Bad (Michael Jackson song)

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"Bad" is a song by the American singer Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on September 7, 1987, as the second single from his album Bad. It was written and composed by Jackson, and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. It was influenced by a true story Jackson read about a young man who tried to escape poverty by attending private school but was killed upon returning home. "Bad" received positive reviews, with some critics noting that it helped give Jackson an edgier image. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Cash Box Top 100 and remained there for two weeks. It also charted 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. The music video premiered in a TV special, Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns, on CBS during prime time on August 31, 1987. It...

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