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Printablebboy87 said: THRILLER 25.2- THE VAULT
-Behind The Mask *written by Chris Mosdell and Ryuichi Sakamoto with additional lyrics by Michael The original instrumental with choral background was recorded by the Yellow Magic Orchestra for the 1979 album "Solid State Survivor" Quincy Jones heard it, brought it to Michael's attention, who recorded it, added an extra melody line, and extra lyrics Issues with royalties prevented the song from making the cut -Carousel *written by Michael Sembello The song was originally included on the album until "Human Nature" replaced it. Was later released on the 2001 Special Edition of Thriller, but was edited to nearly 2 minutes. Michael's original version can be easily found online. Michael Sembello's version(including extra lyrics) can be heard on his official site. -Fantasy *written by Michael Jackson -Got The Hots *written by Michael with Quincy Jones was to be included on the 2001 Special Edition of Thriller. Some fans were given copies of the first acetate by Sony, but have not shared it:( -Hot Street *written by Rod Temperton Quincy and Rod felt it wasn't strong enough although Michael liked the song. -Slapstick *the original version of Hot Street -Learned My Lesson *written by Michael in 1981. Two versions exist -Love Never Felt So Good *written by Michael with Paul Anka and Kathy Wakefield. Later recorded by Johnny Mathis in 1984 -Much Too Soon *written by Michael in 1981 -Nightline *written by Glen Ballard Even though the song didn't make the album, Ballard would go on to co-write "Man In The Mirror" for 1987's Bad and "Keep The Faith" for 1991's "Dangerous". Nightline would later be recorded by the Pointer Sisters for the ORIGINAL pressing for their 1983 LP "Breakout"(replaced by I'm So Excited" also recorded by Randy Crawford -Nymphette Lover *written by Michael in 1981 -Rolling The Dice *written by Michael in 1982 -Saved By The Bell written by Michael and Jermaine Jackson for either Thriller, Dynamite, or the Victory album. -She's Not A Girl *written by Michael in 1982 -She's Trouble *written by Terry Britten, Bill Livsey and Sue Shifrin later recorded by Scott Baio for his 1983 LP "The Boys Are Out Tonight" and by Musical Youth for their 1983 LP "Different Style". The single peaked at #65 on the Hot 100 and #25 on the R&B chart. -The Sky Is The Limit *written by Michael and Jermaine -Starlight *the original version of "Thriller" Michael Boddicker was in the studio when Michael, Rod, and Quincy played the song back and began throwing ideas at each other like changing certain chords to make the song sound darker. A day or so later, it song became what we know as "Thriller" -What Do You Know *written by Michael in 1981  Thanks for this info. I´ve never heard about some of those songs. "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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is behind the mask same song as eric claptons behind the mask??? | |
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Let me just add some hot pictures of the hottest man.
Motown rehearsal(Mike, please wear jeans more often): 
Hot hot hot! 
[Edited 6/8/07 12:43pm] [Edited 6/8/07 12:46pm] "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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dag said: Let me just add some hot pictures of the hottest man.
Motown rehearsal(Mike, please wear jeans more often):
Hot hot hot!
[Edited 6/8/07 12:43pm] [Edited 6/8/07 12:46pm] I remember having all these posters on my wall. Michael looked gorgeous, he should have stopped fooling with his face right here. | |
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thebanishedone said: is behind the mask same song as eric claptons behind the mask???
Yep it's the same song. Michael is uncredited though "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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bboy87 said: thebanishedone said: is behind the mask same song as eric claptons behind the mask???
