

CJ [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 02:46

"Wanna Be Startin Something" for me, and the Bad album is still underratted, definitely stands up against Thriller and Off The Wall.

Rob W [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 02:55

Dunno if picking a Jackson 5 track is cheating but "It's Great to Be Here" is the best song that Michael Jackson was on the recording off. The lyrics are bonkers (something about eskimos) but the track is amazing!!

Ian [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 03:28

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

Mark Hughey [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 04:22

I liked Beat It. Just enjoyed MJ w/ Eddie VH. RIP MJ.

Shelia [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 04:55

Stranger in Moscow, the track and video, is pure perfection!

ed [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 05:01

Billie jean is the best song of MJ

Charlie Crowson [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 05:11

Dirty Diana. How has this been missed? Followed by Beat It. Beat that!

Charlie Crowson [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 05:12

Dirty Diana. How has this been missed? Followed by Beat It. Beat that!

Nick [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 05:36

Dont stop till you get enough

Norman Lewis [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 07:22

'I Heard It Through the Grapevine'. Nah, 'Sex Machine'! So funkeeeeee...!!!

Josh [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 07:42

best video = thriller best song = billie jean

Joseph [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 07:54

None really, all are shite. God bless him, but he was crap

Adam Hunt [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 09:16

Billie Jean

The Kaz [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 09:41

"Smooth Criminal" - superb song. Also has the best music video ever. Some of my earliest memories consist of watching it in awe and trying to copy the dance moves.

Ryan [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 10:09

R.I.P King Of Pop Michael Joseph Jackson There Will Never Be Another

Ryan [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 10:10

R.I.P King Of Pop Michael Joseph Jackson There Will Never Be Another

Paulie [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 10:18

'Beat It' takes some beating...

Freak* [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 10:33

Beat It. A Van Halen guitar Solo that when first played to Quincey Jones blew up the amp!!

SUE [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 10:44

both i want you back and man in the mirror are amazing

Traillblazer [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 10:54

Far too many, epic music, personally probably 'man in the mirror'

Tel-X [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 11:16

For me, personally, it has to be 'One Day In Your Life'... just exquisite arrangements combined with the most beautifully written and sung lyrics ever committed to tape. To me, it sums Jacko's life up in a nutshell. If I were to pick (what John Shuttleworth would call) an 'up-tempo number' I would have to plump for the full video for 'Can You Feel It'... Go on Jermaine - sprinkle that Jackson love-dust..!

MikeyReds [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 12:29

Billie Jean

lucy [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 12:40

too many to pick just one: man in the mirror beat it billie jean thriller i'll be there i want you back black or white

Ed [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 13:05

'Billie Jean' though 'Don't Stop Til You get Enough' is brilliant too...

gamma [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 13:17

'beat it' the best

Andy [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 13:38

'They don't care about us' made me when i heard it first time. Felt in love with Michael music since. Undisputed King of Pop. Always will be. R.I.P.

Tic [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 13:39

Thriller, it had Vincent Price and it's my 2nd favorite 80's song after We Didn't Start The Fire, and the video is the best music video of all time

Alena [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 13:53

There is no the greatest one I believe. Every single song of Michael is a masterpiece!!!

Andy [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 13:55

'They don't care about us' made me when i heard it first time. Felt in love with Michael music since. Undisputed King of Pop. Always will be. R.I.P.

robbie bee [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 13:59

Will you be there?- from dangerous

Sprited [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 13:59

Beat it cause of the solo

sav [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 14:19

none after the abuse allegations

D-unit [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 14:20

ROCK WITH YOU why has no one mentioned that?

Ertha [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 14:33

Earth song.

phil [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 14:44

dirty diana all the way. the way the strings, guitar and abss is mixed goes extremely well with MJ'S voice. RIP Michael. your music will live forever

Claudio Pimenta / Brasil [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 15:10

Rock with you must be remembered cause it`s one of the first sucessfull track and it`s get a rithym and swing very cool!!!

