The people who bash this guy are too stupid to realize he was a keyboard player for MJ. He didn't "steal" or "copy" anything from MJ. They were friends and music partners.
Got to see MJ in concert in Germany. Greg was part of the band. Best part of the concert was the intermission. Everyone in the band had a solo. Greg kicked it off first. EVERYONE KICKED ASS!!!!!
W Greg Phillinganes historical keyboardman of Michael Jackson solo tours! Great musician and great voice! I like also recent posthoumous MJ's version.
I Love Greg Phillinganes! This was my Favorite song in the 80's, he's a great performer and has done a lot in the music world for many years. Love it, Love it!
Actually, Greg's version IS Michael's version, or at least MJ's Thriller version. This is how Michael's cover version of Behind the Mask originally sounded like, the only difference being Michael's vocals instead of Greg's vocals. The recent 2010 release of the song is actually a remix of Michael's version. It would have been more interesting to hear MJ's Thriller version rather than the posthumous one.
This version is marginally better. However, Greg is blatantly singing an MJ version with all MJ's vocal ad-libs intact. The version on MJ's posthumous album has basically been ass raped. If MJ finished it, it would have been leagues better than all versions.
Y'ever heard of Songs in the key of Life? Give me the Night by George Benson? Lionel Richie? Rufus and Chaka Khan? Lee Ritinour? Paul Simon, Al Jarreau? Off The Wall and Thriller by MJ? Don't lets get started about this "nobody"...
@celebrityfan1990 it was written back in 1979 by japaneese synth pop pioneers Yellow Magic Orchestra, but Michael added the lyrics and the new version was then sung by Greg Phillinganes in 1984 and he released it as a single in 1985. It was a huge hit for him. One year later, in 1986 it was recorded and relesed as a single by Eric Clapton andd almost simultaneousely a former member of Yellow magic Orchestra, Ryuichi Sakamoto recorded the song with Michaels lyrics and he too had a hit with it...
Actually, YMO first produced the song in 1978 for a Seiko advert and they performed it live that year too, before releasing the studio version in 79. It was a revolutionary song, as one of the first pieces of synth-pop music, a genre that dominated the 80s. It had a big influence on the young MJ and producer Quincy Jones when they first heard it in the late 70s, so much so that they wanted to cover it in Thriller, but legal issues prevented it, despite Sakamoto's approval.
What a amazing song i have heard eric claptons and michael jackson version of this song this one is really good i like all three versions. THIS SHOULD BE A NUMBER ONE SONG...............
it was writen for the jaksons 5 it was sung by marlen and was done also by magic yallow occhestra in 1979 and Quincy Jones taiked mj from releasing in Thriller in 1982 so Eric Clapton did it
i read it was for Off The Wall and considering on Michael it says 1979 I'm assuming that's correct. Eric Clapton also has a version. Same words or thereabouts so I'm confused who really wrote it. Mj's version is the best in my opinion. By far.
In the words of the late comedian Bill Hicks, "The fact that you don't like it or get it - That's fine. The fact that you have to try and make everybody else feel bad for liking it - THAT'S what makes you an asshole."
Waahahahaah this is tragic. What the hell was this guy thinking covering a song that God himself, MJ, had already sung? Where Michael makes want to weep this makes me hurl. Phillingay or whatever his name is should eat shit and die, same goes for that Crapton dude, trying to cover the master. As for those Chinese guys who 'wrote' this song, I bet Michael walked by singing this on the street and they copied it on their tragic synthesizers. MJ rules all! Thumbs up if you are with me.
@JeroenK Hold on...Do you really know who Greg Phillingaines is? Do you know whose songs he's turned to gold just by playing and/or arranging them? His name should be right up there with Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones...Real musicians know. Do some research on this great man. If you don't know, child, shut yer mouth.
@JeroenK I like u, u made my day. M.J. walk by singing it on the streets & they copied it, (LMAO) but SO TRUE! M.J. could sing three blind mice & made it a Hit, even w/out music, because the passion he put in a song came from his Heart. That's what made him so F-ing Phenomical, then other that just let the lyric fall where they may. He felt what he sang, by placing his sound where he wanted it 2 go, deep down in ur Soul so we could feel it 2. I don't care what ppl say, M.J. was Heavenly SENT!
