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25. Who Is It | 7.454 Highest Scores: 11: (dandy, HausofArgento), 10: (Mango), Lowest Scores: 4: (Mullo)


At #25 is Who Is It, released in August 1992 in the UK, and in March 1993 as the 5th single from his 8th studio album Dangerous. The song was written and composed by Jackson, and produced by Jackson and Bill Bottrell. The song's lyrics pertain to despair over being left by someone you love; some critics noted a comparison to the lyrics of the song to Jackson's single, "Billie Jean". Upon release the song was a commercial success by hitting top 10 peaks in Poland, Austria, Canada, Ireland, Greece, France, Belgium, Germany, Norway & UK. Then top 20/40 peaks everywhere else. This is perhaps Michael at his most emotionally raw, as you can really feel the rage & regret he is feeling in this superbly crafted tune. The lyrical themes of betrayal are perfectly captured against the sinister minor key synths & rigid rhythms that makes this an haunting masterpiece.

Edited July 5, 20214 yr by Nina West

Don't try to understand me

24. Give In To Me | 7.477 Highest Scores: 11: (Tawdry Hepburn, Mango, HausofArgento), 10: (Nina West, Bjork), Lowest Scores: 4: (Monzo)


At #24 is Give In To Me, a hard rock ballad that features Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash who also had solos on other tracks such as "D.S.", "Morphine" & "Privacy". Released in February 1993 as the 7th single from his 8th studio album Dangerous, in Europe, Australia & New Zealand only. The song was a big worldwide success by topping the charts in Ireland, New Zealand & Poland, as well as top 5 peaks in UK, Netherlands & Australia. Then top 10/20 peaks everywhere else. This is a powerful song with excellent guitar work that works beautifully with Michael's impassioned vocals. This may not be the first time he's done this kind of sound, but here he blends it with Heavy Metal mixed with rock & pop, all of which comes together wonderfully. The lyrics are so emotional & goes well with the stellar production. I loved this song from the moment I heard it & so glad that it became an eventual single, but it deserves to be more remembered.

Well that is a killer double blow - 2 11s in a row :nocheer: 'Give In To Me' is my favourite MJ song period :wub:

Shocked at Give In to Me leaving already, thought it would be much much higher, easily the best song from Dangerous

Both of those should be higher :(

 

Who Is It is my all time favourite MJ track, that bass and rhythm is simply a thing of wonder. Sad to see it out :(

Both of those were highlights on the album. I would guess a string of Dangerous tracks will be along before we get to the meaty stuff, maybe with Rock With You, I Just Cant Stop Loving You, Pretty Young Thing....

24th?! That's his best damn song!

'Give In To Me' not being top 20 is an absolute travesty, easily one of my favourite MJ songs :o That and 'Who Is It' were easily the two highlights of the Dangerous album.

Seems that the world's got a role for me

23. Will You Be There | 7.5 Highest Scores: 11: (dandy, Mullo, HausofArgento), Lowest Scores: 5: (Dexton, Monzo, CJK)


At #23 we lose yet another Dangerous single, making this the 3rd in a row with Will You Be There, which despite scoring multiple 11's, it didn't score any 10's, which is quite odd if you ask me. Released in June 1993 as the album's 8th single & gained recognition for its appearance on the soundtrack to the film "Free Willy". With the album version clocking in at 7 minutes & 40 seconds, it is the longest song in his solo discography. Upon release the song became yet another success by peaking at #7 on the US Billboard charts & earning a Platinum certification for a Million copies sold. Elsewhere it also managed top 10 peaks in Belgium, Canada, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Ireland, Switzerland & UK. Since its release it has been a subject of 2 lawsuits, both were claims of plagiarism, but one was settled out of court & the other claim was rejected.

Another great number by Michael in which he sings passionately & perfectly. The song itself has a wonderous yet captivating atmosphere with a gospel choir singing in the background, which beautifully compliments his vocals. This just mesmerizes the listener from start to finish with full effect. So on the whole it's just a great song with a deeply spiritual undertone & like many of his hits, a firm standout in his extensive discography.

