King Of Pop: Book Two: The Jacksons Years: The Definitive Song-by-Song History of Michael Jackson - Softcover

Stone, Raphael A

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798171944094

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

A track-by-track history of Michael Jackson's recorded work, Book Two of three — from The Jacksons' 1976 Epic debut to the group's own quiet, valedictory close in 1989 — with the stories behind the songs, the performances that made them legend, and their place in the culture that made, and was made by, them.

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The Definitive Song-by-Song History of The Jacksons' Epic Era

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King of Pop, Book Two: The Jacksons Years delivers an exhaustive, track-by-track critical history of The Jacksons' recording career at Epic Records, spanning from their self-titled 1976 debut to their 1989 close. Combining hard discographical research with close critical judgment, this volume documents the hard-won transfer of creative control from external producers to the brothers themselves.
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• Complete Group Catalogue Coverage: Detailed breakdowns of every song across five studio albums (The Jacksons, Goin' Places, Destiny, Triumph, Victory) plus an epilogue on 2300 Jackson Street. PDF
  
• Five-Part Track Analysis: Evaluates every song through its production facts, narrative content, musical composition, biographical significance, and cultural context. PDF
  
• The Birth of Self-Production: Chronicles the group's evolution from Gamble & Huff's Philadelphia International sound to self-written, self-produced classics like "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" and "Can You Feel It". PDF
  
• In-Depth Cultural Context: Features a dedicated section analyzing the politics of the era, the 1979 anti-disco backlash, MTV's early racial gatekeeping, and the commercial mechanics of the 1984 Victory Tour. PDF
  
• Essential Historical Bridge: Connects the group's Motown apprenticeship with Michael Jackson's rising solo trajectory. PDF

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798171944094
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 74