2:19 us a dead give away...this song is especial! I like this video and have been watching it often. But I got so blown away when I listened to MJ....Il est la meilleure chanson sur le même album Michael - Je suis juste aimer cela. Je suis pris au dépourvu! L O V E
@8dreadLock8 In the words of the late comedian Bill Hicks, "The fact that you don't like it or get it - That's fine. The fact that you have to try and make everybody else feel bad for liking it - THAT'S what makes you an asshole."
Oh my gosh! Michael's version is amazing, epic. His vocals are just out of this world. The best version of this song. I can't stop listening to it in his new album!
Amazing!! Everything about Michae's version is top notch and soo incredible!
wow...think about how amazing this is. this is a great song, but in 1984 everybody was worshiping michael jackson in pop music - fast forward two decades later and after touring the world w/michael jackson he wants to remake your song. that's got to be a great feeling.
Michael Jackson is the best of all time!!!! He is just so far above what any other artist could ever even hope to be!!!!! Love this song!! but Michael transforms this into magic!!!!! Please support Michael's brand new album!!
@catcookie its on the new album :-) ....my friend, i must say, its pure magic, you can hear the Michaels old original style, the best track. In my opinion a huge hitwonder that will hit all the radiostations very soon!
The whole Michael album that's gonna be released on Dec.14th is awesome. I listened to entire album on Michael's official website. The songs are awesome, however, I feel at least two songs on that album is not Michael singing. Monster and Breaking News doesn't sound like MJ. It sounds like a voice impersonator. My favorite song on that album is Hollywood Tonight. That song is off the hook! I like all the songs, except the ones that don't sound like Michael.
@survivor806 You CAN hear Michael's version. You can listen to the whole album on Michael's official website. And when I mean the whole album, I'm not just talking about 30 ssecond snippets, I'm talking about the full songs.
@survivor806 ...my friend, i must say, its pure magic, you can hear the Michaels old original style, the best track. In my opinion a huge hitwonder that will hit all the radiostations very soon!
SHIT this song is freakin' awesome!!! excuse my language, but OMG... I WISH I was born the 80s, I was born in '92, this song is.... just amazing. 80s FOREVER <33
Check him out rock out on the keys and backing vocals in the DVD Eric Clapton & Friends 1986.
And, of course, as a member of the band Toto.
He seems a darn cool guy, and apparently quite an underrated musician on the keys, in his vocal capabilities, and in general, as well as seemingly continually being underrated for his being a cool guy.
@Tangerinez77 Me too. I can't wait to hear his vocals on it, especially on the lines "Who do you love, is it me babe, is it him now, I don't know, HOO!"
I've been doing some investigating on this song, and gained info from Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead's book called ''Michael Jackson- for the record''. It says it was written by Chris Mosdell & Ryuichi Sukamoto with additional melody and lyrics added by Michael Jackson, when MJ was introduced to this by Quincy Jones during the Thriller sessions. There was a legal battle over royalties which later were resolved. This song has been named as being one of the tracks on MJ's new album ''Michael''.
@lumbia33 okay ^^ this song is on Michael Jacksons upcoming album. im really looking forwar hearing this :P i LOVED this song years ago and always wished Michael would have sung it <3
@Misayko yeah, i know it is... so is 'the way you love me', which, if it IS the same song was already released in 2004. so why would they put it again? i personally have no intentions of purchasing this album, as i am not lining the pockets of executives involved in the murder of someone who just "did good business" with them. this is where i stand on that. people are focusing on 'real or fake' songs as opposed to that death contract, and sony would love to keep it that way. peace...
amazing song.Greg did a good job.Tho I bet Mike would kill this song.Anyways.I've always loved Greg.He spent lotsa time with Mike,and he was one of his true friends.Love ya Greg,
Sorry, this song was written by Michael Jackson in 1979. It was to be used in the Off the Wall album but did not make the cut. Phillinganes was the keyboard player for most of Qunicy Jones songs including Off the Wall. This was the first solo song from Phillinganes in attempt to be a solo artist. Now you really know.
@whennif: You are wrong. So sorry, the music was written by Ryuichi Sakamoto (back then member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra) in 1979. Quincy Jones loved the song and showed it to Michael who, later, added lyrics to it. It is not sure whether it was planned for Off The Wall or Thriller, because the recording (if there ever was made one) never leaked. And now, you really know.
@EXTENDED91 and it would have been amazing on thriller. a lot of the non-album tracks from that session are actually better than what ended up on the album, in my opinion.
