Tag: Michael Jackson

Serpentorslair Staff · January 24, 2025

Moonwalking into Music History: Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You” Tops the Charts January 24th 1980

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980 number one song, 1980s pop music, Billboard Hot 100, classic R&B tracks, disco classics, iconic disco songs, King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson hits, Michael Jackson legacy, Michael Jackson’s best songs, music history, Off the Wall, Quincy Jones, Rock With You, Rod Temperton0 comment

On January 24, 1980, Michael Jackson solidified his reign as the King of Pop when his hit single, “Rock With You,” soared to the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. This sultry and groovy track not only became one of Jackson’s signature songs but also defined an era of disco-infused R&B that still resonates today. The Story Behind “Rock With You” “Rock With You” was the second single from Jackson’s iconic 1979 album, Off the Wall. Written by Rod Temperton, who was also behind other legendary tracks like “Thriller”…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 4, 2024

Review of ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Documentary: The Legacy of ‘We Are The World

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s pop culture, charity songs, emotional music stories, Farm Aid, Greatest Night in Pop documentary, iconic songs, influential music events, Lionel Richie, Live Aid, Michael Jackson, Mike Omartian, music documentary review, music for charity, music history, music industry behind-the-scene, music industry legends, music production insights, Netflix music documentary, pop music history, pop music legends, Quincy Jones, star-studded collaborations, We Are The World 19850 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today we take a look at the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” now streaming! This is the story of the 1985 hit “We Are The World” that was made to help feed the starving people in Africa. The song was recorded in one night and included nearly 40 of the top artists in 1985. Here we are 39 years later and this song still takes me on an emotional roller coaster with so many great and unique voices. Anyone who ever…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 2, 2018

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Thriller VS. The Eagles Greatest Hits by Mitchell Smith!

September 2, 2018 Serpentorslair StaffMichael Jackson, Music, The Eagles, The POP-EXPOSE, Thriller0 comment

Last week the Eagles greatest hits album took over the all time number one selling album as it knocked the long standing Thriller album off the top and arising a little controversy about a greatest hits album being allowed in the same category as a single album. I like the Eagles and I like Jackson, while both are not in my top 10 ten artists they both fall into my top 25. I want to break each album down and see where I stand on the debate. This is strictly sales of an album…

Serpentorslair Staff · August 2, 2015

The POP-EXPOSE: ‘Michael Jackson’ by ‘Train’!

August 2, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffMichael Jackson, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story Courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘! Michael Jackson Jackson was coined the King of Pop, and either way if you’re a fan or a hater there is no disputing the numbers, Jackson was a successful performer. Jackson was a singer, song writer, record producer, dancer, and actor. Born 1958 he was brought up in a musical household. He grew up in a small house in Gary, IN with 3 sisters and five brothers. He joined his brothers in the band the Jackson 5, where they had many hits and…