Ecrit par Michael Jackson
Co-Produit par Michael Jackson
Voix de fond: Julia Waters, Maxime Waters, Oren Waters, James Ingram, Michael Jackson, Bunny Hull et Becky Lopez
Sortie en 1983
Producteur: Quincy Jones
Enregistré et mixé par: Bruce Swedien
Musiciens: Greg Phillinganes: Rhodes, Synthesizer. Michael Boddicker & Bill Wolfer: Synthesizer David Williams: Guitar. Louis Johnson: Bass Paulinho da Costa: Percussion. Jerry Hey: Trumpet, Flügelhorn Gary Grant: Trumpet, Flügelhorn. Larry Williams: Sax, Flute Bill Reichenbach: Trombone. Michael Jackson, Nelson Hayes & Steven Ray: Bathroom stomp board
Vocal arrangement by Michael Jackson. Rhythm arrangement by Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones Horn arrangement by Jerry Hey & Michael Jackson
Background Vocals: Julia Waters, Maxime Waters, Oren Waters, James Ingram, Michael Jackson, Bunny Hull, Becky Lopez.
45tours vinyl sortie en France
EPIC A 3427
Face 1 : Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 4'15 Face 2 : Rock With You (taken from the epic lp: Live EPC 88562) 3'55.
45tours vinyle Espagnol
EPIC A 3427
Face 1 : Wanna Be startin' somethin' (4'15) Face 2 : Rock With You (taken from the epic lp: Live EPC 88562) 3'55.
45tours vinyl rouge Tiré du 9 singles pack
MJ1-8
Face 1 : Wanna Be startin' somethin' (4'15) Face 2 : Rock With You (taken from the epic lp: Live EPC 88562) 3'55.
Le vinyl
Maxi 45 tours vinyle Japonais Special versions
Epic Sony 13.3P-491
Face A: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" (long Version) 6:30 Face B: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Instrumental) 6:30 / Beat It 4:11
Maxi CD Single includes JAM Remixes
by Roger S. & Brothers In Rhythm rap by Heavy D plus Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Brothers in Rhythm house mix) Epic 658360 2.
1. Jam (7" Edit) 4:05 2. Jam (Roger's jeep mix) 5:54 3. Jam (Atlanta techno mix) 6:06 4. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Brothers in rhythm house mix) 7:40
Heal The World Maxi 45 tours Special Poster Bag
Edition Epic 658488 8
A. Prelude/Heal The World 6:25 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Brothers In Rhythm House Mix) 7:40
B. Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough (Roger's Undergroung Solution) 6:18 Rock With You (Marters Atwork Remix) 5:29
Cd promo US "Signature Series".
Référence : ESK 5400 - 1993
1. Heal The World (Including A Special Message From Michael Jackson) 6:23 2. Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu ( I just can’t stop loving you) 4:06
3. Billie Jean ( Four on the floor remix-radio edit) 4:48 4. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'(Tommy d’s main mix) 7:40
Picture CD Promo Bresilien "The Mega Remixes" Réf : 899.035
1. Rock with you (masters at work remix) 5.29 2. Remember the time (silky soul 7) 4.21
3. Wanna be startin' somethin' (brothers in rhythm house mix) 7.40 4. Black or white (house with guitar radio mix) 3.50
5. In the closet (club edit) 4.07 6. Who is it (house7) 3.55
7. Don't stop 'til you get enough (roger underground club solution) 6.22 8. Jam (silky7) 4.17
9. Beat it (moby's sub mix) 10. Bad (dance exented mix) 6.00
Maxi CD single Japonais de Earth Song Epic ESCA 6360
1. Earth Song 6:48 2. Earth Song (Hani's Radio Experience) 3:35
3. Earth Song (Hani's Around The World Experience) 14:50 4. Earth Song (Radio Edit) 5:03
5. Earth Song (Hani's Extended Radio Experience) 4:35 6. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Tommy D's Main Mix) 7:41
7. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Brothers In Rhythm Mix) 7:37
Michael Jackson 12' Mixes
Epic 450127 2
1. Billie Jean 6:23 2. Beat It 4:173. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 6:30 4. Thriller 5:56 5. PYT 4:01
Maxi 45 tours vinyl promo Hollandais de 1995
"The Classic Remix Series Michael Jackson Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Brand New Remixes By Tommy D & Brithers In Rhythm"
Référence: XPR 2265
Face A: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Brothers In Rhythm Mix" 7:32 Face B: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Tommy D's Main Mix" 7:38"
