"Human Nature" is a 1982 song performed by American singer Michael Jackson, and the fifth single from his sixth solo album, "Thriller". The track was produced by Quincy Jones and performed by members of Toto with Michael Jackson providing vocals. It was originally written by keyboardist Steve Porcaro, based on a conversation he had with his young daughter Heather after a boy pushed her at school, Porcaro said "he probably likes you and it's human nature". Porcaro, along with some of his bandmates from the band Toto, had been assisting with the production of "Thriller", but he had not intended for "Human Nature" to be used by Jackson.
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"Human Nature" is a 1982 song performed by American singer Michael Jackson, and the fifth single from his sixth solo album, "Thriller". The track was produced by Quincy Jones and performed by members of Toto with Michael Jackson providing vocals. It was originally written by keyboardist Steve Porcaro, based on a conversation he had with his young daughter Heather after a boy pushed her at school, Porcaro said "he probably likes you and it's human nature". Porcaro, along with some of his bandmates from the band Toto, had been assisting with the production of "Thriller", but he had not intended for "Human Nature" to be used by Jackson.
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
The "Los Angeles Times" concluded that it was Jackson's delivery that made the "middling ballad" take off.
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Release and reception
Just a dummy lyric and a very skeletal thing—I get goosebumps talking about it. I said, 'This is where we wanna go, because it's got such a wonderful flavor'". However, Jones was dissatisfied with the original lyrics for the verses and asked John Bettis, who had written lyrics for hits by the Carpenters and the Pointer Sisters, among others, to write new lyrics for the song. He completed the song in two days. Jones asked if the song could be included on Jackson's album, to which Porcaro and Bettis agreed.
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Production
However, "Thriller" producer Quincy Jones inadvertently heard a demo version of the track and thought it would be a great fit for the album. Jones then brought in songwriter John Bettis to rewrite the verses, whose lyrics are about a passerby in New York City. "Human Nature" was released as a single on July 3, 1983. Like the four "Thriller" singles before it, the song became a top 10 hit in the US, reaching number seven on the "Billboard" Hot 100. It also reached number two on "Billboard" Adult Contemporary chart. It is certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
The first version of "Human Nature" was written and composed by Steve Porcaro of Toto. He wrote the song when his first-grade daughter came home crying after a boy pushed her off the slide. He blurted out three reasons for the incident to comfort her: the boy liked her, people can be strange, and it's "human nature". He recorded a rough demo of the song in their studio while the Toto song "Africa" was being mixed. Fellow Toto band member David Paich had prepared some demo tracks for producer Quincy Jones to listen to as possible songs for "Thriller" and asked Porcaro to make Jones a tape with the songs.
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Production
"Human Nature" was released on July 3, 1983, as the fifth single from "Thriller". It was not released in the UK for unknown reasons. the song achieved chart success in the US. Reaching number two on "Billboard"'s Hot Adult Contemporary chart and number seven on the Hot 100, the song became Jackson's fifth Top 10 hit from "Thriller". "Human Nature" charted at number 27 on the R&B singles chart. In the Netherlands the single reached number 11. John Rockwell, of "The New York Times", stated that "Human Nature" was a "haunting, brooding ballad" with an "irresistible" chorus. Allmusic noted that the "gentle and lovely" "Human Nature" coexisted comfortably with the "tough, scared" "Beat It".
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Release and reception
The song was first performed during the Jacksons' Victory Tour. Michael started to sing "Ben", but stopped and proceeded to sing "Human Nature". It was also performed during Michael's Bad World Tour and Dangerous World Tour. Jackson also performed the song live during his 1996 Royal Brunei concert. It was going to be performed for Jackson's This Is It concerts, which were canceled due to his death; however, it was included on the posthumous album to coincide with the concerts. Live versions of the song are available on the DVDs "Live at Wembley July 16, 1988" and "". Toto has performed the song in some of their shows with vocals by Joseph Williams.
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Live performances
They later added that the song was a "soft rocker". Reflecting on "Thriller", "Slant" expressed their fondness of the song, stating that it was "probably the best musical composition on the album and surely one of the only A/C ballads of its era worth remembering". The magazine added that the track's "buttery harmonies" were powerful. "Stylus" also praised the song, describing it as "the smoothest of ballads". However, they further added that the music "does little to embody the song's message" and that it couches Jackson's "glazed voice" in "bubble synths and drum pillows". About.com's Bill Lamb looked back on the track 25 years after its release.
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Release and reception
He felt that the song "set down a blueprint for what would become known as adult R&B". Kelefa Sanneh of "Blender" described the "soft-serve balladry" of the song as a "silk-sheets masterstroke". In a 2008 IGN review, Todd Gilchrist explained that the elements of "Human Nature" worked better today than they did before. He added that it may be because modern R&B "sucks". Tom Ewing, reviewer for Pitchfork Media, described the song as "meltingly tender", with MTV adding that it was an "airy ballad". "Rolling Stone" claimed that the "most beautifully fragile" "Human Nature" was so open and brave it made "She's Out of My Life" seem phony.
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Release and reception
In Canada and the Netherlands, the single reached number 11. The single was not released in the UK. The song garnered positive reviews from music critics. "Human Nature" has been sampled by numerous artists, including Nas with "It Ain't Hard to Tell" , and Teddy Riley who remixed SWV's single "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)", with a sample of "Human Nature", the remix reaching number two on the "Billboard" Hot 100.
