Why Michael Jackson Chose ‘The Girl Is Mine’ As Thriller's Lead Single?! | the detail.

The release of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' wasn't what fans expected with its lead single, 'The Girl Is Mine'. A middle-of-road almost cheesy ballad with an ex-Beatle, many were underwhelmed fearing Jackson had lost his edge and that his new LP will be a disappointing follow up to his 1979 smash, 'Off The Wall'. That was in till they heard the album's title track, 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin''.

Welcome to ‘Thriller Forever’, a video series chronicling every detail in the construction, release and lasting impact of Michael Jackson’s musical juggernaut. From the good, the incredible, the bad and downright ugly.

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1983 | Michael Jackson's Year In Review | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sJvNjjHbY&t=185s
Quincy Jones Reflects On His Feud With Michael Jackson | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMK4EvETOrg&t=374s
The Net Worth Rise, Fall & Rise Again Of Michael Jackson | Full Documentary (4K 2160p) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsYpU9NZ-dI&t=135s

0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Paul McCartney
1:51 - Writing 'The Girl Is Mine'
2:28 - Recording with Paul McCartney
4:26 - Music Magic?
5:15 - Initial Reaction
6:41 - Breaking Racial Barriers
7:48 - Thriller's Opening Track
8:50 - Inspiration for 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin''
9:52 - African Roots
11:21 - Release

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