@EXTENDED91 'nite line's' arrangement is great! i'm not as into 'hot street'- the arrangement is too straight on. i prefer michael's more polyrhythmic tracks. 'the girl is mine' without mc cartney (and with the strings) is MUCH better than that album version. 'carousel' would have been amazing. and i like 'starlight' over 'thriller' actually. i prefer the positive message. michael's version of 'love never felt so good' (recorded by johnny mathis) is amazing.
@lumbia33: again, couldn't agree more.. I made my own thriller double album.. added some extended/instrumental versions of the tracks to the original album, and made a second CD with all these demo tracks..
It's not bad. I think the clapton version is most easy version to listen to and hasn't dated as bad. I think it's the robotic vocals... gives me hacky douche chills.
I don't care who wrote this song. MJ should have released this song with his voice. This would have been another huge hit for MJ. I do however like Greg's version of this compared to others.
@muse21100 and then purchased by Quincy Jones for the Michael Jackson's Thriller, sadly the song was never released, and the only version of this song avaliable it's with Greg Pillinganes
i thought it was a song that excisted ONLY in my head...but it's real! AWESOME *Giggle* it's in my favs so i can watch/listen to it ANYTIME now. Thanks You Tube and Franeckmjstranger!
Best version of this song. Strong vocals and smooth keyboards.
beutuoy1 3 weeks ago
That was the second version back in 1984 with MJ's vocals
asdv 3 weeks ago
the song is so amazing !
MsFanmail 1 month ago
The people who bash this guy are too stupid to realize he was a keyboard player for MJ. He didn't "steal" or "copy" anything from MJ. They were friends and music partners.
inconvenientruth1 1 month ago
Great energy in this version! Many people will prefer MJ's "new" version & vocals but I prefer the instrumental backing here.
spinalcrackerbox 2 months ago
When i was young i got my azz whipped for singing the robot part "You just want to play my BA-LLS!!!!! LMAO!!! Sing that in the robot voice!!!
larryluvewf 4 months ago
sounds more sincere than MJ's version.
N8ORTUBE 4 months ago
Yellow Magic Orchestra is the best ....
lemsta007 4 months ago 2
Yellow Magic Orchestra is the best ....
lemsta007 4 months ago
Got to see MJ in concert in Germany. Greg was part of the band. Best part of the concert was the intermission. Everyone in the band had a solo. Greg kicked it off first. EVERYONE KICKED ASS!!!!!
SilentGuardian03 4 months ago
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MUCH BETTER THAN THE MICHAEL JACKSON VERSION !! AWESOME !!
MRJAVIER196619862009 4 months ago in playlist THE BIG 80'S- THOSE TIMES WILL NEVER COME AGAIN !!
This is the best version.
morganhill69 5 months ago
best version is Clapton
Alexilconte83 5 months ago
almost as good as ymo's version!
pezmanpockyfan 6 months ago
I love this song I like all these covers but MJ's is just in my opinion the best version of them all
ADKIc3mAnX36O 6 months ago 4
W Greg Phillinganes historical keyboardman of Michael Jackson solo tours! Great musician and great voice! I like also recent posthoumous MJ's version.
boris980 6 months ago
Better than Eric Clapton's version, but nothing beats Michael's.
TheGermanMJ94 6 months ago 9
omg...what ever happened to MTV, VH1 and BET...and music videos!! where have they gone?
rdaigle2007 7 months ago
I Love Greg Phillinganes! This was my Favorite song in the 80's, he's a great performer and has done a lot in the music world for many years. Love it, Love it!
mrdinodog 7 months ago
not bad but I prefere Michael's version, it is powerful.
Wellenreiterable 7 months ago
@Wellenreiterable
Actually, Greg's version IS Michael's version, or at least MJ's Thriller version. This is how Michael's cover version of Behind the Mask originally sounded like, the only difference being Michael's vocals instead of Greg's vocals. The recent 2010 release of the song is actually a remix of Michael's version. It would have been more interesting to hear MJ's Thriller version rather than the posthumous one.
Jagged85 7 months ago 5
@Jagged85 Thanks for the information,I like Behind the mask and ,yes it would be interesting to hear MJ's Thriller version.
In my comment I mean I prefere Michaels voice.sorry
Wellenreiterable 7 months ago
I really like Greg's voice. I can't believe he didn't become a superstar. I like it better than Michael's for this song.
miketh2005 7 months ago
I like the choire part in the end "OoooooHoooHooOUUuUuuuuu". They could have put that in MJs version too. Which is superior anyhow.
