'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Album Hits No. 1 in U.S. and Abroad
'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Album Hits No. 1 in U.S. and Abroad
Published: November 4, 2009
The two-disc companion album to the 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' concert film has hit No. 1 in the U.S. and in 16 countries abroad.
The album, which features the new Jackson song "This Is It," also includes original album masters of such songs as "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Smooth Criminal," and a spoken word poem by Jackson called "Planet Earth." Included with album materials is a 36-page booklet featuring photos from Jackson's last rehearsals.
According to press materials, this marks the first time since 1971 that an artist's concert film and album have been No. 1 at the same time.
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