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Man in the Mirror was a number one hit for singer Michael Jackson when released as a single in the spring of 1988. It is one of Jackson's most critically acclaimed songs and it was nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards. The song garnered massive airplay and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks. The midtempo track is well known for its dramatic flourishes and Jackson's passionate delivery of its poignant lyrics. The song's subject matter focused on Jackson's touch of social commentary even though the song's lyrics were composed by accomplished songwriters Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett (who can be heard singing in the background with Jackson). Jackson implores listeners to remember the weak and the sufferering and help make the world a better place for them. He sings that only through self reflection can people begin to solve the world's social problems, as in the song's chorus "If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change." Jackson added background vocals from Garrett, the Winans and the Andrae Crouch Choir, which gave the song its distinctive sound and greatly contributed to its popularity. The song popularized the use of gospel choirs in pop songs during this era which can be heard on popular tracks by such as artists as Debbie Gibson, Mariah Carey, and on Madonna's 1989 number one hit "Like A Prayer". It remains one of Jackson's most popular songs. The song kept Jackson's streak of #1 hits going as it became the fourth straight song from the Bad album to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Jackson has performed the song live at several concerts in the past, and also performed a live, extended version at the 1988 Grammy Awards.

Credits

Written, arranged and composed by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard
Produced by Quincy Jones
and Michael Jackson
Lead and background vocals by Michael Jackson
Accompanying background vocals by Siedah Garrett, the Winans and the Andrae Crouch Choir
Vocal Arrangement by Andrae Crouch
Rhythm Arrangement by Glenn Ballard and Quincy Jones
Synthesizer Arrangement by Glen Ballard, Quincy Jones and Jerry Hey

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