"Speechless" is a song by the American

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recording artist Michael Jackson (pictured),
included on his tenth studio album,
Invincible (2001). It was released in South
Korea as the lead single from the album,
and elsewhere as a promotional single. The
singer was inspired to write the ballad after
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Germany. Jackson collaborated on the
of seven FIFA officials and
production with musicians such as Jeremy
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and his gospel choir provided backing
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a deal worth
before Invincible's release. The song
US$55.1 billion.
received mixed reviews from music critics;
commentary focused on its a cappellas and
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lyrics. A clip of Jackson singing
at least 1,200 people.
"Speechless" was included in the 2009
documentary-concert film Michael
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