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About This Track
“Human Nature” is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written and composed by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis, and produced by Quincy Jones. It is the fifth single from the singer’s sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). Initially, Porcaro had recorded a rough demo of the song on a cassette, which was then given to Jones. Enjoying the demo, Jones had the ballad included on the Thriller album. The song was the last selected for the album, removing “Carousel” from the final track listing.
“Human Nature” was released on July 3, 1983, as the album’s fifth single. Although not released in the UK, 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. In New Zealand the single reached number 11. The ballad garnered many positive reviews from music critics. “Human Nature” has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, including Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Miles Davis, SWV, Nas, and Chris Brown.
“Human Nature” was written and composed by Steve Porcaro of Toto and John Bettis for Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. Initially, Porcaro recorded a rough demo of the song on a cassette. Fellow Toto band member David Paich then gave the demo, along with two songs written by Paich, to producer Quincy Jones, hoping they would be included on Thriller.
“Human Nature” was released on July 3, 1983, as the album’s fifth single. Although not released in the UK, 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. In New Zealand the single reached number 11. The ballad garnered many positive reviews from music critics. “Human Nature” has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, including Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Miles Davis, SWV, Nas, and Chris Brown.
“Human Nature” was written and composed by Steve Porcaro of Toto and John Bettis for Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. Initially, Porcaro recorded a rough demo of the song on a cassette. Fellow Toto band member David Paich then gave the demo, along with two songs written by Paich, to producer Quincy Jones, hoping they would be included on Thriller.
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BayBee684 wrote:
♥ ♥ ♥
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materialgirl- wrote:
one of the most beautiful songs ever ♥
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gabsteixeira wrote:
If I had to pick a fav MJ dong, it'd be this ♥ [2]
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Radi0Rah33m wrote:
i probably want to have sex to this song sometime in the future.
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PhilGoulden wrote:
♥ TOTO & Michael Jackson are Magic together ♥
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querotepossuir wrote:
No matter where I am, I always raise my hands and unleash the falsetto on the top of my lungs. M Y F A V O R I T E M J S O N G.
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linzi76 wrote:
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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matt_white wrote:
me gusta
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mucklie1 wrote:
gefällt mir
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retrowens wrote:
One of my favorites by MJ too....real mellow and one of his best vocal performances ever. Very catchy with memorable lines too. Overall perfection.
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purplerockpeace wrote:
If I had to pick a fav MJ dong, it'd be this ♥
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mimi_richardson wrote:
When he sings the first line of the last verse, I pause the song and put my hand up. Just like he did in concert. Can't help it. LOL! [2]
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myonlyweakness wrote:
Sublime.
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Jordan_a_Graves wrote:
My fav..
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rikrijean wrote:
MICHAEL....THE GREATEST EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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oldkid74 wrote:
The best music artist ever lived. rip
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MUSIC_JUNKIE04 wrote:
My All Time Fave Of His :)
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Jenny_Babydoll wrote:
♥ ♥ ♥
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meTheeElizabeth wrote:
I always enjoy listening to MJ.
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MJRocker1987 wrote:
When he sings the first line of the last verse, I pause the song and put my hand up. Just like he did in concert. Can't help it. LOL!
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