Yep it's the same song. Michael is uncredited though What album is this song on? I´d love to hear it. "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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that song is on eric claptons album behind the mask | |
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i meant behind the mask in on"august" | |
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I was listening 2 Thomas Dolby's "I Love You Goodbye" and the bassline s damn near the same as Thriller. Which song came out first? | |
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THRILLER PART NINE-BABY BE MINE
written by Rod Temperton Baby Be Mine was the second song on the Thriller album and one of the 2 selections that was NOT released as a single. Although it wasn't a single, the song got heavy rotation on R&B radio in 1983 and is considered a hidden gem by fans.  "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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Part 10 will be about "The Lady In My Life" and Part 11 will be about The Victory Tour "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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bboy87 said: thebanishedone said: is behind the mask same song as eric claptons behind the mask???
Yep it's the same song. Michael is uncredited though No, he is credited. It says "Jackson", and even says mijac music for publishing LOL The good version (and one that would perhaps sound more like the original), is the one off Greg Phillingaines "pulse" album. Greg spits out the lyrics akin to how Jackson would. Great song, both versions. | |
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Really, I always heard with Clapton's version, Michael was uncredited "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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bboy87 said: Really, I always heard with Clapton's version, Michael was uncredited
Bboy87, i got the Clapton CD on my desk. It says (Mosdell/sakamoto/Jackson). Then, after the first 2 publishing companies, it lists "Mijac music BMI". Thats credit enough LOL Somewhere on vinyl i have Gregs "Pulse" album. Iam not sure if he is credited on that though (i got the 12" somewhere aswell?). Gregs album is cool, if u like pointer sisters "neutron dance" era, as Richard Perry produced Gregs album too. [Edited 6/13/07 16:09pm] | |
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bboy87 said: THRILLER PART NINE-BABY BE MINE
written by Rod Temperton Baby Be Mine was the second song on the Thriller album and one of the 2 selections that was NOT released as a single. Although it wasn't a single, the song got heavy rotation on R&B radio in 1983 and is considered a hidden gem by fans. Someone WITH talent should do a cover of THAT song!  | |
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THRILLER PART TEN- THE LADY IN MY LIFE
written by Rod Temperton 
The Lady In My Life was recorded in late 1982, being one of the four last additions to the Thriller album. Although doing dozens of takes, Quincy wasn't satisfied with Michael's work, so he took Michael aside and encouraged him to "beg", so Michael went back into the booth, had everyone turn off the studio lights, close the curtain between the studio and control room to make it feel more intimate. Lyrics to an extra unreleased verse appeared on the lyric sleeve of the first pressings of Thriller but later removed: [Chorus] So let me keep you warm Through the shadows of the night Let me touch you with my love I can make you feel so right Just come into my arms While the world goes spinnin' by And in the glow of candlelight I will show you you're the lady in my life [2nd Verse] Don't need no fortune or fame I just want you close to me No time for castles in space Or livin' in make believe I'd trade it all for just a rainy day As long as I know you'll be there The Lady In My Life was stated to be the EIGHT and last single for the album but was cancelled  "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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That grammy awards of 1984 was the most memorable ever, I remember every 5 minutes MJ getting up to be presented with another grammies and his sisters showering him with kisses. | |
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whatsgoingon said: That grammy awards of 1984 was the most memorable ever, I remember every 5 minutes MJ getting up to be presented with another grammies and his sisters showering him with kisses.
