Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection

R&B / Soul · 2009 · 67 tracks

Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection

Michael Jackson

June 30, 2009 · Universal UMC

Step back in time to the vibrant, groove-laden sound of early 70s Motown with "Hello World." This collection is a joyous journey through Michael Jackson's foundational solo work, brimming with his unmistakable falsetto, infectious rhythms, and lush orchestral arrangements.

It's the sound of a superstar in the making, transitioning from child prodigy to a formidable solo artist, delivering feel-good pop-soul that's both nostalgic and timeless. Perfect for anyone wanting to explore the roots of a legend and bask in pure, unadulterated musical sunshine.

Tracklist · 67 Tracks

01

Ain’t No Sunshine

4:13

02

I Wanna Be Where You Are

3:03

03

Girl Don’t Take Your Love From Me

3:51

04

In Our Small Way

3:42

05

Got to Be There

3:25

06

Rockin’ Robin

2:35

07

Wings of My Love

3:25

08

Maria (You Were the Only One)

3:43

09

Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone

2:54

10

You’ve Got a Friend

4:59

12

Greatest Show on Earth

2:50

13

People Make the World Go ’Round

3:21

14

We've Got a Good Thing Going

3:06

15

Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool

3:02

16

My Girl

3:13

17

What Goes Around Comes Around

3:32

19

Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day

3:22

21

Don't Let It Get You Down (original mix)

2:49

22

You've Really Got a Hold on Me (original mix)

3:23

23

Melodie

3:08

24

Touch the One You Love (original mix)

2:50

25

With a Child’s Heart

3:34

26

Up Again

2:51

27

All the Things You Are, Are Mine

2:59

28

Happy (Love Theme From "Lady Sings the Blues")

3:28

29

Too Young

3:40

30

Doggin' Around

2:54

31

Euphoria

3:37

32

Morning Glow

2:50

33

Johnny Raven

3:39

34

Music and Me

2:43

35

We’re Almost There

3:47

36

Take Me Back

3:30

37

One Day in Your Life

4:18

38

Cinderella Stay Awhile

3:13

39

We’ve Got Forever

3:13

40

Just a Little Bit of You

3:15

41

You Are There

3:25

42

Dapper‐Dan

3:13

43

Dear Michael

2:42

44

I’ll Come Home to You

3:05

45

Girl You're So Together (original mix)

2:59

46

Farewell My Summer Love (original mix)

3:37

47

Call on Me

3:21

48

When I Come of Age

2:41

49

Teenage Symphony

2:48

50

I Hear a Symphony

3:04

51

Give Me Half a Chance

3:26

52

Love's Gone Bad

3:12

53

Lonely Teardrops

2:42

54

You're Good for Me

3:17

55

That's What Love Is Made Of

3:25

56

I Like You the Way You Are (Don't Change Your Love)

2:58

57

Who’s Looking for a Lover

2:52

58

I Was Made to Love Her

3:20

59

If N'I Was God

3:06

60

To Make My Father Proud (original mix)

4:11

61

Here I Am (Come and Take Me) (original mix)

2:44

62

Twenty Five Miles (original mix)

3:18

63

Don't Let It Get You Down

3:02

64

You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me

3:30

65

Melodie

3:24

66

Touch the One You Love

2:48

67

Girl You're So Together

3:12

68

Farewell My Summer Love

4:24

70

Here I Am (Come and Take Me)

2:56

71

To Make My Father Proud

4:04

Moments Worth Listening For

The infectious, driving basslines and horn arrangements that define the funkier tracks, creating an irresistible urge to move.

Michael's signature falsetto soaring effortlessly over lush string sections, showcasing his vocal prowess even at a young age.

The seamless blend of pop hooks with sophisticated R&B instrumentation, highlighting Motown's masterful production.

Moments where the youthful innocence in his voice transitions into a more mature, soulful delivery, clearly foreshadowing his later global superstardom.

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