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
Running low on cassette tapes, Porcaro used the tape on which he had already recorded his "Human Nature" demo, putting Paich's songs on the reverse side and marking that on the label as the side that Jones should listen to. Jones listened to Paich's songs but did not think they were right for "Thriller". However, he did not stop the tape when the songs finished playing, and the cassette deck playing the tape had "auto-reverse" capability, meaning that it started playing the other side as soon as the first side was finished. As Jones described it, "All of a sudden, at the end, there was all this silence, there was: 'why, why, dah dah da-dum dah dah, why, why'.
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) | Production
It was reported that Jackson had recorded the song for release with his planned summer tour but after his death it was shelved until producers in Los Angeles remixed the vocals with an orchestral accompaniment. On September 23, 2009, it was reported that the film's new song "This Is It" would be released on October 12, 2009, sixteen days before the film's release. On October 9, it was confirmed that the song would debut online the following Monday at midnight, receiving its world premiere on MichaelJackson.com. On September 21, 2009, Sony released a 45-second clip of Jackson rehearsing his performance for "Human Nature" and also released stills from the video clip.
Michael Jackson's This Is It | Marketing
The credits are shown next, with a montage of rehearsal clips and "This Is It" being played in the background. After the show, a live recording of "Heal the World" was played. Then, the audio of "Human Nature" was played, with a clip of Michael rehearsing it in early June (the 3D Screen was not set up yet). Then, a clip of what could have been a Dome Project video of "Heal the World" was shown, in which the girl that appeared in the "Earth Song" video was shown holding the world and a signed message, by Michael, saying "I Love You".
Michael Jackson's This Is It | Summary
"Earth Song" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his ninth studio album "". It was released on November 27, 1995 as the third single from the album. It is a ballad that incorporates elements of blues, gospel and opera. Jackson had a long history of releasing socially conscious material such as "We Are the World", "Man in the Mirror" and "Heal the World". However, "Earth Song" was the first that overtly dealt with the environment and animal welfare. "Earth Song" was made for the "Dangerous" album but it failed to make the final cut. The song was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson, David Foster and Bill Bottrell.
Earth Song | Introduction
The video sequence for "Earth Song" is shown next, featuring a little girl who wanders through a forest, falls asleep, and wakes up to find the forest destroyed by man. Jackson then performs the song, with his voice being heard at the end telling of the dangers of Global Warming and the lack of reversible time left. He then performs a quick version of his song "Billie Jean". Michael is then seen talking to all crew members and wishing everyone the best for the London performances. At a sound check, Michael performs "Man in the Mirror" with strong backing vocals.
Michael Jackson's This Is It | Summary
In 1995 singer Michael Jackson came out with the hit "Earth Song" which was about environmental and animal welfare. The production of the music video had an environmental theme, showing images of animal cruelty, deforestation, pollution, poverty and war. Jackson and the world's people unite in a spiritual chant—"Earth Song"—which summons a force that heals the world. Using special effects, time is reversed so that life returns, war ends, and the forests regrow. The video closes with a request for donations to Jackson's Heal the World Foundation. The clip was shown infrequently in the United States.
Environmentalism in music | Popular music from the 1960s–2000s
"Human Nature" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her sixth studio album "Bedtime Stories" (1994). It was written as an answer song to her critics, who had panned her provocative image of the previous two years and Madonna's release of sexually explicit works. Written and produced by Madonna and Dave Hall, "Human Nature" includes a looping sample from Main Source's 1994 track "What You Need", therefore its writers Shawn McKenzie, Kevin McKenzie and Michael Deering are also credited. The track was released on June 6, 1995, by Maverick Records as the fourth and final single from "Bedtime Stories".
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Introduction
They also opened for Michael Jackson on the HIStory World Tour (December 1996, early to mid-1997). At the ARIA Music Awards of 2006 they won Highest Selling Album for "Reach Out: The Motown Record". In May 2009 they began a residency performing a Motown-themed show on the Las Vegas Strip and in April 2014 they completed their 1000th show. In November 2019 Human Nature were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
Human Nature (band) | Introduction
It appeared in live form on the album "Live 1980/86". Another live version of the song was released on a bonus CD with Jackson's 2003 album "Volume 4". In 2003, an author for "Billboard" dubbed the song an "old favorite". "Paste" called the track "infectious".
I'm the Man (song) | Release
"Human Nature" is a R&B track where the sound of drums and the sample is heard looping throughout, with Madonna sarcastically asking rhetorical questions based on her real-life actions over the last two years. The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics who have later noted its anthemic and empowering nature. "Human Nature" became a moderate hit in the United States, peaking at number 46 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and at number two on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. In the United Kingdom, the single entered the chart and peaked at number eight and it also charted within the Top 10 in Italy and the Top 20 in Australia.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Introduction
He did note that Jackson's performance of "Earth Song", which consists of using Jackson's voiceover to emphasize his environmental concerns while a bulldozer threatens to eat him, was well intentioned—because it brought attention to environmental concerns—but felt it was a little over the top. Paras felt the film showed an "exacting and refreshingly funny side of Jackson to be revealed" and "had Jackson lived, we never would have seen those moments" and felt the film was a proper way to "finally say goodbye" to Jackson.
