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From Their Album: Destiny I R.I.P Michael Jackson
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", released in December 1978, is a 1979 hit single recorded by The Jacksons for CBS/Epic Records
The most successful of the Jacksons' disco/funk-era recordings for Epic, "Shake Your Body" (originally demoed as "Shake a Body") was produced by the Jackson brothers, written by Michael and Randy Jackson, and featured Michael on lead vocals.
Released to radio in a single edit of three minutes and forty-five seconds and played in its full nearly seven-minute version by clubs, the single charted at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number three on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. "Shake Your Body" sold over two million copies, attaining double-platinum status from the Recording Industry Association of America.
The single was later sampled by Huey Lewis & The News on their 1984 hit "I Want a New Drug" as well as popular reggae artist Shaggy for his 2000 single "Dance & Shout".
Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
Background vocals by Jackie Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, and Marlon Jackson
Vocal arrangements by The Jacksons
Rhythm arrangements by Greg Phillinganes
Horn and strings arranged by Tom Tom 84
Keyboards and synthesizers by Greg Phillinganes and Mike Boddicker
Drums by Ed Green
Percussion by Paulinho Da Costa
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angst
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I grew up watching The Jackson's & never missed their show or any where they performed on TV!!!!!!! Michael R.I.P.!!!!!!!
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I will encourage english speakers to learn other languages like French and Spanish and Portuguese.For As you can see some of the comments are in the French Language.
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c'est une belle chanson qui assez bonne a ecoutez et memorisez.
je ne parle anglais mais l'acoustique et le travail de Guitare est bonne faite dans l'annee 1979.
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@jacknick78 yeah?...wats ur point?
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I LOVE THIS SONG SOO MUCH
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THUMBS UP IF U CAN SPY ONE JACKSON THAT LOOKS A BIT LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON IN THE VIDEO. I SAW ONE THAT WAS YOUNG TOO THAT KINDA LOOKED LIKE MJ WHENTHEY WERE BOTH IN THE JACKSON 5
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Comme c'est trop bon...
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@phil14true Jerkson five? xD
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michael will live forever in our hearts and no say no bad things about michael michael is my favorite legend
jerijeffgordon 10 months ago 16
5 people can't shake their bodies to the ground :/
codeorangeXC 2 months ago 8