Michael Jackson - The Essential Michael Jackson Album
Performer: Michael Jackson
Title: The Essential Michael Jackson
MP3 album size: 2660 mb
FLAC album size: 1761 mb
Style: Synth-pop, Disco, Funk
Country: South Africa
Released: 2005
Catalog number: CDEPC6963
Label: Legacy, MJJ Productions, Epic, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Tracklist
| 1 | –Michael Jackson | Who Is ItArranged By – Michael JacksonArranged By [Keyboards] – Brad Buxer, David PaichArranged By [Strings] – George Del BarrioProducer – Bill Bottrell, Michael JacksonSoprano Vocals – Linda Harmon, Michael Jackson | 3:59 |
| 2 | –Michael Jackson And Mystery Girl | In The ClosetArranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy RileyArranged By [Vocals] – Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyWritten-By – Michael J. Jackson, Teddy Riley | 4:48 |
| 3 | –The Jackson 5 | The Love You SaveProducer, Arranged By – The Corporation Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr., Deke Richards, Alphonso Mizell, Freddie Perren | 3:05 |
| 4 | –Michael Jackson | Remember The TimeArranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy RileyArranged By [Vocals] – Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyWritten-By – Bernard Belle, Michael J. Jackson, Teddy Riley | 3:59 |
| 5 | –Michael Jackson | The Way You Make Me FeelArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyCo-producer, Finger Snaps, Arranged By [Vocals And Rhythm Arrangements] – Michael Jackson | 4:26 |
| 6 | –Michael Jackson | Dirty DianaArranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, John Barnes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – John BarnesArranged By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesCo-producer – Michael JacksonPercussion [Clave' Clapstick] – Michael JacksonSoloist, Guitar – Steve Stevens | 4:40 |
| 7 | –Michael Jackson | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey, Michael JacksonArranged By [Vocal And Rhythm Arrangements] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Michael Jackson, Oren WatersCo-producer – Michael Jackson | 4:17 |
| 8 | –Michael Jackson | They Don't Care About UsBacking Vocals – Andrae Crouch ChoirGuitar [Background] – Slash , Trevor RabinProducer – Michael Jackson | 4:44 |
| 9 | –Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney | The Girl Is MineArranged By [Rhythm] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Strings], Conductor – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – David FosterArranged By [Synthesizer] – David FosterArranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesConcertmaster – Jerry VinciLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney | 3:41 |
| 10 | –Michael Jackson And Siedah Garrett | I Just Can't Stop Loving YouArranged By [Synthesizer And Rhythm Arrangements] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – David PaichArranged By [Vocals] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonCo-producer – Michael Jackson | 4:11 |
| 11 | –Michael Jackson | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Written-By, Arranged By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones | 3:58 |
| 12 | –Michael Jackson | Beat ItArranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones | 4:18 |
| 13 | –Michael Jackson | Got To Be ThereProducer – Hal DavisWritten-By – Elliot Willensky | 3:25 |
| 14 | –Michael Jackson | BadArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm] – Christopher Currell, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesCo-producer, Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson | 4:06 |
| 15 | –Michael Jackson | She's Out Of My LifeArranged By [Strings] – Johnny MandelBass – Louis JohnsonConcertmaster – Gerald VinciElectric Piano – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Larry CarltonWritten-By – Tom Bahler | 3:37 |
| 16 | –Michael Jackson | ThrillerArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocals, Synthesizer And Rhythm Arrangements] – Rod TempertonEffects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce SwedienRap – Vincent Price Written-By – Rod Temperton | 5:14 |
| 17 | –The Jackson 5 | I Want You BackProducer, Arranged By – The Corporation Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr., Deke Richards, Alphonso Mizell, Freddie Perren | 2:58 |
| 18 | –Michael Jackson | Heal The WorldArranged By [Choir] – John BahlerArranged By [Prelude], Conductor [Prelude], Composed By [Prelude] – Marty PaichArranged By [Rhythm] – Michael JacksonDrums – Jeff PorcaroExecutive-Producer – Michael JacksonFeaturing – The John Bahler SingersKeyboards – Brad Buxer, David PaichPercussion – Bryan LorenProducer – Bruce Swedien, Michael JacksonSynthesizer – David Paich, Michael Boddicker, Steve PorcaroVocals – Ashley Farell, Christa Larson | 6:25 |
| 19 | –The Jacksons | Blame It On The BoogieArranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry HeyBass – Gary King, Nathan WattsCongas – Claudio Slon, Laudir De OliveiraDrums, Percussion – Rick MorottaEngineer, Mixed By – Don Murray, Peter GranetGuitar – Mike Sembello, Roland Bautista, Tito JacksonKeyboards, Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Greg PhillinganesProducer – The JacksonsWritten-By – David Jackson-Rich, Elmar Krohn, Hans Kampschroer, Michael J. Jackson-Clark, Thomas Meyer | 3:30 |
