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Post by austin on Dec 20, 2017 12:31:47 GMT -5
I also think it’s PYT
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 20, 2017 12:50:10 GMT -5
#16
"They Don't Care About Us"
Released in the Spring of 1996 as the fifth single from HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, this song has been controversial since its release.
It first came under fire when the album was released for lyrics that were deemed anti-Semitic by The New York Times. The lyrics in question were: "Jew me, sue me, everybody do me/ Kick me, kike me, don't you black or white me." MJ responded directly to the publication, stating:
“The idea that these lyrics could be deemed objectionable is extremely hurtful to me, and misleading. The song in fact is about the pain of prejudice and hate and is a way to draw attention to social and political problems. I am the voice of the accused and the attacked. I am the voice of everyone. I am the skinhead, I am the Jew, I am the black man, I am the white man. I am not the one who was attacking. It is about the injustices to young people and how the system can wrongfully accuse them. I am angry and outraged that I could be so misinterpreted. ”
In the end, the song was a big international success, reaching the Top 10 in over 15 countries. MJ shot two music videos for the song, the first and only time he did this. The video which was filmed in the state of Rio had officials fearing images of poverty might affect tourism and accused Jackson of exploiting the poor and subsequently a judge banned all filming but this ruling was overturned by an injunction.
Through the years the song has inched its way into MJ's classic hit territory and is currently his second most viewed video on YouTube.
The day keeps getting worse for Leo ✔ as he loses another Top 5 (as does jtd Thee Stallion ) and a few others, including myself, lose a Top 10...
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 20, 2017 12:51:27 GMT -5
Revealing #'s 15 to 11 tomorrow...four of you are gonna lose your No. 1...
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Post by toomuchboy on Dec 20, 2017 13:05:43 GMT -5
I'm guessing I'm one of those. I'd be (pleasantly) surprised if my #1 made it into the top 10.
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Post by bat1990 on Dec 20, 2017 13:24:39 GMT -5
WHAT?!?!?!???!? Some of y'all need to go in the Shame Box for this placement of "They Don't Care About Us"
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Post by Leo ✔ on Dec 20, 2017 13:44:03 GMT -5
You should be kidding
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Post by Juanca on Dec 21, 2017 0:26:01 GMT -5
40. Got To Be There (50): Not a big fan 39. The Girl Is Mine (36): OK song, but disappointing that it was a collabo with PMC! 38. Jam (38): P-P-P-PERFECT RANKING! 37. Love Never Felt So Good (27): My favorite song of him over the past 20 years :) 36. She's Out Of My Life (25): One of his most emotional songs 35. Rockin' Robin' (48): I've just never been a big fan 34. Liberian Girl (54): How come is this one THIS high?!! I could've helped tank it 33. Ghosts (42): Had potential, but didn't fully realize it IMO 32. Another Part Of Me (39): Another ok song 31. Heal The World (6): :O :O :O This was a multi-week personal chart-topper and my favorite song of him of the 1990s. I know it has a We Are The World Part II vibe, but the melody, voice, structure is outstanding. It should've been much higher >:(
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Dec 21, 2017 0:45:36 GMT -5
"Off The Wall" would have been in my top 5, without even breaking a "Moonwalk" sweat.
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Post by Juanca on Dec 21, 2017 0:51:33 GMT -5
30. Say Say Say (5): >:( Another upset here (geez! I could've helped the rank of this one and HTW!). Great 80s memories, including the video. Quite a nice pop song that should've been higher! 29. You Rock My World (28): Almost Perfect Ranking! It maybe sounded a bit too old for its time, but was still a good song that tried to keep the classic MJ sound but a bit more modernized. 28. Stranger In Moscow (35): I like it enough but it's another case of a song that I feel could've been much better but wasn't 27. I Just Can't Stop Loving You (29): Another Almost Perfect Ranking! Ok enough ballad but disappointing as a lead single of a new era for MJ. Appreciate the effort of singing in Spanish (which made me rank it a bit higher than I was initially thinking) 26. Who Is It (22): Strong song from Dangerous that I liked since I first heard 25. Blood On the Dancefloor (37): It definitely shouldn't have flopped as hard in the US... but this was still a bit of a letdown for MJ. Surprised at how high it is in this RD. I mean, it's ok, but not for top 25 IMO. 24. Give In To Me (17): This was a STRONG song. IMO much better (more dynamic, complex, interesting, melodic) than his other rocker Dirty Diana. With time, I've grown to like it as much as Black or White... 23. Leave Me Alone (57): :O Huh? WTF? Among so many classics, how is this song this high??? No comprendo! 22. Off The Wall (15): Love the chorus!! Definitely one of his early classics :) 21. In The Closet (21): P-P-P-PERFECT RANKING!!! I still remember the hype of the rumors at that time of a collabo with Madonna. It would've been massive! The song is still pretty good. Love the production, instrumentation, chorus, verses... but at some parts it drags a bit especially in the transitions between sections. Anyway. Pretty solid one!
