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Like the Beatles and Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson is one of the handful of artists that can release an album of their number one singles. Number Ones includes his solo chart toppers in the UK and abroad from the period beginning with his Off the Wall album right up to the new song "One More Chance", a collaboration with R Kelly. The remaining 17 songs on the album are all classics drawn from the disco-soul Off the Wall, the funky Thriller, the good Bad, the safe Dangerous, the semi-best-of History and the weak Invincible. Regardless of whether the bulk of Number Ones has appeared on other greatest hits albums, this is still an incredible selection of Michael Jackson's best music. --Georgina Collins
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Some are claiming that this album contains songs that were not #1 hits. This claim is only half-true. A few have pointed out that Thriller and Human Nature did not reach #1 on the pop charts in the US or UK. This is true, but they did reach #1 on the R&B charts, which is just as legitmate as the pop charts. A country star could put an album out of #1 songs on the country charts and no one would complain.
However, "Break of Dawn" does not seem to be a #1 single on any chart, and I don't believe it was actually released. So, it counts as a "new" song, I guess.
Either way, Michael Jackson has just as much justification as The Beatles for putting out an album titled "Number Ones." However, it is clearly a marketing choice and not a great title for the album. But is it definitely not a lie.
However, "Break of Dawn" does not seem to be a #1 single on any chart, and I don't believe it was actually released. So, it counts as a "new" song, I guess.
Either way, Michael Jackson has just as much justification as The Beatles for putting out an album titled "Number Ones." However, it is clearly a marketing choice and not a great title for the album. But is it definitely not a lie.
This is a great album, regardless of whether each song reached the top of the charts or not. Maybe the could have called it Five decades, because no other artist (not even the beatles) has had #1 hits in five decades (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s,00s).
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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No really. Where would we be? There would be no pop, (new) R&B, Black people on MTV, modern music videos, Usher, Justin Timberlake etc. (I could go on) without this guy's musical influence and trendsetting. He is the most sucessful artist after the Beatles and Elvis, The most awarded entertainer ever, the most cuturally significant artist/dancer ever (others came before, but no one broke the barrriers like him). This album is a must IF you dont have HIStory. However, all the tracks are radio edits. While some of his songs benefit from this (Black or White, YOu Rock My World, I just cant stop loving you) some definately dont (Dont Stop..). Another minor quip I have with the album, as some people have already mentioned as it contains filler such as Blood on the dance floor, Earth Song, I just cant stop loving you and doesnt contain the great songs off Dangerous, such as: Who is it, Give in to me, Remember the time. So why have I given it 4 stars? Listen to it and you will see.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Don't say you have'nt got a copy of this yet? This CD is a must have for every music collection! Millions of us have already rushed out and got a copy so whats stopping you?...Oh, don't like Michael Jackson? Forget about his recent troubles and what you read in the press and give it a listen!
Theres tracks here that everyone will remember, starting with the the 1978 classics right up to present day with the new 'one more chance'. It's a CD that shows almost 26 years of work and is a great example of how music have changed over that time.
For those of us who already own many of Jacksons other albums such as Thriller, Bad, HIStory etc, then theres nothing much new to be found on this release, although it's ideal for a one stop listen to all the hits rather than trawlling through your CD's trying too find Billie Jean or Smooth Criminal for example!
Anyone familiar with Jacksons chart positions over the years, will notice that not all tracks featured have hit the No.1 spot, but still, who cares? it wouldn't be as good a listen if hits like Smooth Criminal, You rock my world etc had been left out.
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michael Jackson Number ones
Got this as an MP3 download and it only downloaded the first song. Am really annoyed and an expensive song!! When i tried to re-download this it did not work.
Published 1 month ago by chaz
Great album
This is a fantastic album if you aren't a huge fan but just want your favorite songs. It's great to have the most popular tracks all in one place.
Published 3 months ago by S.Ixy
Perfect Album
I was searching for some of Michael Jackson's best hits at a low cost, and regardless of the supposedly controversial title of the album, this fits the bill perfectly! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Steven
A STRANGE SELECTION FOR NUMBER ONES
I looked up on Wiki the MJ discography,some of these tracks were never number ones and some number ones are missing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Christopher W. Brierley
well worth a listen!
my 8 year old brought this with his pocket money and he hasnt turned it off! have to say we have all enjoyed listening to it x
Published 9 months ago by ammeg0105
missing tracks and all mixed up!
The songs are great, but they are all mixed up! The titles do not match the tracks. Some of the songs listed, such as 'bad' are not even on the CD!!
Published 16 months ago by susie
Number Ones
Not all No 1's but still a brilliant CD - really enjoyed all the different songs Michael had recorded some of which were massive hits
Published 17 months ago by gill
Big fan of MJ
I am a big fan of MJ and I am collecting all his albums. It is so good to have this on my rack :D
Published 17 months ago by Leonard Yu
Very good compilation
Highly recommended. It contains glorious music from the last 4 decades. The selection of songs is very good and on top of that, the CD includes the unreleased song "One More... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Freddie
MJ Number Ones
This by far my favourite CD of Michaels. I purchased this copy to replace my other one that I had totally worn out.If you want all Michaels biggest hits this is the CD for you
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. A. M. Denton
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