Michael Jackson - Rock With You no.1

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On January 5th 1980 "Rock With You" went number-one for 6 weeks on the hot r&b billboard charts.

Key Facts and Production
Writer & Producer: The song was written by British songwriter Rod Temperton and produced by legendary producer Quincy Jones.

Chart Success: It reached number one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B charts in early 1980.

Original Pitch: Before Jackson recorded it, the song was originally offered to Karen Carpenter for her solo debut, but she turned it down.

Musical Composition: It is composed in the key of E♭ minor (shifting to F minor in the final chorus) with a tempo of 114 beats per minute.

Iconic Music Video
Directed by Bruce Gowers, the official music video features a 21-year-old Jackson in a shimmering, sequined jumpsuit performing in front of a green-screen laser light display.

The outfit was intentionally sparkly to better reflect the disco-style lighting used in the production.

Live Performances
Jackson performed the song across multiple tours throughout his career:
The Jacksons: Included in the Destiny, Triumph, and Victory tours.

Solo Career: A staple of the Bad World Tour and often performed as part of an "Off the Wall" medley during the HIStory World Tour.
This Is It: It was rehearsed for his final residency in 2009 but never performed due to his passing.

Credits and Personnel
Lead & Background Vocals: Michael Jackson
Drums: John "JR" Robinson
Bass: Bobby Watson
Synthesizers: Greg Phillinganes and Michael Boddicker
Recording Engineer: Bruce Swedien
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