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Michael Jackson – Stranger In Moscow (5:43)

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“Stranger in Moscow” is the fifth and final single from Michael Jackson’s album HIStory. The song was released worldwide in November 1996 but was not released in the US until August 1997. The track was written by Jackson in 1993 while on tour in Moscow. In the ballad, Jackson sings of a fall from grace that has left him lonely, isolated, paranoid and on the verge of insanity.

The song’s music video depicts the lives of six individuals, including Jackson, who are left isolated and disconnected from the world around them. The imagery in the video has been replicated in television adverts.

When the song was complete, with Jackson happy with the result, he decided to make the second disc of HIStory a full studio album instead of a greatest hits compilation with several new tracks. Upon release, “Stranger in Moscow” was praised by critics, today it remains one of his most critically acclaimed pieces and has been compared favorably alongside the likes of “Billie Jean”. Commercially the single saw mixed results by Jackson’s standards, but the highly successful album had already been on the market nearly 18 months and numerous A-side, B-side and radio only singles had already been released to a positive commercial reception.
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  • BrianaBre

    Probably his most beautiful song. It's just such perfection, ugh.

    13 days ago

  • Arrey73

    Legend !!!

    last month

  • rocker_ego777

    My lovely MJ, adore this song

    last month

  • FushizenNaGirl

    My fav of michael's hits [2]

    last month

  • Arrey73

    Maestro !!!!

    last month

  • MillsBetrayMe

    As amazing and wonderful as Michael himself.

    March 2012

  • humannaturegirl

    it keeps u warm :) ..aww, his voice :') :*

    March 2012

  • omambiyick

    My fav of michael's hits

    March 2012

  • Ned-suki

    @MJRocker1987 "Why have you come from the West? Confess! To steal the great achievments of the people, the accomplishments of the workers..."

    March 2012

  • MJRocker1987

    I wish I knew what the Russian man at the end was saying.

    March 2012

  • krazybeautiful7

    LOVE THIS....SANG MIKE.....MISS YOU RIP!!! <3

    February 2012

  • SUSEHurricane

    Love it...

    February 2012

  • worldfallsdown

    Part of my soul.

    January 2012

  • AudioDojo

    This powerful song (and its striking video) never got the recognition it deserved. Excellent excellent song.

    January 2012

  • PhilGoulden

    MICHAEL JACKSON + T0T0 = MASTERPIECE

    December 2011

  • spiderone27

    Thank you Michael for such a beatiful song. Russia never forget you...

    December 2011

  • JustAKayee

    this is the most underrated song ever [2]

    December 2011

  • Shineyfox

    such a beautiful song.... R I P michael jackson

    December 2011

  • hyperballadbrad

    Masterpiece

    December 2011

  • SBHydro187

    One of the all time greatest musical icon from our lifetime!! R.I.P Michael Jackson!!

    November 2011
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