Essential Michael Jackson
There are several Michael Jackson greatest-hits compilations out there, each one its own take on what should be the definitive portrait of the gloved one's career. The Ultimate Collection The Essential Collection (different from the one here), and Number Ones have all surfaced in 2003 and 2004, and HIStory a few years prior. Each one of these collections, while commendable in its attempt to thoroughly document Jackson s accomplishments, has fallen woefully short in one aspect or another. This has finally been rectified with this installment of Sony s outstanding Essential collection. Starting with his campaign with his brothers in the Jackson 5 this two-disc set tours through every important single and every important fan favorite short of including his duet with Paul McCartney on "Say Say Say" (the Beatle does, however, make an appearance here on "The Girl Is Mine" . From Off the Wall to Dangerous it's all here in one concise package, making it the ideal reference point from which exploration into his deeper catalog can begin. While die-hard fans will already have every single song contained herein and may be weary to purchase another greatest-hits compilation short of a greatest-hits compilation including his backing vocals on Rockwell s "Somebody's Watching Me," this may be the only one fans and casual listeners will ever have to purchase to get their fill of the King of Pop's magic. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide
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Credits »
Sandra Crouch - Choir Arrangement
The Winans - ?
Siedah Garrett - Duet
James Ingram - Arranger
Michael Jackson - Arranger
Michael Jackson - Producer
Michael Jackson - Executive Producer
Michael Jackson - Vocal Arrangement
Michael Jackson - Horn Arrangements
Michael Jackson - Rhythm Arrangements
Michael Jackson - Synthesizer Arrangements
Michael Jackson - Soloist
Michael Jackson - Instrumentation
Michael Jackson - Percussion Arrangement
Michael Jackson - Introduction
Michael Jackson - Duet
Paul McCartney - Soloist
Steve Stevens - Soloist
George Duke - Synthesizer Programming
Quincy Jones - Arranger
Quincy Jones - Producer
Quincy Jones - Vocal Arrangement
Quincy Jones - Rhythm Arrangements
Quincy Jones - Synthesizer Arrangements
Jeremy Lubbock - String Conductor
David Foster - Synthesizer Arrangements
Jackie Jackson - Arranger
R. Kelly - Producer
Andraé Crouch - Vocal Arrangement
Andraé Crouch - Choir Arrangement
John Bahler - Choir Arrangement
Glen Ballard - Rhythm Arrangements
Glen Ballard - Synthesizer Arrangements
John Barnes - Vocal Arrangement
John Barnes - String Arrangements
John Barnes - Rhythm Arrangements
John Barnes - Synthesizer Arrangements
George DelBarrio - String Arrangements
Michael Boddicker - Synthesizer Programming
Bill Bottrell - Producer
Brad Buxer - Keyboard Arrangements
David Daoud Coleman - Art Direction
David Daoud Coleman - Design
Bobby Colomby - Executive Producer
Christopher Currell - Rhythm Arrangements
Hal Davis - Producer
Frank Dileo - ?
Kenny Gamble - Producer
Brad Gilderman - Engineer
Peter Granet - Engineer
Peter Granet - Mixing
Jerry Hey - Horn Arrangements
Jerry Hey - String Arrangements
Jerry Hey - Rhythm Arrangements
Jerry Hey - Synthesizer Arrangements
Jerry Hey - String Conductor
Jean-Marie Horvat - Engineer
Leon Huff - Producer
Mel Larson - Producer
Steve Lukather - Arranger
Johnny Mandel - Conductor
Johnny Mandel - String Arrangements
Johnny Mandel - Orchestral Arrangements
Jerry Marcellino - Producer
Jay Marks - Mixing
Marty Paich - Arranger
Marty Paich - Conductor
Don Murray - Engineer
Don Murray - Mixing
David Paich - Arranger
David Paich - Rhythm Arrangements
David Paich - Keyboard Arrangements
David Paich - Synthesizer Arrangements
Joseph M. Palmaccio - Mastering
Greg Phillinganes - Rhythm Arrangements
Steve Porcaro - Arranger
Steve Porcaro - Synthesizer Programming
Teddy Riley - Producer
Teddy Riley - Vocal Arrangement
Teddy Riley - Rhythm Arrangements
Teddy Riley - Synthesizer Arrangements
Bruce Swedien - Producer
Bruce Swedien - Mixing
Bruce Swedien - Effects
Rod Temperton - Vocal Arrangement
Rod Temperton - Rhythm Arrangements
Rod Temperton - Synthesizer Arrangements
Tom Tom 84 - Horn Arrangements
Tom Tom 84 - String Arrangements
Gerald Vinci - Concert Master
Dick Zimmerman - Photography
Nelson George - Liner Notes
Rodney Jerkins - Producer
Rodney Jerkins - Engineer
Rodney Jerkins - Mixing
Rodney Jerkins - Instrumentation
Neal Preston - Photography
Sam Emerson - Photography
Dexter Simmons - Engineer
Todd Gray - Photography
Stuart Brawley - Engineer
Stuart Brawley - Digital Editing
Chris Tucker - Introduction
Harvey Mason, Jr. - Digital Editing
Bruce Cannon - Effects
Bobby Martin - Arranger
Douglas Kirkland - Cover Photo
Ben Wright - String Arrangements
Joy Gilbert Monfried - Project Director
Susan Hargrove - Packaging Manager
Roger Menz - Project Director
Mike Atkinson - Executive Producer
Kenny Rogers - Photography
Bill Colomby - Executive Producer
Jeff Tarsia - Engineer
Jeff Tarsia - Mixing
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