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Post by craziaskowboi on Dec 21, 2017 5:44:45 GMT -5
I like that song where Michael Jackson yells during the bridge, "I scared your brother / I ain't scared of no shit!"
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 21, 2017 9:34:26 GMT -5
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 21, 2017 9:43:52 GMT -5
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Post by bat1990 on Dec 21, 2017 9:47:33 GMT -5
Now I have all top 20s left except for my #22.
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 21, 2017 9:56:27 GMT -5
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 21, 2017 10:53:47 GMT -5
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Post by Leo ✔ on Dec 21, 2017 10:57:53 GMT -5
DAMNIT So close of a perfect ranking.
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Post by bat1990 on Dec 21, 2017 11:01:09 GMT -5
Awwww....
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 21, 2017 11:09:06 GMT -5
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 21, 2017 11:33:13 GMT -5
The Top 10 awaits...
Counting down #'s 10-6 tomorrow!
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Dec 21, 2017 11:40:36 GMT -5
Yay! My top 6 is in the top 10!
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Post by jtd Thee Stallion on Dec 21, 2017 11:47:07 GMT -5
What songs have been revealed?
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 21, 2017 11:53:14 GMT -5
The list so far...
Remember The Time Rock With You You Are Not Alone Human Nature P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) They Don't Care About Us Scream (w/Janet Jackson) Dirty Diana Will You Be There Earth Song In The Closet Off The Wall Leave Me Alone Give In To Me Blood On The Dance Floor Who Is It I Just Can't Stop Loving You (w/Siedah Garrett) Stranger In Moscow Say Say Say (w/Paul McCartney) You Rock My World Heal The World Another Part Of Me Ghosts Liberian Girl Rockin' Robin' She's Out Of My Life Love Never Felt So Good (solo or w/Justin Timberlake) Jam The Girls Is Mine (w/Paul McCartney) Got To Be There Ease On Down The Road (w/Diana Ross) Butterflies Hollywood Tonight Ben History Music & Me Girlfriend Gone Too Soon Cry Ain't No Sunshine One More Chance A Place With No Name Childhood Farewell My Summer Love Hold My Hand I Wanna Be Where You Are Just A Little Bit Of You Behind The Mask We're Almost There With A Child's Heart
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Post by austin on Dec 21, 2017 12:18:44 GMT -5
Billie Jean is my guess to win it all, but the Top 10 is a pretty good list and representation of his legacy.
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Post by Red on Dec 21, 2017 16:11:17 GMT -5
Oh, not "Human Nature". :( "Dirty Diana", I expected to lose before the top ten, but not "Human Nature".
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I'd really prefer that my 30 doesn't win this. It's always been overrated (as far as MJ goes, anyway). I'd be fine with everything else winning, including the two songs just outside of my top ten. Pleasantly surprised my #5 made it.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Dec 21, 2017 18:57:16 GMT -5
I got a perfect ranking for "You Are Not Alone". I like that song a lot just like 12 others more.
"Remember The Time" should have been Top 10! So close! I really like that song a lot.
Everything remaining is in my Top 20 at least so I like every song left!
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Post by toomuchboy on Dec 21, 2017 19:01:00 GMT -5
I was hoping "You Are Not Alone" might sneak into the top 10. So close. :(
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 22, 2017 9:44:59 GMT -5
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Post by bat1990 on Dec 22, 2017 9:51:36 GMT -5
Nooooo :'(
"Remember the Time" is my jam!!!! So close! I thought it might prove a surprise upset like "If" in the Janet rankdown.
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 22, 2017 9:59:16 GMT -5
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Post by Unhinged on Dec 22, 2017 10:08:22 GMT -5
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