Off the Wall (song)
| Off the wall | |
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| Michael Jackson | |
| publication | November 1979 (UK) January 1980 (USA) |
| length | 4:04 |
| Genre (s) | Disco , funk |
| Author (s) | Rod Temperton |
| Label | Epic Records |
| album | Off the wall |
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Off the Wall is the third single from Michael Jackson 's album of the same name , which was released in August 1979.
history
The song, composed by Rod Temperton , was first released as a single in November 1979. The producer was Quincy Jones . Paulinho da Costa was the percussionist . The song is about dealing with everyday stress: “ … leave that nine-to-five upon the shelf / and just enjoy yourself ”.
Michael Jackson sang the song as part of the setlist of the Jackson's music tours Destiny Tour (second section), Triumph Tour and Victory Tour as well as on his first solo tour Bad World Tour and later again as part of a medley on his HIStory World Tour .
Mariah Carey sampled Off the Wall in her song I'm That Chick , which was featured on her 2008 album E = MC² .
Track list
German 7 ″ vinyl single (EPCS 8045)
- "Off the Wall" - 4:04
- "Working Day and Night" - 5:14 am
US 7 ″ vinyl single (9-50838)
- "Off the Wall" - 3:47
- "Working Day and Night" - 4:37
Individual evidence
- ↑ release date UK
- ↑ release date US
- ↑ Charts CH Charts UK Charts US
- ↑ Lyrics of the song “Off the Wall” in LyricWiki
- ↑ discogs.com: Michael Jackson - Off The Wall (Epic - EPCS 8045)
- ↑ discogs.com: Michael Jackson - Off The Wall (Epic - 9-50838)