Number Ones tells a fascinating story of an artist's growth and development. And the education continues with the seminal, "Black or White," the first single from Jackson's 1991, "Dangerous." "Black or White," was not just a national No.1; the single blasted to the top of the charts in essentially every country, from Austria and Norway, to Spain and Italy.
Jackson, with the help of such noted directors as John Landis, Herb Ritts, John Singleton, and Martin Scorcese, has single-handedly invigorated the world of music videos, which he has always viewed as short films. As one of the most visually influential artists of the past twenty years, it is only fitting that Jackson's short films are also represented. The DVD contains fifteen short films that are easily the ultimate in videography since the invention of the art form.
With exclusive bonus tracks, and Jackson's newest material, Number Ones is without question, a can't-miss acquisition for any and every music collection.
For the discerning Jackson fan and pop music aficionado, four limited edition covers of Number Ones have been commissioned. Each cover portrays Jackson, during four different eras, in a signature pose, including the glittered-socks and one-glove days of Thriller, and his often-duplicated tip-toe move, the four limited-edition Jackson covers are each as special as the music contained within.
It is more than just a collection of greatest hits; it is a timeline, a history lesson, a journey, an escapade, and a cacophony of rich, textured, vibrant sounds. It is a lifetime of music. And at the same time, Number Ones ushers in a new era for Jackson's unmatchable accomplishments.
Tracklisting:
1) Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Off The Wall) 4:07
2) Rock With You (Off The Wall) 3:36
3) Billie Jean (Thriller) 4:55
4) Beat It (Thriller) 4:56
5) Thriller (Thriller) 13:40
6) Bad (Bad) 4:20
7) The Way You Make Me Feel (Bad) 9:29
8) Man In The Mirror (Bad) 5:00
9) Smooth Criminal (Bad) 9:25
10) Dirty Diana (Bad) 5:08
11) Black Or White (Dangerous) 6:22
12) You Are Not Alone (History) 5:37
13) Earth Song (History) 6:45
14) Blood On The Dancefloor (Blood on The Dancefloor) 4:15
15) You Rock My World (Invincible) 10:26