![]() The film, directed by John Landis, generated shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry, creating a surge of publicity. 2, 1983, Michael premiered his short film for "Thriller" - a 13-minute, 43-second mini movie, starring him and Ola Ray. (Yes, he really was a worldwide phenomenon - and the short film to his song 'Thriller' was still to come). From that night-on, Michael Jackson was more than a household name. Michael’s “Motown 25” performance changed music, dance and artistry forever, inspiring his career ambitions and motived an infinite amount of artists who came after him. That single performance, featuring a young man at the age of 24, wearing a black sequent jacket, a single shiny rhinestoned glove and a black fedora, changed entertainment history. In addition to the music was his dancing and stage presence that made him the total package - particularly on Maat the Pasadena Civic Auditorium during the taping of “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever”. However, the magnitude of his success ran deeper than the album itself. Though Thriller wasn’t Michael’s debut solo album, it was a body of work that carried his musical career to the next level. (Pretty Young Thing)” - Released in the USA on Sept. “Human Nature” Released in the USA on July 3, 1983 ![]() “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” Released in the USA on May 8, 1983 “Billie Jean” - Released in the USA on Jan. ![]() ![]() Thriller, co-produced by Michael and Quincy Jones, featured seven singles:
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