Jackson’s vocals were raw and aggressive; I love this track for its rawness.”

Remember the Time
Dangerous (1991)
With Eddie Murphy, Naomi Campbell and MJ in the same video, there is bound to be some magic. “And magical it was,” says DJ Akhtar about MJ’s

Remember the time a song that redefined the art of songwriting. MJ’s songs have the power to immediately pick you up. If you need a little boost or just want to rock out then just hear one of his songs. “With Remember the Time, he took moonwalking to a new level adding a few more complicated steps,” says Akhtar.

Stranger in Moscow
HIStory (1996)
For most people, it was Jackson’s larger-than-life persona and unabashed showmanship that made his music and videos so memorable. However, according to ad-man and MJ aficionado Kunal Marjadi, the low-key Stranger in Moscow was one of Jackson’s better songs which didn’t get enough popularity. “What makes that particular song so outstanding is the video. It’s very un-MJ. Usually with him, you expect grand theatrics and crazy dancing. But in this one, it’s just him walking in the rain. The subdued air is very fascinating.”

Earth SongHIStory (1996)
According to journalist Kavita Nair, one of MJ’s best tracks which got short shrift was Earth Song. She says, “It’s got such amazing lyrics and such a beautiful, haunting melody. I love the last part,

especially when Jackson screams out his lines. The video too, was brilliantly shot and quite moving. It was a much more effective song than Heal the World, although that garnered more popularity”