Top 10 Greatest Michael Jackson’s Music Videos

Michael Jackson will always be a bigger star in death and he is expected to reach unparalleled greatness with his songs that will remain as treasures to his millions of followers for generations to come. The music videos of Michael Jackson will always be a cut above the rest of the pack. What follows is our list of the Top 10 Greatest Michael Jackson Videos which have defined the course of the MTV scene and the musical entertainment scene as a whole.

1. Thriller

This title track is the hands down choice as the top Michael Jackson MTV. The video concept, overall execution and crafty song make it as the standard of music videos even up to the present times. It is unarguably the best ever MTV of the times.

2. Beat It

Hugging at the coat tails of Thriller is this music video of Michael Jackson where the Pop legend gets to showcase his dancing prowess and amazing charisma.  It easily one of the best videos of Michael Jackson and has been the inspiration of a lot of other subsequent MTVs even up to today.

3. Scream

Even with the slew of topnotch music videos, Scream comes out on top of the rest as it is one of those times that the King of Pop gets to collaborate with her sister Janet in delivering a truly grand performance on video. This is the most expensive music video that was ever produced.

4. Bad

This music video is easily the quintessential Michael Jackson in his best form ever. This video will always be remembered by the very strong image of Jackson as he is surrounded by a band of bad guys. This is one of those instances that we cannot fault Michael for being ‘bad.’

5. Remember the Time

After a series of so-so performances, Jackson again delivers with one creation that has the distinctive trademark of the Pop sensation. This is where we will get to see a young Eddie Murphy joining the Pop icon in a music video with ancient Egypt theme. He plays the pharaoh in this video.

6. Jam

This is has got to be the best if only for its casting coup. Nothing can beat the duo of MJs. This video of the Michaels makes it to our circle of top videos of Michael Jackson as it is a rare collaboration of probably two of greatest personalities that ever lived.

7. Black or White

One of the interesting and notable elements of this MTV is the marked participation of the then kid sensation Macaulay Culkin of the Home Alone fame. The video chronicles dancing jousts to the savannas of India, Africa, Wintry Russia, and Native America and even through the war torn regions.

8. Billie Jean

This is yet one of the strongest responses to the downsides of a thrilling yet turbulent life of fame and fortune. The video was an inspired by the real-life ‘Billie Jean’ character who amazingly pointed to Michael Jackson as the father of one of his twin sons!

9. Smooth Criminal

Michael Jackson’s performance goes through an episode of an artsy and speak-easy countenance but still retains the power in the performance that is typical of the Pop legend. The scene where Michael punks out some dude by blasting a billiard right in front of their faces comes out strong and cute.

10. Dirty Diana

In this Michael Jackson video, one can get a sneak experience at how it feels to be a part of a concert. You will discover why a Michael Jackson concert is hailed as one of the greatest live shows ever.