Love Never Felt So Good

"Love Never Felt So Good" is a song by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, released posthumously on May 2, 2014.

In the video, Timberlake appears with a crowd of young dancers, who reference Jackson's most known dance moves, interspersed with archival footage of the pop singer's many short films.

The version featuring Timberlake also includes sampled percussion and breaths from Jackson's 1979 song "Working Day and Night".

On April 30, 2014, it was revealed that "Love Never Felt So Good" would be unveiled at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on May 1, 2014, as the album's first single.

[5] On May 10, 2014 a Fedde Le Grand remix was announced and world-premiered by Danny Howard on his BBC Radio 1 show Dance Anthems.

"[7] Carl Willott of Idolator offered a positive outlook on the duet version, stating: "... where [Timberlake and Jackson's] voices make for an uncannily natural combination ... the other great thing is that it's not trying to be an event, it's just a breezy dance floor strut that wouldn't feel out of place on Off the Wall or The 20/20 Experience.

It's airy, sweet, funky and pretty much impossible to dislike," but panned the Timberlake remix, which he commented "surfaces all the grody feelings that came rushing in 2010 with Jackson's first posthumous album, Michael.

"[10] Stephanie Chase from Contactmusic said, "It's not groundbreaking or an exceptional example of his artistry, but it gives a good indication that Xscape could serve as a fitting tribute to Jackson and his legacy.

"[12] "Love Never Felt So Good" also got praised by musician DJ Cassidy, who told the song had a positive impact on him.

In the United States, the single sold more than 90,000 downloads from the debut date of May 2, 2014 to May 4, 2014, and drew 52 million all-format radio audience impressions since its first plays that Friday.

[23] "Love Never Felt So Good" has since been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

[26] The music video for the duet debuted in the morning on May 14, 2014, which was regarded as "a careful visual tribute of the late pop singer's lasting legacy on future generations."

[27] A crowd of young dancers lip-synced and Justin Timberlake sang along and made some memorable moves from Michael Jackson's classic music videos or live shows.

[32] American R&B singer Usher danced across the stage, moonwalked, and hopped on a table to spin during the play of the song.

Other dancers dressed in Jackson's style performed his signature moves in front of digital backdrops flashing graffiti and brick walls.

"Love Never Felt So Good" became Michael Jackson's 29th top-ten single, while the duet version became Justin Timberlake's (pictured) 16th on the US Billboard Hot 100 . [ 14 ]