x2: Off the Wall / Invincible

~ Release by Michael Jackson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1▼Digital Media
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough (single version)
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
co-producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Marlo Henderson and David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist), Richard Heath, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet) and Sheila E.
piano, Rhodes piano and synthesizer:
Greg Phillinganes
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
violin:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
additional background vocals:
Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Augie Johnson, Paulette McWilliams and Zedric Williams
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
percussion arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
strings arranger:
Benjamin Wright
concertmaster:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Allen Zentz Recording in Encino, California, United States (lead vocals, background vocals), Cherokee Studios (studio 3) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (strings) and Westlake Recording Studios (founded as Westlake Audio in the early 1970s) in West Hollywood, California, United States (brass)
mixed at:
Westlake Recording Studios (founded as Westlake Audio in the early 1970s) in West Hollywood, California, United States
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 113)
recording of:
Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough (from 1978-12 until 1979-04)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Michael Jackson4.66:05
2Rock With You (single version)
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
producer:
Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
bass guitar:
Bobby Watson (bassist)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric piano:
David “Hawk” Wolinski
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Marlo Henderson and David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
synthesizer:
Michael Boddicker and Greg Phillinganes
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
violin:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
strings arranger:
Benjamin Wright
wind instruments arranger:
Jerry Hey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
remix of:
Rock With You (original mix) by Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
recording of:
Rock With You (from 1978-12 until 1979-04)
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Rodsongs (publisher) and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
sub-publisher:
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (Yamaha Music Publishing) (until 2017-03-31) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Michael Jackson43:40
3Workin’ Day and Night
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
co-producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
drums (drum set) and percussion:
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Phil Upchurch and David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist) and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
piano, Rhodes piano and synthesizer:
Greg Phillinganes
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
violin:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
percussion arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
vocals arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
recording of:
Workin’ Day and Night
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Miran Publishing Inc. (BMI-affiliated, associated with Michael Jackson)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Michael Jackson45:13
4Get on the Floor
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
co-producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
clavinet:
Greg Phillinganes
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Melvin “Wah Wah” Watson
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
additional background vocals:
Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Augie Johnson, Paulette McWilliams and Zedric Williams
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
strings arranger:
Benjamin Wright
wind instruments arranger:
Jerry Hey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
recording of:
Get on the Floor
composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Kodi Music, Miran Music (BMI-affiliated, associated with the works of Michael Jackson.), Sunbury Music Ltd. and Yellow Brick Road Music
Michael Jackson44:39
5Off the Wall
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
synthesizer programming:
Michael Boddicker and George Duke
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Marlo Henderson and David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
Rhodes piano and synthesizer:
Greg Phillinganes
synthesizer:
George Duke
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
arranger and vocals arranger:
Rod Temperton
sound effects:
George Duke
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
recording of:
Off the Wall (from 1978-12 until 1979-04)
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
Michael Jackson4.454:05
6Girlfriend
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
synthesizer programming:
George Duke and Steve Porcaro
producer:
Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone and solo alto saxophone:
Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Marlo Henderson and Melvin “Wah Wah” Watson
Rhodes piano:
Greg Phillinganes
synthesizer:
George Duke and David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
arranger:
Tom Bahler, Quincy Jones and Greg Phillinganes
vocals arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Quincy Jones
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
cover recording of:
Girlfriend
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
McCartney Music
recording of:
Girlfriend
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
McCartney Music
Michael Jackson3.353:05
7She’s Out of My Life (single version)
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
producer:
Quincy Jones
electric bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
guitar:
Larry Carlton
Rhodes piano:
Greg Phillinganes
violin:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
strings arranger:
Johnny Mandel (American composer and arranger)
concertmaster:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
recording of:
She’s Out of My Life (from 1978-12 until 1979-04)
lyricist and composer:
Tom Bahler
publisher:
Careers-BMG Music, Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Fiddleback Music Publishing Co., Inc., Kidada Music, Inc. (publisher), Sunbury Music Ltd. and Universal Music Careers
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Michael Jackson3.33:37
8I Can’t Help It
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
synthesizer programming:
Michael Boddicker
producer:
Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric piano and synthesizer:
Greg Phillinganes
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
violin:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
strings arranger:
Johnny Mandel (American composer and arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
recording of:
I Can’t Help It
composer:
Susaye Greene and Stevie Wonder
publisher:
Black Bull Music, Dollface Music International, EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and Jobete Music Co., Inc.
