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“Earth Song” is the third single from Michael Jackson’s album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. It is a ballad that incorporates elements of blues, gospel and opera. Jackson had a long-standing history of releasing socially conscious material such as “We Are the World”, “Man in the Mirror” and “Heal the World”. However, “Earth Song” was the first that overtly dealt with the environment and animal welfare. The song was written and composed by Jackson; the task of production was split between Jackson, David Foster and Bill Bottrell.
Reviews were generally favorable, but some charged that the song sounded pompous, even if unintentional. “Earth Song” was accompanied by a lavish music video shot on four geographical regions. It centered around the destruction and rebirth of Earth and went on to receive a Grammy nomination in 1997. The song was a top five hit in most European countries. In the UK, it remains Jackson’s best-selling single. “Earth Song” was not released as a single in the United States.
Jackson performed the song at the 1996 BRIT Awards, but was interrupted when Jarvis Cocker stormed the stage, offended with the imagery presented. Jackson went on to receive recognition from various animal and environmental organizations.
Reviews were generally favorable, but some charged that the song sounded pompous, even if unintentional. “Earth Song” was accompanied by a lavish music video shot on four geographical regions. It centered around the destruction and rebirth of Earth and went on to receive a Grammy nomination in 1997. The song was a top five hit in most European countries. In the UK, it remains Jackson’s best-selling single. “Earth Song” was not released as a single in the United States.
Jackson performed the song at the 1996 BRIT Awards, but was interrupted when Jarvis Cocker stormed the stage, offended with the imagery presented. Jackson went on to receive recognition from various animal and environmental organizations.
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m-salami wrote:
In my opinion, this is the best Jackson's song. I'm not crazy about his music, but this song has everything to be called masterpiece.
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missaaliyah wrote:
Simply earth shatteringly amazing!
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tu_ru wrote:
In my opinion, this is the best Jackson's song. I'm not crazy about his music, but this song has everything to be called masterpiece.
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Edy67 wrote:
Viel Gefühl
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Echelon10995 wrote:
His best post-Bad song.
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musicteen8 wrote:
this is my favorite song
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rainbowxveins wrote:
Just saw This Is It yesterday and it was amazing! =D this was my favorite scene, one of them. they were all amazing <3
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zestloo wrote:
I Love You!!!
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bravolisa wrote:
das lied ist so traumhaft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! michael jackson tut mir so leid das er tot ist
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HappyCountrygal wrote:
love this song its so powerful an sends a message to all of us. the earth in which we live is getting destroyed everyday. all the beauty it used to have is leaving because of what man is doing. as it says in the bible man will destroy himself an thats what its all about. if only people would have listen to the messages MJ put in his songs the world would be a better place.
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Reddy21 wrote:
My Schooltime ;) I Love MJ !!!!
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riverflows wrote:
you're an angel
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photon_man62 wrote:
KARMA POLIIIIICE, ARREST THIS MAN
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thisisitthebest wrote:
Michael Jackson's Movie is going to be extended until after Thanksgiving. If you can, go see this movie, it will remain in your hearts forever. I wish the people who said terrible things about Michael, would go to the movie, and they would see just what kind of person he was. Rest in Peace, Michael
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universe_ wrote:
i'm astonished.
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redcrush wrote:
I don't really know what's he saying half of the time, but the conviction in which he sings it is amazing and emotional. I just love this song.
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blue_sky92 wrote:
♥
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lovelikesummer wrote:
wow.
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thisisitthebest wrote:
I hope all of you MJ's fans saw the movie, This Is It, If you love him now, you will love him even more after seeing this movie and it is a tear jerker, when you think some unselfish person took Michael away from us. Will love you forever, rest in peace.
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UKbps wrote:
The most beautiful MJ's track. This is the work of a genius, just brilliant.
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