MariusWM 7 months ago
This version is marginally better. However, Greg is blatantly singing an MJ version with all MJ's vocal ad-libs intact. The version on MJ's posthumous album has basically been ass raped. If MJ finished it, it would have been leagues better than all versions.
jl5000 8 months ago
@jl5000 Correct.
miketh2005 7 months ago
i actually like this and michael's version. i'm not a fan of eric clapton's version
lmfaogirl659 8 months ago 3
Michael Jackson version is completely another world , he brought this song to a different level of entertainment.
iraqbodybuilding2008 9 months ago 3
The michael jackson version is the best.
Jeremy14AO 9 months ago 2
Amazing song i like it very much
MsFanmail 9 months ago
Y'ever heard of Songs in the key of Life? Give me the Night by George Benson? Lionel Richie? Rufus and Chaka Khan? Lee Ritinour? Paul Simon, Al Jarreau? Off The Wall and Thriller by MJ? Don't lets get started about this "nobody"...
craigmusic1707 10 months ago
nice version..... but Micheal Jackson's is way better!!!!!!!
ronaldmcneil 10 months ago
THE GREG PHILINGANES VERSION IS BETTER THAN MICHAEL JACKSONS OR ERIC CLAPTONS VERSION !!
MRJAVIER196619862009 10 months ago 3
@MRJAVIER196619862009 Agreed.
catcookie 9 months ago
Wow! Greg Philingenes is not only great keyboarder. He is good singer too.
chrisbern75 10 months ago
goldie lookin chain - your mothers got a penis
cmcnum 10 months ago
MJ is a indian giver Greg !
edwynstarr 10 months ago
Well good, beautiful song but I still think I like Michael Jacksons version better- sorry folks! X x
rachemdferg 11 months ago 4
i love this but i like MJ'S one better but who actually WROTE THE SONG? ? o.O
celebrityfan1990 11 months ago
@celebrityfan1990 it was written back in 1979 by japaneese synth pop pioneers Yellow Magic Orchestra, but Michael added the lyrics and the new version was then sung by Greg Phillinganes in 1984 and he released it as a single in 1985. It was a huge hit for him. One year later, in 1986 it was recorded and relesed as a single by Eric Clapton andd almost simultaneousely a former member of Yellow magic Orchestra, Ryuichi Sakamoto recorded the song with Michaels lyrics and he too had a hit with it...
vibria7000 11 months ago 3
@vibria7000
Actually, YMO first produced the song in 1978 for a Seiko advert and they performed it live that year too, before releasing the studio version in 79. It was a revolutionary song, as one of the first pieces of synth-pop music, a genre that dominated the 80s. It had a big influence on the young MJ and producer Quincy Jones when they first heard it in the late 70s, so much so that they wanted to cover it in Thriller, but legal issues prevented it, despite Sakamoto's approval.
Jagged85 7 months ago 3
This is the MJ demo, sung by Phillinganes. We can even hear Michael beatboxing at the end.
dirtydiana853 11 months ago
@dirtydiana853 yeah your right, I can hear it
dxogame2 8 months ago
@JeroenK MJ only added lyrics. The song was brought to his attention by QJ when they were making Thriller. The guys who wrote the song are Japanese.
fantomasnz 1 year ago
@ihabtara What are you talking about? Go and get your facts straight
fantomasnz 1 year ago
What a amazing song i have heard eric claptons and michael jackson version of this song this one is really good i like all three versions. THIS SHOULD BE A NUMBER ONE SONG...............
MsFanmail 1 year ago 5
Better than Jackson
9superbad 1 year ago 2
Michael's version is so good.
DeruloJasonNEW 1 year ago 3
it was writen for the jaksons 5 it was sung by marlen and was done also by magic yallow occhestra in 1979 and Quincy Jones taiked mj from releasing in Thriller in 1982 so Eric Clapton did it
ihabtara 1 year ago
i read it was for Off The Wall and considering on Michael it says 1979 I'm assuming that's correct. Eric Clapton also has a version. Same words or thereabouts so I'm confused who really wrote it. Mj's version is the best in my opinion. By far.
garnetsfriend 1 year ago
lol i just totally cracked up when Greg was doing "hee hee"
only MJ can do that
Cetramarius 1 year ago
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UrbanGuerilla88 1 year ago
Waahahahaah this is tragic. What the hell was this guy thinking covering a song that God himself, MJ, had already sung? Where Michael makes want to weep this makes me hurl. Phillingay or whatever his name is should eat shit and die, same goes for that Crapton dude, trying to cover the master. As for those Chinese guys who 'wrote' this song, I bet Michael walked by singing this on the street and they copied it on their tragic synthesizers. MJ rules all! Thumbs up if you are with me.
