It's Close to Midnight

As is my yearly duty on Halloween here in The Excellent 80's, I bring you the late, great Michael Jackson with his cinematic video masterpiece, "Thriller." May you all have a happy and safe Halloween!

It's Close To Midnight - Happy Halloween!

As I do every year on Halloween, I bring you the late, great Michael Jackson with his classic masterpiece of a video - "Thriller." Have a spooktacular Halloween everyone!




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It's Close to Midnight

As has become tradition here at The Excellent 80's, Halloween must officially mean one thing... the posting of Michael Jackson's "Thriller". Have a spooky good time today and enjoy the late, great MJ.




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#11

This was the song that turned me into a MJ fan forever. It caused me to learn to moonwalk and to put on shows for my family as I attempted to imitate the late, great, Michael Jackson. I always wished that the sidewalk would light up as I walked down it and also thought I'd look good in a pink bow-tie and black leather pants. Also, the video has a nice shout-out to the old polaroid instant camera, and I always loved how Michael shushed the old lady as he made his way up the lighted stairs. This song helped propel Michael into the king of pop status that he may never relinquish even in death.

#11 "Billie Jean"
by Michael Jackson

Billie Jean lyrics found at elyricsworld.com

They're Out To Get You

As has become tradition here in The Excellent 80's over the years, Halloween brings us another look at the best song/video ever created for the holliday... of course, I am speaking of the late Michael Jackson and the masterpiece that cost about $1,000,000 and is largely considered the most successful music video ever... here is "Thriller"...

Happy Halloween!

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"Thriller"

Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Thriller
B-side Can't Get Outta The Rain
Released January 23, 1984
Format 7", 12", CD single
Recorded 1982
Genre Dance-pop, funk
Length 5:57 (Album Version)
5:11 (Single Version)
3:56 (Original 7')
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Rod Temperton
Producer Quincy Jones
Michael Jackson singles chronology
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
(1983) "Thriller"
(1984) "Farewell My Summer Love"
(1984)

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4

80's Television - Then Came You

Today's television flashback takes us back to the lovable little Emmanuel Lewis... also starring former NFL player Alex Karras as his adoptive father, this series ran from 1983 through 1989...

the intro to "Webster"...



with the late Heather O'Rourke of "Poltergeist fame"... love that Webster laugh...



here's a little bonus clip of Emmanuel and his buddy Michael Jackson dancing together...



Webster

The cast of Webster
Format Situation comedy
Created by Lew Erlicht[1]
Starring Emmanuel Lewis
Alex Karras
Susan Clark
Henry Polic II
Eugene Roche
Cathryn Damon
Ben Vereen
Jack Kruschen
Chad Allen
Corin Nemec
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 6
No. of episodes 150 (6 unaired) (List of episodes)
Production
Producer(s) Stu Silver[1]
Running time 30 minutes (per episode)

Make a Change

Through his music MJ spoke about a variety of subjects many of which dealt with him personally or were calls for a more peaceful, more tolerant society. Like I said last Friday, there were definitely some issues and demons in his life from early childhood up until his death, but Jackson was undeniably an unbelievable talent and one of the most polarizing figures in American and for that matter World HiStory...

I had forgotten that Macaulay Culkin, Tess Harper, and George Wendt were featured in the beginning of this video and Macaulay busts out in a perfect rap lyp-synch about half way through this video as well... the whole morphing technology at the end of this video still freaks me out a little bit though... here is "Black or White"

Michael Jackson - Black Or White
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"Black or White"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Dangerous
Released October 11, 1991
Format 7" single
12" single
CD single
Recorded 1990
Genre Hard rock[1]
New jack swing
Rap rock
Length 3:22 (radio edit)
4:16 (album version)
Label Epic
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1


This was Jackson's final #1 single of his career and features a naked Lisa Marie Presley and at times a Michael Jackson with wings and not near enough clothes on... here is Jackson with a song that debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and was an attempt at a response to his ever troubling personal life at that time... "You Are Not Alone"

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"You Are Not Alone"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album HIStory - Past, Present and Future, Book I
Released August 15, 1995
Format CD single
Recorded 1995
Genre R&B
Length 5:45 (Album version)
4:36 (Radio edit)
6:02 (Extended version)
Label Epic
Writer(s) R. Kelly
Producer R. Kelly, Michael Jackson
Certification Platinum (U.S.)

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1

Finally, I'm going to conclude The Excellent 80's week long tribute to the late Michael Jackson with one of my personal favorite Jackson songs and one of those songs that will remain relevant no matter when you listen to this song... I love the positiveness that this song brings about especially coming from a man where negativity seemed to reign throughout much of his life... here is "Man in the Mirror"...

