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Michael Jackson's Legacy: Hits, Collaborations, and Chart Success

1/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Michael Jackson and Paul Anka co-wrote songs in the 1980s.
This Is It was released posthumously in 2009, prompting a credit settlement.
Anka praised Jackson's professionalism and recalled early interactions.
In 2014, a remixed Love Never Felt So Good with Justin Timberlake reached No. 9.
Drake's 2018 Don't Matter to Me used Jackson's vocals and peaked No. 9 in the United States and No. 2 in the United Kingdom.

History

Historical Context

Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, just weeks before his planned comeback concerts in London. His posthumous album, "This Is It," released on October 26, 2009, features both previously released and unreleased tracks, showcasing his lasting influence on music. The album debuted at number one in fourteen countries, underscoring Jackson's enduring legacy in pop culture.

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Story summary

Michael Jackson and Paul Anka co-wrote songs in the 1980s.
This Is It was released posthumously in 2009, prompting a credit settlement.
Anka praised Jackson's professionalism and recalled early interactions.
In 2014, a remixed Love Never Felt So Good with Justin Timberlake reached No. 9.
Drake's 2018 Don't Matter to Me used Jackson's vocals and peaked No. 9 in the United States and No. 2 in the United Kingdom.

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