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From album
Thriller
Michael Jackson · 1982 · Track 2
Details
TonalidadF#m
Compás4/4
Tempo112 BPM
Duración4:20
CompositorRod Temperton
ÁlbumThriller
Año1982
ISRCUSSM19902987
Credits
Music Rod Temperton
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The story behind
Upon hearing *Baby Be Mine*, one can perceive an energy that invites movement, a feeling of contagious rhythm. The piece, which is part of the album *Thriller*, stands out for its vibrant atmosphere, with keyboards that seem to "chirp" and horn arrangements that give it a decisive boost. It has been described as a space of "lush disco paradise," a sonic place where music flows with a smoothness reminiscent of gliding on skates. The rhythmic foundation, with its enveloping groove, evokes a similar feeling to what was heard on *Off the Wall*.
This song, written by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones, is one of the two that were not released as lead singles from the album *Thriller*. In fact, it was included as the B-side of other important tracks. Quincy Jones, reflecting on the music, considered it an example of how to feed the musical principles of the past, referring specifically to bebop and the importance of new generations knowing the foundations of jazz. The recording of *Thriller* took place in 1982 at the Westlake Studios in Los Angeles, California, a process that sought a sonic transition for Michael Jackson, incorporating elements of pop and post-disco.
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