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  • Issued : 19 Jul 2005

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Genre : Dance & Soul Catalogue Number : 5204222
Format : CD Label : Epic
Issued : 19 Jul 2005 Item sourced from : Europe
Number of Discs : 2
Other : Greatest Hits

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  • CD   Japan Edition   ¥3,360   Greatest Hits CD   Released: 24 Aug 2005  
  • CD   US Edition   ¥3,178   Greatest Hits CD (US Import)   Released: 19 Jul 2005  

HMV Review

There are several Michael Jackson greatest-hits compilations out there, each one its own take on what should be the definitive portrait of the gloved one's career. The Ultimate Collection, The Essential Collection (different from the one here), and Number Ones have all surfaced in 2003 and 2004, and HIStory a few years prior. Each one of these collections, while commendable in its attempt to thoroughly document Jackson's accomplishments, has fallen woefully short in one aspect or another. This has finally been rectified with this installment of Sony's outstanding Essential collection. Starting with his campaign with his brothers in the Jackson 5, this two-disc set tours through every important single and every important fan favorite short of including his duet with Paul McCartney on Say Say Say (the Beatle does, however, make an appearance here on The Girl Is Mine). From Off the Wall to Dangerous, it's all here in one concise package, making it the ideal reference point from which exploration into his deeper catalog can begin. While die-hard fans will already have every single song contained herein and may be weary to purchase another greatest-hits compilation short of a greatest-hits compilation including his backing vocals on Rockwell's Somebody's Watching Me, this may be the only one fans and casual listeners will ever have to purchase to get their fill of the King of Pop's magic. [An 38-track international version was also released.] ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide

