Michael Jackson had a certain aura about him. He was quite endearing. He had one of the most captivating and lovable characters we’d ever seen at his most charming. You cheered for him and wished him well. Jackson was his era’s most stunning performer – the total package. It was comfortable to be caught up in his High Pop Art, from his voice to his appearance to his dance. Off the Wall, his first adult solo album, showcased an exceptional young guy with incredible movements, and Thriller, well, Thriller was more than just marketing; it was the product of a pop auteur with unrivaled talents as a composer and (more significantly) as a star.
The list below includes the best 5 songs Michael Jackson has ever released as a solo artist. At the age of 13, he started a solo career after a year or two of sensation with his brothers in the Jackson 5. He released four more albums on Motown. There were five adult solo albums, starting with Off the Wall and ending with Invincible, plus two extra releases, History and Blood on the Dance Floor, that included new material. Since Jackson’s death in June 2009, two albums of previously unheard material have been published.
- “Best of Joy,” Michael (2010)
- “Fly Away,” Bad 25 (1987)
- “Childhood,” History (1995)
- “Heal the World,” Dangerous (1991)
- “Streetwalker,” Bad outtake (1983)