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Michael Jackson’s Thriller Video Hits 1 Billion Views On Youtube

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Michael Jackson’s Thriller Video Hits 1 Billion Views On Youtube

Michael Jackson’s Thriller is in the billion club on Youtube.

The “Thriller” music video, directed by John Landis and released in 1983, is one of the most iconic and influential music videos in history. It was groundbreaking for its high production values, extended length, and blend of music and cinematic storytelling.

With the advent of social media and platforms such as Youtube, the classic music video is once again making history. The visuals for Thriller has now hit the billion views status on the Google owned platform. “Thriller” set new standards for music videos, demonstrating how they could be more than just promotional tools for songs—they could be artistic and cinematic experiences.

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The video is styled as a short film, running about 13 minutes long, making it one of the first of its kind to significantly blur the lines between music video and cinema. “Thriller” is from Jackson’s 1982 album of the same name, which features a horror-movie-inspired narration by Vincent Price.The album is the biggest selling project in music history.

THE IMPACT OF THRILLER ON SOCIETY

The choreography, particularly the “Thriller dance”, became a cultural phenomenon and has been replicated and parodied countless times. “Thriller” set new standards for music videos, demonstrating how they could be more than just promotional tools for songs—they could be artistic and cinematic experiences. It was the first music video to be inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2009, cementing its status as a piece of cultural history.

Michael Jackson’s impact on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart is not limited to “Thriller.” In fact, “Thriller” is one of only two No. 1 hits that Jackson has claimed on this chart. This may come as a surprise given his iconic status in the music world, but it’s important to remember that this ranking was introduced long after his heyday. Most of his chart-toppers had already made their mark before platforms like iTunes and Amazon became integral to the music industry. Another No. 1 hit credited to Jackson is “Don’t Matter to Me,” a posthumous single featuring rapper Drake. Jackson also boasts an impressive six top-ten hits on this particular chart.

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Thriller” helped propel Michael Jackson into superstardom and is credited with breaking down racial barriers on MTV, which had previously been reluctant to air videos by Black artists. It’s often cited as one of the greatest music videos of all time due to its innovation, scale, and influence on both the music industry and popular culture.

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