Credits

Ashley Ferrell(Vocals),  Bobby Ray Watson(Bass),  Brad Buxer(Keyboards),  Brad Buxer(Synthesizer),  Bryan Loren(Percussion),  Christa Larson(Vocals),  David "Hawk" Wolinski(Piano (Electric)),  David E. Williams(Guitar),  David Paich(Keyboards),  David Paich(Synthesizer),  Ed Green(Drums),  Gary King(Bass),  George Duke(Synthesizer),  Greg Phillinganes(Keyboards),  Greg Phillinganes(Piano (Electric)),  Greg Phillinganes(Synthesizer),  Jeff Porcaro(Drums),  John "4 Daddman" Robinson(Drums),  Larry Carlton(Guitar),  Laudir DeOliveira(Drums),  Laudir DeOliveira(Percussion),  Louis Johnson(Bass),  Mario Henderson(Guitar),  Marlo Henderson(Guitar),  Michael Boddicker(Keyboards),  Michael Boddicker(Synthesizer),  Michael Jackson(Percussion),  Michael Jackson(Vocals),  Michael Sembello(Guitar),  Nathan Watts(Bass),  Paul McCartney(Vocals),  Paulinho Da Costa(Percussion),  Randy Jackson(Percussion),  Rhett Lawrence(Synthesizer),  Richard Heath(Percussion),  Rick Marotta(Drums),  Rick Marotta(Percussion),  Roland Bautista(Guitar),  Siedah Garrett(Vocals),  Slash(Guitar),  Steve Porcaro(Synthesizer),  Steve Stevens(Guitar),  Teddy Riley(Synthesizer),  Tito Jackson(Guitar),  Trevor Rabin(Guitar),  Andrae Crouch Choir(Choir, Chorus),  Andrae Crouch Choir(Vocals (Background)),  Augie Johnson(Vocals (Background)),  Becky Lopez(Vocals (Background)),  Bunny Hull(Vocals (Background)),  Claudio Sion(Conga),  Claudio Slon(Conga),  James Ingram(Vocals (Background)),  Jim Gilstrap(Vocals (Background)),  Julia Waters(Vocals (Background)),  L.T.B.(Rap),  Laudir DeOliveira(Conga),  Linda Harmon(Soprano (Vocal)),  Maxine Willard Waters(Vocals (Background)),  Michael Jackson(Soprano (Vocal)),  Michael Jackson(Vocals (Background)),  Mortonette Jenkins(Vocals (Background)),  Oren Waters(Vocals (Background)),  Paul McCartney(Vocals (Background)),  Paulette Mcwilliams(Vocals (Background)),  Vincent Price(Rap),  Zedric Williams(Vocals (Background)),  Michael Jackson(Clapping),  Michael Jackson(Finger Snaps),  Frank DiLeo(Breathing),  Bill Bottrell(Producer),  Bobby Martin(Arranger),  Brad Gilderman(Engineer),  Bruce Swedien(Producer),  David Paich(Arranger),  Dexter Simmons(Engineer),  Don Murray(Engineer),  Hal Davis(Producer),  Jackie Jackson(Arranger),  James Ingram(Arranger),  Jean-Marie Horvat(Engineer),  Jeff Tarsia(Engineer),  Jerry Marcellino(Producer),  Kenny Gamble(Producer),  Leon Huff(Producer),  Marty Paich(Arranger),  Mel Larson(Producer),  Michael Jackson(Arranger),  Michael Jackson(Producer),  Peter Granet(Engineer),  Quincy Jones(Arranger),  Quincy Jones(Producer),  R Kelly(Producer),  Rodney Jerkins(Engineer),  Rodney Jerkins(Engineer),  Rodney Jerkins(Producer),  Rodney Jerkins(Producer),  Steve Lukather(Arranger),  Steve Porcaro(Arranger),  Stuart Brawley(Engineer),  Teddy Riley(Producer),  Alphonso Mizell(Composer),  Andrae Crouch(Vocal Arrangement),  Ben Wright(String Arrangements),  Bernard Belle(Composer),  Berry Gordy, Jr.(Composer),  Bill Bottrell(Composer),  Bill Colomby(Executive Producer),  Bobby Colomby(Executive Producer),  Brad Buxer(Keyboard Arrangements),  Bruce Swedien(Mixing),  Christopher Currell(Rhythm Arrangements),  David Daoud Coleman(Art Direction),  David Daoud Coleman(Design),  David Paich(Keyboard Arrangements),  David Paich(Rhythm Arrangements),  Deke Richards(Composer),  Dick Zimmerman(Photography),  Don Black(Composer),  Don Murray(Mixing),  Douglas Kirkland(Cover Photo),  Elliot Willensky(Composer),  Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins III(Composer),  Freddie Perren(Composer),  George Del Barrio(String Arrangements),  Glen Ballard(Composer),  Glen Ballard(Rhythm Arrangements),  Greg Phillinganes(Rhythm Arrangements),  Jackie Jackson(Composer),  James Ingram(Composer),  Jay Marks(Mixing),  Jeff Tarsia(Mixing),  Jerry Hey(Horn Arrangements),  Jerry Hey(Rhythm Arrangements),  Jerry Hey(String Arrangements),  Jimmy Thomas(Composer),  John Barnes(Rhythm Arrangements),  John Barnes(String Arrangements),  John Barnes(Vocal Arrangement),  John Bettis(Composer),  Johnny Mandel(Conductor),  Johnny Mandel(Conductor),  Johnny Mandel(String Arrangements),  Johnny Mandel(String Arrangements),  Joseph M. Palmaccio(Mastering),  Kenny Rogers(Photography),  LaShawn Daniels(Composer),  Marty Paich(Composer),  Marty Paich(Conductor),  Michael Jackson(Composer),  Michael Jackson(Executive Producer),  Michael Jackson(Horn Arrangements),  Michael Jackson(Instrumentation),  Michael Jackson(Rhythm Arrangements),  Michael Jackson(Vocal Arrangement),  Mike Atkinson(Executive Producer),  Neal Preston(Photography),  Nelson George(Liner Notes),  Nora Payne(Composer),  Peter Granet(Mixing),  Quincy Jones(Composer),  Quincy Jones(Rhythm Arrangements),  Quincy Jones(Vocal Arrangement),  Randy Jackson(Composer),  Robert Kelly(Composer),  Rod Temperton(Composer),  Rod Temperton(Rhythm Arrangements),  Rod Temperton(Vocal Arrangement),  Rodney Jerkins(Composer),  Rodney Jerkins(Composer),  Rodney Jerkins(Instrumentation),  Rodney Jerkins(Instrumentation),  Rodney Jerkins(Mixing),  Rodney Jerkins(Mixing),  Sam Emerson(Photography),  Siedah Garrett(Composer),  Steve Porcaro(Composer),  Teddy Riley(Composer),  Teddy Riley(Rhythm Arrangements),  Teddy Riley(Vocal Arrangement),  Todd Gray(Photography),  Tom Bahler(Composer),  Tom Tom 84(Horn Arrangements),  Tom Tom 84(String Arrangements),  Walter Scharf(Composer),  Bruce Cannon(Effects),  Bruce Swedien(Effects),  David Foster (Aor)(Synthesizer Arrangements),  David Paich(Synthesizer Arrangements),  George Duke(Synthesizer Programming),  Gerald Vinci(Concert Master),  Glen Ballard(Synthesizer Arrangements),  Harvey Mason, Jr.(Digital Editing),  Jerry Hey(Synthesizer Arrangements),  John Barnes(Synthesizer Arrangements),  Johnny Mandel(Orchestral Arrangements),  Johnny Mandel(Orchestral Arrangements),  Joy Gilbert Monfried(Project Director),  Michael Boddicker(Synthesizer Programming),  Michael Jackson(Soloist),  Michael Jackson(Synthesizer Arrangements),  Paul McCartney(Soloist),  Quincy Jones(Synthesizer Arrangements),  Rod Temperton(Synthesizer Arrangements),  Roger Menz(Project Director),  Steve Porcaro(Synthesizer Programming),  Steve Stevens(Soloist),  Stuart Brawley(Digital Editing),  Teddy Riley(Synthesizer Arrangements),  Andrae Crouch(Choir Arrangement),  Chris Tucker(Introduction),  Frank DiLeo,  Jeremy Lubbock(String Conductor),  Jeremy Lubbock(String Conductor),  Jerry Hey(String Conductor),  John Bahler(Choir Arrangement),  Michael Jackson(Duet),  Michael Jackson(Introduction),  Michael Jackson(Percussion Arrangement),  Sandra Crouch(Choir Arrangement),  Siedah Garrett(Duet),  Susan Hargrove(Packaging Manager),  Winans

