MICHAEL Jackson is one of the most successful singers of all time.

His career spanned four decades, from family pop band The Jackson 5 to chart-topping solo success. Here’s when were

What was Michael Jackson’s first song?

Michael Jackson was thrust into the spotlight from early on, with the man dubbed King of Pop spending most of his life on stage.

His family group, The Jackson 5, formed in 1964, just six years after he was born (August 29, 1958).

His first hit with his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon, was I Want You Back in 1969.

The song reached No1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and No2 in the UK singles chart.

MJ’s solo career kickstarted in 1971 before having hits with Beat It, Thriller and Billie Jean.

His first solo release was Got To Be There, which was released by Motown in 1971 when Michael was just 13 years old.

Earning a solid number four spot in the US charts, it paved the way for the rest of his career.

The song also made number five in the UK and racked up 174,000 sales.

His first US solo chart topper arrived a year later with ballad Ben.

But millions of fans all over the world were left devastated when he died in 2009 of an overdose at the age of 50.

What was Michael Jackson’s last song?

The last song Michael rehearsed was Earth Song.

Just 24 hours before his death, MJ was prepping for his This Is It tour when he sang for the last time on June 24, 2009.

Although never released as a single in the US, Earth Song reached No1 across the globe in 1995, including the UK and Germany.

His final No1 in the US arrived the same year with You Are Not Alone.

His final chart position before his death was at No81 in 2008 with Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ 2008, a collaboration with singer Akon.

However, the last song he ever recorded is thought to be Best Of Joy, which was written and recorded in 2009.

This track was released on his posthumous album Michael, released in 2010.

The Grammy award winner worked right up until his final days, passing away on June 25, 2009.

How many songs did Michael Jackson release in his lifetime?

The singer songwriter released 147 songs in his life.

He also had 10 studio albums, three soundtrack albums, one live album, 39 compilation albums, 10 video albums and eight remix.

How many No1 hits did Michael Jackson have?

Jackson had 13 No1 hits during his career.

His No1 tracks on the Billboard Hot 100 are:

• Ben (1972)
• Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (1979)
• Rock With You (1979)
• Billie Jean (1983)
• Beat It (1983)
• Say Say Say (with Paul McCartney 1983)
• I Just Can’t Stop Loving You (with Siedah Garrett 1987)
• Bad (1987)
• The Way You Make Me Feel (1987)
• The Man In The Mirror (1988)
• Dirty Diana (1988)
• Black Or White (1991)
• You Are Not Alone (1995)

He also featured on USA For Africa’s No1 hit We Are the World.

Michael had five consecutive No1 albums on the Billboard 200.

His No1 albums are:

• Thriller (1982)
• Bad (1987)
• Dangerous (1991)
• HIStory: Past, Present And Future, Book I (1995)
• Invincible (2001)