MJ-Macca duet is King of Pop’s most popular track
June 19th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 19 (ANI): King of Pop Michael Jackson and Sir Paul McCartney’s 1983 duet ‘Say Say Say’ is the late singer’s most popular track of all time.
As per statistics released by Billboard, the song is more popular than songs including ‘Billie Jean’ and ‘Beat It’, reports the Mirror.
‘Say Say Say’ topped the US chart for six weeks upon its release in 1983, while ‘Billie Jean’ was number one for seven weeks.
However, Jackson and McCartney’s collaboration enjoyed a longer stay inside the top-10.
Other songs in the countdown including Jackson’s solo single ‘Rock With You’ and the Jackson 5 hit ‘I’ll Be There’.
The statistics were released ahead of the first anniversary of Jackson’s death. He died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50. (ANI)
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