Earth Song

by

Michael Jackson

Album: HIStory      Released: 1995

UK Chart: 1

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Jackson: "I remember writing Earth Song when I was in Austria, in a hotel. And I was feeling so much pain and so much suffering of the plight of the Planet Earth. And for me, this is Earth's Song, because I think nature is trying so hard to compensate for man's mismanagement of the Earth. And with the ecological unbalance going on, and a lot of the problems in the environment, I think earth feels the pain, and she has wounds, and it's about some of the joys of the planet as well. But this is my chance to pretty much let people hear the voice of the planet. And this is "Earth Song." And that's what inspired it. And it just suddenly dropped into my lap when I was on tour in Austria."

When Jackson sang this at the 1996 Brit awards, he struck a Christ-like pose that did not go over well with Pulp lead singer Jarvis Cocker, who jumped on stage in protest of Jackson's "Messiah Complex."

This is Jackson's biggest hit in the UK, selling 1,038,821 copies. The single sold over three million copies worldwide. (thanks, Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England, for all above)

Jackson performed this for the first time in November 1995 on the German celebrity game show Wanna Bet?. (thanks, Bertrand - Paris, France)

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I REALLY LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON! I AM 24 AND I HAVE BEEN A MAJOR OBSESSED FAN SINCE I WAS 2! I REMEMBER WHEN I HEARD EARTH SONG FOR THE FIRST TIME! I STARTED TO CRY LIKE A BABY! I THINK I MENTIONED THIS IN MY OTHER COMMENT THAT I STARTED A LOT OF RECYCLING AND I ALSO BECAME A TREE-HUGGER! I ALSO CHANGED MY CAR A FEW WEEKS AGO TO AN EARTH-FRIENDLY ONE. I ALSO CHANGED MY HOUSE TOO TO RESERVE ENERGY AND REDUCE POLLUTION. I AM SO PROUD OF MYSELF!LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON SAYS BYE! :);) -love lives forever-
- Ruby, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I really LOVE this song! I have been a Michael Jackson fan ever since I was 2. I remember seeing his THRILLER dance and moonwalk when I was young and trying to imitate it. BUt this song just made me cry. I started a recycling club at my church, middle school, and with a bunch of friends after I heard this song.
- Ruby, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I've read all of the comments and for my opinion I think this is a beautiful song. And I want to know why you people are always trying to find negatives with michael at least he is doing something to try and help us live. So don't go and say something about everything he does because i dont see you doing it. And he is sayin "do we give a damn".... Maybe you should go and read the lrics.. It might sound like he said something else but its like that in all of his songs you just have to read the lyrics and get it down to really know and understand. I love you michael!!!! R.I.P
- Robynn, Houston, TX

The first time I heard the "Ah-Ooh" chorus reminds me of Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
- Sor Pagna, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

"What about killing fields" Can anyone tell me whether Michael Jackson, he was referring to Cambodia during year zero?
- Sor Pagna, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The chorus on this song is killer. Perfect production.
- shauna, atlatna, GA

he sounds so great singing it and his hair style matched to his song the video was awsome and i love you michael jackson r.i.p
- janay, blythewood, SC

I always think the "Ah, Ooh" chorus reminds me of something enchanting from Cirque du Soliel. What about you guys? It's just a hypnotic song.
- Austin, PA, PA

Cynthia, I think u misheard lyrics - MJ is referring to the disaster done by mankind to the earth - he's saying "Do we give a damn" not "Do you give a damn". I dont find any controversy with the lyrics.
- Upeksha, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

does michael care about the earth? if he does, he should be active in some organizations that have something to do with the environment like WWF.
- Fulu Thompho, limpopo, South Africa

AIsha:this song made me cry beacouse of the earth and our environment. i am so happy i hear this song
- Aisha, vadnais height, MN

I thought this song was one of his best and very touching. The earth has been destroyed. However, I would like to know who Michael Jackson is addressing his verbage to. Is he talking to GOD?? If he is, he is way out of order. Especially, at the end when he states "DO YOU GIVE A DAMN", I really need to know who is he talking to in this song. Can you help me???? Thank You. CINDY
- CYNTHIA, SAVANNAH, GA

He seems so charismatic in this music video and in the lyrics. lol when i saw the music video at the end i thought it said they cut down one 3ed of the forest for this music video i re wend the dvd video thinking that thats pointless to make a song about global warning if you just going to destroy the forest for the music video for that song. but it really said one 3ed of it gets destroyed everyday something like that.
- danielle, Titusville, FL

on second thought, with his ripped raggedy clothes with the boots and dirt on his face. i think he is hot like that. but i am not saying he should live like that. but i think he is so cute. this is why i am a fan of him. he is so awesome.
- sarah floyd, bloomingdale, IL

the video is nice but it is so strange to see him dressed in ripped up, ragged clothes with dirt on his face and combat boots while he is digging in the dirt. just thought i'd add that
- lala, anywhere, MT

Probably one of my favorite songs by Michael Jackson. It almost brings a tear to my eye. I only remember a small amount of the video but what I do remember was great. I need to watch it again... -=The Prynce
- The Prynce, Dillon / Hamer, SC

well the begining is so long that i get to think about stuff. a then the song starts and then i try to think of the video so i can understand it well.
- sarah floyd, bloomingdale, IL

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