Les paroles :
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
I took my baby to the doctor
With a fever, but nothing he found
By the time this hit the street
They said she had a breakdown
Someone's always tryin' to start my baby cryin'
Talkin', squealin', lyin'
Sayin' you just wanna be startin' somethin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah) And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
You love to pretend that you're good
When you're always up to no good
You really can't make him hate her
So your tongue became a razor
Someone's always tryin' to keep my baby cryin'
Treacherous, cunnin', declinin'
You got my baby cryin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
You're a vegetable, you're a vegetable
Still they hate you, you're a vegetable
You're just a buffet, you're a vegetable
They eat off of you, you're a vegetable
Billie Jean is always talkin'
When nobody else is talkin'
Tellin' lies and rubbin' shoulders
So they called her mouth a motor
Someone's always tryin' to start my baby cryin'
Talkin', squealin', spyin',
Sayin' you just wanna be startin' somethin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah) You're a vegetable, you're a vegetable
Still they hate you, you're a vegetable
You're just a buffet, you're a vegetable
They eat off of you, you're a vegetable
If you can't feed your baby (yeah, yeah)
Then don't have a baby (yeah, yeah)
And don't think maybe (yeah, yeah)
If you can't feed your baby (yeah, yeah)
You'll be always tryin'
To stop that child from cryin'
Hustlin', stealin', lyin'
Now baby's slowly dyin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
Lift your head up high
And scream out to the world
I know I am someone
And let the truth unfurl
No one can hurt you now
Because you know what's true
Yes, I believe in me
So you believe in you
Help me sing it, ma ma se
Ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa
Ma ma se, ma ma sa, Ma ma coo sa
(Répètition jusqu'à la fin)
Ecrit par Rod Temperton Enregistré et mixé par: Bruce Swedien
Musiciens: Greg Phillinganes: Keyboards, Synthesizer. Michael Boddicker & David Paich: Synthesizer Steve Porcaro, Brian Banks & Anthony Marinelli: Synthesizer Programming David Williams: Guitar. N'dugu Chancler: Drums. Jerry Hey: Trumpet, Flügelhorn Gary Grant: Trumpet, Flügelhorn. Larry Williams: Sax, Flute. Bill Reichenbach: Trombone
Vocal, Rhythm and Synthesizer Arrangement by Rod Temperton
Horn Arrangement by Jerry Hey
Les paroles :
I don't need no dreams when I'm by your side Every moment takes me to paradise
Darlin', let me hold you
Warm you in my arms and melt your fears away
Show you all the magic that a perfect love can make
I need you night and day
So baby, be mine (baby, you gotta be mine)
And girl I'll give you all I got to give
So baby, be my girl (all the time)
And we can share this ecstasy
As long as we believe in love
I won't give you reason to change your mind
(I guess it's still you thrill me, baby, be mine)
You are all the future that I desire
Girl, I need to hold you
Share my feelings in the heat of love's embrace
Show you all the passion burning in my heart today
It's never gonna fade
So baby, be mine (baby, you gotta be mine)
And girl I'll give you all I got to give
So baby, be my girl (all the time)
You're everything this world could be
The reason that I live
Won't you stay with me until the mornin' sun
I promise you now that the dawn will be different
Lady can't you see that heaven's just begun
It's livin' here inside our hearts
There'll be no more mountains for us to climb
(I can't be still you thrill me, baby, be mine)
This will be a love lasting for all time
Girl you got to hold me
We can touch the sky and light the darkest day
Hold me, only you and I can make sweet love this way
There's no more I can say
So baby be mine (baby, you gotta be mine)
And girl I'll give you all I got to give
So baby, be mine (all the time)
You're everything this world could be
The reason that I live
Baby be my girl
And girl I'll give you all I got to give
So baby, be mine, baby, be mine
