"Black or White"
Background -
Single from Michael Jackson's Dangerous
(1991 ... 8th album)
Released in November 1991
Genres considered - Pop Rock, Hip Hop
Point of interest -
In light of "Black or White," Michael Jackson was the first artist to have number one hits in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. (Wikipedia)
Point of interest -
The music video aired to 500 million viewers - the most ever for a music video. (Wikipedia)
Certification -
Gold in Canada, Germany, Denmark, UK
Silver in France
Platinum in New Zealand
2x Platinum in the U.S. and Australia
Success -
No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 1 on Eurochart Hot 100
No. 1 in 20 countries -
U.S., UK, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Turkey, Zimbabwe, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
A background of the "Black or White" music video is noted in great detail, so refer to Wikipedia for reference.
In the end,
"Black or White"
"...a rock 'n' roll dance song about racial harmony..." - Epic Records
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