Now this is just ridiculous! My three 11s out one after the other and all about 22 places too low :snif:

 

The run of these three songs are masterful. His best 3 songs!

Don't you know now is the perfect time

22. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) | 7.636 Highest Scores: 10: (Chapman, Tawdry Hepburn, Dexton), Lowest Scores: 4: (Monzo)


At #22 is P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing), released in September 1983 as the 6th single from his 6th studio album Thriller. The original demo version of the song was written by Michael himself and Greg Phillinganes. Quincy Jones passed on the song itself under it's original title "Tender Loving Care", but liked the title (apart from the 'TLC' bit & along with James Ingram they fashioned a totally new song with that title. Two of Michael's sisters Janet & LeToya provided backing vocals in the guise of 'P.Y.T.'s'. Upon release the song performed well on the charts worldwide by reaching top 10 peaks in Ireland, Belgium & USA, as well as top 20 peaks in UK, Netherlands & Canada.

This was the fun party jam of the album with an embedded sweetness into it that has kept it aging gracefully, and while it may not be overly complex, nor vocally challenging, its funky grooves & catchy beats, has the ability to lighten your mood. Anyway not every song is designed to be deep & change the world, but that's okay as this is a moment of fun dance/pop that isn't meant to do any of those things, but to just have a good time.

The next song to drop will be a chart topper, but which one?

'Will You Be There' is just beautiful, but I'm not surprised to see it finishing lowly.

 

'PYT' finishing that low however I am surprised about. :o

To escape the world I've got to enjoy that simple dance

21. Blood On The Dancefloor | 7.659 Highest Scores: 10: (gog lad84, Qween, gavindeejay), Lowest Scores: 6/6.5: (Chapman, vibe, Monzo)


Just outside of the top 20 at #21 is Blood On The Dancefloor, released in March 1997 as the lead single from the remix album Blood On The Dancefloor: HIStory in the Mix. The song was originally created by Michael himself & Teddy Riley for his "Dangerous" album in 1991, but it failed to make the final tracklisting, which upset Teddy Riley, but it was then later updated before it's commercial release in 1997. Upon release it became a top 10 hit in almost all countries in Europe, including #1 peaks in UK, Denmark, Spain & New Zealand. This would be his 7th & final chart topper in the UK. In the USA it became his lowest charting lead single since the 1970's by peaking at #42, which was attributed to the lack of US promotion & the ongoing US public interest in his private life over his music.

This is way too high on here, especially over some of the far better numbers that have finished below it. However this song is fine enough with the electro industrial sounds evokes a sense of foreboding, alongside its cracking beat that pops out at you with a fun infectious vibe to it, but sadly I do feel that the song overall is quite weak & you really struggle to hear Michael's vocals in the song's verses. Whilst musically it does sound like it fits amongst his work, it's just not quite as iconic as some of his greatest numbers.

Results 21-30:

21. Blood On The Dancefloor - 7.659
22. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) - 7.636
23. Will You Be There - 7.5
24. Give In To Me - 7.477
25. Who Is It - 7.454
26. Leave Me Alone - 7.295
27. Off The Wall - 7.227
28. Another Part Of Me - 7.227
29. Love Never Felt So Good (ft Justin Timberlake) - 7.204
30. History - 7.181



Here's the final 20:
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Rock With You
Billie Jean
Beat It
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Human Nature
Thriller
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Bad
The Way You Make Me Feel
Man In The Mirror
Dirty Diana
Smooth Criminal
Black Or White
Remember The Time
Scream (ft Janet Jackson)
You Are Not Alone
Earth Song
They Don't Care About Us
Stranger In Moscow

It's a bop!

 

Isn't that the one where loads of employees of the record label went out and bought it to try and secure its #1?

Will You Be There is essential. Out waaaayyyyy too early, the choral elements and production are second to none.

The next to drop is a UK Top 5 hit, but which one?

Remember The Time?