Top 10 MJ Songs: Part Two The Untouchable 1979–1989 Era

Michael Jackson’s run from Off the Wall through Thriller and Bad may be the greatest decade-long stretch in music history—but which songs truly deserve a place in the Top 10? All three WTF Asked You co-hosts come together to rank their favorite Michael Jackson songs released between 1979 and 1989.

Did worldwide classics like “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Beat It,” “Rock with You,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Man in the Mirror” make the cut, or did the deep cuts and underrated fan favorites take over the list? Before the countdown, the crew discusses the latest Michael Jackson-related Netflix documentary during the WTF Asked You Moment of the Week, battles through an unpredictable 80s Music This or That, tests their knowledge with an 80s music history quiz and tries to identify the original names of classic songs and real Michael Jackson vault titles.

Expect debates involving MJ, Prince, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, New Edition and several other legends of the era—plus rare facts, chart history, writers, producers and stories behind the music. Listen through the end to hear the full countdown, then share your own Top 10 and tell us which omission was the most disrespectful.

And remember: if you didn’t like our list, well, whoTFaskedYou!!