I do like the cover MUCH better!,
And while it is hard to defend MJ's personal life, and whether you like or dislike his music/performances (i don't really don't care for it), you can not deny the man was oozing with talent.
Rivers Of Babylon
Meldodians
Steve Earle
Subllime
Jimmy Cliff
Sinead O'Connor
Gutair Lesson for Becky