Michael JacksonHuman Nature (3:46)

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“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.
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  • IVONNEPR

    <3

    Thursday evening
  • humannaturegirl

    if they say why why tell em that ''HUMAN NATURE''!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ [2]

    Wednesday afternoon
  • humannaturegirl

    Owwww! I love it!!!!! One of my favorites ♥ [2]

    11 days ago
  • humannaturegirl

    If I had to pick a fav MJ song, it'd be this ♥ [4]

    11 days ago
  • floresju

    so beautiful *-*

    12 days ago
  • Ariues

    V stop hating on god

    16 days ago
  • jimgravy845

    Seriously Mike, what you're doing with the kids,it's not just human nature! In all seriousness though, a tragic loss, if a slightly twisted individual

    16 days ago
  • celoporto

    Michael.

    last month
  • TotoMelua

    If I had to pick a fav MJ dong, it'd be this ♥ [3]

    last month
  • UnfortunatelyGr

    A big hand to Steve Porcaro and John Bettis, the unsung heroes behind songs like these.

    last month
  • haleypopstar

    glee cover is good 2

    March 2012
  • PhilGoulden

    This is the best vocal performance on Thriller. [2]

    March 2012
  • MJRocker1987

    This is the best vocal performance on Thriller.

    March 2012
  • haleypopstar

    whyed you have to die i wish famous peeps could never die poo that aint gonna happen!

    March 2012
  • haleypopstar

    if they say why why tell em that its human nature why why does he do me that way

    March 2012
  • Juli_Spears

    Owwww! I love it!!!!! One of my favorites ♥

    March 2012
  • alejandroguy21

    Love it.

    March 2012
  • linzi76

    i think i just broke my throat singing the high bit, nobody can do it like mike, RIP I love you

    March 2012
  • humannaturegirl

    if they say why why tell em that ''HUMAN NATURE''!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥

    February 2012
  • PianoTyp

    500 plays !

    February 2012
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