With a career that saw him dominate the charts for decades, Michael Jackson's albums are filled with more incredible songs ...

The track began as a shelved demo but transformed into one of Michael Jackson’s most politically charged releases. Its controversial lyrics and bold visuals sparked backlash, but also ignited global ...

From Jackson's last-minute plan to scrap the video and his feud with Vincent Price, to Jones' round-the-clock work ethic, what went into the pop masterpiece Chris Walter/WireImage It's impossible to ...

NEPTUNE -- Michael Jackson in his late teenage years struts to center stage, his kid sister Janet Jackson at his side while their other siblings dance behind them. Out comes a funky original song that ...

The Beatles‘ “Come Together” is a swamp rock classic that sounds nothing like a Michael Jackson song. Yet, the King of Pop covered the track in the 1990s and made it all his own. Interestingly, the ...

While the lovebirds were celebrating Valentine’s day, we can’t forget Feb. 14 also marked another significant piece of history: the 42 year anniversary of “Beat It” by Michael Jackson. The song is ...

Many contemporary songwriters toiling in pop, rock, and country would likely argue that the most important facet of a song is the melody. While lyrics are incredibly important in their own right, they ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” almost gives the late singer another ...