| 20 | –Michael Jackson | Rockin' RobinProducer – Jerry Marcellino, Mel LarsonWritten-By – Jimmie Thomas | 2:32 |
| 21 | –Michael Jackson | Don't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughArranged By [Horns Arrangement] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Percussion, Vocals Arrangement] – Michael JacksonArranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Greg Phillinganes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – Ben WrightBacking Vocals [Additional] – Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Paulette McWilliams, Zedric WilliamsBass – Louis JohnsonConcertmaster – Gerald VinciDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – David Williams , Marlo HendersonHorns – The Seawind HornsPercussion – Michael Jackson, Paulinho Da Costa, Randy Jackson, Richard Heath | 3:56 |
| 22 | –Michael Jackson | Man In The MirrorArranged By [Rhythm] – Glen Ballard, Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – Glen Ballard, Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – Andrae CrouchCo-producer – Michael JacksonFeaturing – Siedah Garrett, The Andrae Crouch Choir, The WinansWritten-By – Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett | 5:19 |
| 23 | –Michael Jackson | Billie JeanArranged By [Strings] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer, Vocal And Rhythm Arrangements] – Michael JacksonConductor [Strings] – Jeremy Lubbock | 4:53 |
| 24 | –Michael Jackson | BenProducer, Arranged By – The Corporation Written-By – Don Black, Walter Scharf | 2:46 |
| 25 | –Michael Jackson | You Rock My WorldEdited By [Digital Editing] – Harvey Mason, Jr., Stuart BrawleyExecutive-Producer – Michael JacksonInstruments [All] – Michael Jackson, Rodney JerkinsMixed By – Bruce Swedien, Rodney JerkinsPerformer [Intro] – Chris Tucker , Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Rodney JerkinsRecorded By – Brad Gilderman, Dexter Simmons, Jean-Marie Horvat, Rodney Jerkins, Stuart BrawleyWritten-By – Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Michael J. Jackson, Nora Payne, Rodney Jerkins | 5:08 |
| 26 | –Michael Jackson | Earth SongChoir – Andrae Crouch SingersCo-producer – Bill BottrellKeyboards – David PaichProducer – David Foster, Michael JacksonProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro | 5:02 |
| 27 | –Michael Jackson | Rock With YouArranged By [Rhythm And Vocal Arrangements] – Rod TempertonArranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright, Jerry HeyBass – Bobby WatsonConcertmaster – Gerald VinciDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano – David "Hawk" WolinskiGuitar – David Williams , Marlo HendersonHorns – The Seawind HornsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Michael BoddickerWritten-By – Rod Temperton | 3:23 |
| 28 | –Michael Jackson | Can You Feel ItArranged By [Strings] – Tom Tom 84Producer – The JacksonsWritten-By, Arranged By – Jackie Jackson, Michael J. Jackson | 3:50 |
| 29 | –Michael Jackson | Human NatureArranged By – David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve PorcaroWritten-By – John Bettis, Steven Porcaro | 3:46 |
| 30 | –Michael Jackson | Leave Me AloneArranged By [Vocals, Rhythm], Synthesizer [Vocal], Co-producer – Michael Jackson | 4:39 |
| 31 | –Michael Jackson | Black Or WhiteExecutive-Producer – Michael JacksonGuitar [Special Intro] – Slash Lyrics By [Rap] – Bill BottrellProducer – Bill Bottrell, Michael JacksonRap – L.T.B. | 3:21 |
| 32 | –Michael Jackson | Will You Be ThereArranged By [Choir] – Andrae Crouch, Sandra CrouchArranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Johnny MandelArranged By [Vocals And Rhythm Arrangements] – Michael JacksonCo-producer – Bruce SwedienFeaturing – The Andrae Crouch SingersProducer – Michael Jackson | 3:40 |
| 33 | –The Jackson 5 | ABCProducer, Arranged By – The Corporation Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr., Deke Richards, Alphonso Mizell, Freddie Perren | 2:57 |
| 34 | –Michael Jackson | Off The WallArranged By [Horns Arrangement] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Rod TempertonBass – Louis JohnsonDrums – John Robinson Guitar – David Williams , Marlo HendersonHorns – The Seawind HornsPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – George Duke, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer – George DukeSynthesizer, Electric Piano – Greg PhillinganesWritten-By – Rod Temperton | 3:46 |
| 35 | –Michael Jackson | You Are Not AloneProducer – Michael Jackson, R. KellyWritten-By – Robert Kelly | 4:56 |
| 36 | –Michael Jackson | Another Part Of MeArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonCo-producer – Michael Jackson | 3:46 |
| 37 | –The Jacksons | Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)Arranged By [Horns And Strings] – Tom Tom "84"Arranged By [Vocals] – The JacksonsDrums – Ed GreenEngineer, Mixed By – Don Murray, Peter GranetExecutive-Producer – Bobby Colomby, Mike Atkinson Guitar – Tito JacksonKeyboards, Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Greg PhillinganesKeyboards, Synthesizer – Michael BoddickerPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProducer – The JacksonsWritten-By – Michael J. Jackson, Randy Jackson | 3:45 |