yeah it's cute and what a coincidence, i was just about to watch it. i have it on dvd "we make our heroes in America only to destroy them" | |
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The last part will be about Michaelmania and The Victory Tour. Also:
The Grammy and American Music Awards sweeps The Pepsi commercial incident The Freddy Mercury/Michael Jackson sessions "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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THRILLER 25 PART 10
THE ERA OF MICHAELMANIA AND THE VICTORY TOUR 
Throughout 1983 and 1984, Michael Jackson was the #1 man in the entertainment industry. From November 1982 to December 1984, Michael released 12 singles: 
The Girl Is Mine (Pop #2, R&B #1, UK#8) Billie Jean(Pop #1, R&B #1, UK# 1) Beat It(Pop #1, R&B #1, UK #3) Wanna Be Startin Somethin'(Pop #5, R&B #5, UK #8) Happy(UK #52) Human Nature(Pop #7, R&B #27) P.Y.T.(Pop #10, R&B #46, UK #11) Say Say Say(Pop #1, R&B #2, UK #2) Thriller(Pop #4, R&B #3, UK #10) Somebody's Watching Me(Pop #2, R&B #1, UK #6) Farewell My Summer Love(Pop #38, UK#7) Girl You're So Together(UK #33) 
In 1983, Michael, under pressure from his family, decided to join in to work on the sixth Jacksons LP titled "Victory" and the accompanying tour. To promote the tour, the group, now including Jermaine again, signed with PepsiCo to a sponsorship deal. During the filming to the commercial "The Concert", a pyrotechnics malfunction caused sparks to shoot upon Michael's hair, setting it on fire. Michael's brother Tito and friend/bodyguard Miko Brando(son of Marlon) quickly came to his aid (Miko tried to pat the fire out, causing his hands to have burns) Michael was rushed to Cedars Sinar hospital and suffered second degree burns(He would get skin graf surgery shortly therafter) 
That same month, Michael was nominated for a record 12 Grammy Awards. In february, he won 8 of those awards winning the most Grammys in one night. He also won 8 Grammy Awards. 
To ride on the wave of Michael's success, Motown Records released "Farewell My Summer Love" 
9 song compilation of songs Michael recorded from January to October 1973. Motown released the album in May, 2 months before the Victory album was supposed to be released. The album peaked at #46 on the Billboard 200 and #9 in the UK, spawning 2 singles, the title track, and "Girl You're So Together" Work on the Victory album was done by that time and was released on July 6, 1984,the same day as the tour's opening night in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. Recording sessions began a couple of months after the release of "Thriller". One song missing from the album was the actual title track, which was a duet with The Jacksons and Freddy Mercury of Queen..... The Michael Jackson/Freddie Mercury Sessions ----- (From Peter Freestone's bio"Freddie Mercury:An Intimate Memoir") Michael invited Freddie to Hayvenhurst in the summer of 1983 and took Freddie and Peter on a tour of the estate. They visited Michael's bedroom, which shocked Freddie when he saw that Michael's bed was a mattress. Michael said that he preferred "to be closer to the earth", to which Freddie replied "But you're on the first floor!" What impressed Freddie was that Michael had his triple platinum disc award for "Thriller" just leaning against the wall. Freddies thought it showed great style. Freddie wasn't a showoff, as he also used hiis gold and platinum awards as wall coverings than trophies. In the studio, Michael and Freddie were the only ones with Freddie onthe piano and Freestone palying "the toilet door". They recorded 3 songs, "Victory", "State Of Shock", and "There Must Be More To Life Than This". On "Victory", there was no drummer or drums, and Michael wasn't fond of the sound the drum machine gave so Freestone ended up slamming the bathroom door for 5 minutes in the rhythym. "On There Must Be More To Life Than This", Michael ended up composing his own lyrics as he went along. They worked for about 5 or 6 hours and ended at 6 pm. In the car, Freddie said to Freestone he admired Michael's creativity, but question his style in decorating the house The two split the songs, with Freddie recording "There Must Be More To Life Than This" for his album "Mr. Bad Guy", and Michael re-recorded "State Of Shock" with Mick Jagger. Victory remains unreleased. The two remained good friends until Freddie's unfortunate passing in 1991. 
THE VICTORY TOUR ----- 
In July 1984, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael, and Randy went back on the road for the "Victory" Tour to support the Victory album and commemorate the 20th anniversary of the group's formation and the 15th anniversary of the release of "I Want You Back" Originally named "The Final Curtain", it was renamed because they didn't want to put emphasis on the issue. 
