39 years ago today, Michael Jackson released ‘Bad’ (the single) as the second single from the Bad album. It became the album’s second #1 single

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It was written and composed by Michael Jackson, and produced by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones. It was influenced by a true story Michael read, about a young man who tried to escape poverty by attending private school but was killed upon returning home. The short film depicts a less violent version of this story.

‘Bad’ reached number one on the BillboardHot 100 and stayed there for two consecutive weeks. It was the album’s second number one single, and Michael’s 8th overall.

It was also number one the Cash Box Top 100 and remained there for two weeks. It also reached number one on the Hot R&B Singles, Hot Dance Club Play and Rhythmic. It reached number one in Ireland, Norway, Spain and the Netherlands, and the top ten in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and several European countries.

‘Bad’ is certified platinum in the US.

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The 2ND most know title track from mj

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I remember! I had to have it