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Michael Jackson
The Essential Michael Jackson

Compil. US 2005 on Epic label
Electronic, Rock, R&B/Soul and Pop (Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Disco)

© 2005 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1972 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recording Inc. 1978, 1983 Sony BMG Music Entertainment, 1979, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2005 MJJ Productions Inc. This package consists of previously released material. 520422201 - EPC520422 2 Made in the EU CD version of The Essential Michael Jackson (2xLP). Note on backside: Michael Jackson has been entertaining the world with his incredible musical talent, unequaled dance moves and ground-breaking creativity for over 4 decades. With three #1 smash hits by the time he was 11 years old, to being the first black artist to break the barriers and dominate MTV with his incredible short films, Michael Jackson never ceases to amaze his fans around the world. Now for the first time EVER, take a special journey through the career and musical genius of Michael Jackson from his early recordings with the Jackson 5 to his latest musical works. Listen to the King Of Pop...it's essential.

     
Musicians
PortraitMichael Jackson voc, bvoc, 1958-2009 US
arranged by, rhythm, arranged by, vocals, backing vocals, co-producer, lead vocals, written by, album by, arranged by, percussion, written by, arranged by, lead vocals, backing vocals, arranged by, synthesizer, arranged by, horns, vocals, duet, finger snaps, percussion, clave' clapstick, arranged by, vocals, rhythm, handclaps, clap, synthesizer, vocal, soprano vocals, instruments, all, performer, intro
PortraitThe Corporation , 1969-1972 US
arranged by, producer
PortraitJerry Hey tr, fh, *1950 US
arranged by, horns, conductor, arranged by, strings, arranged by, synthesizer, arranged by, rhythm
PortraitGreg Phillinganes key, voc, *1956 US
arranged by, rhythm, electric piano, keyboards, synthesizer
PortraitQuincy Jones voc, tr, *1933 US
arranged by, rhythm, producer, arranged by, vocals, written by, arranged by, arranged by, synthesizer
PortraitRod Temperton ep, *1947 GB
arranged by, rhythm, written by, arranged by, vocals, arranged by, vocals, synthesizer
PortraitLouis Johnson b, voc, 1955-2015 US
bass
PortraitJohn Robinson dr, perc, *1954
drums
PortraitDavid Williams g, voc, 1950-2009 US
guitar
PortraitMarlo Henderson g, 1948-2015 US
guitar
PortraitThe Seawind Horns , US
horns
Sam Emerson
photography by, back, photography by, interior
PortraitDick Zimmerman ,
photography by, interior
PortraitKenny Rogers ,
photography by, interior
Steven Vaughn
photography by, interior
PortraitTodd Grey ,
photography by, interior
PortraitThe Jackson 5 , 1964-1989 US
performer on track
PortraitThe Jacksons ,
performer on track, arranged by, vocals
PortraitGary King voc, b, eb, *1941 US
bass
PortraitNathan Watts b, *1954 US
bass
PortraitClaudio Slon dr, 1943-2002 BR
congas
PortraitLaudir De Oliveira ,
congas
PortraitRick Marotta dr, *1948 US
drums, percussion
PortraitMichael Sembello g, *1954 US
guitar
PortraitRoland Bautista g, 1951-2012 US
guitar
PortraitTito Jackson g, *1953 US
guitar
PortraitTom Tom 84 , US
arranged by, horns and strings, arranged by, strings
PortraitEd Greene dr, US
drums
PortraitMichael Boddicker syn, *1953 US
keyboards, synthesizer, programmed by, synthesizer
PortraitPaulinho Da Costa perc, cng, *1948 BR
percussion
PortraitBenjamin Wright key, *1946 US
arranged by, strings
PortraitRandy Jackson cng,
percussion
PortraitRichard Heath bvoc, US
percussion
PortraitGeorge Duke key, voc, 1946-2013 US
programmed by, synthesizer
PortraitBobby Watson b, US
bass
PortraitDavid "Hawk" Wolinski key,
electric piano
PortraitJohnny Mandel tb, *1925 US
arranged by, strings, conductor, arranged by, orchestra
PortraitLarry Carlton g, *1948 US
guitar
PortraitJackie Jackson bvoc, voc, *1951 US
written by, arranged by
PortraitDavid Paich key, voc, *1954 US
arranged by, rhythm, arranged by, synthesizer, arranged by, keyboards
PortraitDavid Foster syn, frh, *1949 CA
arranged by, synthesizer
PortraitPaul McCartney voc, *1942 GB
lead vocals, backing vocals
PortraitJeremy Lubbock str, acg, US
conductor, strings
PortraitSteve Lukather g, voc, *1957 US
arranged by
PortraitSteve Porcaro key, voc, 1957-1992 US
arranged by, written by, synthesizer, programmed by, synthesizer
PortraitJames Ingram bvoc, voc, *1962 US
written by, arranged by
PortraitJohn Barnes key,
arranged by, vocals, arranged by, rhythm, arranged by, strings, arranged by, synthesizer, arranged by, vocals, rhythm
PortraitSiedah Garrett bvoc, voc, *1958 US
vocals, duet, featuring, written by
PortraitBruce Cannon ,
effects
PortraitBruce Swedien , *1934 US
