Bad (Michael Jackson song)
September 7, 1987
Bad is a song from the year 1987 by Michael Jackson. The song was by I Just Can not Stop Loving You, the second of five Billboard Hot 100 number - one hits from the same album Bad. Was published the piece as a single on 7 September 1987.
Overall, it was in the United States its seventh number one single. The song was originally planned as a duet with Prince. However, the producer of the album, Quincy Jones said that on the special edition of Bad that Prince was of the opinion, the song would be a hit without him. The word bad (English evil, bad ) can be viewed in the language of young people as " cool". It was written and composed by Michael Jackson Bad.
Composition
"Bad " is considered a pop song with R & B and funk influences. The song is written in C major with a 4/4-time. Jackson sings in a voice of E4 to C6. "Bad" has a tempo of 120 beats per minute. The song has a basic sequence of D3 - H3 -F3 -G3 as a progression.
Davitt Sigerson of Rolling Stone says about the text:
" When Jackson announced that the world now had to respond (, the whole world Has To answer right now ' ), he does not brag so, but merely describes the facts regarding his extra- ordinary status as a superstar. If anything, he ridiculed the self-proclaimed, nobles of the Funk ' and invites the public to share to spurn him if they dare to. Since James Brown, Is it good, ya? ' There was not such a rhetorical question more in the radio. Lyrically confirmed Bad ' that one is tough, when specified, with Jackson, who keeps asking, who's the best? ' And ' who's bad? ' In the chorus of the song. "
Occupation
For the organ solo of producer Quincy Jones hired the Jazz legend Jimmy Smith, who is playing on his Hammond organ, the memorable solo before Greg Philinganes takes a synthesizer solo.
- Vocals: Michael Jackson
- Hammond Organ: Jimmy Smith
- Synthesizers: Greg Phillinganes
- Drums: John Robinson
- Percussion: Paulinho da Costa
Music Video
Generally
The full version of the music video for Bad is a 16- minute short film, written by Richard Price and based on the case of Edmund Perry. The director was Martin Scorsese and starring Michael Jackson is seen. The video includes many allusions to the film West Side Story in 1961. Especially the colored sequence. One sees not only a transition in an urban environment to dance, but also the choreography was strongly influenced. Jeffrey Daniel, choreographer of the video confirmed that they can be influenced. However, they tried to create a more contemporary version. The full version of the video first appeared on the DVD called Video Greatest Hits - HIStory from the year 2001.
Action
He plays a boy named Daryl who has just a successful time at an expensive private school behind. He returns with the subway back to his old town, where he arrives in an abandoned neighborhood. Daryl finds his house empty before (his mother is played by Roberta Flack, but it's just a voice-over ). He is received by his old friends, led by Mini Max ( Wesley Snipes ). Daryl spends an evening with them. The relationship seems to be strange, but friendly. However, after some time, the mood deteriorated. The transition noticed how much he has changed, especially in terms of their attitude to petty crime. Daryl wants to prove to them that he is " cool " is still so he goes with them to a metro station in Brooklyn ( Hoyt Schermerhorn Station). There he tried to rob an elderly man. However, he changes his mind at the last minute. Mini Max calls him out and tells him that he was no longer "bad ". After subsequent attacks from Mini Max, the video from black and white to color changes, and Daryl, now dressed head to toe in leather, singing the song Bad. Here he is dancing with a group of punks and shows his new Ballerina dance steps. ( On television, the video usually starts here). Daryl shows them that Max will come so far in life is not. His friends recognize the now and accept it. After a handshake with Daryl they disappear and leave him alone. The image returns to black and white. It shows Daryl back in his tracksuit, as he looks up the group.
Charts
Bathroom could climb to the top of the charts, such as in the U.S., Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ireland and the Netherlands in several countries.
Live
Bathroom was usually the last song of the concerts of the Bad World Tour, and occasionally on the Dangerous World Tour. Michael Jackson played the song preferably in an extended version.
Cover versions
- The Russian band POZITIVE Orchestra recorded a cover version of the song on which they linked classical string instruments and Latin guitars.
- Khalil Fong, a soul singer from Hong Kong, took a version for his album Timeless, released in August 2009 on.
Live Covers
- Céline Dion sang this song live.
- Sammy Davis Junior played this song live, but only up to half.
Parodies
- Weird Al Yankovic, who had previously been parodied Jackson hit Beat It as Eat It took a parody of Bad Fat named in 1988 for his album Even Worse on. The title and the cover of the album also alluded to the bathroom. The music video for Fat parodied many aspects of the original. Jackson allowed Yankovic to use the same set, which he already used for his own parody called Badder, from the film Moonwalker.
- The country musician Ray Stevens took a cover on his album I Never Made A Record I Did not Like in 1988, on. This version includes a Michael Jackson imitation.
- The satirical puppet show Spitting Image, Michael Jackson and his song Bad ( as Mad ) for a ride.
- Lenny Henry also recorded a song called Mad, who took the Jackson song on the arm.
- Frank Zappa parodied and referenced the song Bad and Billie Jean on the song " Why Do not You Like Me? " From his album Broadway the Hard Way in 1988.
- Bo ' Selecta! 's Caricature of Michael Jackson often used Shamone the expression. An allusion to "Bad".
- Lady Gaga's video for Love Game uses elements from "Bad"