Michael Jackson's This Is It | Critical response
On July 16, 1996, Jackson performed Earth Song at the Brunei Royal Concert at Jerudong Park Amphitheatre in Bandar Seri Begawan. Similar to the World Music Awards performance, Michael sang the line, "Tell me what about it". The song was also performed on Jackson's HIStory World Tour from September 1996 to October 1997. It was later performed at the MJ & Friends concerts in June 1999. During the Munich performance on June 27, 1999, the middle section of the bridge collapsed into the air and came falling down instead of pausing in mid-air. The fall caused severe back pain to Jackson.
Earth Song | Live performances
Author Chris Wade wrote in his book, "The Music of Madonna", that "Human Nature" lifted the sadness emanated from the first few tracks from the album. "There's a great beat to this, a brilliant vocal where Madonna answers herself with whispers and an unforgettable chorus," Wade added. Matthew Rettenmund wrote in his "Encyclopedia Madonnica" that "inspite of the chart performance", the song has become a modern "self-empowerment anthem". Charles Aaron from "Spin" described the song as "slinking through [Hall's] low-ridin', gum-smackin' groove, Maddy's hard-bitten ingenue expresses no regrets, but this time you feel for her." Aaron highlighted the lyrics "Would it sound better if I were a man?" as subversive and coy.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Critical reception
Jackson received the Genesis Award: 1995 Doris Day Music Award, given each year for animal sensitivity. In 2008, a writer for the Nigeria Exchange noted, "'Earth Song' drew the world's attention to the degradation and bastardization of the earth as a fall out of various human activities".
Earth Song | Environmental recognition
"Human Nature" is a 1991 song performed by English singer and record producer Gary Clail. It is produced by Adrian Sherwood and features Lana Pellay on backing vocals. The song was released as the first single from his second album, "Emotional Hooligan". The song peaked at number 10 in the UK. It was also the theme tune to BBC 2's TV-show "Snub". It was originally intended to use a sample of a speech by Billy Graham on the track, however his representatives refused permission, so the song used portions of the speech re-recorded by Clail. However some promo 12" singles featuring the Billy Graham sample were pressed and distributed.
Human Nature (Gary Clail On-U Sound System song) | Introduction
Larry Flick from "Billboard" commented that the original version has a "rigid funk/R&B beat-bottom" that "marks an intriguing contrast to loose, personality-driven vocals" by Cheryl Gamble, and noted that she is further supported by "En Vogue-style backing vocals and a sassy rap break" by Tamara Johnson. "Complex" described the Human Nature Remix as "pure genius." "Smash Hits" gave the remix 4 out of 5, adding that "Michael Jackson's Human Nature is the perfect vehicle for their high harmonies and they have turned his old choirboy rendition into something with much more sass and soul. It's a welcome revival of a good tune.
Right Here (SWV song) | Critical reception
Credits and personnel adapted from "Bedtime Stories" album liner notes.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Credits and personnel
This plays directly into the green screen adaptation of soldiers dancers for "Bad" which are also used for "They Don't Care About Us" which is shown next. From here, the film shows Michael directing Ortega and his band for his solo rehearsal performance of "Human Nature" which he performs a cappella, then acoustic and finally with full band. Green screen rehearsals for the video vignette for "Smooth Criminal" come next (with scenes from his film "Moonwalker" as well as the film "Gilda" featuring Rita Hayworth singing "Put the Blame on Mame"), with dress rehearsals of the song following, including parts of the vignette intertwined with the dancing.
Michael Jackson's This Is It | Summary
"Human Nature" was written and produced by Madonna and Hall. The song was recorded and mixed by Frederick Jorio and P. Dennis Mitchell with Robert Kiss working as an assistant engineer during the sessions and Joey Moskowitz doing the programming. Musically, "Human Nature" is a R&B song with a hip-hop influenced beat. It also includes a looping sample from the song "What You Need" performed by hip-hop group Main Source along with the sound of slamming doors, therefore its writers Shawn McKenzie, Kevin McKenzie and Michael Deering are also credited. "Human Nature" begins in a trip hop style with the sound of bass and drums and Madonna whispering "express yourself, don't repress yourself".
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Recording and composition
The song was not performed by Jackson on any of his world concert tours. He did, however, perform a small segment of the song in his interview with Oprah Winfrey in early 1993. An instrumental portion of the song was supposed to be used during the "This Is It" comeback concerts in London, which were canceled due to Jackson's death.
Who Is It (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
The song was also accompanied by a music video, directed by Spike Lee, which consisted of footage of Jackson as a child, clips of him throughout his career, and footage of tributes from Jackson's fans around the world.
This Is It (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
Johnson of the "St. Louis Post-Dispatch" described "Butterflies" as being about the "feeling that special someone gives him." Music critics writing for the "South Florida Sun Sentinel" said that the track shows the "shy, loving, gentle side" of Jackson.
Butterflies (Michael Jackson song) | Critical response
Michael Jackson’s voice is heard on: "Beat It," "Human Nature," "Billie Jean," "I Want You Back," "I Wanna Be Where You Are," "I'll Be There," "Rockin' Robin," "ABC," and "Dancing Machine." On all other songs, the Michael Jackson vocal part is performed by Anthony Harrell, Jason Weaver or Kipp Lennon.
The Jacksons: An American Dream | Plot
Due to the controversy, the scheduled single was cancelled.
Monster (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
It peaked at number fourteen on the "Billboard" Hot 100, and also charting at number two and thirty-six, respectively, on alternative "Billboard" charts in 2001 and 2002. There was no music video released for the song.