Songs

Disc   1

  •   
    1
    I Want You Back  (02:58)
  •   
    2
    ABC  (02:57)
  •   
    3
    Love You Save  (03:05)
  •   
    4
    Got to Be There  (03:25)
  •   
    5
    Rockin' Robin  (02:32)
  •   
    6
    Ben  (02:46)
  •   
    7
    Blame It on the Boogie  (03:30)
  •   
    8
    Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)  (03:45)
  •   
    9
    Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough  (03:56)
  •   
    10
    Off the Wall  (03:46)
  •   
    11
    Rock with You  (03:23)
  •   
    12
    She's Out of My Life  (03:37)
  •   
    13
    Can You Feel It  (03:50)
  •   
    14
    Girl Is Mine  (03:41)
  •   
    15
    Billie Jean  (04:52)
  •   
    16
    Beat It  (04:18)
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    17
    Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'  (04:17)
  •   
    18
    Human Nature  (03:45)
  •   
    19
    P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)  (03:58)
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    20
    I Just Can't Stop Loving You  (04:11)
  •   
    21
    Thriller  (05:14)

Disc   2

  •   
    1
    Bad  (04:06)
  •   
    2
    Way You Make Me Feel  (04:26)
  •   
    3
    Man in the Mirror  (05:18)
  •   
    4
    Dirty Diana  (04:40)
  •   
    5
    Another Part of Me  (03:46)
  •   
    6
    Smooth Criminal  (04:17)
  •   
    7
    Leave Me Alone  (04:39)
  •   
    8
    Black or White  (03:21)
  •   
    9
    Remember the Time  (03:59)
  •   
    10
    In the Closet  (04:48)
  •   
    11
    Who Is It  (03:59)
  •   
    12
    Heal the World  (06:24)
  •   
    13
    Will You Be There  (03:40)
  •   
    14
    You Are Not Alone  (04:55)
  •   
    15
    Earth Song  (05:02)
  •   
    16
    They Don't Care About Us  (04:44)
  •   
    17
    You Rock My World  (05:08)

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  • ★★★★☆ 

    ソニー・クロケット  |  千葉県  |  40year  |  14/January/2010

    個人的にはJackson5の楽曲はいらないと思う。代わりに「SayX3」と「State.of.shock」が入って入れば文句ナシ!かな。あっ「Leave.me.alone」は当時CDのみのボートラだったので「Liberian.girl」を選んで欲しかった・・・PVでJohn.Travoltaも歌ってたし。

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  • ★★★★☆ 

    クス♪  |  福岡県  |  不明  |  31/July/2009

    亡くなってからこのアルバムを聴くことになったのがとても残念です。 静かな曲を歌うマイケルの声は澄んで心に響きます♪

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  • ★★★★★ 

    アクセル・アイ  |  愛媛県  |  40year  |  08/July/2009

    生存中はCDは一枚も持っていなくて、スリラーを貸しレコード店で貸りて聞いた程度だった。改めて彼の音楽を聞いていると、いいなあと思いました。僕とほとんど同世代だったのだから、あまりに早い死だと思います。あわてて全CDを買い集めてますが、存命中にもっと聞いておけばと思ってます。「ステイト・オブ・ショック」が入っていないのが、唯一残念。

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