J.B. Going Away Party [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 15:19

It's Beat It and Billy Jean unless I'm mistaken, though I only know his famous songs. Equally great. Wondrous.

[Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 15:54

The way you make me feel and Thriller or Smooth Crimnal because of the dance its so good r.i.p MJ

Phil G [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 16:06

in the closet form dangerous is the template for most modern r+b such as justin timberlake, and is immense

nadeem iqbal [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 16:15

beat it..billie jean..thriller...one day in your life...

nadeem iqbal [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 16:20

beat it..billie jean ..one day in your life

[Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 17:36

I think Man is the mirror is the best its an amazing song. also smooth criminal but most of them are great to be honest. R.I.P King of pop, True legend.

The Count [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 17:39

It's really mixed... Thriller is the best-selling album and single, but Billie Jean is the absolute ultimate song.

Bustin Lankhound [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 17:40

Thriller!

[Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 17:45

Every single one is a masterpiece. R.I.P MJ

Joy D [visitor] [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 18:02

wanna be startin something, and don't stop til you get enough, amazing man, who will be missed forever

Elisa [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 18:12

"Will You Be There?" is the best one. I will never forget you!

Eric [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 18:13

Rock with you my favorite song til my deat

Eric [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 18:14

Rock with you my favorite song til my death

Mike C [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 18:18

Billie Jean

neil [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 19:02

Don't stop... and Billie Jean. it started going bad with, er, Bad. Although, granted, The Way You Make Me Feel is pretty good. ABC and I Want You Back from the Jackson 5 era.

[Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 20:10

Am i the only one that thinks give into me is one of the best ever, its got him and slash, what a combo

krazy con [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 20:22

Billie Jean, Can you feel it, Dirty Diana, Smooth criminal, Black or White, Liberian Girl, They don't really care, Beat it. The way you make me feel....... Too many, to mention, too good to be true, WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL

Rich [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 21:00

Until you've heard ALL his songs, it really is unfair to say this one or that one mentioned above...would have been better to catorgorise his stuff then choose . Having been born 1 year after him, I lived & breathed his & his family's music, conclusion, the Victory album, for This place hotel, Thriller for its video and Don't stop til you get enough, which put him FIRMLY and truely in more places than even Elvis,James Brown or any pope will ever do...Truely a legend, and they come but once in a lifetime. Let the music play 'cos the show must go on...and on... R.I.P : MJ.

JLA [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 21:10

To me there's a tie between Billie Jean and Smooth Criminal, both are just amazing!!

Emma :) [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 21:29

Either earth song or i just cant stop loving youu. i love you mj! x

Angela T [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 21:30

Beat It has to be the best love playing this record up high so the whole world can hear it as well as feel it

Ryan [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 21:35

For me, it would have to be 'I Want You Back'. I love this song because he seems so alive and free when he sings.

Naseer Khan [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 21:55

Don't Stop Till You Get Enough....

Barry [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 22:05

For me its The Way You Make Me Feel, Man In The Mirror or Dirty Diana but so many songs are amazing.

elaine [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 22:20

rock with you and off the wall, may you rip mj x

Doug [Visitor] //June 27 2009 at 23:33

"Give in to me" very underrated

Garry [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 00:50

Billie Jean by a country mile. Little did Marvin Gaye know when he penned "Troubled man" that he'd be writing MJ's life story. Peace brother.

alohameme [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 01:52

I'll be There, which is actually a Jackson 5 song, but is where Michael is in the forefront. I grew up with this one and always loved it:)

Ghaith [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 02:24

Billy Jean, Smooth Criminal, Stranger in Moscow, Earth Song, Who is it, Will U B there. not fair 2 pick only one

Flammenfisch [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 02:51

Rock With You. Pure ear candy! Gorgeous song with brilliant production.

[Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 03:05

THRILLER!! BEST EVER also liked Dirty Diana

tomi [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 03:59

billie jean duh

tomi [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 04:00

billie jean duh

kati [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 06:18

my faves are butterflies, you rock my world, man in the mirror, billie jean, thriller, and last but not least...you are not alone.