Butterflies (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
If anything, he is scorning the self-coronation of lesser funk royals and inviting his fickle public to spurn him if it dare." Sigerson compared the track to material by James Brown, whose "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" is openly referenced by the four chromatic note brass introduction to the song. Lyrically, "Bad" pertains to proving to people that you are tough by boasting, with Jackson asking "who's bad?"
Bad (Michael Jackson song) | Composition
"Who Is It" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on August 31, 1992 in the UK, and March 29, 1993 in the US, as the fifth single from Jackson's eighth studio album, "Dangerous" (1991). The song was written and composed by Jackson, and produced by Jackson and Bill Bottrell. The song's lyrics pertain to despair over being left by someone you love; some critics noted a comparison to the lyrics of the song to Jackson's single, "Billie Jean", from the album "Thriller". As part of the promotion for the song, two music videos were released in 1992.
Who Is It (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
"Earth Song" is a ballad that incorporates elements of blues, gospel and opera. In the socially conscious track, Jackson issues a wakeup-call about the dire situations that mankind has caused and is facing, ranging from war to devastation to animals and earth itself. The song reveals itself to be highly spiritual at the end where Jackson calls on people to remember the earth is their inheritance from God via their ancestor Abraham. "What about death again" reminds all to think about eternal death, asking people to check their heart for repentance, or to see if they really cared at all.
Earth Song | Composition
'Did I say something true?' Yes. But tooting your own horn about it just sounds petty". Rooksby said that the repetition of the sample was "wearing" and it "did not suggest that the world of the singer was very appealing". Calling it the singer's "best excursion into the sounds of hip-hop and R&B", Jude Rogers from "The Guardian" placed the track at number 15 on her ranking of Madonna's singles, in honor of her 60th birthday. "Entertainment Weekly"s Chuck Arnold called it a "defiant declaration [...] the original unapologetic bitch", listing it as Madonna's 24th best single.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Critical reception
In the "HIStory" album booklet there is an image of Gottfried Helnwein's 1981 watercolor "Das Lied / The Song" which is an image of a distressed child huddled in the corner of a room, screaming up at the ceiling. Jackson's handwritten lyrics to "Scream" were scrawled on the wall beside the child. Towards the end of the booklet is a copy of a child's letter to the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, asking him to end war, pollution, and to stop the negative press reports about Jackson.
Scream (Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson song) | Album booklet
The single peaked at number 10 in the United Kingdom, number 27 in Ireland, and at number 69 in the Netherlands. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Human Nature" reached number 29 in April 1991. Outside Europe, it peaked at number 38 in Australia.
Human Nature (Gary Clail On-U Sound System song) | Chart performance
Next Kobe Bryant spoke about Jackson's humanitarian work, and Magic Johnson (who had appeared in the music video for "Remember the Time") recalled his memories of Jackson. Accompanied by a dancing chorus, Jennifer Hudson performed "Will You Be There" a song Jackson wrote and performed for the 1993 film "Free Willy" which is also from his "Dangerous" album, along with the dancers who would have been on stage with Jackson for his O2 concerts. John Mayer played guitar on a mainly instrumental version of "Human Nature" from Jackson's "Thriller". Brooke Shields then spoke about the personal time she spent with Jackson, read excerpts from "The Little Prince", and said that his favorite song was Charlie Chaplin's "Smile", which was then performed by Jermaine Jackson.
Michael Jackson memorial service | Service
The song was later covered by singer Michael Jackson and released as the first single from his 1973 album "Music & Me". The song peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, number 14 on the US R&B chart, and number 23 on the US adult contemporary chart. Nearly all disc pressings of the Michael Jackson single had a track called "Morning Glow", the ninth track on the album originally written by composer Stephen Schwartz. In a 2003 interview with Martin Bashir, Jackson admitted that he no longer remembered having recorded the song, and could not recall any of the lyrics.
With a Child's Heart | Michael Jackson version
According to the biography "Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness", written by journalist J. Randy Taraborrelli, the pop singer had shown an early attachment to the story of E.T. After a publicity photo shoot for the soundtrack album in which an animatronic robot of the extraterrestrial character hugged Jackson, the singer stated with wonderment, "He was so real that I was talking to him. I kissed him before I left. The next day, I missed him." Jackson later revealed in the December 1982 issue of "Ebony" magazine—in which both he and E.T. appear on the cover—that he felt he actually was the creature during the album recording and shared his thoughts on why he had such a strong connection to the character: "He's in a strange place and wants to be accepted—which is a situation that I have found myself in many times when travelling from city to city all over the world.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (album) | Jackson's empathy with the E.T. character
Of the nine cover versions of Michael Jackson's music, all of which were released as singles, five debuted on US and Canadian top 100 charts, and ranked in the same order in both countries. "Smooth Criminal" debuted in the US at number twenty-six on the "Billboard" Hot 100, with sales of 108,000; only nine songs sold more digital downloads that week. "Human Nature" debuted at number fifty-six, "Black or White" at number sixty-four, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin at number seventy-eight and "Bad" at number eighty. "Smooth Criminal entered the "Billboard" Canadian Hot 100 chart at number twenty-eight, and was followed by "Human Nature" at number sixty-two, "Black or White" at number sixty-nine, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin at number eighty-eight and "Bad" at number ninety.
Michael (Glee) | Chart history
Joshua Michael "J" Horn (born October 7, 1979) is an American pop singer formerly of the boy band Natural. He also acts, writes plays, and teaches.
