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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.
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  • PaulaTrnovec

    Truth. That's all I can say. Truth. [7] ♥

    11 days ago

  • Schkatz

    This song makes me cry, it's so beautiful

    23 days ago

  • Zaphbot

    God bless you Mother Earth. May our beautiful planet will be saved one day.

    last month

  • oOvidiu

    one of the best songs of Michael Jackson..

    last month

  • Toyah-Fan81

    the messenger at work...anyone listening?

    February 2012

  • rosmaritbrum

    HORRIBLE VERSION.......

    February 2012

  • gagajackson

    My king!!!! If You are His fan, you must see this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XeIt9BML4g

    February 2012

  • Cinnamon-

    Truth. That's all I can say. Truth. [6] ♥

    February 2012

  • MJRocker1987

    I heard Sergey Lazarev's cover of this. I like Sergey, but nobody can do Michael's song real 100% justice.

    February 2012

  • blustarent

    this is why Michael was the greatest , GOD bless him <333 may he RIP =/ miss him so much..

    January 2012

  • surelymaggie

    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]

    January 2012

  • TheBrandyBoy

    Epic. THIS is why Michael is THE KING.

    January 2012

  • re88ae8o8

    down to earth brill track

    January 2012

  • hammerstrikebg

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    January 2012

  • freaksrock

    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.

    January 2012

  • ArturFabio

    Truth. That's all I can say. Truth. [4]

    December 2011

  • Kawabiker1958

    das war noch musik

    December 2011

  • vova_ridder

    Michael FOREVER........ Live FOREVER

    December 2011

  • rikrijean

    MICHAEL WAS THE GREATEST------LOVE HIM.........

    December 2011

  • black_volume

    Truth. That's all I can say. Truth. [3]

    December 2011
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