Ahmet Guvencer [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 08:32

Billie Jean... - Incomparable to Others

David M. Kahara [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 10:18

I believe Billie jean, really sober song and almost real...

John [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 10:58

I can't choose between 'Aint no sunshine' and 'I wanna be where you are' (I'm 50 by the way - check them out people)

QIQI [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 12:06

I love all his tracks, no doubt bout it...all are classics!! "Earth Song" is ONE of the many BEST!

James [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 12:19

Every song Michael was invloved in or wrote was pure gold, favourites have got to be Man in the Mirror, We are the World and The Lost Children. RIP to a true inspiration, may you be remembered for all the right reasons!

Daniel [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 13:08

The Earth Song TOTALLY!!! specialy the video... a genius

Constant Supply [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 14:19

Hard to beat a bit of Dirty Diana!

Jack [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 15:49

One day in your life Heal the world Another part of me Also the guitar solo in Beat it has to be the best solo ever. RIP Mike

abah mose nigeria [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 15:57

he made a difference!my heart is heavy laden when am reading about his death.

lampochka [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 15:57

RIP, Peter Pan....

everyone-else [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 16:21

who cares?

Darwin [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 16:35

Best one for me now is "For All Time" didn't make it on the first Thriller!!! sounds similar to Human Nature, I've just played it and broke down in tears. Beat it, has the best guitar solo ever!!! Ok give up, there all frekin good!!!!

frentury [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 17:16

By a long way, Give in to Me is his best.

sugs [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 17:39

She's Out of My Life. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough. Rock With you. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'. One Day In Your Life. Billie Jean. Ben. Beat it. PYT. Black or White. I'm an 80's kid! Was in grade 2 when thriller came out.

Nick [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 18:51

Smooth Criminal is the best song in the world hands down.

Swagger [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 19:52

without doubt michael's jackson's best song is 'one day in your life', the most beautiful song and a real tear jerker. anyone who loves michael jackson, this song will move you

amila [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 20:09

Liberian Girl... RIP King of Pop From Sri Lanka

Erik [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 20:26

Billie Jean - especially performed live

Eric [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 20:28

I'd have to say: "Rock with You"

Gulhane [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 20:42

Billie Jean !!!

kevin [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 22:00

off the wall ,hands down !

Elaine [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 22:40

Best song has to be man in the mirror the very first time i heard it ,it made me want to be a better person. rest in peace michael

Trudy Nurse [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 22:50

The Way You Make Me Feel!!! Bad, Man In The Mirror, Thriller!!!All as good as each other. RIP Michael. x x x

Omar [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 23:18

Billie Jean has to be my favourite! But I also really like Smooth Criminal, You Rock My World, Blood on the Dance Floor, and Bad. btw, im only 14. But Michael Jackson couldn't go wrong in my eyes

Angelo [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 23:26

1. Will You Be There 2. Man in The Mirror 3. Billie Jean 4. Beat It 5. Smooth Criminal 6. The Way You Make Me Feel

Scarlett [Visitor] //June 28 2009 at 23:57

Give In To Me is one sexy badass song.

Dave [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 01:44

I am mainly a fan of hardcore undeground metal so commenting about pop music seems rather out of character for me. I still can't deny Michael Jackson was ridiculously talented and EVERYONE listened to him when I was young in the 80s. I would be a liar if I didn't admit to loving his music, so with that being said... 'Man in the Mirror' is the best power ballad ever written. Period. I generally don't like ballads and, I guess because none of them can stack up to this. It's soft, beautiful, and gentle without coming across as cliche or cheesy. It sounds like he really means what he is singing, like a good Bob Dylan song.

Erin [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 04:17

def "Man in the Mirror", although all are quite good

Marselle [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 04:35

Jam! This song was so groundbreaking! Best pop-beat ever!

Jus [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 09:28

Human Nature!