Michael &quot;J&quot; Horn | Introduction
In the "HIStory" album booklet there is a drawing of Jackson as a child. He is huddled in a corner of the room and looks scared; The electric cord of his microphone has snapped. On one corner wall are the lyrics to "Childhood", the other wall shows Jackson's signature.
Childhood (Michael Jackson song) | Album booklet
It received positive reviews from contemporary music critics.
This Time Around (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
The music video further inspired the dancing and the video of the song "Kambaqt Ishq", from the 2001 Bollywood film, "Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya". It can be found on the Madonna compilations, "" (1999) and "" (2009).
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Release and reception
"This Is It" is a song co-written by American singer Michael Jackson and Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Anka. The song was recorded by the former and featured as a track on the album "This Is It" (2009), which accompanies the 2009 concert documentary "Michael Jackson's This Is It". It was premiered worldwide on Jackson's official website on October 12, 2009 four months after his death on June 25, 2009. Although Sony Music Entertainment referred to the song as a "new single" during its promotion, it was later confirmed that the song would only be sent for airplay, and not be available to buy as a single release.
This Is It (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
As the remix also appeared on the soundtrack to the film "Free Willy", an alternate version of the "Human Nature Remix" video was produced featuring scenes from the film along with clips of Michael Jackson performing "Human Nature" during his 1992 Dangerous Tour. The "Human Nature" remix is the more recognized version of the single and is the one that is usually performed at SWV concerts. However, the group has also occasionally performed the original version (complete with the rapped bridge).
Right Here (SWV song) | Music videos
However, the singer was still seething about how the media had treated her unfairly over the last two years. When she started working with producer Dave Hall on the album, she wrote an answer song for the media. Titled "Human Nature", it directly addressed the media and the press who had criticized her for dealing with taboo issues with her previous record and tried to punish her for that. "I'm saying in the song that I'm giving my back to them. I'm not sorry", Madonna explained. Described by "Billboard" as "Madonna taking on her critics more directly than ever with a logical, defiant attack on slut-shaming", the song was also about closing the book on the previous two years of her life.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Background and release
Jackson collaborator will.i.am said it was "disrespectful" to release the material as Jackson was not able to approve it.
Michael (album) | Background
The song is also included on the box set collection released in 2004, "The Ultimate Collection", the greatest hits album "The Essential Michael Jackson", the compilation album "This Is It", and the special box set "The Collection" released days after Jackson's death. Some versions of the 1995 "Earth Song" CD single included the "Brothers in Rhythm Mix" and "Tommy D's Main Mix" as B-sides. The song was also remixed to the "Immortal" album in 2011. The demo version of the song was also released in "This Is It" (2009).
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' | Background
After Michael Jackson's death, his brothers found a demo of Michael Jackson's version of the song, described as a "bare bone" recording. They added their voices and instruments into the background of the track. Two versions of "This Is It" were added to the album; the original and an orchestra version that is over one minute longer. The second disc consists of four unreleased versions of Michael Jackson's classic hits. The disc contains three demo versions of Michael Jackson's "She's Out of My Life" (1979), "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" (1982) and "Beat It" (1982). The disc's fourth track is a spoken word poem by Jackson, entitled "Planet Earth", which was already published in the liner notes of Michael Jackson's 1991 album "Dangerous".
Michael Jackson's This Is It (album) | Music
Although it shared its name, the song was not intentionally made for the 2009 concert documentary "Michael Jackson's This Is It". "This Is It" was written by recording artists Paul Anka and Michael Jackson, and a demo version of the song was recorded by Anka and Jackson in 1983 at Anka's California recording studio. The song was intended to be added as an album track on Anka's 1983 duets album "Walk a Fine Line" that he was in the process of recording at the time. Anka claimed in 2009 that following the release of Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller", Jackson "stole the [master] tapes" from Anka's recording studio.
This Is It (Michael Jackson song) | Background
He felt the video was a "mini retrospective" of Jackson's life and criticized the "Stop Hatin'" stop sign, feeling that it was promoting press censorship and discussion about the darker aspects of Jackson's life.
This Is It (Michael Jackson song) | Music video
Throughout the song, the music continues looping around the same chord sequence and Madonna utters whispered phrases to counterpoint the actual lyrics. Her vocals utilized the 1990s soul style of music with a nasal, thin sound. The chorus ends with the line "I'm not your bitch, Don't hang your shit on me" which was often censored by the radio stations from airplay. Unlike the other tracks on the album, "Human Nature" does not employ the pentatonic melody and is devoid of the melancholy nature of "Bedtime Stories", as observed by Jon Pareles of "The New York Times". Composed in the time signature of common time, "Human Nature" has a key of C major while progressing in 88 beats per minute.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Recording and composition
Human Nature released their fourth studio album, "Walk the Tightrope", on 26 April 2004, which reached No. 12. Andrew explained, "With this record, we wanted to take a bit of a chance, do things we haven't done before. Break the Human Nature mould." Cashmere felt that while it is "littered with great vocal harmonization... it's just a bummer about the songs... they haven't exactly pushed the boundaries of artistic endeavor, but they have once again laid down some magnificent vocals backed by some of the world's top production." Amazon.com's editor opined that they "have never sounded better. A blend of Bee Gees groove inspired dance floor tracks, upbeat pop numbers and gorgeous ballads." Its first single "When You Say You Love Me", co-written by Darren Hayes (ex-Savage Garden) and Rick Nowels, is a cover version of Clay Aiken's album track.
