Anandh RojarThe Girl Is Mine℗ ROJARReleased on: 2021-04-11Auto-generated by YouTube. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Fifteen years after this song was released, Brandy and Monica teamed up for a lyrically similar duet, " The Boy Is Mine ," which drew inspiration from this song. Jones also asked Jackson to add a rap verse. Jackson, however, insisted that he composed "The Girl Is Mine". Kate asks James to dance a duet with Beth when her partner drops out. EPC A2729; Vinyl 7"). Follow @genius The Girl Is Mine. The remix received generally unfavorable reviews from music critics. It was like lots of kibitzing and playing, and throwing stuff at each other, and making jokes. Topping the R&B singles chart, the single peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 (behind "Maneater" by Hall & Oates and "Down Under" by Men at Work) and the Norwegian Singles Chart. "[5] The footage of the pair was later shown at The Paul McCartney World Tour.[5]. Reynaud Jones also claimed that he had considered suing Jackson over "Billie Jean". The plaintiffs asserted that Joseph Jackson had received a demo tape from them. The single's cover photograph was taken by McCartney's wife, Linda. A mash-up of Destiny's Child's "Girl" (2004) and Brandy and Monica's "The Boy Is Mine" (1998), the funky house track was released on 6 November 2015 with a re-recorded vocal from Brandy. [6] The musical chords in "The Girl Is Mine" are seen in several songs written by Jackson. Listeners were not impressed by "The Girl Is Mine", and thought that Jackson's Thriller would also be a disappointment. Their verdict was reached after a three-day deliberation. "[37] The Times stated that whoever thought it was a good idea for will.i.am to participate in the song ought to be "locked in a windowless cell with nothing but those songs on a continuous loop". He added that the track had a "middle-of-the-road calm" and was the antithesis of the "rambunctious" "Beat It".[3][17]. Interrogation brings back a slew of memories, some good, some bad...some sexy. The song peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart. From the Album Thriller October 18, 1982 4.9 out of 5 stars 56 ratings. [35] IGN's Todd Gilchrist stated that will.i.am's "The Girl Is Mine" remix was an offense. //, Sorry, we have to make sure you're a human before we can show you this page. Inspired, Jackson awoke during the night and sang the song into a tape recorder. "[4] During the court proceedings, Jackson revealed how he composes his songs. The Girl Is Mine The doggone girl is mine I know she's mine Because the doggone girl is mine (Paul) I don't understand the way you think Saying that she's yours not mine Sending roses and your silly dreams Really just a waste of time. $1.29 Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with Amazon Music Unlimited. 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He explained, "One of my favorite songs to record, of all my recordings as a solo artist, is probably "The Girl Is Mine", because working with Paul McCartney was pretty exciting and we just literally had fun. Lyrics to "The Girl is Mine" on Lyrics.com. [27] Entitled "The Girl Is Mine 2008", the remix features an original solo demo of the song by Jackson without McCartney. The girl is mine The doggone girl is mine I know she's mine Because the doggone girl is mine. Écoute-moi chanter « The Girl Is Mine » dans #Smule : https://www.smule.com/sing-recording/2078730668_3919945546 [36], Pitchfork Media added to the unfavorable reviews, stating of will.i.am, "He takes Macca off 'The Girl Is Mine' but decides it can't work without someone sounding like an idiot and steps manfully in himself. Michael Jackson with Paul McCartney. [5][9] By 1985, the single had sold 1.3 million copies. [Chorus 1] Am7 Am7/D Gmaj7 Am7/D Gmaj7 The girl is mine; ... the doggone girl is mine. "The Girl Is Mine" was released as a single on October 18, 1982. [38] PopMatters, however, praised Thriller 25 and the remix of "The Girl Is Mine". The $5 million copyright suit was closed after the jury of five men and a woman reached a verdict in favor of Jackson. Directed by Marjorie Deans. Reynaud Jones and Robert Smith alleged that "The Girl Is Mine", along with "Thriller"—written by Rod Temperton—and "We Are the World", resembled their musical works. "The Girl Is Mine" by Michael Jackson ft. Paul McCartney is featured on the Wii, PS3, PSP and Xbox 360 versions of Michael Jackson: The Experience. It was released as the first single for Jackson's sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). "The Girl Is Mine" is a song recorded by American singer Michael Jackson and English musician Paul McCartney. [15] Salon.com later described "The Girl Is Mine" as a "sappy duet". [11], Since its release, "The Girl Is Mine" has received mixed reviews from journalists and music critics. [CDATA[ and rhymes (why, oh, why?) He doesn't need anyone else's songs. