“A lot of [music videos] are so terrible. I wanted "Thriller" and "Beat It" to be a stimulant for people to make better videos or short films.“ — Michael Jackson. #Thriller40
“Michael Jackson was taking a nap at 1:00 AM. As we were leaving, he woke up and said “No, now is the time for me to sing the song.“
He got into the atmosphere, you can feel the night-time. He sang 'Human Nature' in one take.“ — Steven Ray. 🔮
Michael Jackson takes off his glasses after making history at the #GRAMMYs . He won 8 awards that night including Album of the Year for his historic 'Thriller' record.
"Heartbreak Hotel" is a song solely penned by Michael Jackson, released today in 1980. Its horror-pop/funk style became a staple in MJ's artistry and inspired pieces like "Thriller."
“It was the most ambitious song I had composed,“ Michael stated in 1988.