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"Man in the Mirror"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released January 18, 1988
Format CD single
Recorded 1987
Genre Soul
Length 5:18 (album version)
5:03 (single edit)
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Glen Ballard
Siedah Garrett
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1

The MJ Tribute Week Continues

Yesterday, I posted some early Jackson 5 stuff and then the "Torture" from the "Victory" album... one more group post right here with "Shake Body Down to the Ground"... a "live" performance with some outstanding choreography and some unbelievably awesome jumpsuits... let's dance, let's shout...

THE JACKSONS - SHAKE YOUR BODY DOWN TO THE GROUND
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"Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"
Single by The Jacksons
from the album Destiny
Released December 1978
Format 7" single
Recorded Los Angeles, August 1978
Genre Disco
Length 8:00 (album)/3:54 (7")/8:37 (extended)
Label Epic
8-50656
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Randy Jackson
Producer The Jacksons

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7

Last Friday I posted "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough"... here is the other big single off of Michael Jackson's breakthrough solo album - "Rock With You" featuring another cool outfit by the king of pop...

Michael Jackson - Rock With You
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"Rock with You"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Off the Wall
Released November 3, 1979
Format 7"
Recorded 1979
Genre Disco, R&B, Soul
Length 3:39
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Rod Temperton
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1


When "Thriller" came out, Michael Jackson wanted a black rock n' roll song, and with the help of Eddie Van Halen and his guitar, he and Quincy Jones produced this masterpiece... "Beat It"...

Micheal Jackson - Beat It
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"Beat It"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Thriller
Released February 14, 1983
Recorded 1982
Genre Rock, R&B
Length 4:19
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
Certification Platinum (RIAA)

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1

Finally today, here is the four-part Pepsi ad featuring MJ and the re-worked "Bad" song for the new Pepsi Generation...

Sometimes It's About The Family

Ripe off Michael's solo success with "Thriller" and off of a successful Motown 25th anniversary appearance, the Jacksons got together and put out "Victory." The album was a Grammy-nominated 1984 album and was the only album to include all six Jackson brothers together as an official group.
I bought this cassette tape unfortunately as it was a major let down for me personally. The only decent songs off of the "Victory" album were "State of Shock" with Mick Jagger and the following video which doesn't feature Michael in it at all (or Jermaine) though he does sing on the song - choreographed by Paula Abdul, here are The Jacksons with "Torture"...

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"Torture"

Single by The Jacksons
from the album Victory
Released September 1984
Format 7" single
Recorded 1984
Genre Pop rock
Length 4:53
Label Epic
Writer(s) Jackie Jackson
Kathy Wakefield
Producer Jackie Jackson

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #17

Now that the torture is out of the way (pun definitely intended), let's go back to a simpler time for the Jacksons... here's little Michael and the Jackson 5 from the Ed Sullivan show... "ABC" easy as 1, 2, 3...

The Jackson 5 - ABC
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"ABC"
Single by The Jackson 5
from the album ABC
B-side "The Young Folks"
Released February 24, 1970 (U.S.)
Format Vinyl record (7" 45 RPM)
Recorded Hitsville West, Los Angeles; 1969
Genre Bubblegum pop/Soul
Length 2:55
Label Motown
M 1163
Writer(s) The Corporation
Producer The Corporation

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1


and once again with little Michael and "I Want You Back"...

Jackson 5 - I want you back
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"I Want You Back"
Single by The Jackson 5
from the album Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5
B-side "Who's Lovin' You"
Released October 7, 1969 (U.S.)
Format Vinyl record (7" 45 RPM)
Recorded Hitsville West, Los Angeles; September 1969
Genre Soul, Funk
Length 3:01
Label Motown
M 1157
Writer(s) The Corporation
Producer The Corporation

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1


And who can forget about the huge Pepsi campaign featuring the Jacksons and the whole hospital incident that occurred when Michael's hair caught on fire during taping? Here is the Pepsi Generation commercial featuring The Jacksons and Alfonso Ribeiro ("Carlton" of "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" fame)...

Michael Jackson and His Duets

Michael's success was primarily solo though you can attribute some of his hits to duets, most notably with ex-Beatle Paul McCartney. The duo of Sir Paul and Michael hit it big with the 1982 single "The Girl is Mine" which peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and was the first single released from the "Thriller" album in 1982... a year later (even though this song was recorded before "The Girl is Mine"), the duo followed up for this single which appeared on Paul McCartney's album "Pipes of Peace"... from 1983, and featuring sister LaToya, here is "Say, Say, Say"...

