Thriller - the world's best-selling album of all time

Thriller Year 1982

1. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (6:02)
2. Baby Be Mine (4:20)
3. The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney) (3:42)
4. Thriller (5:57)
5. Beat It (4:17)
6. Billie Jean (4:57)
7. Human Nature (4:05)
8. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) (3:58)
9. The Lady In My Life (4:57)
10. Someone In The Dark (Bonus 2001) (4:48)
11. Carousel (Bonus 2001) (2:01)


Released: December 1, 1982
Produced: by Quincy Jones/Michael Jackson

According to the Guinness World Records, Thriller is the world's best-selling album of all time. Sales of the album are over 104 million copies.
The album is also notable for being one of only three albums to remain in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 for one full year, spending 80 consecutive weeks in the top 10, 37 of which were at number one.
Thriller is also the first album of only three in history to produce seven Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles.
The album continues to sell an estimated 60,000 units in the United States per year.

In February 1984, Michael Jackson was nominated for twelve Grammy Awards — of which he won eight — breaking the record for the most Grammy Awards won in a single year. Seven were for Thriller and the other for the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial storybook.
That same year, Jackson also won eight American Music Awards and the "Special Award of Merit" and three MTV Video Music Awards.
Thriller also helped to bring music from African-American artists back into mainstream radio for the first time since the mid-1970s.

Recorded between April and November 1982, Thriller was the second of Michael Jackson's solo albums to be produced by Quincy Jones. Of the nine tracks that came to be on the final project of the album, Jackson wrote four.

The album's first single is "The Girl Is Mine", a duet with Paul McCartney. The album's second single, "Billie Jean" catapulted Jackson and Thriller to the top of the charts. Jackson then performed "Billie Jean" at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever special, showing off his signature dance move, the "moonwalk", to an enormous audience.
From there, Jackson's already considerable success grew further. Michael Jackson's reinvention as a crossover artist was complete with his third single, the rock song, "Beat It", which features guitar work by guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Written by Rod Temperton, produced by Quincy Jones, and featuring Vincent Price, "Thriller" is one of Jackson's signature songs, in no small part because of its legendary 14-minute music video, regarded as the greatest music video of all time.

SINGLES
1982: "The Girl Is Mine" (with Paul McCartney)
1983: "Billie Jean
1983: "Beat It"
1983: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
1983: "Human Nature"
1983: "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
1984: "Thriller"


Outtake Tracks
Pretty Young Thing (Demo 1982) (3:47)
Nite Line (Demo 1981) (4:32)
Trouble (Demo 1981) (3:56)
Hot Street (Demo 1982) (3:47)
Got The Hots (1982) (4:27) (Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones)
Who Do You Know (1981) (Michael Jackson)
Rolling The Dice (1982) (Rod Temperton)

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"Beat It"

[1st Verse]
They Told Him Don't You Ever Come Around Here
Don't Wanna See Your Face, You Better Disappear
The Fire's In Their Eyes And Their Words Are Really Clear
So Beat It, Just Beat It

[2nd Verse]
You Better Run, You Better Do What You Can
Don't Wanna See No Blood, Don't Be A Macho Man
You Wanna Be Tough, Better Do What You Can
So Beat It, But You Wanna Be Bad

[Chorus]
Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
Just Beat It, Beat It
Just Beat It, Beat It
Just Beat It, Beat It
Just Beat It, Beat It

[3rd Verse]
They're Out To Get You, Better Leave While You Can
Don't Wanna Be A Boy, You Wanna Be A Man
You Wanna Stay Alive, Better Do What You Can
So Beat It, Just Beat It

[4th Verse]
You Have To Show Them That You're Really Not Scared
You're Playin' With Your Life, This Ain't No Truth Or Dare
They'll Kick You, Then They Beat You,
Then They'll Tell You It's Fair
So Beat It, But You Wanna Be Bad

[Chorus]
Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right

[Chorus]
Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It

[Chorus]
Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right

[Chorus]
Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Who's Right

[Chorus]
Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right

[Chorus]
Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
Just Beat It, Beat It
Beat It, Beat It, Beat It

