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Off the Wall is the fifth studio album by the American singer Michael Jackson, released on August 10, 1979, by Epic Records.It was Jackson's first album released through Epic Records, and the first produced by Quincy Jones, whom he met while working on the 1978 film The Wiz.
"Off the Wall" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson, from his fifth album of the same name (1979). It was written by English songwriter Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones , and released by Epic Records as the album's second single in the UK on November 16, 1979 [ 1 ] and as the third single in the US on January 31, 1980.
Quincy Jones, a prolific producer and the first Black executive at a major American record label, ... "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "Bad." They sold 54 million copies in the US alone, helped ...
Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson's collaborations are some of the greatest in music history.. Jones, the legendary producer who died on Nov. 3 at 91 years old, worked with many artists throughout ...
After the filming, Jackson, who was still a member of The Jacksons, approached the film's musical director, Quincy Jones, to ask if he knew of any producers to help with Jackson's future solo endeavors. [7] Jones suggested himself, and the two began work on Off the Wall. [7] After listening to hundreds of demos, the two decided upon the ones to ...
Quincy Jones died on Sunday, November 3, at age 91. ... Off the Wall has since sold over 20 million copies worldwide, only to be trumped by the duo’s second collaboration, Thriller. In just one ...
From that chance meeting came one of music’s most fruitful partnerships, with Jones going on to produce Jackson’s first solo album Off the Wall in 1979, featuring hits such as the iconic disco ...
Quincy Jones, an American record producer, musical arranger, film composer, impresario, conductor, and trumpeter, charted 6 singles and 6 albums in the top 40 and won 4 Platinum Awards and 7 Gold Awards only in the United States. [1]