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Michael Jacksonhad a once-in-a-lifetime career that spanned four decades.
Below are what I believe to be the best collaborations of his career.
The 12-track album is a charming debut that showcases classic Jackson vocals blended in perfect harmony.
Clearly, I have some music history to catch up on.
This also followed Murphy’s iconic appearance inJackson’s “Remember the Time” music video.
This makes for a tasteful collaboration that predates some of Jackson’s more iconic duets.
Her voice pairs smoothly with Jackson’s, with the artists bouncing off of each other throughout each verse.
Despite that, it still stands as a strong track onOff the Wallamid the album’s more high-energy songs.
This song went through several changes.It was originally written forInvincible, but was cut from the final track list.
Jackson recalls coming up with the lyrics after waking up in the middle of the night.
After its release as the first single fromThriller, this song received mixed reviews.
Some found it boring, while others later described it as the weakest track from the album.
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Selfishly, I would’ve also loved to watch the two of them perform that dialogue at the end.
4This Time Around - The Notorious B.I.G.
“This Time Around” was released two years before B.I.G.
It’s a song that continues to be relevant long after the early deaths of both artists.
Siedah Garrett’s inclusion on the song was a last-minute decision that uplifted an underrated talent.
The Beatles is an impossible act to follow up, but that didn’t stop Paul McCartney from trying.
This collaboration will live on, likeMichael Jackson’s music, as one of the greatest of all time.
