Michael Jackson Songs, Top 10 All-Time

Michael Jackson is proclaimed the “King of Pop”. Michael contributed to pop culture through his music, fashion, dancing and personal life. He originally started as a member of the Jackson Five in 1964. Michael has 13 number-one singles in the United States in his solo career. He also has 13 Grammy Awards and 26 American Music Awards. Jackson became the first artist in history to have a top ten single on the Billboard Top 100 in five different decades.

best michael jackson songs

Our list of top 10 Michael Jackson songs are comprised of his solo career only. It does not include his time as a member of the Jackson 5.

Best Michael Jackson Songs

10. Bad
Release Date: 1987
On Album Bad
The song topped the charts for two weeks.

9. Rock With You
Release Date: 1979
On Album Off the Wall
The song signaled the end of the disco era.

8. Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
Release Date: 1979
On Album Off the Wall
The song topped the charts for six weeks. The song also won Jackson a solo Grammy and American Music Award.

7. Smooth Criminal
Release Date: 1988
On Album Bad
The song is about woman named Annie, who has been attacked in her apartment by a smooth assailant.

6. The Way You Make Me Feel
Release Date: 1987
On Album Bad
The song illustrates being in love, as well as the feeling of loving someone.

5. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Release Date: 1983
On Album Thriller
Even though the song peaked at number ten, it remains one of the greatest dance songs.

4. Beat It
Release Date: 1983
On Album Thriller
The song charted at number one for three weeks and also the video had lasting impressions in pop culture.

3. Thriller
Release Date: 1983
On Album Thriller
One of the greatest accompanied music videos of all time. The video is impersonated into many choreographed dance routines.

2. Man In The Mirror
Release Date: 1988
On Album Bad
The song speaks of changing the world but it first must start with changing the man in the mirror.

1. Billie Jean
Release Date: 1983
On Album Thriller
People of the era will not forget the video of Michael dancing on the sidewalk as the squares light up. The song refers to Billie Jeans – girl groupies.