JeroenK 1 year ago
@JeroenK Hold on...Do you really know who Greg Phillingaines is? Do you know whose songs he's turned to gold just by playing and/or arranging them? His name should be right up there with Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones...Real musicians know. Do some research on this great man. If you don't know, child, shut yer mouth.
craigmusic1707 10 months ago 4
@craigmusic1707 Pfff, MJ's farts were more musical than anything Philingay or whatever ever producdd.
JeroenK 10 months ago
@JeroenK Don't say that about a guy who actually PERFORMED with Michael Jackson.
sspongey98 9 months ago
@JeroenK I like u, u made my day. M.J. walk by singing it on the streets & they copied it, (LMAO) but SO TRUE! M.J. could sing three blind mice & made it a Hit, even w/out music, because the passion he put in a song came from his Heart. That's what made him so F-ing Phenomical, then other that just let the lyric fall where they may. He felt what he sang, by placing his sound where he wanted it 2 go, deep down in ur Soul so we could feel it 2. I don't care what ppl say, M.J. was Heavenly SENT!
misumike25 8 months ago 2
@JeroenK He is Michael's keyboard man and respected in the MJ community;.
apparently Mj himself gave him the song to record so are you bashing MJ''s
decision. We all know Mjs version is KING -but no need to be arrogant with
disrespect for Greg Phillinganes :( Eric clapton or the song writers who apparently
Michael himself admired. you are welcome to your opinion of course, im not wanting
to offend, just stating mine and I just disagree. yes 8 months later :)
IM4MJ2 4 months ago
@IM4MJ2 Thanks man, that was the balanced and rational reply I was looking for. ;-)
JeroenK 4 months ago
@JeroenK That you for excepting my reply so Graciously :-)
IM4MJ2 4 months ago
Michael's version BOO BOOS on Greg's vocals...it's like trying to make Dr. Thunder taste like Dr. Pepper...something just don't taste right.
smoovebuttah 1 year ago
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2:19 us a dead give away...this song is especial! I like this video and have been watching it often. But I got so blown away when I listened to MJ....Il est la meilleure chanson sur le même album Michael - Je suis juste aimer cela. Je suis pris au dépourvu! L O V E
ThePianoStudio 1 year ago
michael jacksons version is AMAZING! gives me chills!!
debzi 1 year ago 39
BEST VERSION
UrbanGuerilla88 1 year ago
@UrbanGuerilla88 one of the best joke I've ever heard
8dreadLock8 1 year ago
@8dreadLock8 In the words of the late comedian Bill Hicks, "The fact that you don't like it or get it - That's fine. The fact that you have to try and make everybody else feel bad for liking it - THAT'S what makes you an asshole."
UrbanGuerilla88 1 year ago
hearing this now,it sounds like a demo track for MJ,Mike just nailed it...he owns it,totally.
Ahoyknight 1 year ago
Oh my gosh! Michael's version is amazing, epic. His vocals are just out of this world. The best version of this song. I can't stop listening to it in his new album!
Amazing!! Everything about Michae's version is top notch and soo incredible!
tricia48559 1 year ago 5
I dont remember this song at all, but the new version is really awesome....:)
rachel7036 1 year ago
Michael version of behind the mask is goin to be a number 1 hit
MsFanmail 1 year ago
Who is the actress? She's really pretty.
catcookie 1 year ago
Much prefer this to Eric Clapton's version but Micahel Jackson just kicks it hands down.
MJsMysterygirl 1 year ago 15
Greg's version is good , Michael Jackson's version is stunning. His vocal is just stand alone awesome :) x
22antkay 1 year ago 2
Really? I know what I'm going to ask santa claus to bring me this year! :-)
catcookie 1 year ago
wow...think about how amazing this is. this is a great song, but in 1984 everybody was worshiping michael jackson in pop music - fast forward two decades later and after touring the world w/michael jackson he wants to remake your song. that's got to be a great feeling.
1suaveguy 1 year ago
@1suaveguy I stand corrected! michael jackson actually wrote some of these lyrics wow.