Ann Walsh [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 10:43

'One Day in your Life' really takes me back to my twenties, such a wonderful song. Also love Bad, Man in the Mirror, Beat It, Thriller. And nobody's mentioned 'Got to be There'. RIP Michael.

Grace [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 10:51

I think Billie jean is the best.

kathy [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 11:13

Frankie.....

Paul [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 12:09

Give In To Me. No question. followed closely by The Way You Make Me Feel

scotty boy [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 14:36

rock with you

Charlotte Fong [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 15:49

I love Man In The Mirror. It's one of those songs which makes you reflect yourself and whether you need to change your ways or not. I recently found a website which lets people say thanks to someone. It’s called www.thanksto.com and they’ve set up an account for Michael Jackson so that members can write their messages of thanks about him and his music. I've written my message to him which you can read here: http://www.thanksto.com/messageView.php?msgId=dfcd681eb60f68215c849b58742f9d22 and I really want to try and get 1,000 stories to the late great Michael Jackson. If you enjoyed his music then check out his profile and please write a thank you to Michael for all that he did when he was alive.

HelloJackToad [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 15:54

I want you back, ABC, I'll be there, Blame it on the Boogie, Don't stop till you drop, The way you make me feel.

Selva Kumar [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 16:07

Billie Jean Black or White

Bazza [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 16:17

Kai Killick [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 21:58 Billie Jean by an absolute mile. It's the most recognizable bassline in history. I don't think so Pillick, try Peaches by The Stranglers.

Ap_chy [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 16:19

Man in the mirror, Will you be there

Rupert Pupkin [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 16:30

"People make the world go round" - "Don't stop 'til you get enough " - "Billie Jean".

sarabii [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 17:28

Man is the Mirror is an absolute must have.....Dirty Diana the live concert version however is second only to Thriller in powerful performance.

pedro escobar [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 18:32

"The way you make me feel": kick ass rythm, vocal greatness and positive vibe, what else do you nedd to rank it #1.

Joshua [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 19:01

Either Don't Stop Til You Get Enough or Cheater.

BMY007 [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 19:22

Billie Jean, although Man in Mirror comes in at close 2nd

Asheley [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 19:24

In the closet!

[Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 20:50

I absolutely love, Who Is It, They Don't Care About Us, Smooth Criminal, and Beat It. I couldn't narrow it down to just one song alone. All of his songs are great and i can listen to them over and over and still get excited, happy, joy, all kinds of feelings and emotions for each of his songs and never get bored. How many can do that? He is a legend and i will miss him. Smooth Criminal is his best video, the dancing is 'off the wall' and he looks so good in his white/cream suit. Love Him!!!!!!!!

Nela [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 21:06

I love Michael Jackson. Hi was the best singer and dancer in the world. I like all his song.Hi is special.

Verni [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 22:06

Who Is It, They Don't Care About Us, Smooth Criminal and Beat It - couldn't narrow it down to just one song, there are too many great songs

Haynuss Hertz [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 22:15

Rocking All Over The World

russian_kid [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 23:02

dirty diana with its guitar solo and stuff.. ummmh!! RIP!

wayneypayney [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 23:59

cant believe no one has mentioned ben, greatest love song of all time.

d [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 00:23

Billie Jean ou Butterflies.

Redz (visitor) [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 01:46

"MAN IN THE MIRROR" - R.I.P. MIKE - You will be missed by the world.

Redz (visitor) [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 01:47

"MAN IN THE MIRROR" - R.I.P. MIKE - You will be missed by the world.

Redz (visitor) [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 01:49

"MAN IN THE MIRROR" - R.I.P. MIKE - You will be missed by the world.

Karry [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 04:14

Well, I listed to Michael in the 70's, danced to the album Thriller in the 80's. Finshed High School in 85 and still purchased MJ's cassette for play in my car. I choose "Dangerous" as my favorite, followed by "Bad". It's all great!

Vaibhav [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 05:36

I feel 1) the most successful song is Billie Jean 2) the most perfect song is Stranger in Moscow 3) the most MJ ish song is Smooth Criminal 4) the most famous song is Thriller 5) the most modern song is Blood on the dance floor

Stefan [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 07:15

All of MJ's songs are mindblowing but one of the best songs is Dirty Diana. One of my Favorites.