One of the biggest controversies during the Tour, was the subject how to buy tickets. Those wanting to see the concert had to buy the tickets in blocks of four, with a limit of one block of four per address. Also, tickets must be paid for using a US Post Office money order, using the original application form found in participating newspapers; copies of forms not allowed. Because of these requirements, some post offices had run out of money orders, and some enterprising entepreneurs bought extra copies of newspapers with an application form, for cities that don't have a participating newspaper. It is unknown if these ticket restrictions were in place for the entire tour, or if they were loosened later on. Much of the blame was in fact put on Michael(many saw the tour NOT as a Jacksons tour, but The Michael Jackson show) 
Michael took matters into his own hands and made a press conference saying he was working with the promoters to fix the problem and that he was donating his earnings to charity. 
Victory tour set list: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Things I Do For You Off The Wall Ben/Human Nature This Place Hotel She's Out Of My Life Let's Get Serious You Like Me Don't You Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' I Want You Back"/The Love You Save I'll Be There Rock With You Lovely One Working Day And Night Beat It Billie Jean Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) 
There was talk of a European tour but Michael was against it, so during the last date in Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium, Michael made the announcement that it would the Jacksons' last concert. One thing: He didn't tell his brothers! 
The dates: North America July 6 - July 8, 1984 Kansas City United States -Arrowhead Stadium July 13 - July 15, 1984 Dallas United States -Texas Stadium July 21 - July 23, 1984 Jacksonville United States -Gator Bowl July 29 - July 31, 1984 East Rutherford United States -Giants Stadium August 4 - August 5, 1984 New York City United States -Madison Square Garden August 7 - August 9, 1984 Knoxville United States -Neyland Stadium August 17 - August 19, 1984 Detroit United States -Pontiac Silverdome August 25 - August 26, 1984 Buffalo United States -Rich Stadium September 1, September 2, September 28 and September 29, 1984 Philadelphia United States -JFK Stadium September 7 - September 8, 1984 Denver United States -Mile High Stadium September 17 - September 18, 1984 Montreal Canada -Olympic Stadium September 21 - September 22, 1984 Washington, D.C. United States -RFK Stadium October 5 - October 7, 1984 Toronto, Ontario Canada -Exhibition Stadium October 12 - October 14, 1984 Chicago United States -Comiskey Park October 19 - October 20, 1984 Cleveland United States -Municipal Stadium October 19 - October 20, 1984 Atlanta United States -Fulton County Stadium November 2 - November 3, 1984 Miami United States -Orange Bowl November 9 - November 10, 1984 Houston United States -Astrodome November 16 - November 18, 1984 Vancouver, British Columbia Canada BC -Place Stadium November 30 - December 8, 1984 Los Angeles United States -Dodger Stadium 1984 was the end of the promotion for the Thriller album, especially since Michael had began writing for his next LP and other projects. 1982-1985 was Michael's true emergence as a megastar. 25 years later, Thriller has been considered one of the greatest albums ever and remains: The biggest selling album EVER with 104 million copies sold.  "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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You forgot to mention the Jackie and Paula Abdul. PRINCE: Always and Forever
MICHAEL JACKSON: Always and Forever ----- Live Your Life How U Wanna Live It | |
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You made me do it 
Long story short, Jackie(married for 10 years with 2 kids) and Paula(when she was a Lakers cheerleader) began having an affair in 1983. When Jackie had the brothers hire Paula to do the choreography for Torture and Body, Michael was against it and refused to be apart of the videos(It's said he held a grudge towards Paula for YEARS) Jackie's wife Enid found out. Paula got pregnant and called Enid and bragged about it. Enid got in her car and found the two in Jackie's car having sex. Enid pulled Paula out of the car and proceeded to WHOOP HER MONKEY ASS. Later, Enid hit Jackie with her car, injuring him and preventing him to participate in most of the tour "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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You made me do it
Long story short, Jackie(married for 10 years with 2 kids) and Paula(when she was a Lakers cheerleader) began having an affair in 1983. When Jackie had the brothers hire Paula to do the choreography for Torture and Body, Michael was against it and refused to be apart of the videos(It's said he held a grudge towards Paula for YEARS) Jackie's wife Enid found out. Paula got pregnant and called Enid and bragged about it. Enid got in her car and found the two in Jackie's car having sex. Enid pulled Paula out of the car and proceeded to WHOOP HER MONKEY ASS. Later, Enid hit Jackie with her car, injuring him and preventing him to participate in most of the tour I don't know what it is whith Jackson men and different women. Well yes I do know. PRINCE: Always and Forever
MICHAEL JACKSON: Always and Forever ----- Live Your Life How U Wanna Live It | |
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There was supposed to be a video for State of Shock that was to be filmed at Madison Square Garden "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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I don't know what it is whith Jackson men and different women. Well yes I do know. [/quote]
You know what they say, ain't no pussy better then NEW pussy, lol!! The jackson men, with the exception of MJ, seem to follow that saying word for word. | |
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Long story short, Jackie(married for 10 years with 2 kids) and Paula(when she was a Lakers cheerleader) began having an affair in 1983.
