Michael Jackson loved the intro to 'Billie Jean.' He was not happy when he heard he needed to cut it down. by Emma McKee. Published on November 7, 2024. 3 min read.

Back in 2009, the engineer on Thriller, Bruce Swedien, told us a similar story about the intro to Beat It. "Oh boy - the intro synth was a stock Synclavier patch; any Synclavier will make that sound.

From its opening Swahili spoken intro—”Naku penda pia, Naku taka pia, Mpenzi we” (I love you too, ... 7 Michael Jackson Songs That Showcase His Musical Range and Emotion.

A Bad Time for The Industry. Michael Jackson was set to release his Thriller album in 1982, but while he’d already proven himself as a solo success with 1979's “Off the Wall,” the recording ...