

6 on a list of Michael Jackson’s 20 Greatest Videos. In 2014, the magazine would rank “Rock With You” No. Director Bruce Gowers praised Michael as “an absolute professional” in an interview with Rolling Stone. The short film featured Michael performing the song on a plain stage in a sequined jumpsuit and matching boots, a set of shimmering lasers illuminating his outfit from behind. The Man (Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson) The Megamixes. The Girl Is Mine (Michael Jackson / Paul McCartney) The Girl Is Mine 2008 (Michael Jackson with will.i.am) The Lady In My Life. Just be sure to emphasize the minor key more when you use it. Tell Me Im Not Dreamin (Jermaine Jackson with Michael Jackson) Thats What Love Is Made Of. In his 1988 memoir Moonwalk, Michael called “Rock With You,” written by Rod Temperton, “the sort of thing I was aiming for” in creating an album to his vision. Relative Minor You can also play this song in A minor. 82 on Rolling Stone and MTV’s list of the 100 Greatest Pop Songs in 2000. “Rock With You” was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 14, 1980, and Platinum on February 14, 1989. 4 on Billboard’s Year-End Hot 100 chart that same year. 1 in the United States in 1980, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 and Hot R&B Singles charts and reaching No. Michael’s short film for “Rock With You” was the second of the three short films produced for recordings from that album. Primary Production Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaĪlthough all of Michael Jackson’s music videos are referred to as short films, the short films for Off the Wall, Michael’s first solo album for Epic Records, are more classic “music videos,” as they are performance clips rather than scripted stories. Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productionsįrom the album Off the Wall, released August 10, 1979
