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Beat It


 

"Beat It" is a 1983 hit single from Michael Jackson's multi-platinum selling album Thriller. It was the third song from the album that was released as a single, following "The Girl is Mine" (a duet with Paul McCartney) and "Billie Jean".

Credits

  • Written, arranged and composed by Michael Jackson
  • Produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson
  • Lead and background vocals by Michael Jackson
  • Guitar Solo by Eddie Van Halen
  • Guitar by Paul Jackson
  • Electric Bass & Guitar by Steve Lukather
  • Drums by Jeff Porcaro
  • Keyboards by Bill Wolfer
  • Rhodes & Synthesizer by Greg Phillinganes
  • Synthesizer & Synthesizer Programming by Steve Porcaro
  • Vocal Arrangement by Michael Jackson
  • Rhythm Arrangement by Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones