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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.

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	Michael 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
	The Corporation , 1969-1972 US arranged by, producer
	Jerry Hey tr, fh, *1950 US arranged by, horns, conductor, arranged by, strings, arranged by, synthesizer, arranged by, rhythm
	Greg Phillinganes key, voc, *1956 US arranged by, rhythm, electric piano, keyboards, synthesizer
	Quincy Jones voc, tr, *1933 US arranged by, rhythm, producer, arranged by, vocals, written by, arranged by, arranged by, synthesizer
	Rod Temperton ep, *1947 GB arranged by, rhythm, written by, arranged by, vocals, arranged by, vocals, synthesizer
	Louis Johnson b, voc, 1955-2015 US bass
	John Robinson dr, perc, *1954 drums
	David Williams g, voc, 1950-2009 US guitar
	Marlo Henderson g, 1948-2015 US guitar
	The Seawind Horns , US horns
	Sam Emerson photography by, back, photography by, interior
	Dick Zimmerman , photography by, interior
	Kenny Rogers , photography by, interior
	Steven Vaughn photography by, interior
	Todd Grey , photography by, interior
	The Jackson 5 , 1964-1989 US performer on track
	The Jacksons , performer on track, arranged by, vocals
	Gary King voc, b, eb, *1941 US bass
	Nathan Watts b, *1954 US bass
	Claudio Slon dr, 1943-2002 BR congas
	Laudir De Oliveira , congas
	Rick Marotta dr, *1948 US drums, percussion
	Michael Sembello g, *1954 US guitar
	Roland Bautista g, 1951-2012 US guitar
	Tito Jackson g, *1953 US guitar
	Tom Tom 84 , US arranged by, horns and strings, arranged by, strings
	Ed Greene dr, US drums
	Michael Boddicker syn, *1953 US keyboards, synthesizer, programmed by, synthesizer
	Paulinho Da Costa perc, cng, *1948 BR percussion
	Benjamin Wright key, *1946 US arranged by, strings
	Randy Jackson cng, percussion
	Richard Heath bvoc, US percussion
	George Duke key, voc, 1946-2013 US programmed by, synthesizer
	Bobby Watson b, US bass
	David "Hawk" Wolinski key, electric piano
	Johnny Mandel tb, *1925 US arranged by, strings, conductor, arranged by, orchestra
	Larry Carlton g, *1948 US guitar
	Jackie Jackson bvoc, voc, *1951 US written by, arranged by
	David Paich key, voc, *1954 US arranged by, rhythm, arranged by, synthesizer, arranged by, keyboards
	David Foster syn, frh, *1949 CA arranged by, synthesizer
	Paul McCartney voc, *1942 GB lead vocals, backing vocals
	Jeremy Lubbock str, acg, US conductor, strings
	Steve Lukather g, voc, *1957 US arranged by
	Steve Porcaro key, voc, 1957-1992 US arranged by, written by, synthesizer, programmed by, synthesizer
	James Ingram bvoc, voc, *1962 US written by, arranged by
	John Barnes key, arranged by, vocals, arranged by, rhythm, arranged by, strings, arranged by, synthesizer, arranged by, vocals, rhythm
	Siedah Garrett bvoc, voc, *1958 US vocals, duet, featuring, written by
	Bruce Cannon , effects
	Bruce Swedien , *1934 US effects
	Vincent Price voc, 1911-1993 US rap
	Christopher Currell , US arranged by, rhythm
	Glen Ballard key, *1953 US arranged by, rhythm, arranged by, synthesizer, written by
	Andraé Crouch voc, key, 1942-2015 US arranged by, vocals, arranged by, choir
	The Andraé Crouch Choir , featuring
	The Winans , *1980 US featuring
	Steve Stevens g, b, *1959 US guitar, solo
	Frank Dileo , 1947-2011 noises, creaking and heavy breathing
	Slash g, *1965 GB guitar, special intro, guitar, background
	Bill Bottrell dr machine, *1952 US lyrics by, rap
	L.T.B. , rap
	Teddy Riley voc, bvoc, *1967 US arranged by, rhythm, synthesizer, written by
	Brad Buxer key, US arranged by, keyboards
	George Del Barrio str, perc, US arranged by, strings
	Linda Harmon voc, soprano vocals
	John Bahler voc, ts, *1940 US arranged by, choir
	Marty Paich p, 1925-1995 US conductor, prelude, arranged by, prelude, composed by, prelude
	Jeff Porcaro dr, perc, 1954-1992 US drums
	The John Bahler Singers , US featuring
	Bryan Loren , percussion
	Ashley Farell , vocals
	Christa Larson voc, *1979 US vocals
	Sandra Crouch tam, voc, perc, *1942 US arranged by, choir
	The Andraé Crouch Singers , featuring, choir
	Trevor Rabin g, voc, key, *1954 ZA guitar, background
	Rodney Jerkins voc, *1977 US instruments, all, written by
	Chris Tucker , *1971 US performer, intro

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