Best Songs by Elvis and Michael Jackson

The two biggest giants of music no doubt about it. Now it's time to debate their best songs. If you want to add an item, say which artist sang it.

The Top Ten

1 Beat It - Michael Jackson

2 Jailhouse Rock - Elvis

Pretty daring lyrics for the 1950's!
"Number 47 said to Number 3,
You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see,
I sure would be delighted with your company,
Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me,
Lets Rock! "

3 Hound Dog - Elvis

4 Thriller - Michael Jackson

5 Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

6 Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis

Elvis is by far the #1 selling solo act of all time.
True that The Beatles sold a little more than Elvis, but nobody else is even close.
MJ's sales total is about 1/3 of Elvis's total.
Elvis- about 1 BILLION sold.
MJ- about 350M sold.

7 Man In the Mirror - Michael Jackson

8 Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson

9 Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis

10 Suspicious Minds - Elvis

The Contenders

11 Love Me Tender - Elvis

12 Human Nature - Michael Jackson