Not a terrible song in it's own right,a bit overblown maybe but if ever there was a reason to dislike MJ - it was the lyrics on this song.
Pure sanctimony.The message about the destruction of the Eath and it's habitat wouldn't be so bad.But this was a man who used private jets and was driven around in gas guzzlers for most of his life.Not to mention lived in huge mansions :rolleyes:
Considering Dangerous and Bad are his best two records that's obviously complete rubbish! OK OK it's all down to taste, and no-one can deny that Off The Wall, Thriller and his stuff with the Jacksons is pretty phenomenal, but for me Bad is where he properly became Michael Jackson and Dangerous is definitely the peak (Heal The World aside...though I know some people like it).
I can't stand the McCartney songs he did. Girlfriend off Off The Wall is pretty cringeworthy and I always think The Girl Is Mine mars Thriller. Just Good Friends off Bad is a little dodgy but that's an otherwise flawless record. Black Or White I don't mind at all. Earth Song I can live with (though Childhood off that same HIStory album is cringeworthy). There's a couple on Invincible that should have been left off too.
All the obvious overplayed ones...step forward Thriller(cant stand it or the video)billie jean and beat it.
And ANYTHING with Mccartney in it,didnt really like his collaborations.
so many underated tracks like Give in to me and you rock my world.
I like all the early schmaltz, ("Ben", "Girl is Mine" etc...) but I don't like the later schmaltz from "Heal the World" (which is essentially a re-write of "We are the World") onwards.
I didn't like "Black or White" when it came out but it's really grown on me. I remember when I first heard it I thought it was quite generic and predictable (I was only 10!)
I must admit I can't say I'm at all surprised that 'Earth Song' and 'Heal The World' are not universally popular. I was a huge fan of MJ in the early 90s and always skipped 'Heal The World' when I listened to the Dangerous album. I wasn't much of a ballad fan as a child. However, I did like 'Will You Be There.' 'Heal The World' is definitely too similar to 'We Are The World' in some respects but in my opinion, 'Heal' just goes on for far too long and as noted, underrated tracks like 'Give in to Me' deserve more attention. Perhaps my dislike of 'Heal' also stems to the fact I had a teacher at the time that really disliked me and she absolutely loved that song and we had to perform it at the end of year concert.
I was about 12 at the time 'Earth Song' was released and could not understand the fuss - to this day I still think it is inferior, especially when compared to say 'Stranger in Moscow' or the extensive back catalogue. I found it quite depressing then and still do now. There were quite a few decent remixes though but I still didn't like the song.
I think 'Childhood' is an okish song - quite sad though and I wouldn't listen to it by choice.
I'm not the biggest fan of 'Ben' either as it happens - just find it tedious and probably far less deserving of such extensive attention when compared to other material he recorded in the 70s, including tracks like 'Dreamer' and 'Even Though You're Gone.' Taste again I guess.
As much as I love the 'obvious' Jackson 5 choices, I would still like to hear 'Lookin' Thru The Windows,' 'Skywriter' 'Doctor My Eyes,' or 'Hallelujah Day' for a change.
I must admit I can't say I'm at all surprised that 'Earth Song' and 'Heal The World' are not universally popular. I was a huge fan of MJ in the early 90s and always skipped 'Heal The World' when I listened to the Dangerous album. I wasn't much of a ballad fan as a child. However, I did like 'Will You Be There.' 'Heal The World' is definitely too similar to 'We Are The World' in some respects but in my opinion, 'Heal' just goes on for far too long and as noted, underrated tracks like 'Give in to Me' deserve more attention. Perhaps my dislike of 'Heal' also stems to the fact I had a teacher at the time that really disliked me and she absolutely loved that song and we had to perform it at the end of year concert.
I was about 12 at the time 'Earth Song' was released and could not understand the fuss - to this day I still think it is inferior, especially when compared to say 'Stranger in Moscow' or the extensive back catalogue. I found it quite depressing then and still do now. There were quite a few decent remixes though but I still didn't like the song.
I think 'Childhood' is an okish song - quite sad though and I wouldn't listen to it by choice.
I'm not the biggest fan of 'Ben' either as it happens - just find it tedious and probably far less deserving of such extensive attention when compared to other material he recorded in the 70s, including tracks like 'Dreamer' and 'Even Though You're Gone.' Taste again I guess.
As much as I love the 'obvious' Jackson 5 choices, I would still like to hear 'Lookin' Thru The Windows,' 'Skywriter' 'Doctor My Eyes,' or 'Hallelujah Day' for a change.
Those two are the only Jackson songs I have on my ipod at all.
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But I suppose worst of all is either "Earth Song" or "Heal the World".
"Now is the time for you and I to cuddle close together."
Other than that, the "Thriller" track/video is perfection. If only he'd got his grammar right!
Not a terrible song in it's own right,a bit overblown maybe but if ever there was a reason to dislike MJ - it was the lyrics on this song.
Pure sanctimony.The message about the destruction of the Eath and it's habitat wouldn't be so bad.But this was a man who used private jets and was driven around in gas guzzlers for most of his life.Not to mention lived in huge mansions :rolleyes:
Considering Dangerous and Bad are his best two records that's obviously complete rubbish! OK OK it's all down to taste, and no-one can deny that Off The Wall, Thriller and his stuff with the Jacksons is pretty phenomenal, but for me Bad is where he properly became Michael Jackson and Dangerous is definitely the peak (Heal The World aside...though I know some people like it).
I can't stand the McCartney songs he did. Girlfriend off Off The Wall is pretty cringeworthy and I always think The Girl Is Mine mars Thriller. Just Good Friends off Bad is a little dodgy but that's an otherwise flawless record. Black Or White I don't mind at all. Earth Song I can live with (though Childhood off that same HIStory album is cringeworthy). There's a couple on Invincible that should have been left off too.
Loved lots his other songs though.
Heal the World,
The Girl is Mine,
You are Not Alone,
She's out of my life (too sad)
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And ANYTHING with Mccartney in it,didnt really like his collaborations.
so many underated tracks like Give in to me and you rock my world.
Oh, I love Ben! I didn't know it was about a rat though, I always thought it was about a dog for some reason!
My least favourites probably Black and White, I hate the rap and the cheesy video, and its just overall a pretty bad song.
I didn't like "Black or White" when it came out but it's really grown on me. I remember when I first heard it I thought it was quite generic and predictable (I was only 10!)
I was about 12 at the time 'Earth Song' was released and could not understand the fuss - to this day I still think it is inferior, especially when compared to say 'Stranger in Moscow' or the extensive back catalogue. I found it quite depressing then and still do now. There were quite a few decent remixes though but I still didn't like the song.
I think 'Childhood' is an okish song - quite sad though and I wouldn't listen to it by choice.
I'm not the biggest fan of 'Ben' either as it happens - just find it tedious and probably far less deserving of such extensive attention when compared to other material he recorded in the 70s, including tracks like 'Dreamer' and 'Even Though You're Gone.' Taste again I guess.
As much as I love the 'obvious' Jackson 5 choices, I would still like to hear 'Lookin' Thru The Windows,' 'Skywriter' 'Doctor My Eyes,' or 'Hallelujah Day' for a change.
Those two are the only Jackson songs I have on my ipod at all.
Heal The World - schmaltzy sentimental claptrap.
Like a lot of people I just think MJ was at his best when he sang songs that he could dance to.
I really like Earth Song - it's very powerful.