The Ultimate Collection [Sony/Epic]

Original Release Date:  November 16, 2004

Track Listing

• 1. I Want You Back
• 2. ABC
• 3. I'll Be There
• 4. Got to Be There
• 5. I Wanna Be Where You Are
• 6. Ben
• 7. Dancing Machine [Single Version]
• 8. Enjoy Yourself
• 9. Ease on Down the Road
• 10. You Can't Win [From "The Wiz"]
• 11. Shake a Body [Early Demo][#]
• 12. Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) [Single Edit]
• 13. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
• 14. Rock with You
• 15. Off the Wall
• 16. She's Out of My Life
• 17. Sunset Driver [#][Demo Version]
• 18. Lovely One
• 19. This Place Hotel
• 20. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
• 21. The Girl Is Mine
• 22. Thriller
• 23. Beat It
• 24. Billie Jean
• 25. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) [#][Demo Version]
• 26. Someone in the Dark
• 27. State of Shock
• 28. Scared of the Moon [#][Demo Version]
• 29. We Are the World [Demo Version]
• 30. We Are Here to Change the World [#]
• 31. Bad
• 32. The Way You Make Me Feel
• 33. Man in the Mirror
• 34. I Just Can't Stop Loving You
• 35. Dirty Diana
• 36. Smooth Criminal
• 37. Cheater [#][Demo Version]
• 38. Dangerous [Early Version][#]
• 39. Monkey Business [#]
• 40. Jam
• 41. Remember the Time
• 42. Black or White
• 43. Who Is It [Ihs Mix]
• 44. Someone Put Your Hand Out
• 45. You Are Not Alone
• 46. Stranger in Moscow
• 47. Childhood [Theme from "Free Willy 2"]
• 48. On the Line
• 49. Blood on the Dance Floor
• 50. Fall Again [#][Demo Version]
• 51. In the Back
• 52. Unbreakable
• 53. You Rock My World
• 54. Butterflies
• 55. Beautiful Girl [#][Demo Version]
• 56. The Way You Love Me [#]
• 57. We've Got Forever [#]
• 58. Jam [Live][#]
• 59. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' [Live][#]
• 60. Human Nature [Live][#]
• 61. Smooth Criminal [Live][#]
• 62. I Just Can't Stop Loving You [Live][#]
• 63. She's Out of My Life [Live][#]
• 64. I Want You Back/The Love You Save [Live][#]
• 65. I'll Be There [Live][#]
• 66. Thriller [Live][#]
• 67. Billie Jean [Live][#]
• 68. Working Day and Night [Live][#]
• 69. Beat It [Live][#]
• 70. Will You Be There [Live][#]
• 71. Black or White [Live][#]
• 72. Heal the World [Live][#]
• 73. Man in the Mirror [Live][#]