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Beat It Song Information
Beat It was Thrillers third hit single to be released on February 14th 1983 hitting the number 1 spot in the US and number 3 in the UK, it stayed in the charts for 3 weeks.
Michael was one of the first artist to achieve having 2 hits in the top 5 hit charts, with Beat It, and Billie Jean.
With Eddie Van Halen playing a solo guitar piece on the track, Michael writing the track and Quincy Jones co producing it, it was said to be a pioneer in black rock music.
In 1984 Beat It won 2 Grammy's.
It also won 2 AMA's and went platinum in 1989, it helped Thriller become the best selling album in the world.
By March 2009 Beat it had sold a total of 668,000 copies.
Beat It was performed with his brothers at the Jackson Victory tour, where Eddie Van Halen joined them on stage.
Michael also performed the song on his Bad, Dangerous and History tour and at his 30th Anniversary tour with Slash performing the solo guitarist piece.
A little while after Beat It was released it was used for an anti drunk driving campaign where he received an award from President Ronald Reagan for all his support, and stated that Americans should follow his example of a lifestyle with no alcohol or drugs.
In 2008 Will.I.Am and Fergie from Black Eyed Peas did a cover of Beat It for Thriller25 an album celebrating 25 years of Thriller.
On Michael's Blood On The Dance Floor History in the mix album, Beat It has been put on with the solo guitarist piece being performed by Wyclef Jean.
Metallica performed Beat It at the MTV music awards in 2003.
In 1984 Weird Al Yankovic recorded a song called Eat It, with Michael's permission, as it was a funny version of Beat It. Eat It's song video is a spoof of Beat It, with Yankovic copying Michael's dance moves is a clumsy fashion.
Michael received royalties because of the similarities.
Beat It Video
Beat It's music video shows 2 rival gang members heading for a fight, and Michael going to break it up bringing the 2 gangs together through dancing.
Beat It was directed by Bob Giraldi and choreographed by Michael Peters.
The video cost Michael $150,000 to make after CBS would not fund it.
Beat It's music video became famous for a number of reasons, first it was Michael's first video highlighting black youth and the dangers of gangs on the streets.
The second because of the dancing, one of Michael's trademarks became synchronized dancers.
In Beat It the cast consisted of 80 real gang members to make the situation feel real and 18 professional dancers, this video opened many job opportunities for dancers in the US.
The video later won many awards from an AMA's to the best male artist.
In April 2008 Fall Out Boy released a cover version of Beat It, they had not intended to cover it.

И понеже този е албум ми е любимият ще изнахалствам с още една песен.

"Billie Jean"

[1st Verse]
She Was More Like A Beauty Queen From A Movie Scene
I Said Don't Mind, But What Do You Mean I Am The One
Who Will Dance On The Floor In The Round
She Said I Am The One Who Will Dance On The Floor In The Round

[2nd Verse]
She Told Me Her Name Was Billie Jean, As She Caused A Scene
Then Every Head Turned With Eyes That Dreamed Of Being The One
Who Will Dance On The Floor In The Round

[Bridge]
People Always Told Me Be Careful Of What You Do
And Don't Go Around Breaking Young Girls' Hearts
And Mother Always Told Me Be Careful Of Who You Love
And Be Careful Of What You Do 'Cause The Lie Becomes The Truth

[Chorus]
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover
She's Just A Girl Who Claims That I Am The One
But The Kid Is Not My Son
She Says I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son

[3rd Verse]
For Forty Days And Forty Nights
The Law Was On Her Side
But Who Can Stand When She's In Demand
Her Schemes And Plans
'Cause We Danced On The Floor In The Round
So Take My Strong Advice, Just Remember To Always Think Twice
(Do Think Twice)

[4th Verse]
She Told My Baby We'd Danced 'Till Three
Then She Looked At Me
Then Showed A Photo My Baby Cried
His Eyes Looked Like Mine
Go On Dance On The Floor In The Round, Baby

[Bridge]
People Always Told Me Be Careful Of What You Do
And Don't Go Around Breaking Young Girls' Hearts
She Came And Stood Right By Me
Then The Smell Of Sweet Perfume
This Happened Much Too Soon
She Called Me To Her Room

[Chorus]
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover
She's Just A Girl Who Claims That I Am The One
But The Kid Is Not My Son
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover
She's Just A Girl Who Claims That I Am The One
But The Kid Is Not My Son
She Says I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son
She Says I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover
She's Just A Girl Who Claims That I Am The One
But The Kid Is Not My Son
She Says I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son
She Says I Am The One, She Says He Is My Son
She Says I Am The One
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover
Billie Jean Is Not My Lover

