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About This Track
“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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gagajackson wrote:
My king!!!! If You are His fan, you must see this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XeIt9BML4g
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Cinnamon- wrote:
Truth. That's all I can say. Truth. [6] ♥
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MJRocker1987 wrote:
I heard Sergey Lazarev's cover of this. I like Sergey, but nobody can do Michael's song real 100% justice.
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blustarent wrote:
this is why Michael was the greatest , GOD bless him <333 may he RIP =/ miss him so much..
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surelymaggie wrote:
This song has that thing which I know no name for. The thing when you can tell that the singer actually means what he's singing very deep inside. And it can't be stated otherwise. [2]
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TheBrandyBoy wrote:
Epic. THIS is why Michael is THE KING.
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re88ae8o8 wrote:
down to earth brill track
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hammerstrikebg wrote:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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freaksrock wrote:
Truth. That's all I can say. Truth. [5] This song has that thing which I know no name for. The thing when you can tell that the singer actually means what he's singing very deep inside. And it can't be stated otherwise.
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ArturFabio wrote:
Truth. That's all I can say. Truth. [4]
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Kawabiker1958 wrote:
das war noch musik
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vova_ridder wrote:
Michael FOREVER........ Live FOREVER
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rikrijean wrote:
MICHAEL WAS THE GREATEST------LOVE HIM.........
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black_volume wrote:
Truth. That's all I can say. Truth. [3]
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TetrisRock wrote:
Please don't read this? Why POST IT AT ALL?
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nikki_rox wrote:
PLEASE DON'T READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS. DON'T STOP. THIS IS SO FREAKY. 1. say your name 10 times 2. say your mom's name 5 times 3. say your crushes name 3 times 4. paste this to 4 other songs. if you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday. but if you read this and do not paste this, then you will have very bad luck. SEND THIS TO 5 SONGS IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOU'RE DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSH'S NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS SO FREAKY BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORK ”
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wowadeer wrote:
The last song he ever performed. Make's it sad to listen to this knowing that.
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AjnixD wrote:
Earth Song - Radio Edit <<< this one is the original
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bluemoviestar1 wrote:
He was trying to tell the government something but they just won't listen and it will be there fault
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Zaphbot wrote:
I love you Mother Earth!
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