Michael Jackson: His 20 Best Tracks

2. Man In The Mirror

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PivWY9wn5ps Album: Bad Written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard, "Man in the Mirror" was a masterpiece in all aspects, MJ's vocals were fantastic, the lyrics left you with chills and the use of the choir near the end of track felt heavenly. With an almost gospel like vibe, "Man In the Mirror" really just could not be any better if it tried. A simple song about a man realizing that if he wants the world to change he simply has to start with himself, this track blew people away. Reaching over five minutes in length, this track was full of emotion and the meaningful lyrics sang to the extent with MJ's amazing vocal skills made the track a memorable one. Reminding the world of a serious matter, "Man in the Mirror" made us really think how good can Michael Jackson get.

1. Billie Jean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi_XLOBDo_Y Album: Thriller It is really no surprise that "Billie Jean" would be listed as the best ever Michael Jackson song. As soon as you hear that opening bass line, you would instantly recognize it, "Billie Jean" was Michael Jackson's Mona Lisa and forever it will remain his finest piece of work. Questions were raised who the song was actually based on, Jackson himself said the song was about groupies he had encountered while some rumours persisted that it was about a woman claiming Michael was the father to one of her children. All in all no matter what the song was actually about, it was an instant hit and is ranked high up as one of the greatest songs of all time. This song introduced us to the 'Moonwalk' and when performed live, MJ lit up the stage in a way no other artist had ever done before. A song with heart and muscle and one that is great to dance to, "Billie Jean" will forever be a masterpiece. It's a standout track on the greatest album of all time and the greatest track from the best solo artist of all time, "Billie Jean" had it all and always will. Did you like our listing? Let us know in the comment section below.