You're everything this world could be to me
C'mon, girl, c'mon girl
So baby, be mine
You're everything this world could be to me
Sortie le 25 Octobre 1982 Producteur: Quincy Jones
Enregistré et mixé par: Bruce Swedien
Musiciens: Greg Phillinganes: Rhodes. David Paich: Piano. David Foster: Syntgesizer Steve Porcaro: Synthesizer Programming. Dean Parks: Guitar Steve Lukather: Guitar. Louis Johnson: Bass. Jeff Porcaro: Drums Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones: Vocal arrangements Quincy Jones & David Paich: Rhythm arrangements. David Foster: Synthesizer arrangements
Strings arranged and conducted by Jerry hey. Concertmaster: Jerry Vinci
45 Tours Français "The Girl Is Mine"
Epic A 2729 CB 111
Face A: The Girl Is Mine 3:41 Face B: Can't Get Outta The Rain 4:02
45 tours "The Girl Is Mine"
Tiré du 9 singles Pack
Epic MJ1-5
Face A: The Girl Is Mine 3:41 Face B: Can't Get Outta The Rain 4:02
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Picture disc "The Girl Is Mine"
Epic EPC A 11-2729
Face A: The Girl Is Mine 3:41 Face B: Can't Get Outta The Rain 4:02
Maxi 45 tours Hollandais
EPCA 12.2729
Face A : The Girl Is Mine 3:41 Face B : Can't Get Outta The Rain 4:03
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Coréen "Slow Tracks"
Sorti uniquement dans ce pays pour la promo
Face A :
"Heal The World" 6:25" I Just Can't Stop Loving You" 4:10" She's Out Of My Life" 3:40.
Face B :
"Human Nature" 4:06 "The Girl Is Mine" 3:43 "Man In The Mirror" 5:18.
Picture CD Promo Bresilien "The Love Songs".
Réf : 899.036
1. Will you be there 2. I just can't stop loving you 3. Human nature 4. Heal the world
5. The girl is mine 6. Man in the mirror 7. She's out of my life 8. The lady in my life
Les paroles :
(Michael)
Every night she walks right in my dreams
Since I met her from the start
I'm so proud I am the only one
Who is special in her heart
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
I know she's mine
Because the doggone girl is mine
(Paul)
I don't understand the way you think
Saying that she's yours not mine
Sending roses and your sill dreams
Really just a waste of time
Because she's mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
I love you more than he
(Take you anywhere)
(Michael)
But I love you endlessly
(Loving we will share)
(Michael & Paul)
So come and go with me
Two on the town
(Michael)
But we both cannot have her
So it's one or the other
And one day you'll discover
That she's my girl forever and ever
(Paul)
Don't build your hopes to be let down
'Cause I really feel it's time
(Michael)
I know she'll tell you I'm the one for her
'Cause she said I blow her mind
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
(Michael & Paul)
She's mine, she's mine
No, no, no, she's mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
(Paul)
The girl is mine, (yep) she's mine
The girl is mine, (yes) she's mine
(Michael)
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
(Paul)
Michael, we're not going to fight about this, okay
(Michael)
Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover not a fighter
(Paul)
I've heard it all before, Michael, she told me that I'm her forever lover,
You know, don't you remember
(Michael)
Well, after loving me, she said she couldn't love another
(Paul)
Is that what she said
(Michael)
Yes, she said it, you keep dreaming
(Paul chante)
I don't believe it
(Michael & Paul)
The girl is mine, (mine, mine, mine)
(Moins fort/Répètition)
Ecrit par Rod Temperton
Paroles de Michael Jackson
Participation d'un rap de Vincent Price
Sortie en 1983
Producteur: Quincy Jones
Enregistré et mixé par: Bruce Swedien
Musiciens:
Synthesizer: Greg Phillinganes, Rod Temperton et Brian Banks
Synthesizer Programming: Anthony Marinelli
Guitar: David Williams
Trumpet, Flügelhorn: Jerry Hey, Gary Grant
Sax, flute: Larry Williams
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach
Vocal, Rhythm and Synthesizer arrangement: Rod Temperton
Horn arrangement: Jerry Hey Effects: Bruce Cannon et Bruce Swedien
Dans le double album HIStory, Thriller est la neuvième chanson du Disc I HIStory Begins.
