Earth Song (6:46)
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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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♥
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<33
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<3.
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android645 wrote:
faVOURITE SONG made me cry the first time i heard it i sometimes still cry when hearing it *sniffle*
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Babx111 wrote:
one of my favorite songs ever, and it is so completely true.
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
Fantastic, Amazing.
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ospreywatcher wrote:
amazing track, amazing artist, its so sad hes gone.His music will live on.
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micktosin wrote:
Genius
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Braderrs wrote:
masterpiece [4].
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tomcaserta wrote:
great song.
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LenorePrayer wrote:
love him/ so much. admire this song.
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qlb29 wrote:
schade das du nicht mehr bist
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mujkace wrote:
寧靜.舒服
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Aalicat wrote:
I love this song too, and to me it captures the emotion and phenomenon of crying perfectly. Crying for the earth.
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MogWai82 wrote:
rip angel during his lifetime
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Marasbs wrote:
Brilhante, genial... uma estrela maior neste cenario apocaliptico!! Michael jackson.. único!
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SonOfThirteen wrote:
fucking makes me sob
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Kosmicz wrote:
Masterpiece! I'm listening it all time! <3
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love him love his songs :-)
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