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Michael Jackson3.554:29
9It’s the Falling in Love
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
synthesizer programming:
Steve Porcaro
producer:
Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric piano:
Greg Phillinganes
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Marlo Henderson and Melvin “Wah Wah” Watson
synthesizer:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Patti Austin and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
arranger:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
vocals arranger:
Tom Bahler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
cover recording of:
It’s the Falling in Love
writer:
Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
publisher:
Begonia Melodies Inc., Foster Frees Music Inc. and Irving Music (BMI)
Michael Jackson3.53:48
10Burn This Disco Out
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
producer:
Quincy Jones
alto saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
baritone saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric piano:
Greg Phillinganes
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Marlo Henderson and David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
trombone:
Bill Reichenbach, Jr. (jazz trombonist)
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 1979)
recording of:
Burn This Disco Out
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
Michael Jackson3.453:41
11Voice-Over Intro - Quincy Jones Interview #1
spoken vocals:
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones20:37
12Voice-Over Intro - "Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough (original demo From 1978)"
spoken vocals:
Jason Dietz
demo recording of:
Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Quincy Jones20:13
13Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough (original demo From 1978)
demo recording of:
Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Michael Jackson44:48
14Quincy Jones Interview #2
spoken vocals:
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones20:30
15Voice-Over Intro - "Workin’ Day and Night (original demo From 1978)"
spoken vocals:
Jason Dietz
partial demo recording of:
Workin’ Day and Night (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Miran Publishing Inc. (BMI-affiliated, associated with Michael Jackson)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Quincy Jones20:10
16Workin’ Day and Night (original demo From 1978)
demo recording of:
Workin’ Day and Night (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Miran Publishing Inc. (BMI-affiliated, associated with Michael Jackson)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Michael Jackson34:20
17Quincy Jones Interview #3
spoken vocals:
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones20:48
18Voice-Over Intro - Rod Temperton Interview
spoken vocals:
Rod Temperton
Rod Temperton24:57
19Voice-Over Intro - Quincy Jones Interview #4
spoken vocals:
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones21:33
2▼Digital Media
#TitleRatingLength
1Unbreakable
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Stuart Brawley, Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Paul Foley (engineer)
instruments:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
additional background vocals:
Brandy (US R&B singer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
other vocals [rap]:
The Notorious B.I.G.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Unbreakable
additional lyricist:
Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.)
writer:
Carl McIntosh, LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Jane Eugene, Fred Jerkins III, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Rodney Jerkins, Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer), Nora Payne and Robert Smith (composer)
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (BMI) (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), B.I.G. Poppa Music, Big Bert Music, BMG Gold Songs, BMG VM Music Ltd., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Fred Jerkins Publishing, Generations Third Music Publishing, Justin Combs Publishing, Mijac Music, Songs of Windswept Pacific, Sony/ATV Melody, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
3.66:25
2Heartbreaker
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Bob Brown (recording, mixing and mastering engineer) (other vocals [rap]) and Bruce Swedien
programming and producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Stuart Brawley, Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
editor:
Alex Greggs (Alex Greggs), Stuart Brawley and Fabian Marasciullo
background vocals:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Mischke and Nora Payne
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
other vocals [rap]:
Fats (rap artist from New Jersey)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Darkchild Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States (other vocals [rap]) and Marvin’s Room Studio in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Heartbreaker
writer:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Norman Gregg, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Rodney Jerkins and Mischke
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Norman Gregg Publishing Designee (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (BMI) (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Fred Jerkins Publishing, Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (USA, ASCAP affiliated), Mijac Music, Mischkemusic, Music of Windswept, Nfused Music and Sony/ATV Melody
3.255:10
3Invincible
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Bob Brown (recording, mixing and mastering engineer) (other vocals [rap]) and Bruce Swedien
programming and producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Stuart Brawley, Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
other vocals [rap]:
Fats (rap artist from New Jersey)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Darkchild Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States (other vocals [rap]) and Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Invincible
writer:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Norman Gregg, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Norman Gregg Publishing Designee (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (BMI) (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Fred Jerkins Publishing, Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (USA, ASCAP affiliated), Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Melody
3.44:46
4Break of Dawn