La version qui se trouve sur le single est une version raccourcie par rapport à la version qui se trouve sur l'album.
Un maxi-single sorti à l'époque mentionnait une version "Long version" qui n'était autre que celle de l'album et non une version allongée comme il en existe pour Billie Jean sur un maxi-single.
La version instrumentale est quand à elle aussi longue que la version album.
A noter que la version présente dans le clip-vidéo n'a hélas jamais été éditée...
45 tours vinyl Français. Epic A-3643 Face A: Thriller (special edit) 4:37 Available on album (EPC 85930), cassette (EPC 40-85930) and compact disc (CDEPC 85930)
Face B: Things I Do For You 3:31 from the album "Live" EPC 88562
45 tours promo Français mono face. Epic pro 394 Sorti uniquement pour les radios Françaises. Pochette inédite. Message spécial.
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Français. Epic Epca-12.3643 Face A: Long Version 5:57
Face B: 1. Remixed short version (Special Edit) 4:05 2. Things I Do For You (Taken from the Epic Album "The Jacksons-Live" EPC 88562) 3:31
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Espagnol EPCA 12.3643 Face A : Thriller 5:57 Face B : Thriller 4:05 / Things I Do For You 3:31
45 tours vinyle Japonais. Epic 07.5P.265 Face A: Thriller 4:37 Face B: Things I Do For You 3:31 (Taken from the Epic album "THE JACKSON-LIVE")
45 tours vinyl rouge Anglais de Thriller.
Tiré du 9 singles pack Epic MJ1-9
Face A: Thriller 4:37 Face B: Things I Do For You 3:31 (Taken from the Epic album "THE JACKSON-LIVE")
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Maxi 45 tours Mexicain Rouge. Epic 45043 C'est la même pochette que celle des USA mais différente de la Française. Existe également en vinyle vert exclusivement destiné au marché Méxicain. Inscriptions en Espagnol sur la pochette et sur le label.
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Anglais de P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) Epic TA4136 Face A: P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) 3:58 Face B: This Place Hotel Live 4:40Thriller Instrumentale: 5:56
Maxi 45 tours vinyl promo australien 1983 MX 203724 CBS
Face A: "Thriller" 4:37 Face B: "Thriller" (special short version) 4:05 / "Thing I Do For You" (from the Jacksons Live) 3:31
CD Instrumental Version Collection. Epic ESCA 6615 1. Billie Jean (Instrumental version) 6:18 2. Thriller (Instrumental) 5:59 3. Bad (Dub version) 4:06
4. The Way You Make Me Feel (Dub version) 5:05 5. Man In The Mirror (Instrumental) 5:05
6. Dirty Diana (Instrumental) 4:41 7. Another Part Of Me (Instrumental) 3:48
Michael Jackson 12' Mixes Epic 450127 2 1. Billie Jean 6:23 2. Beat It 4:17 3. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 6:30 4. Thriller 5:56 5. PYT 4:01
Les paroles :
It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes
You're paralyzed
'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
And no one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller, thriller night
You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight
You hear the door slam and realize there's nowhere left to run
You feel the cold hand and wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You close your eyes and hope that this is just imagination
But all the while you hear the creature creepin' up behind
You're out of time
'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
There ain't no second chance against the thing with forty eyes
You know it's thriller, thriller night
You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight
Night creatures call
And the dead start to walk in their masquerade
There's no escapin' the jaws of the alien this time (they're open wide)
This is the end of your life
They're out to get you, there's demons closing in on every side
They will possess you unless you change the number on your dial
Now is the time for you and I to cuddle close together
All thru the night I'll save you from the terrors on the screen
I'll make you see
That it's a thriller, thriller night
