In 1981, Motown released " One Day in Your Life" as a single, coupled with the One Day in Your Life compilation album release, to capitalize off Jackson's Off the Wall success on Epic. The album helped return Jackson to the top 40, aided by the singles " We're Almost There" and " Just a Little Bit of You", both written by the Holland Brothers ( Eddie and Brian) of Holland–Dozier–Holland. However, because of demand from the Jackson 5's huge hit " Dancing Machine", production on Jackson's album was delayed until the hype from that song died down. Most of the tracks were recorded in 1974, and the album was originally set to be released that year. This album displayed a change in musical style for the 16-year-old, who adopted a smoother soul sound that he would continue to develop on his later solo records for Epic Records. The album was Jackson's fourth as a solo artist and would end up being his final album released with Motown before he and his brothers ( The Jackson 5, save for Jermaine, who would remain with Motown) left for CBS Records a year later. Songs from the album were reissued in 2009 after Jackson's death in June of the same year as part of the 3-disc compilation album entitled, Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection. As part of promotion for the album, three singles were released from Forever, Michael, all of which were moderate commercial successes on the Billboard Hot 100 and other music charts worldwide.
Edward Holland, Jr., Brian Holland, Hal Davis, Freddie Perren, Sam Brown III served as producers to Forever, Michael. The album, with the length of over 30 minutes, is credited as having material with R&B, pop, soul and pop rock material. The album has reportedly sold over one million copies worldwide since its release. Except for the peak position of number 101 on the Billboard 200 and number 10 on a Billboard component chart in the United States, the album did not chart on any music charts. Unlike Jackson's previous studio albums released within the 1970s, the album was not commercially successful worldwide. Forever, Michael was generally well received by contemporary music critics. The album, which was released in 1975, was the fourth and last studio album by him to be released by Motown Records. 1973 (track 10) October 1974 – December 1974Įdward Holland, Jr., Brian Holland, Hal Davis, Freddie Perren, Sam Brown IIIįorever, Michael is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The home has now been in lockdown for 4 months. Sydmar Lodge Care Home residents and carers have been recreating classic album covers.
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Elderly people will remain in lockdown for a long time, and I want to make their time as happy and full of enjoyment and interest as possible. The photography project – recreating Classic Album covers, with the Residents and Carers has raised awareness globally but with no funds for the home which was my original intention. Speker is currently raising money through GoFundMe in order to keep this project going. Some of the albums recreated were Aladdin Sane by David Bowie, Bad by Michael Jackson, Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen, 21 by Adele, Queen II by Queen, London Calling by The Clash, 1989 by Taylor Swift and Enema of the State by Blink 1982, just to name a few Additionally, their names replaced the album text, though in the same font as the original. Those who participated in this wonderful photography project were able to copy it as they saw fit. One such idea that has caught on quite nicely is the recreation of classic album covers. A post shared by Nailed It Christine Speker, the activities coordinator at Sydmar Lodge Care in London, has worked really hard to keep the residents and the staff entertained while the facility is closed to visitors.