recording engineer:
Humberto Gatica, Brad Gilderman, Mike Ging, George Mayers and Dexter Simmons
drum machine programming:
Brad Buxer and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Dr. Freeze and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
mixer:
Humberto Gatica, George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Harvey Mason, Jr. (hip hop/R&B producer, part of Underdogs)
instruments:
Dr. Freeze, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Rodney Jerkins and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
background vocals:
Dr. Freeze
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recording of:
Break of Dawn
writer:
Dr. Freeze and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (ended), Uncle James Music (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
3.355:32
5Heaven Can Wait
recording engineer and mixer:
George Mayers, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Bruce Swedien
co-producer:
Andreao “Fanatic” Heard and Nate Smith (USA jazz drummer/R&B, soul & funk producer/songwriter)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
editor:
George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
additional background vocals:
“Que” and Dr. Freeze
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
conductor:
Jeremy Lubbock
orchestrator:
Jeremy Lubbock
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Future Recording Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Heaven Can Wait
writer:
Teron Beal (American singer-songwriter and photographer), Andreao Heard, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Eritza Laues, Kenny Quiller, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Nate Smith (songwriter)
publisher:
BMG Songs, Inc. (ended), E. Laues Publishing Designee (ended), KQ Music (ended), Nate Smith Publishing Designee (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (ended), Zomba Melodies Inc. (ended), 3 Boys From Newark Music, 6th Boro Music, Abide by the Laues, Detabob Music, EMI April Music Inc., Kingdom Hall Melodies, Mijac Music, My Soulmate Songs, LLC, Penelope’s Boudoir Music, Teron Beal Songs, Universal Music–MGB Songs and Universal Music–Z Melodies
3.54:49
6You Rock My World (with intro)
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Brad Gilderman, Jean‐Marie Horvat, Rodney Jerkins and Dexter Simmons
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Harvey Mason, Jr. (hip hop/R&B producer, part of Underdogs)
instruments:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
background vocals, lead vocals and spoken vocals [intro]:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
spoken vocals [intro]:
Chris Tucker (US actor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Record One in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States and Sony Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Marvin’s Room in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
You Rock My World
writer:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Rodney Jerkins and Nora Payne
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (BMI) (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Fred Jerkins Publishing, Generations Third Music Publishing, Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Melody
4.65:38
7Butterflies
recording engineer:
Andre Harris (US hip hop/RnB producer, part of Dre & Vidal) and Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Vidal Davis
producer:
Andre Harris (US hip hop/RnB producer, part of Dre & Vidal) and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
mixer:
Bruce Swedien
horn [horns]:
Matt Cappy and Norman Jeff Bradshaw
instruments:
Andre Harris (US hip hop/RnB producer, part of Dre & Vidal)
background vocals:
Marsha Ambrosius
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Touch of Jazz Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
Butterflies
writer:
Marsha Ambrosius and Andre Harris (US hip hop/RnB producer, part of Dre & Vidal)
publisher:
Marshmellow Music (ended), SPZ Music (BMI affiliated) (ended), Dirty Dre Music (ASCAP), Jat Cat Music Publishing, Inc., Perfect Songs Ltd. (UK publisher, affiliated with PRS), Universal Music Corporation (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.654:39
8Speechless
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Brad Buxer and Bruce Swedien
miscellaneous support:
Novi Novoq (task: contractor)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
mixer:
Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Brad Buxer
keyboard [keyboards]:
Brad Buxer
viola:
Novi Novoq and Thomas Tally
violin:
Kirstin Fife, Peter Kent (violinist), Gina Kronstadt, Robin Lorentz and John Wittenberg
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
conductor:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Jeremy Lubbock
performer:
Alfie Silas Durio, The Andraé Crouch Singers, Gloria Augustus, Tim Brown (US choir vocals), Andraé Crouch, Sandra Crouch, Valerie Doby, Kevin Dorsey, Marja Dozier, Geary Lanier Faggett, Vonciele Faggett, Judy Gossett, Harold Green, Tenika Johns, Angel Johnson (house DJ), Daniel Johnson (gospel vocalist), Zaneta M. Johnson, Laquentan Jordan, Maxi Anderson (70s US funk/soul artist Maxi Anderson), Howard McCrary, Linda McCrary, Sam McCrary, Alice Jean McRath, Sue Merriett, Patrice Morris, Kristle Murden, Deborah Sharp-Taylor, Ron Taylor (vocalist, formerly of Lillian Axe), Johnnie Walker, Yvonne Williams and Zandra Williams
arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
orchestrator:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Jeremy Lubbock
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recording of:
Speechless
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended) and Mijac Music
3.43:18
92000 Watts
recording engineer and editor:
George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
additional keyboard programming:
Brad Buxer and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
mixer:
George Mayers, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Bruce Swedien
additional background vocals:
Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Future Recording Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
2000 Watts
writer:
JaRon Henson, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Tyrese Gibson (Tyrese Darnell Gibson, American singer, songwriter, author, rapper, actor, model, VJ, and screenwriter)
publisher:
BMG Songs, Inc. (ended), J. Henson Publishing Designee (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), Zomba Melodies Inc. (ended), Detabob Music, Detaj Music, Detaj Publishing Company Incorporated, Mijac Music, Universal Music–MGB Songs, Universal Music–Z Melodies, Universal Music–Z Tunes and Zovektion Music