Mike [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 07:35

Can you feel it- Jackson 5

Andy G [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 09:42

'the girl is mine' of course - the one with Sir Thumbsaloft.....

CurtainJerker [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 10:57

It's a tough one, but I'm going to have to go with Smooth Criminal.

Saz [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 11:28

Dirty Diana - AMAZING!

Allan [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 12:18

I think Speechless is the greatest song.I loved it's soothing feel

Susan [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 13:18

If I could only pick one, Black and White. RIP Michael. You deserve it.

Funsty [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 13:54

Say Say Say with Macca is an underrated tune! One of the best

Andy [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 13:58

Am I the only one that likes Dirty Diana as their favourite MJ song? I know that a lot of people would be going for something from his most successful album, Thriller, but I'm someone that just finds a little more enjoyment from one or two of his other albums, like Bad or Off the Wall.

Robert [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 14:14

Best three are defo "One Day In Your Life", "Human Nature" and "Billy Jean". If anyone hasn't heard any of these i'd defo reccommend you listened, absolutely amazing!

jason [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 14:40

man in the mirror

Ollie.C [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 15:32

Rock With You or Beat it.

Romina [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 16:15

The best song is Billie Jean! R.I.P. Michael. (From Italy)

Deano Baxter [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 17:37

It has to be leave me alone. the intro is awesome and the video is unbelievable!

dsj7@live.com [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 19:58

the girl is mine

d.johnson [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 20:01

the girl is mine

Simon [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 20:38

billy jean without fail, it's just a tuuuuuuuune :D

scruffchild [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 21:23

I want to put in a special mention for I Just Can't Stop Loving You, the only cheesy love song in history that I like. It's not my fave but shouldnt be neglectd in a discussion like this! Glad Verni mentioned Who Is It. The whole of the Dangerous album is awesome.

RCA of the band STD [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 21:37

"Wazupwitu" is by far his greatest track, not so much because it is a good song, but because it marked the beginning of the end of not only his career, but Eddie Murphy's career. Sure they both still made tons of cash after it's release but they both lost one important thing, dignity....

me [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 22:13

Billie Jean

Monica-Maria [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 22:40

Beat it!

James Elliott [Visitor] //June 30 2009 at 22:45

'Do you want to be in my gang?' or 'Hello, it's good to be back'...

Anthony Hill [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 00:02

Leave Me Alone is one of my faves

bincent [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 01:25

Bazza [Visitor] //June 29 2009 at 16:17 Kai Killick [Visitor] //June 26 2009 at 21:58 Billie Jean by an absolute mile. It's the most recognizable bassline in history. I don't think so Pillick, try Peaches by The Stranglers. ~~~~~~~~~- hell no Billie Jean by a longshot

Pablo [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 03:47

Another part of me, pure pop, simple and great

Warren [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 09:36

From a music perspective, it has to be Thriller and Off The Wall is a very close second!! LOVE HIM!!!

Austin [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 11:23

All of Michael's song are outstanding but my favorite is Beat It The Way You Make Me Feel Thiller ABC(I Loved The Jackson 5) Don't Stop Til You Get Enough Billie Jean Smooth Criminal Bad Man In The Mirror Wanna Be Starting Something.... and Im Only 14 And I love Michael Jackson

Scott from Madison [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 11:30

His best song is In the closet. It is also his best video by far. This is Michael being an adult male and relishing what was a unique opportunity for him.

vlad the impaler [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 11:33

the way you make me feel just for the go on girl

Mandy [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 13:24

He is amazing and so are his Songs each & everyone of them.How come no one mentions Jam and In the closet they are the quintessential embodiment of pop music delivered by the KING!!!!

Amrick [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 15:29

P.Y.T

Arianna [Visitor] //July 1 2009 at 23:49

Billie Jean, of course. It's great when performed live. Earth Song is great too, and Beat It has a nice tune, but for me, Billie Jean is just a total wipe-out.

