Number Ones

by Michael Jackson

Number Ones cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 18 November 2003
  • Label: Epic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:19:16
  • Community rating: 4.21/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This retrospective collection anthologizes chart-topping singles spanning from 'Ben' through the early 2000s, serving as a comprehensive document of his commercial dominance. The tracklist features the new R. Kelly-penned ballad 'One More Chance', which marked the final original single released during his lifetime. It highlights the evolution of his sound from Motown-era soul to the high-fidelity rhythmic precision of his late-career pop production.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, vocal-driven, dance, funky, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - 2003 Edit (3:57)
  2. Rock with You - Single Version (3:41)
  3. Billie Jean (4:54)
  4. Beat It (4:19)
  5. Thriller - 2003 Edit (5:12)
  6. I Just Can't Stop Loving You (feat. Siedah Garrett) (4:13)
  7. Bad (4:07)
  8. Smooth Criminal - Radio Edit (4:18)
  9. The Way You Make Me Feel (4:59)
  10. Man in the Mirror - 2003 Edit (5:04)
  11. Dirty Diana (4:42)
  12. Black or White - Single Version (3:20)
  13. You Are Not Alone - Radio Edit (4:36)
  14. Earth Song - Radio Edit (5:02)
  15. You Rock My World - Radio Edit (4:26)
  16. Break of Dawn (5:33)
  17. One More Chance (3:49)
  18. Ben - 2003 Live Edit (2:57)

Credits

  • Seth Riggs - consultant [vocal]
  • Craig Johnson - project manager [archivist]
  • Rod Temperton - written-by
  • John Bettis - written-by
  • Steve Porcaro - written-by
  • Siedah Garrett - vocals [duet with]
  • Fred Jerkins III - written-by
  • Lashawn Daniels - written-by

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