1suaveguy 1 year ago
Michael Jackson is the best of all time!!!! He is just so far above what any other artist could ever even hope to be!!!!! Love this song!! but Michael transforms this into magic!!!!! Please support Michael's brand new album!!
monitchka 1 year ago
I really want to hear Micheal Jackson sing this song now.
catcookie 1 year ago
@catcookie buy the new MJ album then! :-)
NathanVeenstra 1 year ago 2
@catcookie its on the new album :-) ....my friend, i must say, its pure magic, you can hear the Michaels old original style, the best track. In my opinion a huge hitwonder that will hit all the radiostations very soon!
caNiBe3 1 year ago
@caNiBe3 lets all request it...we gotta get MJ to #1
rachel7036 1 year ago 4
michael s´ version is the best!
jamendolare 1 year ago 2
The whole Michael album that's gonna be released on Dec.14th is awesome. I listened to entire album on Michael's official website. The songs are awesome, however, I feel at least two songs on that album is not Michael singing. Monster and Breaking News doesn't sound like MJ. It sounds like a voice impersonator. My favorite song on that album is Hollywood Tonight. That song is off the hook! I like all the songs, except the ones that don't sound like Michael.
barnesfam 1 year ago
@barnesfam The album has really impressed me.
cfhussain 1 year ago
@barnesfam i agree. hard to duplicate the king
caNiBe3 1 year ago
Just heard MJ's version. It was amazing. I like this, too. But Michael's voice just fucking ROCKED it.
bryantaa 1 year ago 5
You can tell this is heavily influenced by MJ.
jl5000 1 year ago 2
i got the whole album with all the tracks...more details pm me ;-)
Blackenise89 1 year ago
It is a great! great version i am just waiting to hear Michael Jackson version i am sure thst it wil be great too.
survivor806 1 year ago 2
@survivor806 here u go ;-) watch?v=IqO-KsjgCzQ
Blackenise89 1 year ago
@survivor806 You CAN hear Michael's version. You can listen to the whole album on Michael's official website. And when I mean the whole album, I'm not just talking about 30 ssecond snippets, I'm talking about the full songs.
barnesfam 1 year ago
@survivor806 ...my friend, i must say, its pure magic, you can hear the Michaels old original style, the best track. In my opinion a huge hitwonder that will hit all the radiostations very soon!
caNiBe3 1 year ago
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He cant sing, people listen to this song because ymo made a good track
demarko9999 1 year ago
He cant sing, people listen to this song because ymo made a good track
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demarko9999 1 year ago
20:20-20:21 & 3:44-3:50 - love this, just like Michael!!!
That is why I've always loved this song
170lga 1 year ago 2
This ver is much better than MJ's!!.. ;/
t00sm4rt 1 year ago
@t00sm4rt yes.............and no.i like the music better in this version, but the singing..........helll nah
demarko9999 1 year ago
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the song is composed by Ryuichi sSakamoto but the lyric are from Michael Jackson
lounisproduction 1 year ago
MJ song!! and i lov e 80is also!
MartyElnura 1 year ago
SHIT this song is freakin' awesome!!! excuse my language, but OMG... I WISH I was born the 80s, I was born in '92, this song is.... just amazing. 80s FOREVER <33
MrsMJLoveAlways 1 year ago
@MrsMJLoveAlways i was born in 1980 :-) i know what you mean, i wish was i was born in the 70's
caNiBe3 1 year ago
Greg Phillinganes is really cool.
Check him out rock out on the keys and backing vocals in the DVD Eric Clapton & Friends 1986.
And, of course, as a member of the band Toto.
He seems a darn cool guy, and apparently quite an underrated musician on the keys, in his vocal capabilities, and in general, as well as seemingly continually being underrated for his being a cool guy.
GmanGregilla 1 year ago
i would love to hear MJ's version
Tangerinez77 1 year ago 3
@Tangerinez77 Me too. I can't wait to hear his vocals on it, especially on the lines "Who do you love, is it me babe, is it him now, I don't know, HOO!"
Maestrojosh87 1 year ago
@Tangerinez77 it's awesome, the old original Michael! the best track
caNiBe3 1 year ago
reading these comments , looking forward to hearing mike version of the behind the mask awesome !
Dmixx101 1 year ago
I've been doing some investigating on this song, and gained info from Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead's book called ''Michael Jackson- for the record''. It says it was written by Chris Mosdell & Ryuichi Sukamoto with additional melody and lyrics added by Michael Jackson, when MJ was introduced to this by Quincy Jones during the Thriller sessions. There was a legal battle over royalties which later were resolved. This song has been named as being one of the tracks on MJ's new album ''Michael''.
