1989 Michael Jackson – Leave Me Alone (UK:#2)
“Leave Me Alone” is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson from his seventh studio album, Bad (1987). On February 13, 1989, it was released as the eighth single from the album, though only outside the United States and Canada. It only appears on the CD and 2001 cassette editions of Bad. It was written and composed by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones.
“Leave Me Alone” topped the charts in Greece, the Republic of Ireland, and Spain (in 2006), and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Belgium, New Zealand, Spain (upon its original release), and the United Kingdom. “Leave Me Alone” was generally well received by critics. In the music video, Jackson pokes fun at the rumors about him. The video was the recipient of a Grammy Award in 1990 for Best Music Video. The song was never performed on any of Jackson’s tours.
Album
Bad is the seventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson. It is his third studio album released through Epic Records. It was released on August 31, 1987, nearly five years after Jackson’s previous solo studio album, Thriller. As of 2012 Bad itself has sold between 30 and 45 million copies worldwide, was […]
Musicians
| Drums (programming) | Larry Williams |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Synclavier | Casey Young |
| Synthesizer | Larry Williams |
| Synthesizer | Greg Phillinganes |
| Vocals | Michael Jackson |
Produced By
Quincy Jones
Michael Jackson
Songwriters
Michael Jackson
Charts
US:# –
UK:#2