Human Nature (band) | 2004–07: "Walk the Tightrope", Motown cover albums
A year later, it won a Grammy for Best Music Video, Short Form; shortly afterwards "Guinness World Records" listed it as the most expensive music video ever made, at a cost of $7 million. "Earth Song" was accompanied by an expensive and well-received music video. The video had an environmental theme, showing images of animal cruelty, deforestation, pollution and war. Using special effects, time is reversed so that life returns, wars end, and the forests re-grow. Released in 1997 and premiering at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival, "Michael Jackson's Ghosts" was a short film written by Jackson and Stephen King and directed by Stan Winston.
Michael Jackson videography | Introduction
On September 23, 2009, Sony Music Entertainment announced that it would release the song "This Is It" as a single to promote both the album and film. However, shortly after "This Is It"'s digital debut on MichaelJackson.com, it was confirmed that the single's planned physical release was cancelled. "This Is It" contains previously unreleased music by Michael Jackson, which consists of demos and instrumental versions of his songs. The first disc contains "This Is It", which was written by Michael Jackson and Paul Anka in 1983; the song had originally been planned as a duet between the two for Anka's "Walk a Fine Line" album.
Michael Jackson's This Is It (album) | Music
Then, Michael is seen playing a tennis game where he is using a robotic orb to break jars.
Scream (Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson song) | Synopsis
Jackson already had a history of charitable or socially conscious material. As a child, he recorded the song "In Our Small Way" for his first album "Got to Be There" in 1971. As an adult, he used his fame and wealth to promote various causes. In 1985, he co-wrote the charity single "We Are the World" with Lionel Richie, which was released worldwide to aid the poor in Africa and the US. The single became one of the best-selling singles of all time, with nearly 20 million copies sold and millions of dollars donated to famine relief. It was also the first time Jackson was seen as a humanitarian.
Earth Song | Background
"Human Nature" eventually became the fourth and final single released from "Bedtime Stories" on June 6, 1995, by Maverick Records. 25 years later, the remixes were uploaded to streaming and digital download services in celebration of its anniversary, in the midst of Pride Month.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Background and release
"This Is It" is a pop ballad with a simple mid-tempo keyboard that lasts three minutes and 36 seconds. The song begins with Jackson singing, “This is it, here I stand / I’m the light of the world, I feel grand / Got this love I can feel / And I know yes for sure it is real” and then he tenderly hits his signature high notes about a new lover he feels he’s known "since 1,000 years." Jackson's brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy (credited as The Jacksons) are featured as background vocals throughout the song. Background music includes fingersnaps, a "soaring chorus," big-build strings and "bubbly guitars." The song is played in the key of Bb major.
This Is It (Michael Jackson song) | Composition
The song is about nature's healing power and human connection. In April 2017, it was revealed that John Frusciante unintentionally interpolated the song "Pure Imagination" from the 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." The song's opening three guitar notes are the same as the first three sung notes from "Pure Imagination."
The Zephyr Song | Composition
All songs written by Alessandro Del Vecchio and Johnny Gioeli.
Human Nature (Hardline album) | Track listing
"Human Nature" debuted at number 57 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100, for the week ending June 24, 1995, with 7,400 units sold. It reached its peak position three weeks later, at number 46. "Human Nature" became Madonna's second consecutive single not to enter the top 40 in the United States, following her previous single "Bedtime Story", which had reached a peak of number 42. Fred Bronson from "Billboard" reported that although the song had moved up the chart with a positive bullet point, the song being a risky choice for radio, it stalled progress and failed to become Madonna's 33rd top 40 hit.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Chart performance
"Human Nature" was a success on the dance chart, peaking at number two on Hot Dance Club Play. It also peaked at number 35 on Hot 100 Singles Sales, number 58 on Hot 100 Airplay, and number 57 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. In Canada, "Human Nature" debuted at number 90 on the "RPM" Singles Chart on July 10, 1995. It reached a peak of number 64 on the chart and was present for a total of seven weeks only. In the United Kingdom, "Human Nature" entered the chart at its peak position of number eight, but rapidly descended down the charts, being present for a total of six weeks only.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Chart performance
I don't think it will set the world on fire, because it's missing what fans and critics love most about his songs, which is a strong and powerful groove to carry it." Many reviewers noted similarities in the song to earlier Jackson songs. Caryn Ganz of "Rolling Stone" felt musically, "This Is It" sounded similar to Jackson's 1987 song "I Just Can't Stop Loving You," and Leah Greenbatt, of "Entertainment Weekly" thought "some listeners may pick up shades" of Jackson's 1993 single "Will You Be There." Cori Murray, an entertainment director at "Essence" magazine, described the track as "not bad," and felt that it sounded "like something" Jackson "could have put on an album." Dan Aquilante, of the "New York Post", who described the song as "an optimistic, R&B ballad with an upbeat, percolating rhythm that has all the bombast and power of the New Jack Swing period of the early '90s." James Montgomery, of MTV News, felt that the song was the "perfect MJ tune" and that Jackson "was a hell of a singer." He also stated that he felt that Jackson had a "wonderous voice," and the song "a prime showcase for Jackson's prodigious pipes." Montgomery went on to say that when he ignored the negative elements surrounding the song and focused, that he felt it was "wonderful":
This Is It (Michael Jackson song) | Critical reception
"When We're Human" is a song from the 2009 Disney animated feature film "The Princess and the Frog". It is performed by Louis, Tiana and Naveen [as frogs], when they are sailing down a river and fantasizing about what they will do when they become human. It was composed by Randy Newman and co-orchestrated by Jonathan Sacks, and features Michael-Leon Wooley (as Louis), Bruno Campos (as Prince Naveen) and Anika Noni Rose (as Tiana). It "is in the style of jazz", while having " a Mardi Gras party sound". The trumpet solos are performed by Terence Blanchard on behalf of his horn-blowing animated alter ego Louis the Alligator.
