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Michael Jackson fans will be given the chance to become part of music history, as Sony BMG Music release a brand new ‘hits’ album from the superstar performer entitled King of Pop, the first fan driven selection of its kind.
Sony BMG have partnered with GMTV and The Sun newspaper to give his fans in the UK the chance to vote for their favourite songs, a first for fan-driven selection – the top 18 will form the album’s track listing. King of Pop will honour Michael Jackson’s 50th birthday on the 29th August. Released on 25th August, all the tracks on the album will be chosen exclusively by his UK fans.
Vote for your choices on The Sun or GMTV's website before Sunday 10th August and take part in this exciting opportunity for devotees everywhere to choose their favourites from a 50 strong list of Michael’s most popular hits, as well as a few rare releases.
Fans can choose from a classic line up of tracks that showcase Michael’s amazing musical diversity over the years. Super slick dance floor favourites such as Billie Jean, Off the Wall, Bad and Thriller will be included on the list for voting as well as famous iconic collaborations such as The Girl is Mine and Say Say Say with Paul McCartney along with Scream featuring his sister Janet.
The 50 tracks available for voting are:
Billie Jean Smooth Criminal I Just Can't Stop Loving You In The Closet Black Or White Will You Be There Earth Song Thriller You Are Not Alone Who Is It Blood On The Dance Floor P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Leave Me Alone Liberian Girl Heal The World Jam Give In To Me Another Part Of Me You Rock My World Man In The Mirror Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Cry She's Out Of My Life Gone Too Soon Beat It Workin' Day And Night Bad Human Nature The Way You Make Me Feel The Lady In My Life Scream For All Time Dirty Diana Remember The Time They Don't Care About Us Childhood (Free Willy 2) Stranger In Moscow Ghost History Is It Scary One More Chance Break Of Dawn Rock With You Butterflies Speechless Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' We Are Here To Change The World The Girl Is Mine Say Say Say
King of Pop by Michael Jackson will be released on the 25^th August 2008.