: The song features a famous low-mumble introduction that explodes into a high-pitched scream, a moment Jones used to build anticipation. DJ Impact and Cultural Legacy
: Musician Greg Phillinganes alleges he suggested the song's bridge during a demo session, a contribution for which he was originally promised a 10% writing credit but was eventually credited only as an arranger on most pressings. michael_jackson_dont_stop_til_you_get_enough_dj...
The song began as a persistent melody Jackson couldn't stop humming while walking through his family's Hayvenhurst home. Since he wasn't a proficient keyboardist at the time, he enlisted his brother to play the melody on piano in their home studio. : The song features a famous low-mumble introduction
: The early demo featured Michael, Randy, and their sister Janet Jackson playing percussion on common household items, including tapping soda bottles with drumsticks. Since he wasn't a proficient keyboardist at the
While filming The Wiz in 1978, Jackson asked the film's musical director, , for producer recommendations for his next solo album. Jones famously replied, "What about me?".
: During recording, Jones encouraged Jackson to use his signature "hiccup" and falsetto voice. He even left the microphone on to capture Jackson's natural breaths and laughs as he danced while singing.