Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (6:01)
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Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ is a 1983 single released from Michael Jackson’s multi-platinum selling 1982 album Thriller. It was the first track on the album, and the fourth song released as a single, following “
The Girl Is Mine”, “Billie Jean”, and “Beat It”.
The song was originally written in 1979 and intended for his Off the Wall album but was not recorded until the sessions for Thriller in 1982.
At six minutes and three seconds, “Wanna Be Startin Somethin’” is also the longest song on Thriller, ushering in the album in a buoyantly accessible way, and cannily showcasing the pop/funk sensibilities of Jackson and producer Jones. As usual with Jackson, who used the latest in studio technology, the opening snare hits of the song came courtesy of the Fairlight CMI, a $30,000 Australian sampler and synthesizer.
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” continued the trend of hit singles for Jackson, eventually peaking at number five on the Pop and on the R&B charts, and gaining time on radio playlists across the country. The song was often not played at full length, however, due to industry format standards.
One of the songs released as a single without an accompanying video, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” nonetheless has attained a popularity rivaling its sister compositions on the album, and has become Jackson’s song of choice for opening live concerts. Not being as strictly associated with a specific dance routine as those others has arguably allowed for more flexibility in performances and staging.
The Girl Is Mine”, “Billie Jean”, and “Beat It”.The song was originally written in 1979 and intended for his Off the Wall album but was not recorded until the sessions for Thriller in 1982.
At six minutes and three seconds, “Wanna Be Startin Somethin’” is also the longest song on Thriller, ushering in the album in a buoyantly accessible way, and cannily showcasing the pop/funk sensibilities of Jackson and producer Jones. As usual with Jackson, who used the latest in studio technology, the opening snare hits of the song came courtesy of the Fairlight CMI, a $30,000 Australian sampler and synthesizer.
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” continued the trend of hit singles for Jackson, eventually peaking at number five on the Pop and on the R&B charts, and gaining time on radio playlists across the country. The song was often not played at full length, however, due to industry format standards.
One of the songs released as a single without an accompanying video, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” nonetheless has attained a popularity rivaling its sister compositions on the album, and has become Jackson’s song of choice for opening live concerts. Not being as strictly associated with a specific dance routine as those others has arguably allowed for more flexibility in performances and staging.
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deppophile_X wrote:
mama se mama sa mama coo sa :D
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earthcrossing wrote:
One of the BEST SONGS EVVVVVVVVVERRRRR!!!!!!!!! Love you MJ
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Gilbert77 wrote:
Ledge song, peformace :O, i had a ticket for 28th Aug 09, hurts bad
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chocobooo wrote:
the end of the song stands out for me.
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CROCHET4EVER wrote:
HOLLA.............................
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sueseas wrote:
Retro_Saiyan : When I listened to this when it first came out, I thought that part was "I'm the same, I'm a summer moccassin." At least "gonna sing my song for microsoft" means *something*!
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Syvok wrote:
This is one of my favorite songs ever.
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
Excellent song, but I keep mishearing part of the lyrics as "Gonna sing my song for microsoft". Oops.
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xxsmoothopexx wrote:
I never get tired of this song. [4] I'm surprised it took the movie for people to know the song. o.O
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Limonata567 wrote:
I never get tired of this song. [3]
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Pitze wrote:
on tour???? wow :-)
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madameulalala wrote:
The first song in This is it der Film war einfach Hammer Michael war top fit.. und er singt live genauso gut wie auf seinen CDs
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taon wrote:
this is the first song in This Is it :) love it
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tim2109 wrote:
One of my faves!
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chris-Roberts15 wrote:
this song is amazing!
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aishaw wrote:
I never get tired of this song. [2]
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middleclasssam wrote:
Love the energy that's put into the live performances of this.
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eutuela wrote:
always and forever
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xxbrooke16xx wrote:
the best MJ song!
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JasmineLuvsMJ wrote:
CLUB BANGER!!!!!
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