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine. Both instances required Jackson to testify in court, and each lawsuit was decided in favor of the singer and his record label. Gmaj7 Am7/D Gmaj7 E7sus4 I'm so proud I am the only one, who is special in her heart. I don't understand the way you think Saying that she's yours not mine Sending roses and your silly dreams Really just a waste of time Complete your Michael Jackson / Paul McCartney collection. [30], "The Girl Is Mine 2008" received mostly unfavorable reviews. Follow @genius on Twitter for updates "The Girl Is Mine" achieved success in the music charts. Similarly to the first Thriller single, "The Girl Is Mine", the first Bad single, "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", was a ballad duet, followed by two "more obvious modern pop knockouts" backed by music videos. Jackson was not a defendant in the trial but testified to maintain his credibility. [5] Listeners were not impressed by "The Girl Is Mine", and thought that Jackson's Thriller would also be a disappointment. "[4] One juror stated, "His presentation indicated that he was well able to develop his own songs. Many members of the band Toto participated in the recording of this song, including David Paich (piano), Jeff Porcaro (drums), Steve Lukather (guitars) and Steve Porcaro (synthesizer programming). Michael Jackson with Paul McCartney. Despite the song's success, it received generally mixed reviews from critics who consider it to be the weakest song on Thriller. "The Girl Is Mine" has been the subject of two plagiarism lawsuits, the first in 1984 and the latter in 1993. It was released as the first single for Jackson's sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). With Victoria Baldesarra, Alexandra Beaton, Logan Fabbro, Trevor Tordjman. [4] The single was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, for shipments of at least one million units. [6] Author Sheila Davis' book, The Craft of Lyric Writing, notes that "the repeated title line simultaneously outlines the framework of the design and drives home the main point of the lyric". [12] Rolling Stone stated that the song was a "wimpoid MOR [middle of the road] ballad" and that McCartney was "tame". Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. Discover releases, reviews, track listings, recommendations, and more about Michael Jackson / Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine at Discogs. The song was recorded at Westlake Studios, Los Angeles, from April 14 to 16, 1982. With Martin Freeman, Jennifer Short, Daniel Caren. He concluded, "Maybe one day we'll give you a sneak preview of it. [10] The song charted at number eight in the UK, peaking within the New Zealand Top 20. The track was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. The year before, Jackson and McCartney had recorded "Say Say Say" and "The Man" for the latter's fifth solo album, Pipes of Peace(1983). [3] Producer Quincy Jones had initially told Jackson to write a song about two men fighting over a girl. will.i.am added his own vocals and new verse. (Original Key: A) [Intro] Gmaj7 Am7/D (x4) [Verse 1] Gmaj7 Am7/D Every night, she walks right in my dreams, Gmaj7 Am7/D Since I met her from the start. and "Try a Little Tenderness". For "The Girl Is Mine 2008," he recruited Will.I.Am of Black Eyed Peas, to reprise the role initially performed by Sir Paul McCartney. In 2008, for the 25th anniversary edition of Thriller, Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am remixed "The Girl Is Mine". [14] Jackson's breakdown with the "irrepressibly silly Paul McCartney" was "disarmingly goofy", according to Stylus Magazine. It was released as the first single for Jackson's sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). [citation needed] The single's cover photograph was taken by McCartney's wife, Linda. [3] Despite some of the public's concerns, "The Girl Is Mine" achieved success in the music charts. to 'The Girl Is Mine 