Michael Jackson: Retains chart crown

Michael Jackson: Retains chart crown

Michael Jackson is no more with us, but his songs will remind us always that Michael was really a King of pop music. He will remain in our hearts for ever through his songs.

Michael Jackson's songs are still dominating the music charts, with four out of the five best-selling UK albums.

"The Essential," Jackson's greatest hits album, is the UK's number one album for a second week.

Michael Jackson, who died June 25, also occupied third spot with "Off the Wall", which moved up from 10 last week and fourth with "Thriller", up from six.

Michael's other albums in the top 10 list are 'The Motown Years', 'Number Ones' and 'Thriller 25'.

"Lungs" by Florence and the Machine came at the No.2, with the biggest debut album so far this year.

Euro-pop act Cascada have retained the number one spot with "Evacuate the Dancefloor," in the singles chart. It's their eighth hit single.

La Roux's "Bulletproof", former number one, slipped down to number two.

Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" slipped one place to number three in the singles chart.


Here is the list of top 10 albums and top 10 singles :


The top 10 albums are:

1.  Michael Jackson - 'The Essential'

2.  Florence & The Machine - 'Lungs'

3.  Michael Jackson - 'Off The Wall'

4.  Michael Jackson - 'Thriller'

5.  Michael Jackson & Jackson Five - 'The Motown Years'

6.  La Roux - 'La Roux'

7.  Michael Jackson - 'Number Ones'

8.  Cascada - 'Evacuate The Dancefloor'

9.  Michael Jackson - 'Thriller 25'

10. Lady Gaga - 'The Fame'


The top 10 singles are:

1.  Cascada - 'Evacuate The Dancefloor'

2.  La Roux - 'Bulletproof'

3.  Michael Jackson - 'Man In The Mirror'

4.  Lady Gaga - 'Paparazzi'

5.  David Guetta Feat Kelly Rowland - 'When Love Takes Over'

6.  Chipmunk Ft Emeli Sande - 'Diamond Rings'

7.  Black Eyed Peas - 'Boom Boom Pow'

8.  Keri Hilson/Kanye West/Ne-Yo - 'Knock You Down'

9.  Agnes - 'Release Me'

10. Black Eyed Peas - 'I Gotta Feeling'