'Cause I can thrill you more than any ghost would dare to try
Girl, this is thriller, thriller night
So let me hold you tight and share a killer, diller, chiller
Thriller here tonight
(Rap par Vincent Price)
Darkness falls across the land
The midnite hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize y'awl's neighborhood
And whosoever shall be found
Without the soul for getting down
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
And rot inside a corpse's shell
The foulest stench is in the air
The funk of forty thousand years
And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Are closing in to seal your doom
And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver
For no mere mortal can resist
The evil of the thriller
(Into maniacal laugh, in deep echo)
Ecrit par Michael Jackson
Co-Produit par Michael Jackson
Participation de Eddie Van Halen à la guitare solo
Sortie en 1983
Producteur : Quincy Jones
Co-Producteur : Michael Jackson
Enregistré et mixé par : Bruce Swedien
Musiciens :
Featuring : Guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen. Greg Phillinganes : Rhodes, Synthesizer
Bill Wolfer : Keyboards. Tom Bahler : Synclavier
Steve Porcaro : Synthesizer, Synthesizer programming. Greg Smith : Synergy
Steve Lukather : Guitars, Electric Bass. Paul Jackson : Guitar. Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Michael Jackson : Drum case beater. Vocal arrangement : Michael Jackson
Rhythm arrangement : Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones
Récompenses :
1983: Billboard Awards Dance/Disco 12" LP.
1984: Grammy Awards Record Of The Year, "Beat It".
1984: Grammy Awards Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, "Beat It".
Vente : USA: Disque de Platine et Disque d'Or France: Disque d'Or Canada, Belgique, Australie, Nouvelle Zélande et Royaume-Uni: Disque d'Or
Dans le double album HIStory, Beat It est la dixième chanson du Disc I HIStory Begins.
Cette chanson fut un véritable succés pour Michael Jackson au même titre que Billie Jean.
Beat It étant une chanson Rock proche du hard rock, c'est donc un nouveau public qui découvre Michael et qui souvent alors achètent son album uniquement pour cette chanson.
45 tours vinyl Français de Beat It Epic EPC A3184
Face 1: Beat It 4:11 Face 2: Get On The Floor (from the album "Off The Wall") 4:44
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Epic A12-3184
Face A : Beat It 4:12 Face B : Get On The Floor 4:44
45 tours vinyl Japonais de Beat It Epic 07.5P.221
Face 1: Beat It 4:11 Face 2: Get On The Floor (from the album "Off The Wall") 4:44
45 tours Beat it Vinyl Rouge Tiré du 9 singles pack Epic MJ1-7
Face A: Beat it 4:11 Face B: Burn this disco out 3:38
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Maxi 45 tours vinyl Japonais Special versions Epic Sony 13.3P-491
Face A: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" (long Version) 6:30 Face B: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Instrumental) 6:30 / Beat It 4:11
Michael Jackson 3" CD Japonais Epic/Sony Records 10-8P-3046
1. Beat It 2. Billie Jean
Cassette Audio de JAM Epic 658360 4
1. JAM (7" Edit) 4:05 2. Beat It (Moby's Sub Mix) 6:11
Maxi CD Single (USA) "Who Is It". Epic 49K 74420
Who Is It
1. The Oprah Winfrey Special Intro (4:00) 2. Patience Edit (4:01) 3. House 7" (3:55)
4. Brothers In Rhythm House Mix (7:13) Beat It
5. Moby's Sub Mix (6:11)
Picture CD Promo Bresilien "The Mega Remixes" Réf : 899.035
1. Rock with you (masters at work remix) 5.29 2. Remember the time (silky soul 7) 4.21
3. Wanna be startin' somethin' (brothers in rhythm house mix) 7.40
4. Black or white (house with guitar radio mix) 3.50 5. In the closet (club edit) 4.07
6. Who is it (house7) 3.55 7. Don't stop 'til you get enough (roger underground club solution) 6.22
8. Jam (silky7) 4.17 9. Beat it (moby's sub mix) 10. Bad (dance exented mix) 6.00
CD Extra They Don't Care About Us. Epic EPC 663148 6
1. They don't care about us (single version) 4:43 2. They don't care about us (track masters remix) 4:07
