In Australia the song originally charted at number 39. [14] It has sold 567,280 copies in the UK as of January 2016.[15]. Time Magazine called the song “Man In The Mirror” “one of the most powerful vocals and accessible social statements, not to mention the best-ever use of a gospel choir in a pop song.”, Michael Jackson: “It is my philosophy too. After the singer's death, the song re-entered the chart and peaked at number 8, much higher than its original release. An alternate live video was used as the opening song in Jackson's film Moonwalker with live audio and footage from several live performances of the song during the Bad World Tour. "Man in the Mirror" topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks, becoming Jackson's tenth number-one single on the chart, and was certified 3x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song is said to have been one of Jackson's favorite songs. Since 1986, Man in the Mirror has worked with more than 35,000 churches and millions of men. Recording Industry Association of America, Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story, "Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror Sheet Music", "POP: MICHAEL JACKSON'S 'BAD,' FOLLOW-UP TO A BLOCKBUSTER", "The 19 greatest key changes in music history", "Official Charts Analysis: Bieber continues to dominate Top 5 singles", "Forum - ARIA Charts: Special Occasion Charts - CHART POSITIONS PRE 1989, part 2", "Adult Contemporary - Volume 48, No. It features a montage of clips of children in Africa, Adolf Hitler, the Ku Klux Klan, Martin Luther King Jr., the Kent State shootings, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Lech Wałęsa, kids in Graduation, and other historical figures. I’m gonna make a change, for once in my life . In fact, it first reached the UK chart 30 years ago today (January 16), so what better time to celebrate a truly amazing song? The instrumental introduction to the song was played at the end of Jackson's memorial service, while his casket was being carried out; followed by the appearance of a spotlight shining on a microphone on an empty stage. Don and Michael Jackson developed the idea for the video. "Man in the Mirror" was the 4th consecutive number-one single for Jackson's Bad in the United States. It was staged by Vincent Paterson. We have since located the true owner and author of the poem which we incorrectly titled, like so many others, The Man In The Mirror. Rhythm arrangement by Glen Ballard and Quincy Jones. ADDRESS. © 1987 WB Music Corp. All Rights Reserved. RSS; Twitter; Facebook; LinkedIn; Instagam; YouTube; Contact Us. He's the fellow to please, never mind all … The song was rehearsed for the HIStory World Tour, but was cut from the final set list. Don and Michael Jackson developed the idea for the video. 'Man in the Mirror' by Michael Jackson. That’s what Martin Luther King meant and Gandhi too. [6] Arranged with a gospel choir, Jackson would use a gospel choir again several years later on his hit "Will You Be There". If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change….I’m never totally satisfied. If John Lennon was alive, he could really relate to that song because it says that if you want to make the world a better place, you have to work on yourself and change first….start with the man in the mirror. With Charles Abomeli, Ron Alexenburg, Mark Arundale, Malcolm Atobrah. "[8] Jon Pareles of The New York Times noted that this song has "gospelly lift. 1375 State Road 436 Casselberry, FL 32707. Directed by Frank Weston. Arranged with a gospel choir, the song is played in the keys of G major and A♭ major at a tempo of 100 bpm. That’s the truth. The chart had also contained over 12 Michael Jackson songs in the Top 40. Wonderful Song by the King of Pop. Man in the Mirror Blog. I see a man in the mirror that I'm proud of In way too deep, on my mama, I need power Baby's on the streak, I make hits like every hour If you want some beef, yeah, baby ain't a coward You better stand clear, only alive for some dead presidents I'm the man in the mirror I'm here for long, I claimed my residence I'm the man in the mirror And to bring joy and peace into their lives.”, Michael Jackson: “‘Man In The Mirror’ is a great message. They have three grown children. It was released on February 6, 1988 as the fourth single from his seventh solo album, Bad (1987). After a closing prayer that incorporated themes from the song, the spotlight remained shining on the lone microphone. The "Man in the Mirror" music video was directed, produced and edited by Don Wilson. You know, that man No message could have been any clearer If you wanna make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and then make the change then go to the mirror and look at yourself and see what that man has to say. Siedah Garrett also sang Jackson's duet "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" in mid-1987. a.k.a The Man in The Mirror & The Man in The Glass . "[9] Rolling Stone's Davitt Sigerson thought that "Man in the Mirror" stands among the half dozen best things Jackson has done, and he continued: "On "Man in the Mirror," a song he did not write, Jackson goes a step further and offers a straightforward homily of personal commitment: "I'm starting with the man in the mirror/I'm asking him to change his ways/And no message could have been any clearer/If you wanna make the world a better place/Take a look at yourself and then make a change.