effects
PortraitVincent Price voc, 1911-1993 US
rap
PortraitChristopher Currell , US
arranged by, rhythm
PortraitGlen Ballard key, *1953 US
arranged by, rhythm, arranged by, synthesizer, written by
PortraitAndraé Crouch voc, key, 1942-2015 US
arranged by, vocals, arranged by, choir
PortraitThe Andraé Crouch Choir ,
featuring
PortraitThe Winans , *1980 US
featuring
PortraitSteve Stevens g, b, *1959 US
guitar, solo
PortraitFrank Dileo , 1947-2011
noises, creaking and heavy breathing
PortraitSlash g, *1965 GB
guitar, special intro, guitar, background
PortraitBill Bottrell dr machine, *1952 US
lyrics by, rap
PortraitL.T.B. ,
rap
PortraitTeddy Riley voc, bvoc, *1967 US
arranged by, rhythm, synthesizer, written by
PortraitBrad Buxer key, US
arranged by, keyboards
PortraitGeorge Del Barrio str, perc, US
arranged by, strings
PortraitLinda Harmon voc,
soprano vocals
PortraitJohn Bahler voc, ts, *1940 US
arranged by, choir
PortraitMarty Paich p, 1925-1995 US
conductor, prelude, arranged by, prelude, composed by, prelude
PortraitJeff Porcaro dr, perc, 1954-1992 US
drums
PortraitThe John Bahler Singers , US
featuring
PortraitBryan Loren ,
percussion
PortraitAshley Farell ,
vocals
PortraitChrista Larson voc, *1979 US
vocals
PortraitSandra Crouch tam, voc, perc, *1942 US
arranged by, choir
PortraitThe Andraé Crouch Singers ,
featuring, choir
PortraitTrevor Rabin g, voc, key, *1954 ZA
guitar, background
PortraitRodney Jerkins voc, *1977 US
instruments, all, written by
PortraitChris Tucker , *1971 US
performer, intro
Producers
David Coleman art direction, design
Joy Gilbert Monfried compilation producer, project director
Roger Menz compilation producer, project director
Gerald Vinci concertmaster
Nelson George liner notes
Joseph M. Palmaccio mastered by
Douglas Kirkland photography by, cover
The Jacksons producer
Hal Davis producer
Jerry Marcellino producer
Mel Larson producer
Don Murray engineer, mixed by
Peter Granet engineer, mixed by
Augie Johnson backing vocals, additional
Jim Gilstrap backing vocals, additional
Mortonette Jenkins backing vocals, additional
Paulette McWilliams backing vocals, additional
Zedric Williams backing vocals, additional
Becky Lopez backing vocals
Bunny Hull backing vocals
James Ingram backing vocals
Julia Waters backing vocals
Maxine Waters backing vocals
Michael Jackson backing vocals, executive-producer
Oren Waters backing vocals
Bill Bottrell producer, co-producer
Teddy Riley producer
Bruce Swedien producer, co-producer
R. Kelly producer
David Foster producer
The Andraé Crouch Choir backing vocals
Rodney Jerkins producer
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1 I Want You BackThe Jackson 52:58
2 ABCThe Jackson 52:57
3 The Love You SaveThe Jackson 53:05
4 Got To Be ThereMichael JacksonElliot Willensky3:25
5 Rockin' RobinMichael JacksonJimmie Thomas2:32
6 BenMichael JacksonDon Black, Walter Scharf2:46
7Blame It On The BoogieThe JacksonsDave Jackson, Elmar Krohn, Hans Kampschroer, Mick Jackson, Thomas Meyer3:30
8Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)The JacksonsMichael Jackson, Randy Jackson3:45
9Don't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson3:56
10Off The WallMichael Jackson3:46
11Rock With YouMichael Jackson3:23
12She's Out Of My LifeMichael JacksonTom Bahler3:37
13Can You Feel ItMichael JacksonJackie Jackson, Michael Jackson3:50
14The Girl Is MineMichael Jackson3:41
15Billie JeanMichael Jackson4:53
16Beat ItMichael Jackson4:18
17Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Michael Jackson4:17
18Human NatureMichael JacksonJohn Bettis, Steve Porcaro3:46
19P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Michael JacksonJames Ingram, Quincy Jones3:58
20I Just Can't Stop Loving YouMichael Jackson4:11
21ThrillerMichael Jackson5:14
22BadMichael Jackson4:06
23The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson4:26
24Man In The MirrorMichael JacksonGlen Ballard, Siedah Garrett5:19
25Dirty DianaMichael Jackson4:40
26Another Part Of MeMichael Jackson3:46
27Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson4:17
28Leave Me AloneMichael Jackson4:39
29Black Or WhiteMichael JacksonBill Bottrell3:21
30Remember The TimeMichael JacksonBernard Belle, Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley3:59
31In The ClosetMichael JacksonMichael Jackson, Teddy Riley4:48
32Who Is ItMichael Jackson3:59
33Heal The WorldMichael JacksonMarty Paich6:25
34Will You Be ThereMichael Jackson3:40
35You Are Not AloneMichael JacksonR. Kelly4:56
36Earth SongMichael Jackson5:02
37They Don't Care About UsMichael Jackson4:44
38 You Rock My WorldMichael JacksonFred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Michael Jackson, Nora Payne, Rodney Jerkins5:08

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