3. They don't care about us (charles full joint remix) 4:56 4. Beat it (moby's sub mix) 6:11
Michael Jackson 12' Mixes Epic 450127 2
1. Billie Jean 6:23 2. Beat It 4:17 3. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 6:30 4. Thriller 5:56 5. PYT 4:01
Beat It Gold Plated Record Limited Souvenir Edition
45t Américain plaqué or Sony Signatures 2500 exemplaires
Les paroles :
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
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
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and 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
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
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
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Just beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it
Ecrit par Michael Jackson
Co-Produit par Michael Jackson
1982 Sortie en 1983
Producteur : Quincy Jones
Co-Producteur : Michael Jackson
Enregistré et mixé par : Bruce Swedien
Musiciens : Greg Phillinganes : Rhodes, Synthesizer Greg Smith : Synthesizer Bill Wolfer : Synthesizer, Synthesizer Programming Dean Parks : Guitar Louis Johnson : Bass N'dugu Chancler : Drums Michael Boddicker : Emulator
Vocal, Rhythm and Synthesizer arrangement by Michael Jackson String arrangement by Jerry Hey
Strings conducted by Jeremy Lubbock
Récompenses :
1983 : Billboard Awards Dance/Disco 12" LP.
1983 : Cashbox Pop Single
1984 : Grammy Awards Best New R&B Song
Vente :
USA: Disque de Platine et Disque d'Or
France: Disque d'Or
Canada, Royaume-Uni, Italy, Belgique, Hollande, Australie, Nouvelle Zélande et Danemark: Disque d'Or
Les paroles de la chanson ont été modifiée en 1984 pour servir de publicité à Pepsi sous deux versions "Street" et "Concert" où Michael est alors avec ses frères.
Dans le double album HIStory, Billie Jean est la première chanson du Disc I HIStory Begins.
Depuis la création de Billie Jean, cette chanson a fait partie de tous les programmes de toutes les tournées de Michael Jackson étant même l'un des principaux morceaux.
45 tours vinyl Français. Epic A-3084
Face A: Billie Jean 4:55 Face B: It's The Falling In Love 3:46
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Hollandais. Epic EPCA 12-3084
Face A: Billie Jean Extended 6:20 Face B: Billie Jean Insrumental 6:20
45 tours vinyl Japonais. Epic 07.5P.214
Face A: Billie Jean 4:55 Face B: It's The Falling In Love 3:46
Maxi 45 tours vinyle Japonais. Epic 12.3P.490
Face A: Long Version 6:20 Face B: Instrumentale Version 6:20
45 tours vinyl rouge Anglais de Billie Jean. Tiré du 9 singles pack Epic MJ1-6
Face A: Billie Jean 4:50 Face B: It's The Falling In Love 3:46
la galette
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Anglais. Face A: Billie Jean Extended 6:20 Face B: Billie Jean Instrumental 6:20 It's The Falling In Love 3:46
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Canadien. 12EXP-03557
Face A: Billie Jean Extended 6:20 Face B: Billie Jean Insrumental 6:20
Michael Jackson 3" CD Japonais Epic/Sony Records 10-8P-3046
1. Beat It 2. Billie Jean
CD Instrumental Version Collection. Epic ESCA 6615 1. Billie Jean (Instrumental version) 6:18 2. Thriller (Instrumental) 5:59
3. Bad (Dub version) 4:06 4. The Way You Make Me Feel (Dub version) 5:05
5. Man In The Mirror (Instrumental) 5:05 6. Dirty Diana (Instrumental) 4:41 7. Another Part Of Me (Instrumental) 3:48
Michael Jackson 12' Mixes. Epic 450127 2
1. Billie Jean 6:23 2. Beat It 4:17 3. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 6:30 4. Thriller 5:56 5. PYT 4:01
Michael Jackson 3" CD Special.Epic 15.8P-8017
Japon
1988
1. Billie Jean Long Version 2. Bad Dance Remix Radio Edit 3. Another Part Of Me Radio Edit 4. Todo Me Amor Eres Tu
Cd promo US "Signature Series". Référence : ESK 5400 - 1993
1. Heal The World (Including A Special Message From Michael Jackson) 6:23 2. Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu ( I just can’t stop loving you) 4:06
3. Billie Jean ( Four on the floor remix-radio edit) 4:48 4. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Tommy d’s main mix) 7:40
