smoothcriminal12 said:

I'm sure there is an official video for this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVS6ZcSoKgk

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how come you didn't just post the video?

I don't wanna post the video. If y'all wanna see it, go on Youtube.

Body is a good song, don't know why cats hate on it. There was actually a live performace on youtibe of Marlon I think in Japan, but I can't fid it anymore. It was a top 50 pop hit.

Marlon's production in that era was top notch. I liked this tune he did for Betty Wright

don't know why cats hate on it

Let's see...the song steals its melody from "Wanna Be Startin Something",Marlon's lead vocals are weak and the video is an embarassment.

SoulAlive said:

don't know why cats hate on it

Let's see...the song steals its melody from "Wanna Be Startin Something",Marlon's lead vocals are weak and the video is an embarassment.

That is part of the classic Jacksons melody, which goes back to 1977's Different Kind of Lady.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

SoulAlive said:

don't know why cats hate on it

Let's see...the song steals its melody from "Wanna Be Startin Something",Marlon's lead vocals are weak and the video is an embarassment.

That is part of the classic Jacksons melody, which goes back to 1977's Different Kind of Lady.

Manu Dibango sued Mike about Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' and won. Billie Jean's rhythm is based on I Can't Go For That. Quicncy Jones said that Beat It was inspired by My Sharona. Lots of songs sound similar.

When videos first started, we didn't know what to do, we just jumped around in front of a camera. Michael was the first one to take it seriously and said, OK, I'm gonna make these extravaganzas. He raised the bar for everybody in the '80s. On "We Are the World" we were all in the room together. He sort of clung to Diana Ross pretty much, but at one point I was off to the side and he came over to me and said, "I hope you don't mind, but I stole 'Billie Jean' from you," and I said, "It's all right, man, I just ripped the bass line off, so can you!" Michael Jackson created a style that was unique to him, he was incredible. ~ Daryl Hall

MickyDolenz said:

When videos first started, we didn't know what to do, we just jumped around in front of a camera. Michael was the first one to take it seriously and said, OK, I'm gonna make these extravaganzas. He raised the bar for everybody in the '80s. On "We Are the World" we were all in the room together. He sort of clung to Diana Ross pretty much, but at one point I was off to the side and he came over to me and said, "I hope you don't mind, but I stole 'Billie Jean' from you," and I said, "It's all right, man, I just ripped the bass line off, so can you!" Michael Jackson created a style that was unique to him, he was incredible. ~ Daryl Hall

The basslines aren't even similar.

Marlon, Jackie , Randy and Tito was cute in this lol and I exactly think in this song Marlons vocals are better than on other songs.. While dance steps are simple in this clip, I always thought Marlon was a great dancer, right behind Michael for the groups strongest dancers.

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Fun song..but co-sign with SoulAlive about Marlon's vocals.

Funny how the 1984 "motorcycle trend" in videos started after a certain person rode his in a movie.

SPYZFAN1 said:

Funny how the 1984 "motorcycle trend" in videos started after a certain person rode his in a movie.

remember the System's "Pleasure Seekers" video?

Oh yes!....classic example! I actually thought they were a good group.

I wasn't aware that there was any hate for this song. It's my 2nd favorite on the album, behind "One More Chance" (which is my all-time favorite Jacksons song).

1sotrue said:

I can see that Michael probably didnt have anything to do with song.

According to the Victory album credits:

Michael sings on all 8 songs

Jermaine: 4

Tito: 6

Marlon: 7

Jackie: 7

Randy: 6

Johnny Ray Nelson: 1

Mick Jagger: 1

1sotrue said:

The song and video is cheesy as helll. Lol I can see that Michael probably didnt have anything to do with song/video. One of my least favorites from the Victory album. When I think of this video I think of Randy in that striped pants shaking that ass like a woman. Its too funny too watch. Then there's a part in the song towards the end, sounding as if Marlon is wheezing. WTF

I can certainly see why Michael refused to appear in this video.