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".
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1-1
–The Jackson 5
I Want You Back
2:58
1-2
–The Jackson 5
ABC
2:57
1-3
–The Jackson 5
The Love You Save
3:05
1-4
–Michael Jackson
Got To Be There
Producer – Hal DavisWritten-By – Elliot Willensky
3:25
1-5
–Michael Jackson
Rockin' Robin
Producer – Jerry Marcellino, Mel LarsonWritten-By – Jimmie Thomas
2:32
1-6
–Michael Jackson
Ben
Written-By – Don Black, Walter Scharf
2:46
1-7
–The Jacksons
Blame It On The Boogie
Bass – Gary King, Nathan WattsCongas – Claudio Slon, Laudir De OliveiraDrums, Percussion – Rick Morotta*Engineer, Mixed By – Don Murray, Peter GranetGuitar – Mike Sembello*, Roland Bautista, Tito JacksonKeyboards – Greg PhillinganesWritten-By – David Jackson-Rich*, Elmar Krohn, Hans Kampschroer, Michael J. Jackson-Clark*, Thomas Meyer
3:30
1-8
–The Jacksons
Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
Arranged By [Horns And Strings] – Tom Tom "84"*Arranged By [Vocals] – The JacksonsDrums – Ed Green*Engineer, Mixed By – Don Murray, Peter GranetGuitar – Tito JacksonKeyboards – Greg PhillinganesKeyboards, Synthesizer – Michael BoddickerPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaWritten-By – Michael J. Jackson*, Randy Jackson
3:45
1-9
–Michael Jackson
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Arranged By [Percussion] – Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright*Backing Vocals [Additional] – Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Paulette McWilliams, Zedric WilliamsPercussion – Michael Jackson, Paulinho Da Costa, Randy Jackson, Richard Heath
3:56
1-10
–Michael Jackson
Off The Wall
Percussion – Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – George Duke, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer – George Duke, Greg Phillinganes
3:46
1-11
–Michael Jackson
Rock With You
Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright*Arranged By [Vocals] – Rod TempertonBass – Bobby WatsonElectric Piano – David "Hawk" WolinskiSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Michael Boddicker
3:23
1-12
–Michael Jackson
She's Out Of My Life
Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny MandelGuitar – Larry CarltonWritten-By – Tom Bahler
3:37
1-13
–Michael Jackson
Can You Feel It
Arranged By [Strings] – Tom Tom 84Written-By, Arranged By – Jackie Jackson, Michael J. Jackson*
3:50
1-14
–Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney
The Girl Is Mine
Arranged By [Rhythm] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Strings], Conductor – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer] – David FosterArranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesConcertmaster – Jerry Vinci*Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney
3:41
1-15
–Michael Jackson
Billie Jean
Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer] – Michael JacksonConductor [Strings] – Jeremy Lubbock
4:53
1-16
–Michael Jackson
Beat It
4:18
1-17
–Michael Jackson
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey, Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Michael Jackson, Oren Waters
4:17
1-18
–Michael Jackson
Human Nature
Arranged By – David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve PorcaroWritten-By – John Bettis, Steven Porcaro*
3:46
1-19
–Michael Jackson
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Written-By, Arranged By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones
3:58
1-20
–Michael Jackson And Siedah Garrett
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Arranged By [Synthesizer] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonVocals [Duet] – Michael Jackson, Siedah Garrett
4:11
1-21
–Michael Jackson
Thriller
Arranged By [Vocals, Synthesizer] – Rod TempertonEffects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce SwedienRap – Vincent Price
5:14
2-1
–Michael Jackson
Bad
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Christopher Currell, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones
4:06
2-2
–Michael Jackson
The Way You Make Me Feel
Finger Snaps – Michael Jackson
4:26
2-3
–Michael Jackson
Man In The Mirror
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Glen Ballard, Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – Glen Ballard, Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – Andrae Crouch*Featuring – Siedah Garrett, The Andrae Crouch Choir*, The WinansWritten-By – Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett
5:19
2-4
–Michael Jackson
Dirty Diana
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, John Barnes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – John BarnesArranged By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesGuitar [Solo] – Steve StevensPercussion [Clave' Clapstick] – Michael Jackson
4:40
2-5
–Michael Jackson
Another Part Of Me
Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson
3:46
2-6
–Michael Jackson
Smooth Criminal
Arranged By [Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonHandclaps [Clap] – Michael JacksonNoises [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank Dileo
4:17
2-7
–Michael Jackson
Leave Me Alone
Synthesizer [Vocal] – Michael Jackson
4:39
2-8
–Michael Jackson
Black Or White
Executive-Producer – Michael JacksonGuitar [Special Intro] – Slash Lyrics By [Rap] – Bill BottrellProducer – Bill Bottrell, Michael JacksonRap – L.T.B.