Billie Jean Gold Plated Record Limited Souvenir Edition
45t Américain plaqué or
Sony Signatures
2500 exemplaires
Les paroles :
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 will dance on the floor in the round
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
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girl's 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
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
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)
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
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girl's 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
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
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
Ecrit par Steve Porcaro et John Bettis
Sortie en 1983
Producteur : Quincy Jones
Co-Producteur : Michael Jackson Enregistré et mixé pa r: Bruce Swedien
Musiciens : David Paich : Synthesizer Steve Porcaro : Synthesizer, Synthesizer Programming Steve Lukather : Guitar Jeff Porcaro : Drums Paulinho da Costa : Percussion Michael Boddicker : Emulator
Arrangement by David Paich, Steve Porcaro & Steve Lukather
En France, Human Nature est sur le même 45tours vinyl que P.Y.T.
A noter que sur le disque ne figure pas de différence Face 1 et Face 2 ou face A et Face B.
Seule la différence est visible par une étoile * et référence 01-004270-1 pour P.Y.T et deux étoiles ** et référence 01-004270-2 pour Human Nature.
45 tours vinyl Hollandais
A : Human Nature B : Baby Be Mine
45 tours vinyl de P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)Epic EPCA 4270
Face * P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) 3:58 Face ** Human nature 4:05
Maxi 45 tours Français de P.Y.T Face A : P.Y.T 3:58 Face B : Working Day And Night 5:12 / Human Nature 4:05
45 tours vinyl de Leave Me Alone Epic 654672 7
Face 1: Leave Me Alone 4:40 Face 2: Human Nature 4:05
CD de Leave Me Alone Epic EPC 654672 3 1. Leave Me Alone 4:40 2. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough 6:04 3. Human Nature 4:05
Le vinyl
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Coréen "Slow Tracks" Sorti uniquement dans ce pays pour la promo
Face A :
"Heal The World" 6:25 "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" 4:10 "She's Out Of My Life" 3:40.
Face B :
"Human Nature" 4:06 "The Girl Is Mine" 3:43 "Man In The Mirror" 5:18
Picture CD Promo Bresilien "The Love Songs".Réf : 899.036
1. Will you be there 2. I just can't stop loving you 3. Human nature 4. Heal the world
5. The girl is mine 6. Man in the mirror 7. She's out of my life 8. The lady in my life
Les paroles :
Looking out
Across the nighttime
The city winks a sleepless eye
Hear her voice
Shake my window
Sweet seducing sighs
Get me out
Into the nighttime
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 it's human nature
Why, why, does he do me that way
If they say --
Why, why, tell 'em that it's 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 it's human nature
Why, why, does he do me that way
If they say --
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, why does he do me that way
I like lovin' this way
I like lovin' this way
Looking out
Across the morning
Where the city's heart begins to beat
Reaching out
I touch her shoulder
I'm dreaming of the street
Ecrit par James Ingram et Quincy Jones
P.Y.T's: Janet Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Becky Lopez et Bunny Hull
Voix de fond additionnelles par James Ingram et Howard Hewett
Sortie en 1984
Producteur : Quincy Jones
Co-Producteur : Michael Jackson
Enregistré et mixé par: Bruce Swedien
Musiciens : Greg Phillinganes : Synthesizer, Synthesizer Programming Michael Boddicker : Vocoder, Emulator James Ingram : Portasound Keyboard Paul Jackson : Guitar Louis Johnson : Electric Bass N'dugu Chancler : Drums Michael Jackson, Louis Johnson, Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram & Steven Ray: Handclaps
Arrangement by James Ingram & Quincy Jones
Additional Background vocals : James Ingram & Howard Hewett
