“Rock With You” was Michael Jackson’s second short film, filmed in 1979 for the second No. 1 hit single from ‘Off the Wall.’ The Bruce Gowers-directed short film, featuring Michael dancing in a sequined jumpsuit and matching boots against a set of shimmering lasers, was ranked No. 6 on a list of Michael’s 20 greatest videos by Rolling Stone.
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Written by Rod Temperton
Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions
From the album Off the Wall, released August 10, 1979
Released as a single November 3, 1979
THE SHORT FILM
Director: Bruce Gowers
Primary Production Location: Los Angeles, California
Although all of Michael Jackson’s music videos are referred to as short films, the short films for Off the Wall, Michael’s first solo album for Epic Records, are more classic “music videos,” as they are performance clips rather than scripted stories. Michael’s short film for “Rock With You” was the second of the three short films produced for recordings from that album. The single reached No. 1 in the United States in 1980, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 and Hot R&B Singles charts and reaching No. 4 on Billboard’s Year-End Hot 100 chart that same year.
“Rock With You” was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 14, 1980, and Platinum of February 14, 1989. The song was ranked No. 82 on Rolling Stone and MTV’s list of the 100 Greatest Pop Songs in 2000. In his 1988 memoir Moonwalk, Michael called “Rock With You,” written by Rod Temperton, “the sort of thing I was aiming for” in creating an album to his vision.
The short film featured Michael performing the song on a plain stage in a sequined jumpsuit and matching boots, a set of shimmering lasers illuminating his outfit from behind. Director Bruce Gowers praised Michael as “an absolute professional” in an interview with Rolling Stone. In 2014, the magazine would rank “Rock With You” No. 6 on a list of Michael Jackson’s 20 Greatest Videos.
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Here’s one artist that has the definition of TIMELESS music.. ain’t no way babies of this new generation are hip! My niece is 5 and became a fan on her own and it’s crazy to see how big his influence is!
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Michael Jackson. Greatest Performer of all time. Fo' sho'
Girl close your eyes let the rhythm get in to you i love Michael
Ele simplesmente era lindo do jeito que Deus o fez..
Cantava e dançava muito, saudades eterna
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I have been singing this song all day. I had to watch the video. I miss you Michael.
The incomparable music of Michael Joseph Jackson still in 2024!! A Genius and A true Legend ❤
April 2024
I miss Michael Jackson!
What a beautiful face ❤
The voice similarity that Michael, Bruno Mars and The Weekend have is incredible 😧
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This was me and my NANA song. May rip
Watchout with people that disappear and black magic or worst
As years and years go by……. why aren't these greats still with us? Doesn't make since. They slip thru our fingers….. There is a undesirable feeling of love. Always.
I'm listening in April 2024 this song is timeless
Its crazy that 2024 and this hasn't died
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Nothing beats Michael Jackson’s music
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Magic outfit:)
Ich liebe seine Songs! ❤
Was mich wirklich traurig macht ist das er sich optisch so verändert hat. Er hatte es doch gar nicht nötig! Seine Stimme war doch sein ganzes Glück!
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WE all love Michael Jackson
Sad that he never got to see his own youtube channel with a video on it
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I'm surprised NASA didn't register a Gamma Ray burst in the universe because of this outfit. 😄
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he was only 21 years old but was already doing wonders.❤
Who was the bass player because he/she is AWESOME
[Bobby Watson]
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Does this remind anyone else of Halloween and October? More than any other song, this brings me back to when i was a tiny child
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IT'S APRIL 2024! WHO'S STILL LISTENING??
We Are In April 24 now where Does Time Go 😊❤
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I miss him so much. May you Rest In Peace .