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Thriller (Michael Jackson album)

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Thriller is the title of a 1982 album by Michael Jackson, a song from the album, and a ground breaking music video of the song.

At its peak, it sold one million copies in a week, and is still considered influential. Members of rock group Toto were used as studio musicians for the recording, Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen features on 'Beat It', while actor Vincent Price provided the voice-over for 'Thriller'. Paul McCartney duetted with Jackson on 'This Girl Is Mine', and appeared on the music video for the song.

The hit recordings from the Thriller album are:

  • 'Beat It'
  • 'Billie Jean'
  • 'PYT'
  • 'The Girl is Mine'
  • 'Thriller'
  • 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin

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