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Background Information
Billie Jean was the second single to be released off Michael's 6th hit album Thriller released in 1982.
Produced by Quincy Jones the single was released January 2nd 1983 becoming his fastest rising single since ABC,The love you save and Ill be there in 1970.
How Billie Jean Came To Exist
It started in 1981 when Michael received a letter from a fan who claimed him to be the father of one of her twins.
As Michael ignored these letters they started getting more disturbing to a point where he was getting nightmares.
Soon after, he received a package containing a photo, letter and a gun. The letter read that if Michael was to kill himself she would do the same once she had killed their baby.
A little while after Michael found out that the women had been put in a psychiatric hospital.
Billie Jean was written with this particular fan in mind knowing it would be a hit.
Motown 25 Celebration
In 1984 Michael won 2 Grammies, 1 billboard music award and 1 American music award for Billie Jean.
His hit single went platinum in 1989 and Gold in 2005.
Michael was nominated for an Emmy for his star performance on Motown25 1983 a TV special celebrating 25 years of Motown and paying tribute to Berry Gordy founder of Motown record label.
Michael only agreed to go onto Motown25 after a personal visit from Berry Gordy and under the condition he could do a solo performance.
Motown25 was the first live show where Michael performed the moonwalk, watched by over 50million people world wide.
This special show increased sales of the Thriller album making it the best selling album in the world.
Michael and Pepsi
Pepsi sponsored The Jackson's Victory Tour in 1984, as a thank you the Jackson's were to take part in 2 Pepsi adverts.
Billie Jean was used as the official song for the adverts but Michael changed the song title from Billie Jean to Pepsi Generation, it was released a a promotional single.
While Michael was filming for the 2nd Pepsi advert, Michael's hair was caught on fire by an exploding firework, leaving Michael needing surgery.
At the Grammy's where the video was premièred, Michael had to wear a hair piece to cover the burns while he collected his awards.
Performances Of Billie Jean
At Michael's 30th Anniversary Special celebration at Madison Square Gardens in 2001, Billie Jean was performed not only by Michael, but also by Destiny's Child.
Chris Brown paid special tribute to Michael's performance at Motown 25 by performing Billie Jean at the 2007 MTV Music Awards, in this performance he performed Michael's famous crotch grabbing, and hat tossing.
At the 2009 Glastonbury festival, Rapper Mike Skinner and singer Gabriella Cilmi paid tribute to Michael after his death by singing Billie Jean. Lily Allen was also seen wearing a white glove to the event, marking Michael's performance at Motown25 where he sported the famous white glove.
ColdPlay covered Billie Jean as a tribute to Michael during July and August 2009 at many different festivals around the world.
Remixes & Covers Of Billie Jean
There were many covers and remixes done of Billie Jean since its release in 1983.
One of the first covers and remixes was in 1983 when it was mixed with Clubhouse Steely Dan's Do It Again, the track was then entitled Do It Again/Billie Jean and hit number 11 in the UK charts.
In 1991, LL Cool J used Billie Jean for his song Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf which was used for Simply Mad About The Mouse (A musical celebration of animation).
In 1996 Blackstreet used Billie Jean for their number 1 single No Diggity, this song hit number 1 in the US charts staying there for 4 weeks.
In 2008 Kanye West did a remix of Billie Jean for Thriller25, a special anniversary for Michael's Thriller album, the song was entitled Billie Jean 2008.
Billie Jean also featured in the Charlie's Angels film, and in 2002 it appeared on the video game, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

"Human Nature"


Looking Out
Across The Night-Time
The City Winks A Sleepless Eye
Hear Her Voice
Shake My Window
Sweet Seducing Sighs

Get Me Out
Into The Night-Time
Four Walls Won�t Hold Me Tonight
If This Town
Is Just An Apple
Then Let Me Take A Bite

If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell �Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way
If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell �Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way

Reaching Out
To Touch A Stranger
Electric Eyes Are Ev�rywhere
See That Girl
She Knows I�m Watching
She Likes The Way I Stare

If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell �Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way
If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell �Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way
I Like Livin� This Way
I Like Lovin� This Way

Looking Out
Across The Morning
The City�s Heart Begins To Beat
Reaching Out
I Touch Her Shoulder
I�m Dreaming Of The Street

If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell �Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way
If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell �Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way
I Like Livin� This Way

"Human Nature" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis, and produced by Quincy Jones for the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). Initially, Porcaro had recorded a rough demo of the song on a cassette, which was then given to Jones. Enjoying the demo, Jones had the ballad included on the Thriller album. The song was the last selected for the album, ousting "Carousel" from the final track listing. It is widely credited as being one of Jackson's most captivating and emotional songs, and has been recognized by many as one of the great song ballads of all time.

"Human Nature" was released on July 3, 1983, as the album's fifth single. Although not released in the UK, the song achieved chart success in the US. Reaching number two on Billboard's Hot Adult Contemporary chart and number seven on the Hot 100, the song became Jackson's fifth Top 10 hit from Thriller. In New Zealand the single reached number 11. The ballad garnered many positive reviews from music critics.

