Michael Jackson’s Non-Single Ties ‘Thriller’ As One Of His Biggest Hits
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Michael Jackson’s Non-Single Ties ‘Thriller’ As One Of His Biggest Hits By Hugh Mc Intyre,
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- Michael Jackson's "Chicago," never released as a single, ties "Thriller" as one of his highest-rising smashes on the Billboard Global 200.
Hollywood & Entertainment Michael Jackson’s Non-Single Ties ‘Thriller’ As One Of His Biggest Hits By Hugh Mc Intyre,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh Mc Intyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow Author Jun 20, 2026, 08:45am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Michael Jackson’s “Chicago,” a posthumously released track from Xscape, continues to surge on Billboard’s global charts following renewed interest sparked by the biopic Michael. The song climbs to a new No. 18 peak on the Billboard Global 200, tying “Thriller” as Jackson’s fifth-highest-charting hit on the ranking. “Chicago” also reaches new highs on several other Billboard lists, including Billboard Global Excl. U.S., Streaming Songs and multiple R&B/hip-hop charts, despite never being promoted as a single.
Michael Jackson's "Chicago," never released as a single, ties "Thriller" as one of his highest-rising smashes on the Billboard Global 200. VARIOUS, VARIOUS - JUNE 25: Michael Jackson performs at the 12th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on September 7, 1995. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)WireImageMichael Jackson's namesake biopic, Michael, arrived in theaters in many nations, including the United States, in mid-April. The film was an immediate box office smash, and as is the case with pretty much everything connected to the King of Pop, it has continued to perform well and generate millions in revenue ever since.