When Jackie had the brothers hire Paula to do the choreography for Torture and Body, Michael was against it and refused to be apart of the videos(It's said he held a grudge towards Paula for YEARS) Jackie's wife Enid found out. Paula got pregnant and called Enid and bragged about it. Enid got in her car and found the two in Jackie's car having sex. Enid pulled Paula out of the car and proceeded to WHOOP HER MONKEY ASS. Later, Enid hit Jackie with her car, injuring him and preventing him to participate in most of the tour
In the car, Freddie said to Freestone he admired Michael's creativity, but question his style in decorating the house
"When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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bboy87 said:
You made me do it
Long story short, Jackie(married for 10 years with 2 kids) and Paula(when she was a Lakers cheerleader) began having an affair in 1983. When Jackie had the brothers hire Paula to do the choreography for Torture and Body, Michael was against it and refused to be apart of the videos(It's said he held a grudge towards Paula for YEARS) Jackie's wife Enid found out. Paula got pregnant and called Enid and bragged about it. Enid got in her car and found the two in Jackie's car having sex. Enid pulled Paula out of the car and proceeded to WHOOP HER MONKEY ASS. Later, Enid hit Jackie with her car, injuring him and preventing him to participate in most of the tour You do know that Enid's dead now don't you? | |
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I knew about Enid's passing  She and Dee Dee were Michael's favorite sisters in law. When Michael was younger, Enid would let Michael and Janet decorate the tree with them on Christmas since they weren't allowed to at their own home. There was strain in Michael's relationship with all his brothers because of how they treated their wives.
Jackie, Jermaine, and Randy cheated on their wives. Jermaine and Randy abused their wives. That tension led Michael to keep a certain distance from them when they were on the Victory Tour. Ironic thing, after Michael divorced Lisa Marie and married Debbie Rowe(Ewwwww), he and Lisa Marie were seen in Europe getting "re-aquainted" LOL Lemme stop before this thread gets scandalicious [Edited 6/25/07 16:19pm] "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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bboy87 said: I knew about Enid's passing
She and Dee Dee were Michael's favorite sisters in law. When Michael was younger, Enid would let Michael and Janet decorate the tree with them on Christmas since they weren't allowed to at their own home. There was strain in Michael's relationship with all his brothers because of how they treated their wives.
Jackie, Jermaine, and Randy cheated on their wives. Jermaine and Randy abused their wives. That tension led Michael to keep a certain distance from them when they were on the Victory Tour. Ironic thing, after Michael divorced Lisa Marie and married Debbie Rowe(Ewwwww), he and Lisa Marie were seen in Europe getting "re-aquainted" LOL Lemme stop before this thread gets scandalicious
[Edited 6/25/07 16:19pm] Apparently Mike ain´t no saint either."When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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here are some pictures:
 [Edited 7/31/07 20:07pm] "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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