JennySussex 1 year ago
Geren4i: yep that is why Jackson could put credits on it although Sakamoto also wrote the refrain on the original and rerecorded the song in 1987.
guentertgilfrich 1 year ago
2:19 us a dead give away...this song is especial!
ThePianoStudio 1 year ago
I can not imagine, how will the version of Michael Jackson?, rock pop...? the only thing I know is that MJ's voice is amazing
ANGEESPERANCE 1 year ago 3
mike will be killing this song on his upcoming album titled "Michael"
kevin23 1 year ago 3
song originally written by Michael Jackson, isnt it?
Misayko 1 year ago
@Misayko the lyrics are, but the original song is by yellow magic orchestra. sakamoto is also on the phillinganes song.
lumbia33 1 year ago
@lumbia33 okay ^^ this song is on Michael Jacksons upcoming album. im really looking forwar hearing this :P i LOVED this song years ago and always wished Michael would have sung it <3
Misayko 1 year ago 17
@Misayko yeah, i know it is... so is 'the way you love me', which, if it IS the same song was already released in 2004. so why would they put it again? i personally have no intentions of purchasing this album, as i am not lining the pockets of executives involved in the murder of someone who just "did good business" with them. this is where i stand on that. people are focusing on 'real or fake' songs as opposed to that death contract, and sony would love to keep it that way. peace...
lumbia33 1 year ago
I bought this on 12" back in 1982, This is the first time I have heard this in a age! Bloody brill. Love It
limitedadditions12 1 year ago
I bought this on 12" back in 1982, This is the first time I have heard this in a age! Bloody brill.
limitedadditions12 1 year ago
Absolutely awesome. Unfortunately, I foolishly recently sold off my 12"copy on vinyl as part of my record collection. Silly boy !!
buddieboy100 1 year ago
the 1st time i heard this was on soul train-spring of 85. Lovin it
ever since
trezuru 1 year ago
I can see why GLC chose to sample this: Awesome!
selbydate16 1 year ago
@selbydate16 What GLC song samples this?
TomKayW 1 year ago
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selbydate16 1 year ago
@TomKayW Your Mothers Got A Penis!!
Yeeesss I got to say it to someone I don't know lol
m5nut 1 year ago
this song wasnt covered by goldie looking chain they sampled it for your mothers got a penis
carlbixby 1 year ago
Ryuichi Sakamoto
popneo2007 1 year ago
This came out in 1986 or 1987...it once featured on a programme on BBc 2 called No Limits...
lonelywater 1 year ago
this song was covered by Goldie Lookin Chain lol
SaucyBegger25 1 year ago
@SaucyBegger25 sampled, not covered! nice to know there are more of us out there...
percevalyumyums 1 year ago
This song is nice!
barnesfam 1 year ago
amazing song.Greg did a good job.Tho I bet Mike would kill this song.Anyways.I've always loved Greg.He spent lotsa time with Mike,and he was one of his true friends.Love ya Greg,
CrescendoAnnie1994 1 year ago
Sorry, this song was written by Michael Jackson in 1979. It was to be used in the Off the Wall album but did not make the cut. Phillinganes was the keyboard player for most of Qunicy Jones songs including Off the Wall. This was the first solo song from Phillinganes in attempt to be a solo artist. Now you really know.
whennif 1 year ago
@whennif: You are wrong. So sorry, the music was written by Ryuichi Sakamoto (back then member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra) in 1979. Quincy Jones loved the song and showed it to Michael who, later, added lyrics to it. It is not sure whether it was planned for Off The Wall or Thriller, because the recording (if there ever was made one) never leaked. And now, you really know.
EXTENDED91 1 year ago
@EXTENDED91 It was planned for Thriller.
barnesfam 1 year ago
@EXTENDED91 and it would have been amazing on thriller. a lot of the non-album tracks from that session are actually better than what ended up on the album, in my opinion.
lumbia33 1 year ago
@lumbia33: I second that.. two of them def have to be "hot street" and "nite line".. those would have fit perfectly..
