The Story of... 'Man in the Mirror' by Michael Jackson

16 January 2018, 14:50 | Updated: 7 March 2018, 11:07

'Man in the Mirror' has become one of Michael Jackson's most beloved hits since it was first released.

In fact, it first reached the UK chart 30 years ago today (January 16), so what better time to celebrate a truly amazing song?

We've gone through the archives to discover some of the most interesting facts about the classic anthem. Prepare to be amazed...

 

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