To describe Michael Jackson’s career as “successful” is an understatement. Considered one of the greatest pop artists of our time, Michael Jackson had sold over 750 million records worldwide and was one of the few artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. The King of Pop earned 197 major music awards in his 45-year career, among countless other accolades. Five of his albums are among the world’s best-selling records and to this day, Thriller remains the biggest selling album of all time. What a guy, huh?
Let’s revisit some of the King of Pop’s early hits with famed American record company, Motown.
Michael was the lead singer of his family’s popular Motown group, the Jackson 5. The pop group was one of Motown’s most successful acts, with four of their first singles topping the Billboard chart. In addition to his work with the Jackson 5, Michael launched a solo career at 13 years old under Motown’s direction. In 1971, Michael made the charts with “Got to Be There,” from the album of the same name. Another chart-topping single from this album is Rockin’ Robin, a remake of a 50s Bobby Day hit.
Michael released another successful single in his second studio album with Motown. Ben, the eponymous ballad about a rat, became Michael’s first solo No. 1 single. The song topped both US Billboard and Australian ARIA charts and won a Golden Globe for Best Song. In his fourth and final album with Motown in 1975, Michael released the single We’re Almost There. Michael’s Motown hits are featured in 3-disc compilation box set released by Universal Motown Records in 2008.
John Covington is an avid fan of Motown music. Follow this Twitter account for more about John and his interests.
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Let’s revisit some of the King of Pop’s early hits with famed American record company, Motown.
Michael was the lead singer of his family’s popular Motown group, the Jackson 5. The pop group was one of Motown’s most successful acts, with four of their first singles topping the Billboard chart. In addition to his work with the Jackson 5, Michael launched a solo career at 13 years old under Motown’s direction. In 1971, Michael made the charts with “Got to Be There,” from the album of the same name. Another chart-topping single from this album is Rockin’ Robin, a remake of a 50s Bobby Day hit.
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Michael released another successful single in his second studio album with Motown. Ben, the eponymous ballad about a rat, became Michael’s first solo No. 1 single. The song topped both US Billboard and Australian ARIA charts and won a Golden Globe for Best Song. In his fourth and final album with Motown in 1975, Michael released the single We’re Almost There. Michael’s Motown hits are featured in 3-disc compilation box set released by Universal Motown Records in 2008.
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John Covington is an avid fan of Motown music. Follow this Twitter account for more about John and his interests.
