When was beat it by michael jackson released

The track peaked on the charts on January 19, , remained at peak position for four weeks, and made its presence felt on the charts for 24 weeks. It was released on November 3, as the second single from Jackson's fifth solo album, 'Off the Wall' It was also the third number one hit of the s,a decade whose pop singles chart would soon be dominated by Jackson.

According to Billboard, the song was the fourth biggest single of It is also considered one of the last hits of the disco era. The track peaked on the charts on December 10, , remained at peak position for six weeks, and remained there for 22 weeks.

The song was recorded during production of McCartney's 'Tug of War' album. The track peaked on the charts on October 13, , remained at peak position for a week, and remained on the charts for 21 weeks. This was Jackson's first single to hit 1 on the United States Billboard Hot charts in seven years, and his first solo 1 on the 'Soul' singles chart.

The song was a worldwide success. Within a few months of release, the song was certified Gold, and eventually earned a Platinum certification for sales in excess of two million physical US copies and three-time Platinum of digital sales in August No one can dance like him. No one can move like him. Great directing for this short film. The video has a great message and choreography. It's another classic by the King of Pop. The video will live on forever. God art never dies.

This is as good as it gets. A blessing to witness. Details Edit. Release date March 31, United States. United States. YouTube - Official music video. However, Quincy did write Eddie Van Halen a thank you letter for his participation, which Van Halen has actually kept.

It also grabbed the prestigious Record of the Year award. As such it has made numerous appearances in pop media, such as television commercials from prominent organizations like Delta Air Lines and Nintendo. Indeed it is one of his most-popular tunes, one he used on the setlist of all of his global tours. Name Optional. Tags: Beat It Michael Jackson. October 17, October 31, December 18, In fact, Beat It was the first video shown on the latter's first ever telecast on July 29, The video opens with the news of a fight circulating at a diner.

This scene repeats itself at a pool hall , where gang members arrive via foot, forklift , and out of sewers , while the video's titular song begins to play. The camera cuts to a scene of Jackson lying on a bed, revealing he's the one singing contemplating the senseless violence. The singer notice rival gangs and leaves.

Michael Jackson dons a red leather J. Parks brand jacket, and dances his way towards the fight through the diner and pool hall. A knife fight is taking place between the two gang leaders in a warehouse. They dance battle for an interlude of music until M arrives; the singer breaks up the fight and launches into a dance routine. The video ends with the gang members joining him in the dance, agreeing that violence is not the solution to their problems.

The video received recognition through numerous awards. The short film was ranked by Rolling Stone as the No. The brothers were joined on stage by Eddie Van Halen, who played the guitar in his solo spot. The performance featured Slash as the song's guest guitarist. A highlight of Jackson's solo concert tour performances of the song is that would he would begin the song on a cherrypicker which he would also later use with " Earth Song " during the HIStory Tour after performing Thriller.

The song would have also been performed as part of the This Is It concerts which were cancelled due to Jackson's death. Michael Jackson's "Beat It" has been cited as one of the most successful, recognized, awarded and celebrated songs in the history of pop music; both the song and video had a large impact on pop culture.

The song was also included on the accompanying album. Jackson collected an award from President Ronald Reagan at the White House , in recognition for his support of the campaign. People young and old respect that. And if Americans follow his example, then we can face up to the problem of drinking and driving, and we can, in Michael's words, 'Beat It'. Frequently listed in greatest song polling lists, "Beat It" was ranked as the world's fourth favorite song in a poll conducted by Sony Ericsson.

Beat It also appeared in the music game, Guitar Hero: World Tour , as the last song in the vocal career. Notably, in this game, the vocalist will perform the same dance routine performed by Jackson on the video and live performances when singing the final verse. The song is featured on the dancing game Michael Jackson: The Experience. Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone claimed that the song was a "contender for the year's most pointless musical moment".

The studio version was digitally released on March 25, by Island Records as the only single from the band's first live album, Live in Phoenix The song features a guitar solo by John Mayer which was performed by Eddie Van Halen in the original song.

In the United States the song peaked at No. The band has since regularly incorporated it in their set list at their shows.