When We're Human | Introduction
"When You Say You Love Me" is a song by Human Nature, released as the first single from their album "Walk the Tightrope". It was written by Darren Hayes from Savage Garden and Rick Nowels. It was originally recorded in 2003 by Clay Aiken for his album "Measure of a Man". The song peaked at No. 7 in Australia.
When You Say You Love Me (Human Nature song) | Introduction
Author Lucy O'Brien described in her book, "", that "Human Nature" was one of the "quirkiest" tracks on "Bedtime Stories", "throbbing with a tightly restrained but devastating anger". For Barry Walters from "Moscow-Pullman Daily News", the song had the catchiest chorus among all the other tracks from the album. Jim Farber from "Entertainment Weekly" gave the song a negative review, noting that Madonna's "on far surer ground thrashing through such neurotic (if not uncommon) views of relationships than she is trashing the media. In striking back at her critics, Madonna simply sounds self-righteous and smug. 'I didn't know I couldn't talk about sex,' she sneers in 'Human Nature'.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Critical reception
All entries charts as "HIStory / Ghosts" except where noted.
HIStory (Michael Jackson song) | Charts
"HIStory" is a 1995 song by Michael Jackson. It was composed by Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis, and was included on his album "". Although the original version of "HIStory" was not released as a single, it was later remixed in 1997 as part of Jackson's remix album project "". These remixes would be released as part of "HIStory/Ghosts", a double A-side single with the newly recorded song Ghosts as the second single from that album.
HIStory (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
The rapper then revealed that he actually enjoyed the kiss, posting a picture of the moment on his Instagram account. Madonna included "Human Nature" on the first section of her Madame X Tour (2019–20), featuring her doing a spreadeagle position.
Human Nature (Madonna song) | Live performances
"Music and Me" is a 1973 single released by Michael Jackson on the Motown label. It was the singer's second single release from the album "Music & Me". It reached number 29 in the Netherlands and number 49 in Turkey.
Music and Me (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
A music video, the Jacksons' first, was released in early 1977 to promote the single; It features the five brothers wearing white suits and dancing on a stage. It was released on DVD for the bonus disc of "Michael Jackson's Vision". The song was included on two of Michael's compilations, 2004's "The Ultimate Collection" and the US edition of "The Essential Michael Jackson" from 2005.
Enjoy Yourself (The Jacksons song) | Introduction
The album produced four top ten singles on the "Billboard" Hot 100, including one number-one hit "Black or White", "Remember the Time", "In the Closet" and "Will You Be There" which produced and performed by Jackson the theme for the film "Free Willy". In June 1995, Jackson released his ninth album, "", a double album. The first disc, "HIStory Begins", is a 15-track greatest hits album. The second disc, "HIStory Continues", contains 13 original songs and two cover versions. The album features the hits "Scream", a duet with Jackson's youngest sister Janet Jackson, "Earth Song", "They Don't Care About Us", and "You Are Not Alone".
Michael Jackson singles discography | Introduction
" A review by "Yahoo" was mixed, saying that the song stretched Jackson's voice "to its grating limits" but praised lyricist Dorian, describe his narrative-led song writing "as compelling as anything on (Arctic Monkeys') "Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not"".
Giddy Stratospheres | Reception
*Also includes: "Ghosts" / "Somebody's Watching Me" / "In the Closet" / "Why You Wanna Trip on Me"
Michael Jackson: One | Setlist
The music video for "Earth Song", directed by fine art photographer Nick Brandt, was expensive and well-received; it gained the 1995 Doris Day Music Award at the Genesis Awards and a Grammy nomination for Best Music Video, Short Form in 1997. The production had an environmental theme, showing images of animal cruelty, deforestation, pollution, poaching, poverty and war. Jackson and the world's people unite in a spiritual chant—"Earth Song"—which summons a force that heals the world. Using special effects, time is reversed so that life returns, war ends and the forests regrow. The video closes with a request for donations to Jackson's Heal the World Foundation.
Earth Song | Music video
Carl Wilson succumbed to cancer in February 1998 before this album's release.
Human Nature (America album) | Introduction
40) Andrew and Michael co-wrote "She's Taken My Words" – the B-side for "Last to Know" – which was used as the theme song for Australian feature film, "Paperback Hero" (March 1999). Human Nature were the first Australian group, and as of October 2007, the only one to have six top 40 hits from the one album. All except "Be There with You" received gold certification in Australia.
Human Nature (band) | 1998–99: "Counting Down"
Currently, the CD is only available to order from Amazon.com by members of Amazon Prime service. A limited edition tenth anniversary box set of the album was released on December 11, 2019.
Michael Jackson's This Is It (album) | Background and concept
The song also peaked at number 16 in New Zealand. After Jackson's death in June 2009, his music experienced a surge in popularity. "Who Is It" re-entered the Switzerland music charts for the first time in over 17 years, hitting number 49 on July 12, 2009.