SelinJackson [Visitor] //July 2 2009 at 17:35

1)Smooth Criminal 2)Blood On the Dancefloor 3)Scream 4)PYT 5)Billy Jean R.i.p Michael xxxxx

Beth Vigna [Visitor] //July 3 2009 at 02:29

Shake Your Body Down To The Ground.

Rockandsongs [Visitor] //July 3 2009 at 14:55

Smooth criminal ! the video clip is absolutely great !

Naomi [Visitor] //July 3 2009 at 22:25

Dirty Diana is one of my favourites and i also like ghosts, you rock my world and smooth criminal a lot and can't forget this one: P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Things)

Naomi [Visitor] //July 3 2009 at 22:26

Dirty Diana is one of my favourites and i also like ghosts, you rock my world and smooth criminal a lot and can't forget this one: P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Things)

Naomi [Visitor] //July 3 2009 at 22:26

Dirty Diana is one of my favourites and i also like ghosts, you rock my world and smooth criminal a lot and can't forget this one: P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Things)

Naomi [Visitor] //July 3 2009 at 22:27

Dirty Diana is one of my favourites and i also like ghosts, you rock my world and smooth criminal a lot and can't forget this one: P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Things)

DJ Dave [Visitor] //July 4 2009 at 02:34

Jacko's top 10 songs: Billie Jean. Beat It. The Way You Make Me Feel. Dirty Diana. Man In The Mirror. I Want You Back. ABC. Off The Wall. Ben. Bad. Everything since the Bad album (apart from Blood On Dancefloor single) is utter rubbish, though.

lydia from TW [Visitor] //July 4 2009 at 09:48

Too many but the most i like is "You are not alone". His sound is very beautiful and full of emotion.

Vysnia [Visitor] //July 4 2009 at 22:17

All his songs are the best!

mohit [Visitor] //July 5 2009 at 01:36

Billie Jean

Nazr [Visitor] //July 5 2009 at 09:42

Billie Jean

Valerie [Visitor] //July 6 2009 at 15:33

It has got to be Man in the Mirror!!

Mara [Visitor] //July 6 2009 at 16:40

I have a lot of favorite songs,he was simply the best in this,but I'll have to say DIRTY DIANA,GIVE IN TO ME followed by WILL YOU BE THERE and BLACK OR WHITE.R.I.P Michael

Mara [Visitor] //July 6 2009 at 16:43

I still can't believe it and I wasn't even a major fan.It's just too bad that people are beginning to apreciate him just now,me rather included.I think that the real-life-him was even better than the performer-him;he made so many changes in the way the most of us perceive the world.Just R.I.P Michael and yes,his music WILL live forever.

Jefferson [Visitor] //July 7 2009 at 09:38

Of Course. Black or white

talha [Visitor] //July 7 2009 at 16:23

beat it any dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Luciana [Visitor] //July 9 2009 at 10:04

man in the mirror

Dhania [Visitor] //July 10 2009 at 07:12

Thriller and Black or White... the clip was awesome!!!

Lily. [Visitor] //July 10 2009 at 14:20

Ben is my favourite. But yeah, I agree with the majority saying Bille Jean.

dick [Visitor] //July 10 2009 at 17:30

all no.1 thriller no.2 bille jean king

Massah [Visitor] //July 10 2009 at 22:28

My Favorites are either : one more chance, man in the mirror, beat it, or i wanna rock with you and the way you make me feel

zaLL [Visitor] //July 11 2009 at 14:52

Billie Jean. <333

Andrew [Visitor] //July 16 2009 at 08:29

I've always thought 'Stranger in Moscow' was such an underrated song, a brilliant one though, something haunting about the way it sounds, so that's my pick.

[Visitor] //July 26 2009 at 12:53

I must be MJ's most non-traditional fan. While I recognize that Billie Jean is a milestone, my personal favorites are: Give in to me, Ben, and Whatever happens.

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