Another Part of Me
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| Single by Michael Jackson | ||||||||||
| from the album Bad | ||||||||||
| Released | July 11, 1988 | |||||||||
| Format | CD single / 7" / 12" | |||||||||
| Recorded | 1986-1987 | |||||||||
| Genre | Funk, Dance-pop | |||||||||
| Length | 3:54 (album version) 3:46 (single mix) 6:18 (12" edit) |
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| Label | Epic | |||||||||
| Writer(s) | Michael Jackson | |||||||||
| Producer | Quincy Jones Michael Jackson (co-producer) |
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"Another Part of Me" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. Produced by Quincy Jones (and co-produced by Jackson) for the singer's seventh solo album, Bad (1987), the song was originally featured in Jackson's 1986 3-D film Captain EO. It is the sixth song on the album. It was later released as the record's sixth single on July 11, 1988 and appeared as a dance attack and level song for the Michael Jackson's Moonwalker video game.
As with earlier songs in his career such as "Can You Feel It" and "We Are the World," the lyrics emphasize global unity, love, outreach and possible religious themes.
The song was also featured in the trailer for Jackson's 1988 film Moonwalker, and the music was featured in video game Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, on the Radio Station. Vice City FM.
In July 2009, a short part of the song has been used by singer Madonna as a tribute during the second leg of her Sticky & Sweet Tour.[1] A Jackson impersonator performed his signature moves, while dancing to a medley of Jackson's songs.[2]
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[edit] Music video
An official video was released in 1988, directed by Patrick Kelly, featuring Jackson performing the song live during his Bad World Tour on July 14, 1988 with concert footage filmed live from Wembley Stadium and Parc des Princes. It is featured on the DVD special Michael Jackson's Vision.
[edit] Live performance
"Another Part of Me" was performed on the second leg of the Bad World Tour with an extra instrumental section added at the end which was only briefly heard at the end of the single. In the USA portion of the second leg, it was played at the same speed as the original but with some instruments altered. In the Europe portion of the second leg, it was played much more quickly than the original single. A snippet of the song was used for the "This Is It" concerts during the song "Jam", but the shows were cancelled, due to his sudden death.
[edit] In Pop Culture
The song was heard on the 1997 action/comedy film, Rush Hour, where Det. Carter (played by Chris Tucker) blown up the suspect's car and danced to the song.
[edit] Michael Jackson: The Experience
"Another Part of Me" is a song that you can dance to on Michael Jackson: The Experience but only on the Wal-Mart or HMV version.
[edit] Track listing
- 7"
- Another Part of Me (Single Mix) - 3:46
- Another Part of Me (Instrumental) - 3:46
- 12" single and Picture Disc - CD Maxi
- Another Part of Me (Extended Dance Mix) - 6:18
- Another Part of Me (Radio Edit) - 4:24
- Another Part of Me (Dub Mix) - 3:51
- Another Part of Me (A Cappella) - 4:01
- United States (Promo CD Single)
- 1. Another Part of Me (Single Mix)
- 2. Another Part of Me (Extended Dance Mix)
- 3. Another Part of Me (Radio Edit)
- 4. Another Part of Me (Dub Mix)
- 5. Another Part of Me (A Cappella)
[edit] Personnel
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson
- Produced by Quincy Jones
- Co-Produced by Michael Jackson
- Michael Jackson: Solo and background vocals
- Paul Jackson, Jr., David Williams: Guitars
- Kim Hutchcroft, Larry Williams: Saxophones
- Gary Grant, Jerry Hey: Trumpets
- Christopher Currell: Synclavier
- John Barnes, Rhett Lawrence: Synthesizers
- Rhythm and vocal arrangements by Michael Jackson and John Barnes
- Horn arrangement by Jerry Hey
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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| Billboard R&B Singles chart | 1 |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 11 |
| UK Singles Chart | 15 |
| Australian Singles Chart | 44 |
| Preceded by "Nice 'N' Slow" by Freddie Jackson |
Billboard Hot Black Singles number-one single September 17, 1988 |
Succeeded by "She's On the Left" by Jeffrey Osborne |
[edit] References
- ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (2009-07-05). "Madonna Salutes Michael Jackson At London's O2 Arena - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615279/madonna-salutes-michael-jackson-london.jhtml. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ^ Saad, Mardeen (July 5, 2009). "Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson in concert". Associated Press. Google News.
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