BILLBOARD RANKS MICHAEL JACKSON'S MOST SUCCESSFUL SONGS

...and #1 might be a surprise....to some. MJ's most successful singles were ranked by Billboard magazine, and to ensure fairness eras were weighted since the Hot 100 has been determined differently over time. This list included solo, duet and tracks form the Jackson 5. Coming out on top is Michael's duet with Paul McCartney from late 1983 Say, Say, Say. The song spent six weeks on top of the Hot 100 starting in December 1983. Now, I remember this song very well and it was a HUGE success. The song and video, in which LaToya Jackson plays Michael's love interest for some reason (CREEPY), were everywhere. The rest of the top 10 are a tour de force of hits by MJ and the Jackson 5 and another duet with McCartney. Here it is:

10. The Girl is Mine (duet with Paul McCartney)

9. ABC (Jackson 5)

8. I Want You Back (Jackson 5)

7. Man In The Mirror

6. Dancing Machine

5. Rock With You

4. Beat It

3. I'll Be There

2. Billie Jean

1. Say, Say, Say (duet with Paul McCartney)

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