2008'". "The Girl Is Mine" is a song by British electronic music duo 99 Souls. Both instances required Jackson to testify in court, and each lawsuit was decided in favor of the singer and his record label. The Girl is Mine is one of Michael Jackson 's songs in the albums, Thriller and HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. [6] When used to the maximum, this structuring, also known as the thirty-two-bar form, has the title repeat itself in the same place, in at least two of the three A verses. [6] Jackson's "She's Out of My Life" also uses this musical structuring, as does "Body and Soul", "Oh, Lady Be Good!" [31] Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone wrote that at will.i.am's production was "dumb-thug bluster" and criticized him for trying to hide the "goofy 'doggone' hook"—"the whole point of the song". [25][26] Following the testimony, the nine-member jury found Jackson to be the writer and composer of "The Girl Is Mine" in early 1994. Jackson, Lionel Richie—co-writer of "We Are the World"—and Quincy Jones were named as the defendants. Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. Although "T… So, I just orally put it all on tape." Hunter challenges Eldon to a secret dance battle - the prize -Michelle. [5][9] "The Girl Is Mine" reached number one on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. A year later, the duo recorded "Say Say Say" and "The Man" for McCartney's fifth solo album, Pipes of Peace (1983). His own words were the key. The police are convinced he did it, they just need a weapon; but Clive's saying nothing. 3973128870: Michael Jackson - Bad - Another Part Of Me. [4][24] James Klenk, Jackson's attorney, praised the singer upon the jury's verdict. Bad (album)-Wikipedia Because she's mine The doggone girl is mine Don't waste your time Because the doggone girl is mine The first legal trial occurred in 1984, with Fred Sanford claiming that Jackson had cut a tape of his song, "Please Love Me Now". Jackson appeared in court via a taped testimony. "http":"https";t.getElementById(r)||(n=t.createElement(e),n.id=r,n.src=i+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js",s.parentNode.insertBefore(n,s))}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); [32] Music journalist Aidin Vaziri wrote that will.i.am "completely erases Paul McCartney's vocal track from the original duet to make room for himself spouting nonsense". The track was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. Michael Jackson. "[4][24], The song's second plagiarism trial was in 1993. [4][7][8], Despite recording "Say Say Say" and "The Man" a year prior, "The Girl Is Mine" was the first song to gain a release from the duo and the first single from the Thriller album. [13] Stephen Erlewine of AllMusic noted that the song had a "sweet schmaltz". 1005920709: Michael Jackson - Billie Jean - Live Helsinki 1997. Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer and businessman. Please enable Cookies and reload the page. Check out The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson with Paul McCartney on Amazon Music. Capo 2nd fret. [28], Though the remix sampled the demo, The Daily Telegraph alleged that McCartney was omitted because he and Jackson had fallen out over Jackson's purchase of Sony/ATV Music Publishing and the Beatles' song catalogue in 1985. Learn to play guitar by chord / tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. They also ruled that the defendants had not plagiarized "Thriller" or "We Are the World". “The Girl is Mine” features the King of Pop and one of the world’s most-respected songwriters arguing over a girl. The writing of "The Girl Is Mine" was completed by Jackson as he watched cartoons with Paul McCartney. Paul McCartney) Every night she walks right in my dreams Since I met her from the start I'm so proud I am the only one Who is special in her heart. The Girl Is Mine (feat. They wrote, "Any album good enough to make you forgive (although maybe not forget) a song as bad as the Paul McCartney duet 'The Girl is Mine' has got to be damn good." [25], For Thriller 25, an album celebrating Thriller's 25th anniversary, Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am remixed "The Girl Is Mine". !function(t,e,r){var n,s=t.getElementsByTagName(e)[0],i=/^http:/.test(t.location)? The Girl Is Mine / Can't Get Outta the Rain, a Single by Michael Jackson / Paul McCartney. 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