Thriller, thriller night so let me hold you tight and share a killer, diller, chiller, thriller here tonight cause this is thriller, thriller night girl, i can thrill you more than any ghost would ever dare try thriller, thriller night so let me hold you tight and share a killer, thriller, ow. The estate of michael jackson announced monday that michael jacksons thriller 3d will debut at the 74th annual venice film festival, which is set to run aug. Thriller is a song recorded by american singer michael jackson and produced by quincy jones, first released on jackson s album thriller on november 30, 1982. Michael jackson, despite his morals, was a fantastic music artist and knew how to make excellent pop music. It references numerous horror films, and stars jackson performing a dance routine with a horde of the undead. If you cant remember the name of the song or artist, type in just part of the name. Thriller has sold 66 million copies worldwide, making it the bestselling album of all time.
Michael jacksons thriller was an album born of outsized ambitions. Michael jacksons thri ller in imax 3d us theatresopens friday, september 21st. Its close to midnight and something evils lurking in the dark, under the moonlight you see a sight that almost. In 1982 michael jackson released the worlds largest selling album of all time, thriller. Cd album, reissue dvd dvdvideo, ntsc, copy protected all media 25th anniversary edition country. Has anything ever happened to you that you cannot explain. Thriller, known for having what is arguably the most significant music video and dance moves in pop culture, is the seventh and final single from michael jacksons thriller album the. Oct 03, 2009 michael jackson thriller listen to more michael jackson. This is my second favorite album from mj, the first was off the wall. Thriller as choreographed by chloe bell for a big brother house task in 2008. Thriller is a song recorded by american singer michael jackson and produced by quincy jones, first released on jacksons album thriller on november 30, 1982. Jan 24, 2010 thriller as choreographed by chloe bell for a big brother house task in 2008. Michael jackson thriller short version 1982 youtube.
Michael jackson estate, john landis unveil thriller. Its close to midnight something evils lurkin in the dark under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart you try to scream. Vinyl 12 michael jackson thriller 1983, vinyl discogs. Did you know you only need to type in part of a song or artist name. Michael jacksons short film for thriller was the third of three short films. A cast bursting with talent and a love for his music. Jun 24, 2010 the campy horrorfest with dancing zombies that is michael jacksons thriller, originally conceived as a 14minute short film, is the most popular and influential music video of all time. The hotly anticipated 3d version of the 1983 gamechanging thriller short directed by john landis worldpremiered monday at the venice film festival, where landis and.
Michael jackson towered over the 1980s the way elvis presley dominated the 1950s, and heres why. How michael jacksons thriller changed music videos for. The ultimate music movie michael jacksons 14minute film production of thriller. Michael jacksons thriller is a 1983 music video for the michael jackson song thriller, directed by john landis and written by landis and jackson. Thriller 25 was released by sony bmgs reissue division, legacy recordings. How michael jacksons thriller changed music videos for ever. It is the seventh and final single from his sixth studio album thriller. The song was originally written in 1979 and intended for his off the wall album but was not recorded until the sessions for thriller in 1982.
Michael jackson thriller shortened version youtube. May 20, 2011 for a cheap, easy to find copy, the 2001 special edition sounds great to my ears. Thriller is a song recorded by american recording artist michael jackson, composed by rod temperton, and produced by quincy jones. Michael jacksons thriller in imax 3d us theatres imax. So let me hold you tight and share a killer, thriller, ow. Its close to midnight and something evils lurking in the dark under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart you try to. Songwriter rod temperton wanted to write a theatrical song to suit jacksons love of film. You cant say never, he said, noting adeles album 21 has sold 11 million copies in the u. Michael jackson changed the music game forever back in the day. Michael jacksons thriller is the one that got away. And, when i started collecting vinyl, it was the no. Aug 29, 2017 thriller broke the mold for what a music video could be, and from vincent prices voice to michael jackson s red jacket, it is instantly recognizable. Michael jackson thriller short version i give full credit to michael joseph jackson for making this song, i did not create nor help create this song. A package arrived in the mail one day and it was filled with a mess of records.