3:21
2-9
–Michael Jackson
Remember The Time
Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy RileyProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyWritten-By – Bernard Belle, Michael J. Jackson*, Teddy Riley
3:59
2-10
–Michael Jackson And Mystery Girl
In The Closet
Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy RileyProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyWritten-By – Michael J. Jackson*, Teddy Riley
4:48
2-11
–Michael Jackson
Who Is It
Arranged By – Michael JacksonArranged By [Keyboards] – Brad Buxer, David PaichArranged By [Strings] – George Del BarrioProducer – Bill Bottrell, Michael JacksonVoice [Soprano] – Linda Harmon, Michael Jackson
3:59
2-12
–Michael Jackson
Heal The World
Arranged By [Choir] – John BahlerArranged By [Prelude], Conductor [Prelude] – Marty PaichComposed By [Prelude] – Marty PaichDrums – 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
2-13
–Michael Jackson
Will You Be There
Arranged By [Choir] – Andrae Crouch*, Sandra CrouchArranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Johnny MandelCo-producer – Bruce SwedienFeaturing – The Andrae Crouch Singers*Producer – Michael Jackson
3:40
2-14
–Michael Jackson
You Are Not Alone
Producer – Michael Jackson, R. KellyWritten-By – Robert Kelly*
4:56
2-15
–Michael Jackson
Earth Song
Choir – Andrae Crouch Singers*Co-producer – Bill BottrellKeyboards – David PaichProducer – David Foster, Michael JacksonProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro
5:02
2-16
–Michael Jackson
They Don't Care About Us
Backing Vocals – Andrae Crouch Choir*Guitar [Background] – Slash , Trevor RabinProducer – Michael Jackson
4:44
2-17
–Michael Jackson
You Rock My World
Executive-Producer – Michael JacksonInstruments [All] – Michael Jackson, Rodney JerkinsPerformer [Intro] – Chris Tucker , Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Rodney JerkinsWritten-By – Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Michael J. Jackson*, Nora Payne, Rodney Jerkins
5:08
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
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Motown Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)
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Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Phonographic Copyright (p)
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MJJ Productions Inc.
Copyright (c)
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MJJ Productions Inc.
Mastered At
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Sony Music Studios, New York City
Record Company
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ООО "Сони Мьюзик Энтертейнмент"
Pressed By
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ООО "Сонопресс"
Credits
Arranged By
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The Corporation (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-6)
Arranged By [Horns]
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Jerry Hey (tracks: 1-7, 1-21 to 2-2, 2-5, 2-6)
Arranged By [Rhythm]
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Greg Phillinganes (tracks: 1-7 to 1-9),
Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-9, 1-15 to 1-17, 2-2, 2-7, 2-12, 2-13),
Quincy Jones (tracks: 1-16, 1-17, 1-20),
Rod Temperton (tracks: 1-10, 1-11, 1-21)
Arranged By [Vocals]
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Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-15, 1-17, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4, 2-6, 2-7, 2-9, 2-10, 2-13)
Art Direction, Design
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David Coleman
Backing Vocals
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Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-9 to 1-12, 1-15 to 1-18, 1-21 to 2-17)
Bass
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Louis Johnson (tracks: 1-9, 1-10, 1-12)
Co-producer
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Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-17, 1-20, 2-1 to 2-7)
Compilation Producer [Project Director]
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Joy Gilbert Monfried,
Roger Menz
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.