Fantastic 5CD set of live performances from the legendary King of Pop! Includes 'Billie Jean', 'I Want You Back', 'I'll Be There', 'Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)', 'Smooth Criminal', 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'', 'Beat It', 'Black Or White', 'Rock With You' and more!
Michael Jackson's musical career began at the age of five performing with his brothers Tito, Jackie, Marlon and Jermaine. Having auditioned for Motown impresario Berry Gordy in 1968 the group then known as The Jackson 5 were signed to the Motown label where they stayed until 1976. Having teamed up with Quincy Jones Michael released his first solo album for Epic records titled "Off The Wall" in August 10th 1979 - this was the beginning of what was to become the Michael Jackson phenomenon.
This 5CD set features a fine selection of FM broadcast recordings available from Michael Jackson’s extraordinary catalogue of stunning live performances. Featuring the tracks 'Billie Jean', 'I Want You Back', 'I'll Be There', 'Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)', 'Smooth Criminal', 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'', 'Beat It', 'Black Or White', 'Rock With You' and many more. Michael Jackson will always be remembered as one of the most talented and charismatic performers to ever take to the stage; this collection makes it obvious why this is.
DISC 1:
The Jackson 5 – Mexico 1975
1. (You Were Made) Especially For Me
2. It's Late To Change The Time
3. Never Can Say Goodbye
4. Papa Was A Rolling Stone
5. Happy
6. I Am Love (Part 1 & 2)
7. Randy Jackson Presents The Band
8. Rockin' Robin
9. The Life Of The Party
10. Forever Came Today
11. Music And Me
12. Ben
13. I'll Be There
14. I Want You Back / ABC / The Love You Save
15. Band Jam
16. One Day In Your Life
17. Michael Jackson Introduced His Family
18. Dancing Machine
19. Body Language (Do The Love Dance)
DISC 2:
Bad – Live In Japan 1987 – Part 1
1. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
2. Human Nature
3. This Place Hotel
4. I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There
5. She's Out Of My Life
6. Things I Do For You
7. Off The Wall
8. Rock With You
9. Lovely One
10. Workin' Day And Night
DISC 3:
Bad – Live In Japan 1987 – Part 2
1. Beat It
2. Billie Jean
3. Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
4. Thriller
5. I Just Can't Stop Loving You
6. Bad
DISC 4:
HIStory – Live In Manila 1996 – Part 1
1. Scream
2. They Don't Care About Us
3. In The Closet
4. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
5. Stranger In Moscow
6. Smooth Criminal
7. You Are Not Alone
8. I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There
DISC 5:
HIStory – Live In Manila 1996 – Part 2
1. Billie Jean
2. Thriller
3. Beat It
4. Black Or White
5. Earth Song
6. Heal The World
7. HIStory