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1992 single by Michael Jackson
"Heal the World " is a song recorded by American singer Michael Jackson from his eighth studio album, Dangerous Epic Records as the sixth single from the album. It was written and composed by Jackson, and produced by Jackson and Bruce Swedien . It is a song steeped with antiwar lyrics and Jackson's wish for humanity of making the world a better place.[2] [3] Joe Pytka .
In a 2001 Internet chat with fans , Jackson said that "Heal the World" is the song he was most proud to have created. He also created the Heal the World Foundation , a charitable organization which was designed to improve the lives of children. The organization was also meant to teach children how to help others. This concept of 'betterment for all' would become a centerpiece for the Dangerous World Tour . In the documentary Living with Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch .
An ensemble performance of "We Are the World " and "Heal the World" closed Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. The song was performed as rehearsed by Jackson at the venue just weeks earlier, in preparation for his planned This Is It concerts in London along with "Dirty Diana ". R&B singer Ciara sang the song as a tribute to Jackson at the 2009 BET Awards .
The song was played at the funeral of James Bulger ,[4] [5]
Composition [ edit ]
This song is written in the key of A major (but later transitions to B major as a choir starts singing, and last more chorus in D ♭ 3 ♯ 5 [6]
Reception [ edit ]
Critical reception [ edit ]
Chris Lacy from Albumism described the song as "a beautifully understated anthem whose lyrics call for universal improvement."[7] AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine called it "middle-class soft."[8] Larry Flick from Billboard We Are the World ', the sincerity in his vocal cuts through a somewhat overblown arrangement and choir climax."[9] Cash Box Quincy Jones and the superstar backing." He added that "the sing-along ballad features mostly Michael's vocals, bringing in a choir at the end for the full effect. The universal message is also the theme of his current world tour."[10] Gone Too Soon ' have a striking and sad resonance now that Jackson is no longer with us, so in that way his legacy is preserved and his music does live on."[11] David Browne of Entertainment Weekly [12] Rolling Stone ' s Alan Light was not satisfied, calling it "a Hallmark -card knockoff of 'We Are the World'."[13]
Commercial reception [ edit ]
The song reached number two in the UK Singles Chart in December 1992, kept off the number one position by Whitney Houston 's "I Will Always Love You ". It peaked number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100
Music video [ edit ]
The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Joe Pytka and features children living in countries suffering from unrest , especially Burundi . It is also one of only a handful that does not feature Jackson. The version of the video included on Dangerous: The Short Films Michael Jackson's Vision Video Greatest Hits – HIStory Super Bowl XXVII halftime show with a 35,000 person flash card performance.
Track listing [ edit ]
7" single and cassette single [14]
"Heal the World" (7" edit) – 4:32
"She Drives Me Wild" – 3:41
"Heal the World" (album version) – 6:25
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' " (Brothers in Rhythm house mix) – 7:40
"Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough " (Roger 's Underground Solution) – 6:18
"Rock with You " (Masters at Work remix) – 5:29
"Heal the World" (7" edit) – 4:32
"Heal the World" (7" edit with intro) – 4:55
"Heal the World" (LP version) – 6:25
"She Drives Me Wild" (album version) – 3:41
"Heal the World" (7" edit) – 4:32
"Heal the World" (7" edit with intro) – 4:55
Visionary DualDisc single[14]
DVD side
"Heal the World" (music video) – 7:31
"Heal the World" (single version) – 4:32
"Will You Be There" – 7:39
Weekly charts [ edit ]
Year-end charts [ edit ]
Certifications and sales [ edit ]
Personnel [ edit ]
Written and composed by Michael Jackson
Produced by Michael Jackson
Co-produced by Bruce Swedien
Recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien and Matt Forger
Lead and background vocals by Michael Jackson
Rhythm arrangement by Michael Jackson
Vocal arrangement by Michael Jackson and John Bahler
Choir arrangement by John Bahler, featuring the John Bahler Singers
Prelude composed, arranged and conducted by Marty Paich
Keyboards: David Paich and Brad Buxer
Synthesizers: Michael Boddicker , David Paich and Steve Porcaro
Drums: Jeff Porcaro , John Robinson (tom overdubs)
Percussion: Bryan Loren
Orchestra arranged and conducted by Marty Paich
Ending solo vocal: Christa Collins
Playground girl: Ashley Farell
Cover versions [ edit ]
The Brazilian singer Xuxa Meneghel made a Spanish version named Curar El Mundo in 1992.[71]
The Brazilian band Roupa Nova made a Portuguese version named A Paz in 2010. [72]
In 2016 Mumbai-based folk music duo Maati Baani (formed by Nirali Kartik and Kartik Shah) released a cover of the song featuring 45 child artists between the ages of 5 and 13 from India, South Africa, Russia, Canada, Japan and the United States, displaying an eclectic array of musical styles.[73]
Jillian Ward covered the song in 2021 for the Frontliners during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines .[74]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
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