EXTENDED91 1 year ago
@EXTENDED91 'nite line's' arrangement is great! i'm not as into 'hot street'- the arrangement is too straight on. i prefer michael's more polyrhythmic tracks. 'the girl is mine' without mc cartney (and with the strings) is MUCH better than that album version. 'carousel' would have been amazing. and i like 'starlight' over 'thriller' actually. i prefer the positive message. michael's version of 'love never felt so good' (recorded by johnny mathis) is amazing.
lumbia33 1 year ago
@lumbia33: again, couldn't agree more.. I made my own thriller double album.. added some extended/instrumental versions of the tracks to the original album, and made a second CD with all these demo tracks..
EXTENDED91 1 year ago
@EXTENDED91 wow...
lumbia33 1 year ago
I like this song. It's hard to find it on mp3
Dmixx101 1 year ago
This is a superb song
RobDeManc 1 year ago
Greg should stay in the back on the keyboards.Can't sing,can't perform,ain't good looking.Stay in the back.
n49s 1 year ago
@n49s What's wrong with that?
tilman79 1 year ago
Wow, rare video!!
Thanx a lot.
(Did you check the YMO's orginal version ?)
ymorche 2 years ago 2
It's not bad. I think the clapton version is most easy version to listen to and hasn't dated as bad. I think it's the robotic vocals... gives me hacky douche chills.
theamazingkazoo 2 years ago
I don't care who wrote this song. MJ should have released this song with his voice. This would have been another huge hit for MJ. I do however like Greg's version of this compared to others.
picposter67 2 years ago 3
@picposter67 agreed mike would've killed this, even though you can still hear and feel his influence.
Dmixx101 1 year ago
@Dmixx101 Maybe I am wrong but I'd swear I can actually hear him beatboxing at the end?
geren4i 1 year ago 2
this song written by ryuichi sakamoto in yellow magic orchestra 1980
muse21100 2 years ago 13
Not in 1980, but in 1979.
ymorche 1 year ago 2
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muse21100 1 year ago
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@ymorche
sorry. in 1979
muse21100 1 year ago
@muse21100 Really? I love this song and have been looking
for it for years!
catcookie 1 year ago
@muse21100 1979
BenJEriksen 1 year ago
@muse21100 michael who wrote the song
rasfi1 1 year ago
@muse21100 ONLY THE MUSIC, not the lyrics. The lyrics were written by MJ and Chris Mosdell
Djlullaby22 1 year ago
@muse21100 and then purchased by Quincy Jones for the Michael Jackson's Thriller, sadly the song was never released, and the only version of this song avaliable it's with Greg Pillinganes
RickAstley25 1 year ago
Always liked this song. Did'nt know it was a cover tho I did kno the Greg/Mike affiliation. Great song. Will check YMO version.
imyjam 2 years ago
i like ymo's and gregs just the same...would love to hear mjs version!
soulman1645 2 years ago
This song was originally written by Yellow Magic Orchestra. Michael helped with the lyrics. I suggest suggest looking up the original, it kicks ass!
dyagnylproductions 2 years ago 2
Michael Jackson wrote this song together with Philly for the Thriller Album .... But Quincy rejected.
Michael Jackson R.I.P.
nashctry 2 years ago
RIP Michael Jackson
KirklandHeaven 2 years ago
The 12" version of this is brilliant. Thought it was made in 1980 though.
RobDeManc 2 years ago
1986
ace51515 2 years ago
Thanks for the ride down memory lane. lmao.
sdorland63 2 years ago
The original is better. noone should try to cover a yellow magic orchestra song, ever.
synthtron2000 2 years ago
This is great.
francys9 2 years ago 2
i am THRILLED i found this!
i thought it was a song that excisted ONLY in my head...but it's real! AWESOME *Giggle* it's in my favs so i can watch/listen to it ANYTIME now. Thanks You Tube and Franeckmjstranger!
wandavelez 3 years ago 14
@wandavelez yeah great song. check it on Michael Jackson's new album! It's the bomb!!
christinaromania 1 year ago 2
haven't seen this clip since the 80's on mtv. i love this song!
thered41car 3 years ago 2
That little stupid dance he does at the end is too funny
nastynupe 3 years ago
Michael Jackson wrote this song.
Andregrindle 3 years ago
YMO(Yellow Magic Orchestra) did.
sanchausa 2 years ago 3
i know ymo did
but michael jackson wrote a text
humannature2008 2 years ago
Michael wrote this lyric and recorded this song for "Thriller", but Kei Ohashi(song publisher) refused to put this version in "Thriller".
Few years Later Greg Phillinganes recorded this version using Michael's track. That's true story.
firebleeder 2 years ago