Dec 16, 2015 branca was cautious about declaring that jackson and thriller had set an unbreakable record. My third time last night this show which covers michael jacksons musical career and is 100% music and dance with a superb live band is a brilliant feel good and touching show, full of energy. Michael jackson blood on the dance floor x dangerous the white. Of course, the sacd is the ultimate version, but it is oop and expensive. Michael jackson thriller 25th anniversary edition album michaeljackson80s. John landis was in london in 1983 when michael jackson called to ask if he was interested in making a video for thriller, the title track of the album hed.
Making michael jacksons thriller and thriller music video. This album produced 7 hit singles, breaking yet again more records, and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide. He is a mount rushmore artist who changed the course of popular music a couple of times. Dec 31, 20 this feature is not available right now. Michael joseph jackson august 29, 1958 june 25, 2009 was an american recording artist, entertainer and businessman. An exhilarating and beautiful homage to michael jackson. Hailed as the greatest music video of all time by mtv, vh1, rolling stone and others, thriller.
Michael jackson s thriller is a 1983 music video for the michael jackson song thriller, directed by john landis and written by landis and jackson. Cause this is thriller, thriller night and no ones gonna save you from the beast about to strike you know its thriller, thriller night youre fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight you hear the door slam and realize theres nowhere left to run you feel the cold hand and wonder if youll ever see the sun. The campy horrorfest with dancing zombies that is michael jacksons thriller, originally conceived as a 14minute short film, is the most popular and influential music video of all time. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Some prefer the disco of 1979s off the wall, but this arguably has a better range, from the kittenish electrofunk of p.
Excerpts of the acclaimed michael jackson music video beat it. Thriller video version song lyrics by michael jackson. Michael jacksons thriller sets new sales record cbs news. Michael jackson s short film for thriller was the third of three short films produced for recordings from thriller, which continues its reign as the biggest selling album of all time with worldwide sales in excess of 105 million as of june 1, 2016 and in december 2015 became the first ever album to be awarded triple diamond status i. In the united kingdom, the bbfc gave it a 15 certificate because it included the video for thriller. Michael jackson thriller listen to more michael jackson. Michael jackson thriller long video version lyrics. Michael jacksons thriller 3d to world premiere at venice. Theres not much left to say about the biggestselling album ever.
Avoid the more recent thriller 25 reissue with the bonus tracks. It was released on january 23, 1984 by epic records. Director john landis is bringing a 3d version of the music video for michael jacksons thriller to life, according to the new york daily news. Thriller is a song recorded by american recording artist michael jackson, composed by. For a cheap, easy to find copy, the 2001 special edition sounds great to my ears. John landis was in london in 1983 when michael jackson called to ask if he was interested in making a. Im gonna thrill ya tonight darkness falls across the land the midnight hour is close at hand. Its close to midnight and something evils lurking in the dark under. Sign up to get the latest michael jackson news delivered right to your inbox. Michael jackson thriller lyrics and tracklist genius.
Michael jacksons thriller in imax 3d us theatresopens friday, september 21st. Michael jacksons thriller without music is a whole new. For example, searching for the word love will return all songs with the word love in it. It was the first track on the album, and the fourth song released as a single, following the girl is mine, billie jean, and beat it. Thriller broke the mold for what a music video could be, and from vincent prices voice to michael jacksons red jacket, it is instantly recognizable. Reunited with off the wall producer quincy jones, jackson was inspired to create an album where every song was a killer. Wanna be startin somethin is a 1983 single released from michael jacksons multiplatinum selling 1982 album thriller.
Michael jacksons emmynominated performance of billie jean from the motown 25 special. It was rereleased as the albums seventh and final single on january 23, 1984. Michael jacksons short film for thriller was the third of three short films produced for recordings from thriller, which continues its reign as the biggest selling album of all time with worldwide sales in excess of 105 million as of june 1, 2016 and in december 2015 became the first ever album to be awarded triple diamond status i. I loved the work they put in to making this video, with all the special effects. Michael jackson thriller short film red leather jacket. Having come into his own with the multiplatinumselling off the wall, jackson wanted to make a record that would turn him. Theres no denying the fun and catchiness of thriller. In the popular song thriller by michael jackson, there is a lot of personification used. If you were alive during the 1980s, you remember the thriller juggernaut, and if you werent. Michael jackson s 14minute short film thriller revolutionized the music video genre forever. Song information for thriller michael jackson on allmusic. Michael jacksons 14minute short film thriller revolutionized the music video genre forever. Personification is when a nonliving thing is given living or human characteristics or abilities.
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