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The short film for Michael Jacksons "«Smooth Criminal»" was the centerpiece of the feature film Moonwalker, and featured the debut of Michaels iconic "«anti-gravity lean.»" Inspired in part by Fred Astaires "«Girl Hunt Ballet»" dance number in the film The Band Wagon, "«Smooth Criminal»" was named Best Video at the BRIT Awards, Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Peoples Choice Awards.
Written and Composed by Michael Jackson
Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions
Co-Produced by Michael Jackson for MJJ Productions, Inc.
From the album Bad, released August 31, 1987
Released as a single October 21, 1988
THE SHORT FILM
Director: Colin Chilvers
Primary Production Location: Los Angeles, California
Michael Jacksons short film for "«Smooth Criminal»" was the sixth of nine short films produced for recordings from Bad, one of the best selling albums of all time. The "«Smooth Criminal»" single hit No. 1 in Spain and The Netherlands and reached the Top 10 in the UnitedStates, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland. In the United States, "«Smooth Criminal»" reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100-the sixth single from Bad to do so-as well as Billboards Hot Dance Club Play and Hot R
Maybe Im foolish, maybe Im blind
Thinking I can see through this and see whats behind
Got no way to prove it so maybe Im blind
But Im only human after all, Im only human after all
Dont put your blame on me
Take a look in the mirror and what do you see
Do you see it clearer or are you deceived in what you believe
Cos Im only human after all, youre only human after all
Dont put the blame on me
Dont put your blame on me
Some people got the real problems
Some people out of luck
Some people think I can solve them
Lord heavens above
Im only human after all, Im only human after all
Dont put the blame on me
Dont put the blame on me
Dont ask my opinion, dont ask me to lie
Then beg for forgiveness for making you cry, making you cry
Cos Im only human after all, Im only human after all
Dont put your blame on me, dont put the blame on me
Some people got the real problems
Some people out of luck
Some people think I can solve them
Lord heavens above
Im only human after all, Im only human after all
Dont put the blame on me
Dont put the blame on me
Im only human I make mistakes
Im only human thats all it takes to put the blame on me
Dont put your blame on me
Im no prophet or messiah
Should go looking somewhere higher
Im only human after all, Im only human after all
Dont put the blame on me, dont put the blame on me
Im only human I do what I can
Im just a man, I do what I can
Dont put the blame on me
Dont put your blame on me"
About the The Razors Edge:
AC/DC cracked the seal on the 90s with one of the best riffs of their career. That would be «Thunderstruck,» the opening track on The Razors Edge. In addition to «Thunderstruck,» the band brought out «Moneytalks,» probably the closest they ever came to writing a pop song. Then there was «Are You Ready» — one of their fiercest calls to action. The gritty edge and booming chants on this album were a welcome reminder for a new generation that pure, unadulterated rock n roll was alive and well.
Lyrics:
I was caught
In the middle of a railroad track (thunder)
I looked round
And I knew there was no turning back (thunder)
My mind raced
And I thought what could I do? (thunder)
And I knew
There was no help, no help from you (thunder)
Sound of the drums
Beating in my heart
The thunder of guns (yeah)
Tore me apart