McCartney & Jackson - Say,
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"Say Say Say"

Single by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
from the album Pipes of Peace
B-side "Ode to a Koala Bear"
Released October 9, 1983
Format 7" single
Recorded 1983
Genre Pop
Length 3:55
Label Parlophone Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Paul McCartney
Producer George Martin
Certification Platinum

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1


Here is Michael's 1995 duet with sister Janet, who at the time was putting out more hits than her older brother... written, composed, and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, "Scream"/"Childhood" would become the first single in the 37 year history of Billboard to debut at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked... they both seem very angry in this video...

michael jackson & janet jackson scream
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"Scream"/"Childhood"

Single by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson
from the album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
Released May 31, 1995
Format CD single, cassette single, 7" single
Recorded February 1995
Genre Pop, R&B, hip hop, funk, rock ("Scream")[1][2]
Pop ("Childhood")[1]
Length "Scream" - 4:39
"Childhood" - 4:27
Label Epic
Writer(s) Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson
Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
Producer Michael Jackson
Janet Jackson
Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
Certification Platinum (RIAA) [3]

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #5


And, of course, who can forget the forgettable duet with Eddie Murphy in 1992 - the corny graphics and a video that should be an 80's video, but somehow slipped into the 90's, here is "Whatzupwitu"

Michael Jackson : Whatzupwitu
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More MJ

The pop star's sudden death is probably the biggest death since Princess Diana and before that John Lennon and Elvis Presley... I've just decided that a week long tribute to the man that changed pop music forever was the least I could do in The Excellent 80's, so enjoy some more of Michael's famous videos and songs... here is another #1 hit from the "Bad" album featuring Billy Idol's former guitarist Steve Stevens and (if you believe the never-wrong wiki-pedia, the woman in the video whose face you never see is supposedly that of Sheryl Crow who actually did tour with MJ as a backup singer for him on his "Bad" world tour - it's "Dirty Diana"...

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"Dirty Diana"

Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released April 18, 1988
Format CD single
Recorded 1987
Genre Rock, pop rock
Length 4:41
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1


The third single from the "Bad" album also hit #1 on the singles chart and featured some complicated dancing by the king of pop as he shuffles along the street trying to woo the girl... here is MJ with "The Way You Make Me Feel"...

The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
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"The Way You Make Me Feel"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released November 9, 1987
Format CD single
Recorded 1987
Genre R&B, Funk
Length 4:58
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1



The 8th single off of his "Bad" album was "Leave Me Alone", directed by Jim Blashfield. It won the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video at the Grammy Awards of 1990... though never one of my favorite songs or videos, it definitely represents a constant quest Michael had throughout his lifetime as he tried to balance peace and privacy with his larger than life icon status...

Michael Jackson - Leave Me Alone
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"Leave Me Alone"

Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released January 1989
Format CD single (Not released in the U.S.)
Recorded 1987
Genre Funk, R&B, Rock
Length 4:37
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones

The King of Pop Forever

I'm bypassing the usual 80's movie weekend to continue posting more stuff from Michael Jackson's incredible career...

the man could dance as shown here at the 25th anniversary of Motown where MJ breaks out the single white glove and the moonwalk...



Remember the full length "Bad" video with Wesley Snipes and directed by Martin Scorsese? I haven't seen the whole thing probably since it came out, so I had forgotten a lot of it like most of the whole intro and the moonwalking roller skater... You ain't bad! You ain't nothin'! You ain't nothin'! The second of five #1 singles from the "Bad" album here is the title track "Bad"...

Bad (long version)
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"Bad"

Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released September 7, 1987
Format CD single
Recorded 1987
Genre Funk, Pop rock
Length 4:06
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Jeremy Johnson

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1

R.I.P. M.J.

In just shocking news yesterday, the 50 year old king of pop passed away in California. Say what you will about his personal demons and problems away from music, but there is no denying that MJ was one of the most talented artists ever. In honor of MJ, here is a look back at some of my favorite Jackson videos...


"Don't Stop Till You Get Enough"...

MICHAEL JACKSON - DON'T STOP TIL YOU GET ENOUGH
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"Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Off the Wall
B-side "I Can't Help It" (UK release)
Released July 28, 1979
Format 45 RPM
Recorded 1979
Genre Disco, Funk, R&B
Length 6:03 (Album version)
4:11 (Video edit)
3:55 (7" edit)
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Quincy Jones
Certification Platinum (RIAA)

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1

a song that never gets old to me - "Billie Jean"...

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
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"Billie Jean"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Thriller
B-side "It's the Falling in Love"/"Can't Get Outta the Rain"
Released January 2, 1983
Format 7" single
Recorded 1982
Genre Dance-pop, R&B, Funk
Length 4:54
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Quincy Jones
Certification Platinum

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
UK peak: #1


and my favorite single from his "Bad" album, here is "Smooth Criminal"...