Who Is It (Michael Jackson song) | Reception
In the same interview, speaking of his father, Jackson said, "There were times when he'd come to see me, I'd get sick...I'd start to regurgitate. I'm sorry...Please don't be mad at me...But I do love him". In Jackson's other high-profile interview "Living with Michael Jackson" (2003), he covered his face with his hand and began crying when talking about his childhood abuse. Jackson recalled that Joseph sat in a chair as the group rehearsed, saying, "He had this belt in his hand. If you didn't do it the right way, he would tear you up, really get you. It was bad.
Childhood (Michael Jackson song) | Background
which would later on be revealed as Gioeli's personal favourite song on the album. The new CD was released on October 14, 2016. Gioeli likes to compare "Human Nature" to the sound of their first release, "Double Eclipse", but with a fresh new twist.
Human Nature (Hardline album) | Introduction
By 1995 the group felt the 4 Trax name was dated, so they brainstormed alternatives: Mike suggested Human Nature. Allen said, "At first we thought it was probably a bit obvious, because it's such a well-used term, but then the more we lived with that we realized that it suited us. We were singing "a cappella" at the time, and it represented what we were about: Singing was our human nature."
Human Nature (band) | Early career: The 4 Trax
"Trouser Press", describing the song's lyrics, wrote: "[A]fter calling Michael Jackson a liar and noting that Bono is not 'the new messiah,' Jim Bob blurts out, "'f you buy this record today / It's not true what the advertisements say / Your life won't be greatly improved / But Christ you've got nothing to lose / And we've got so much to gain.' Honesty — what a sick concept. Perhaps significantly, the song was added to the US edition and omitted from the UK."
Post Historic Monsters | Lyrics
Human Nature is the third studio album by Australian boy band and pop vocal group Human Nature released on 1 December 2000. The album marked a change in style for the group, from the previous smooth R&B/pop sound, to a more upbeat, electronic sound, similar to contemporaries NSYNC.
Human Nature (Human Nature album) | Introduction
"Bad" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on September 7, 1987, as the second single from Jackson's third major-label and seventh studio album of the same name. The song was written and composed by Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones and Jackson. Jackson stated that the song was influenced by a real-life story he had read about, of a young man who tried to escape poverty by attending private school but ended up being killed when he returned home. "Bad" received positive reviews, with some critics noting that "Bad" helped give Jackson an edgier image.
Bad (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
Pareles noted in his review for the album that songs on it are recurring themes present on Jackson's albums, such as love ballads, as well as tracks pertaining to making the world a better place. Tim Perzyk of the "Duke Chronicle" wrote, "By the time 'Butterflies' spins on track seven, it's unclear why Michael didn't record a collaborative boxed set with Mariah Carey, whose 'Heartbreaker,' 'Breakdown' and 'Butterfly' would fit quite nicely" into Jackson's "Invincible" album. Pop music critic Craid Seymour of the "Buffalo News" wrote that "another winning tune" on the album is the "dreamy 'Butterflies,' which flows along at a groovy midtempo pace." Kevin C.
Butterflies (Michael Jackson song) | Critical response
"Childhood" is a 1995 song by Michael Jackson. It was released as a track on Jackson's 1995 studio album "", and was released as a double A-side with Jackson's single "Scream". It was composed by Michael Jackson. "Childhood" is an auto-biographical song written and composed by Michael Jackson. The theme of the track is his difficult childhood experiences. It would become the main theme song for "" during the scene where the character Elvis runs away, continuing his association with the "Free Willy" series. The track appeared on several compilation albums, but was met with a mixed reception amongst critics.
Childhood (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction
"Earth Song" was accompanied by a lavish music video shot in four geographical regions. The video centered on the destruction and rebirth of Earth and went on to receive a Grammy nomination in 1997. The song went number one in the United Kingdom, and was the nation's number-one Christmas single in 1995. It also topped the charts in Germany, Iceland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland while peaking at number two in France, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Jackson went on to receive recognition from various animal and environmental organizations. In 2011, the song was paired with the poem "Planet Earth" (previously released on "Michael Jackson's This Is It", in 2009) and released as a song in the remix album "Immortal".
Earth Song | Introduction
Jon Pareles described it as a "defense show...Over tinkling keyboards and strings that could be sweeping across a cinemascope panorama, he croons [the lyrics]". He described it as "creepy" yet "lushest". In the song, Jackson states, "No one understands me...They view it as such strange eccentricities, 'cause I keep kidding around". He invokes "the painful youth I've had" and asks the public to, "Try hard to love me" and, with a breaking voice, asks, "Have you seen my childhood?". James Hunter believed, "uncut Hollywood fluff like "Childhood"...has zero point of view on itself; its blend of rampaging ego and static orchestral pop is a Streisand-size mistake".
Childhood (Michael Jackson song) | Production, music and reception
Here & Now: The Best Of Human Nature is a greatest hits album by Australian boy band and pop vocal group Human Nature released on 16 November 2001.
Here &amp; Now: The Best of Human Nature | Introduction
Credits adapted from "Bad: Special Edition"s liner notes:
Leave Me Alone (Michael Jackson song) | Personnel
The song was performed during HIStory World Tour (1996-1997). It was also slated to be performed in the "This Is It" concerts in London, which was scheduled to run from July 2009 to March 2010. On selected nights, "Stranger in Moscow" was going to be performed instead of "Human Nature". The shows were cancelled due to Jackson's untimely death in June 2009.
Stranger in Moscow | Live performances
The song's music video, which had little in common with the supporting film, has been critically praised.
Childhood (Michael Jackson song) | Introduction