Background

"Human Nature" was written by Steve Porcaro of Toto and John Bettis for Michael Jackson's Thriller album. Initially, Porcaro recorded a rough demo of the song on a cassette. Fellow Toto band member David Paich then gave the demo, along with two songs written by Paich, to producer Quincy Jones, hoping they would be included on Thriller. Jones didn't like Paich's songs, but enjoyed the rough demo of "Human Nature" at the end of the cassette. Jones explained, "All of a sudden, at the end, there was all this silence, there was: 'why, why, dah dah da-dum dah dah, why, why'. Just a dummy lyric and a very skeletal thing—I get goosebumps talking about it. I said, 'This is where we wanna go, because it's got such a wonderful flavor'". Bettis, who had written lyrics for hits by The Carpenters and The Pointer Sisters, among others, was asked to add lyrics to the song. He completed the song in two days. The producer asked if the song could be included on Jackson's album, to which Porcaro and Bettis agreed. "Human Nature" was the last song selected for Thriller, ousting "Carousel" from the final track listing.

Release and reception

"Human Nature" was released on July 3, 1983, as the fifth single from Thriller. Although not released in the UK, the song achieved moderate chart success in the US. Reaching number two on Billboard's Hot Adult Contemporary chart and number seven on the Hot 100, the song became Jackson's fifth Top 10 hit from Thriller. "Human Nature" charted at number 27 on the R&B singles chart. In the Netherlands the single reached number 11.

John Rockwell, of The New York Times, stated that "Human Nature" was a "haunting, brooding ballad" with an "irresistible" chorus. Allmusic noted that the "gentle and lovely" "Human Nature" coexisted comfortably with the "tough, scared" "Beat It". They later added that the song was a "soft rocker". Reflecting on Thriller, Slant expressed their fondness of the song, stating that it was "probably the best musical composition on the album and surely one of the only A/C ballads of its era worth remembering". The magazine added that the track's "buttery harmonies" were powerful. Stylus also praised the song, describing it as "the smoothest of ballads". They further added that the music "does little to embody the song’s message" and that it couches Jackson's "glazed voice" in "cloudy synths and drum pillows".

About.com's Bill Lamb looked back on the track 25 years after its release. He felt that the song "set down a blueprint for what would become known as adult R&B". Kelefa Sanneh of Blender described the "soft-serve balladry" of the song as a "silk-sheets masterstroke". In a 2008 IGN review, Todd Gilchrist explained that the elements of "Human Nature" worked better today than they did before. He added that it may be because modern R&B "sucks". Tom Ewing, reviewer for Pitchfork Media, described the song as "meltingly tender", with MTV adding that it was an "airy ballad". Rolling Stone claimed that the "most beautifully fragile" "Human Nature" was so open and brave it made "She's Out of My Life" seem phony. The Los Angeles Times concluded that it was Jackson's delivery that made the "middling ballad" take off.

The Lady In My Life"

[1st Verse]
There'll Be No Darkness Tonight
Lady Our Love Will Shine
Just Put Your Trust In My Heart
And Meet Me In Paradise, Girl
You're Every Wonder In This World To Me
A Treasure Time Won't Steal Away


The Lady In My Life

Няма да има никаква тъмнина тази нощ.
скъпа,нашата любов ще изгрее.
просто имай вяра в моето сърце
и ще се срещнем в Рая момиче.
ти си чудото в този свят за мен.
съкровище,времето ни ограбва неусетно.

така ,че чуй моето сърце.
задръж тялото си близо до моето.
позволи ми да те изпълня с мечти,
аз мога да те накарам да се почувстваш
така добре.
и скъпа,през годините ще те обичам още
повече с всеки ден. тази вечер обещавам,
че винаги ще бъдеш жената в моя живот.


върни се в моята нежност. нека направим това
една нощ, което сме пропуснали момиче.
нуждая се от твоята сладка ласка.
близостта е вън от фантазията,
две сърца в ритъма на насладата.
ела при мен.


и аз ще те пазя внимателно от мрачните
сенки на нощта.позволи ми да те докосна
с любовта си. аз мога да те накарам да се
почувстваш така добре.
и скъпа, през годините, дори когато съм
стар и посивял, аз ще те обичам с всеки
ден повече, защото винаги ще си жената в моя живот.

остани с мен.
Искам да останеш с мен

[Chorus]
So Listen To My Heart
Lay Your Body Close To Mine
Let Me Fill You With My Dreams
I Can Make You Feel Alright
And Baby Through The Years
Gonna Love You More Each Day
So I Promise You Tonight
That You'll Always Be The Lady In My Life

[Bridge]
Lay Back In My Tenderness
Let's Make This A Night We Won't Forget
Girl, I Need Your Sweet Caress
Reach Out To A Fantasy
Two Hearts In The Beat Of Ecstasy
Come To Me, Girl

[Chorus]
And I Will Keep You Warm
Through The Shadows Of The Night
Let Me Touch You With My Love
I Can Make You Feel So Right
And Baby Through The Years
Even When We're Old And Gray
I Will Love You More Each Day
'Cause You Will Always Be The Lady In My Life

Stay With Me
I Want You To Stay With Me...