| 38 | –Michael Jackson | Smooth CriminalArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm And Vocals] – Michael JacksonArranged By [Rhythm] – John BarnesCo-producer – Michael JacksonHandclaps [Clap] – Michael JacksonNoises [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank Dileo | 4:17 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520422 2, 5204222001, EPC520422 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions, Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions, Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions | 520422 2, 5204222001, EPC520422 2 | Europe | 2005 |
| 520422 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Epic, Legacy | 520422 2 | Israel | 2005 |
| SB30060C | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | SB30060C | South Korea | 2005 |
| none | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCDr, Comp, Promo) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | none | Europe | 2005 |
| EICP-20051 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp, Ltd, Blu) | Epic | EICP-20051 | Japan | 2009 |
Credits
- Art Direction, Design – David Coleman
- Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-9 to 1-12, 1-15 to 1-18, 1-21 to 2-17)
- Compilation Producer [Project Director] – Joy Gilbert Monfried, Roger Menz
- Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-9 to 1-12, 1-15 to 1-18, 1-21 to 2-17)
- Liner Notes – Nelson George
- Mastered By – Joseph M. Palmaccio
- Photography By [Back] – Sam Emerson
- Photography By [Cover] – Douglas Kirkland
- Photography By [Interior] – Dick Zimmerman , Kenny Rogers , Sam Emerson, Steven Vaughn, Todd Grey
- Producer – Quincy Jones (tracks: 1-9 to 1-12, 1-14 to 2-7)
- Written-By – Michael J. Jackson (tracks: 1-9, 1-14 to 1-17, 1-20, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-8, 2-11 to 2-13, 2-15, 2-16)
Notes
© 2005 MJJ Productions Inc.
℗ 1972 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recording Inc.
1978, 1983 Sony Music Entertainment,
1979, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2005 MJJ Productions Inc.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 6007124444936
Companies
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Motown Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment
- Copyright (c) – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Record Company – UMG Recordings, Inc.
- Licensed From – Universal Music Enterprises
- Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
- Produced For – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Recorded At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
- Recorded At – Record One, Los Angeles
- Mastered At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
- Mixed At – Marvin's Room
- Mixed At – The Hit Factory Criteria
- Marketed By – Sony BMG Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd.
- Distributed By – Sony BMG Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Album
The Essential Michael Jackson is a greatest hits compilation album by American singer Michael Jackson. It was released on July 19, 2005, by Sony Music's catalog division Legacy Recordings as part of The Essential series. The two-disc compilation features thirty-eight hit songs by Michael Jackson, from his days at Motown Records with The Jackson 5 in the late 1960s and early 1970s to his 2001 hit You Rock My World. The Essential Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson. Pop 2005. Jackson: все альбомы, включая The Essential Michael Jackson , Number Ones , Michael Jackson's This Is It и другие. Off the Wall. The Essential Michael Jackson is a greatest hits compilation album by American recording artist Michael Jackson released by Sony Music's catalog division Legacy Recordings as part of The Essential series. The two-disc compilation features thirty-eight hit songs by Michael Jackson, from his days at Motown Records with The Jackson 5 in the late 1960s to his 2001 hit You Rock My World. It was released on July 19, 2005 in the United States. As of 2009 the album was certified 2x platinum in the US, it's estimated that over 17 million copies have been sold worldwide, read more. Посмотреть сведения об участниках альбома, рецензии, композиции и приобрести альбом 2008 CD от The Essential Michael Jackson на are several Michael Jackson greatest-hits compilations out there, each one its own take on what should be the definitive portrait of the gloved one's career. The Ultimate Collection, The Essential Collection different from the one here, and Number Ones have all surfaced in 2003 and 2004, and HIStory a few years prior. Each one of these collections, while commendable in its attempt to thoroughly document Jackson's accomplishments, has fallen woefully short in one aspect or another. About The Essential Michael Jackson. A compilation of Michael Jacksons most iconic tracks released in 2005. The Essential Michael Jackson Q&A. Songs in album Michael Jackson - The Essential 2005. Michael Jackson - Bad Unavailable. Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel Unavailable. Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror Unavailable. Sign up to get the latest Michael Jackson news delivered right to your two CD set updates previous Michael Jackson 'best of' collections and spans Jackson's career from his early work with his brothers in the Jackson Five
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