Les P.Y.T's: Janet Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Becky Lopez & Bunny Hull
45 tours vinyl Hollandais
A : PYT B : Working Day And Night
45 tours vinyl Français de P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)Epic EPCA 4270
Face * P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) 3:58 Face ** Human Nature 4:05
45 tours vinyl Japonais
P.Y.T /Working Day And Night
075P-254
Maxi 45 tours Français Face A : P.Y.T 3:58 Face B : Working Day And Night 5:12 / Human Nature 4:05
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Anglais de P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) Epic TA4136 Face A : P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) 3:58 Face B : This Place Hotel Live 4:40 Thriller Instrumentale: 5:56
45 tours vinyl promo Espagnol de P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) 1-sided promo 7 EPCA-3910 /1 seul titre : P.Y.T 3:58
Maxi 45 tours vinyl Espagnol de P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) EPC A 12.3910
Face A : P.Y.T 3:58 Face B : Thriller instrumentale 5:56 Working day and night 4:26
Michael Jackson 12' MixesEpic 450127 2 1. Billie Jean 6:23 2. Beat It 4:17 3. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 6:30 4. Thriller 5:56 5. P.Y.T 4:01
Les paroles :
Where did you come from lady
And ooh won't you take me there
Right away won't you baby
Tenderoni you've got to be
Spark my nature
Sugar fly with me
Don't you know now
Is the perfect time
We can make it right
Hit the city lights
Then tonight ease the lovin' pain
Let me take you to the max
I wanna love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
And I'll take you there
I wanna love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin' care
I'll take you there
Anywhere you wanna go
Nothin' can stop this burnin'
Desire to be with you
Gotta get to you baby
Won't you come, it's emergency
Cool my fire yearnin'
Honey, come set me free
Don't you know now is the perfect time
We can dim the lights
Just to make it right
In the night
Hit the lovin' spot
I'll give you all I've got
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin' care
I'll take you there
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
And I'll take you there
Pretty young things, repeat after me
(Michael) I said na na na
(P.Y.T.'S) na na na
(Michael) I said na na na na
(P.Y.T.'s) na na na na
(Michael) I said na na na
(P.Y.T.'s) na na na
(Michael) na na na na na
(P.Y.T.'s) na na na na na
(Michael) I wanna take you there
(Repeat Chorus / fade-out)
Ecrit par Rod Temperton
Auteur-Compositeur : Rod Temperton Jamais sorti en single Producteur : Quincy Jones
Musiciens : Greg Phillinganes : Rhodes David Paich & Steve Porcaro : Synthesizer Paul Jackson : Guitar Louis Johnson : Bass Jeff Porcaro : Drums Michael Boddicker : Emulator
Arrangement by Rod Temperton
Picture CD Promo Bresilien "The Love Songs". Réf : 899.036
1. Will you be there
2. I just can't stop loving you
3. Human nature
4. Heal the world
5. The girl is mine
6. Man in the mirror
7. She's out of my life
8. The lady in my life
Les paroles :
There'll be no darkness tonight
Lady our love will shine
Just put your trust in my heart
And meet me in paradise
You're every wonder in this world to me
A treasure time won't steal away
So listen to my heart
Lay your body next to mine
Let me fill you with my dreams
I can make you feel so right
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
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
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'll always be the lady in my life
Whoo girl, let me keep you warm
You are the lady in my life
Fill you with the sweetest love
Always the lady in my life
Lay back in my tenderness
You are the lady in my life
Rock me with your sweet caress
Stay with me
I want you to stay with me
I need you by my side
Don't you go nowhere
Let me keep you warm
You're my lady
Fill you with the sweetest love
I wanna touch you baby
You're my lady and I love you girl
(Ad-libs out)
WANNA BE STARTIN' SOMETHIN' (6:02) 
