Michael Jackson’s Decades-Old Single Finally Reaches The Top 10
Michael Jackson's single 'Human Nature' has reached the U.K.'s top 10 for the first time, decades after its initial release. This achievement adds to Jackson's impressive record, as he now has 45 top 10 hits on the Official Singles chart. Alongside 'Human Nature', his other classics 'Billie Jean' and 'Beat It' also occupy top positions on the chart.
- ▪Michael Jackson's 'Human Nature' has entered the U.K.'s top 10 for the first time since its release in 1983.
- ▪'Human Nature' is now one of three of Jackson's songs in the top 10, alongside 'Billie Jean' and 'Beat It'.
- ▪The song originally debuted on the Official Singles chart in 2009 after Jackson's passing.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMichael Jackson’s Decades-Old Single Finally Reaches The Top 10ByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 08:59am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Decades after it was released as a single, Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" reaches the U.K.'s top 10 foe the first time, earning the star another smash. VARIOUS, VARIOUS - JUNE 25: Michael Jackson performs in concert circa 1986.
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