3.354:24
10You Are My Life
miscellaneous support:
Ivy Skoff (task: production coordinator)
drum machine programming:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
assistant engineer:
Steve Genewick (strings)
engineer:
Paul Boutin and Tommy Vicari (strings)
producer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
assistant mixer:
EQ (mixing) and Kb (engineer)
mixer:
Jon Gass
acoustic guitar, bass guitar and keyboard and background vocals:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
choir vocals:
Jason Edmonds, Lynne Fiddmont‐Lindsey, Nathan “N8” Walton and Tabia Ivery
strings arranger:
Bill Meyers (pianist, composer, producer, arranger, and conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Brandon’s Way Recording in Los Angeles, California, United States and Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (strings)
mixed at:
Brandon’s Way Recording in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
You Are My Life
writer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds), Carole Bayer Sager, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and John McClain
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), All About Me Music (BMI-affiliated), ECAF Music Inc., Jamal Music, Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
3.54:33
11Privacy
recording engineer:
Brad Gilderman, Jean‐Marie Horvat and Rodney Jerkins
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Jean‐Marie Horvat and Rodney Jerkins
editor:
Paul Cruz and Harvey Mason, Jr. (hip hop/R&B producer, part of Underdogs)
bass:
Nathan East
drums (drum set):
Emanuel “Bucket” Baker and Gerald Heyward
guitar [guitars]:
Michael Thompson (session guitarist)
background vocals:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
strings arranger:
David Campbell (US‐based Canadian violinist, composer, conductor and arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Privacy
writer:
Bernard Bell, LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
publisher:
Cal‐Rock Music (ended), EMI Virgin Music Inc. (ended), Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (BMI) (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Fred Jerkins Publishing, Mijac Music, Sony/ATV Melody and WC Music Corp.
35:04
12Don’t Walk Away
recording engineer and editor:
George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
co-producer:
Richard Stites
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
mixer:
George Mayers, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Bruce Swedien
additional background vocals:
Richard Stites
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Future Recording Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Don’t Walk Away
writer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Richard Carlton Stites, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Reed Vertelney
publisher:
Chrysalis Songs (ended), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), Zomba Melodies Inc. (ended), BMG Blue, Detabob Music, Mijac Music, Richard Stites Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Velvet Soul Music, Vertelney Music and Weeping Buddha Worldwide Music
3.354:24
13Cry
recording engineer:
Humberto Gatica, Brad Gilderman and Mike Ging
drum machine and keyboard programming:
Brad Buxer and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and R. Kelly
mixer:
Mick Guzauski and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
guitar [guitars]:
Michael Landau
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
choir vocals arranger:
R. Kelly
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recording of:
Cry
lyricist and composer:
R. Kelly
publisher:
R. Kelly Publishing, Inc. (ended), Zomba Songs Inc. (ended) and Universal Music–Z Songs
3.55:01
14The Lost Children
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Brad Buxer and Bruce Swedien
keyboard programming:
Brad Buxer and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
mixer:
Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Brad Buxer
choir vocals:
Rose Beatty, Robert Bolyard, Martha Cowan, Monique Donally, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Jonathon Hall (chorister), Justin Hall, Scotty Haskell, Micha Haupman, Luana Jackman, James Lively, Brandon Lucas, Jonathon Lucas, Ricky Lucchse, Melissa Mackay, Aley Martinez, F. Sheridan, Andrew Snyder, Sally Stevens and Brett Tattersol
spoken vocals [narrative]:
Baby Rubba and Prince Jackson (eldest son of Michael Jackson)
conductor and chorus master:
Tom Bahler
arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
samples:
Twilight Zone by Neil Norman and His Cosmic Orchestra
recording of:
The Lost Children
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended) and Mijac Music
33:59
15Whatever Happens
recording engineer and mixer:
George Mayers, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Bruce Swedien
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
editor:
George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
guitar:
Carlos Santana and Rick Williams (US funk/soul session guitarist aka "Star")
solo whistle:
Stuart Brawley and Carlos Santana
additional background vocals:
Mary Brown (US R&B vocalist) and Mario Vasquez (American Idol)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
conductor:
Jeremy Lubbock
orchestrator:
Jeremy Lubbock
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Future Recording Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Whatever Happens
writer:
Gil Cang, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Jasmine Quay, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Geoffrey Williams (English singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), Zomba Melodies Inc. (ended), Detabob Music, EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd., Mijac Music, Quay Music Publishing and Universal Music–Z Melodies
4.254:56
16Threatened
recording engineer and editor:
Stuart Brawley
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Stuart Brawley, Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
instruments:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
spoken vocals:
Rod Serling (producer, narrator of The Twilight Zone)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Threatened
writer:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
dedicated to:
Rick Baker (makeup effects specialist)
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (BMI) (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Fred Jerkins Publishing, Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Melody
3.354:19

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includes:Invincible
Off the Wall