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"Smooth Criminal"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released October 24, 1988 (1988-10-24)
Format 5" CD single
3" CD single
12" vinyl
7" single
Cassette single
Recorded 1987
Genre Funk, Pop rock
Length Album Version: 4:17
7" Version/Single Mix: 4:10
Extended Dance Mix: 7:48
Label Epic
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7

Thriller Night

Seriously, what other song/video can even touch MJ on this day?... the 13 minute masterpiece from John Landis... Happy Halloween all!... here is "Thriller"....

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Michael Jackson's Thriller

Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Directed by John Landis
Produced by George Folsey Jr.
Written by John Landis
Michael Jackson
Starring Michael Jackson
Ola Ray
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Epic Records Productions
Release date(s) December 2, 1983
Running time 13:43
Language English
Budget $ 500,000[1]
Sales:
1 million units

The Big 5-0!

Annie, are you ok? One of my top 5 favorite MJ videos for you today as the king of pop celebrates his 50th birthday... don't think about the plastic surgeries or basic overall odd behavior... instead, focus on the greatness that was once Michael Jackson with "Smooth Criminal"...

Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
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“Smooth Criminal”

Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released October 24, 1988 (1988-10-24)
Format 5" CD single
3" CD single
12" vinyl
7" single
Cassette single
Recorded 1987
Genre Funk/Dance-pop
Length 7"/Album: 4:17
Extended Dance Mix: 7:37
Label Epic
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones

US Billboard Hot 100 Peak: #7


In 2001, Alien Ant Farm did a nice job on a cover of this song, and so I went ahead and included it for your viewing pleasure...

Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal
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Two Scary Clowns

I know it's Janet Jackson June, but I thought I'd throw in a little family for baby Janet... You know what I'm talking about here... fake strength juice, a lame Vaudeville act... it's the second successful teaming of McCartney and big brother Michael Jackson with "Say Say Say"... sister LaToya also stars in the video...




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“Say Say Say”

Single by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
from the album Pipes of Peace
B-side "Ode to a Koala Bear"
Released October 9, 1983
Recorded Summer 1981
Genre R&B/Soul
Length 3:55 (Album version)
5:40 (Extended version)
Label Parlophone Records
Producer George Martin

Billboard Hot 100 Peak: #1

Thriller Is 25

In celebration of an album that made Michael Jackson the king of pop, a lot of today's artists have collaberated and re-done some of the original songs and you can check them out here. I'm throwing out a little love for MJ today... They told him don't you ever come around here... with Eddie Van Halen on guitar, it's "Beat It"...




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“Beat It”

Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Thriller
Released March 1983
Recorded 1982
Genre Hard rock
Pop Rock
Length 4:16
Label Epic Records
Writer Michael Jackson
Producer Quincy Jones

All Dressed Up With Nowhere to Go

Happy Halloween!
If you were expecting Michael Jackson's Thriller, well, you would have been correct. But, unfortunately, there is no embedding options on that video, so if you want to see Thriller, go here.

Otherwise, a very appropriate song as well for Halloween is from the "Back to School" soundtrack, easily my favorite Oingo Boingo song. Of course, I don't know any other ones off the top of my head either...




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Dead Man's Party

Studio album by Oingo Boingo
Released October 28, 1985
Recorded 1985
Genre Alternative Rock, New Wave
Length 41:00
Label MCA Records
Producer Danny Elfman and Steve Bartek

I Always Feel Like...

... somebody's watching me! Rockwell's only hit with a little help from Michael Jackson on the chorus and a psycho mailman... too bad Michael doesn't appear in the video... "Somebody's Watching Me"...

rockwell - somebody's watching me
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Somebody's Watching Me Lyrics

from the album Somebody's Watching Me
Released January 1984
Format 7" single
Cassette tape
Recorded 1983
Genre R&B
Length 3:59
Label Motown
M 1702
Writer(s) Kennedy Gordy
Curtis Anthony Nolen
Producer(s) Curtis Anthony Nolen
Peak chart positions
#2 (US Pop Singles)
#1 (US R&B Singles)

Friday Night Videos

A classic network show to compete with MTV... here are the stats about NBC's Friday Night Videos show and the first video they ever ran...

first telecast: July 29, 1983
last telecast: December 29, 2000
broadcast: Fridays on NBC
1983-1987 12:30 to 2:00 a.m. (EST)
1987-1991 1:30 to 2:30 a.m. (EST)
1991-2000 1:35 to 2:35 a.m. (EST)

Love it when the old man wakes up in a white tux...



Billie Jean Lyrics

from the album Thriller

Released January 1983
Format 7" single
Recorded 1982
Genre Pop/R&B
Length 4:53
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer(s) Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson
Certification Double Platinum

Peak chart positions
#1 (U.S.; UK; Australia; Italy)
#2 (Germany; Sweden)
#4 (France)

As a bonus on this post, here is MJ when he breaks out the moonwalk at the Motown Awards show...