1991 - 30 Years Ago

1991 Michael Jackson released his eighth album Dangerous. An experimental work, Dangerous is considered an artistic change for Jackson, with his music focusing to more socially conscious material, and a broader range of sounds and styles.

The eleven-minute video for "Black or White" debuted on November 14, 1991, and was broadcast across 27 countries. Five hundred million viewers reportedly watched it—the largest audience ever for a music video. I remember it was a Sunday night during all the big shows on FOX.

A billion singles were released (because it's Michael!! Still in his huge phase.) "Black or White" which made #1 and was the fastest chart topper, in the USA, since the Beatles' "Get Back". (#1 Dance Club #3 R&B/HipHop)

"Remember the Time" (#3 #2 Dance #1 R&B)

"In the Closet" (#6 #1 Dance #1 R&B)

"Jam" (#26 #4 Dance #3 R&B #9 CHR R&R Chart)

"Who Is It" (#13, #1 Dance #6 R&B #6 Mainstream #21 Rhythmic)

"Heal the World" (#27 #9 AC #63 R&B #21 Mainstream)

"Give In to Me" w/Slash (no us release)

"Will You Be There" (#7 #5 AC #3 Mainstream)

"Gone Too Soon" was dedicated to the memory of Jackson's friend Ryan White, a teenager from Kokomo, Indiana who came to national attention, after being expelled from his school for having HIV/AIDS.