Credits

• Babyface: Producer
• Siedah Garrett: Composer, Duet
• James Ingram: Arranger, Composer, Vocals (Background)
• Michael Jackson: Synthesizer, Percussion, Strings, Arranger, Composer, Keyboards, Programming, Vocals, Vocals (Background), Producer, Clapping, Executive Producer, Finger Snaps, Vocal Arrangement, Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements, Drum Programming, Rhythm Arrangements, Synthesizer Arrangements, Soloist, Harp Arrangement, Instrumentation, Percussion Arrangement, Introduction, Duet, Clapping Sticks
• Mick Jagger: Vocals
• Paul McCartney: Vocals (Background), Soloist
• Billy Preston: Organ
• Lionel Richie: Composer
• Steve Stevens: Guitar, Soloist
• Betty Wright: Choir Arrangement
• Larry Carlton: Guitar
• George Duke: Synthesizer, Synthesizer Programming
• Quincy Jones: Arranger, Composer, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Rhythm Arrangements, Synthesizer Arrangements
• Jeremy Lubbock: String Arrangements, String Conductor
• David Foster: Producer, Synthesizer Arrangements
• Bruce Dukov: Strings, String Contractor
• Randy Hansen: Composer
• La Toya Jackson: Screams
• Bryan Loren: Drums
• Jim Keltner: Drum Loop
• Michael Sembello: Guitar
• Vincent Price: Rap
• Tom Sweeney: Assistant Engineer
• Sekou Bunch: Bass
• T-Boy Ross: Composer
• The Notorious B.I.G.: Rap
• Brothers in Rhythm: Remixing
• R. Kelly: Composer, Producer
• Andraé Crouch: Vocal Arrangement
• Airiq Anest: Percussion, Percussion Programming
• Tom Bahler: Arranger, Composer, Producer, Associate Producer
• Glen Ballard: Composer, Rhythm Arrangements, Synthesizer Arrangements
• Robert Becker: Strings
• Bernard Belle: Composer
• Alan Bergman: Composer
• Marilyn Bergman: Composer
• John Bettis: Composer
• Michael Boddicker: Synthesizer, Keyboards, Programming, Keyboard Programming, Synthesizer Programming
• Bill Bottrell: Synthesizer, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Composer, Drums, Keyboards, Programming, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
• Bobby Brooks: Engineer
• Ollie E. Brown: Drums
• Rick Butz: Engineer
• Brad Buxer: Synthesizer, Strings, Keyboards, Programming, Engineer, String Arrangements, Drum Programming, Keyboard Programming, Keyboard Arrangements, Harp Arrangement, Musical Direction
• James Anthony Carmichael: Arranger
• Oscar Castro-Neves: Guitar
• Lenny Castro: Conga, Drum Loop
• Keith Cohen: Mixing
• David Daoud Coleman: Art Direction, Design, Packaging
• Bobby Colomby: Executive Producer
• Paulinho Da Costa: Percussion
• Christopher Currell: Rhythm Arrangements
• Hal Davis: Composer, Producer
• Eddie DeLena: Engineer, Mixing
• Jeff DeMorris: Assistant Engineer
• Joel Derouin: Strings
• Frank DiLeo: Breathing
• Matt Forger: Engineer, Mixing, Production Supervisor, Mixing Consultant
• Kenny Gamble: Composer, Producer
• Berj Garabedian: Strings
• Kevin Gilbert: Engineer
• Brad Gilderman: Engineer
• Jim Gilstrap: Vocals (Background)
• David Gleeson: Engineer
• Lynn Goldsmith: Photography
• Berry Gordy, Jr.: Composer, Executive Producer
• Endre Granat: Strings
• Peter Granet: Engineer, Mixing
• Rayford Griffin: Percussion, Drums
• Bernie Grundman: Mastering
• Mick Guzauski: Engineer
• Linda Harmon: Soprano (Vocal)
• Richard Heath: Percussion
• Marlo Henderson: Guitar
• Jerry Hey: Arranger, Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements, Synthesizer Arrangements, String Conductor
• Jim Horn: Saxophone
• Jean-Marie Horvat: Engineer
• Leon Huff: Composer, Producer
• Willie Hutch: Composer
• Paul Jackson, Jr.: Guitar
• Randy Jackson: Percussion, Composer
• Tito Jackson: Guitar
• Mortonette Jenkins: Vocals (Background)
• Augie Johnson: Vocals (Background)
• Craig Johnson: Engineer, Photography, Production Supervisor, Archivist, Technical Director
• Louis Johnson: Bass
• L.T.B.: Rap
• Julie Last: Engineer
• Becky Lopez: Vocals (Background)
• Steve Lukather: Guitar
• David M.: Composer
• Paulette McWilliams: Vocals (Background)
• Johnny Mandel: String Arrangements
• Jay Marks: Mixing
• Marty Paich: Orchestral Arrangements
• George Mayers: Engineer
• Alphonso Mizell: Composer
• Don Murray: Engineer, Mixing
• David Paich: Synthesizer, Bass, Keyboards, Rhythm Arrangements, Keyboard Programming, Keyboard Arrangements, Synthesizer Arrangements
• Dean Parks: Composer
• Freddie Perren: Composer
• Tom Perry: Engineer, Mixing
• Greg Phillinganes: Synthesizer, Piano, Composer, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Producer, Associate Producer, Rhythm Arrangements, Wurlitzer
• Steve Porcaro: Synthesizer, Composer, Keyboards, Keyboard Programming
• Karie Prescott: Strings
• Micha Prince: Engineer, Digital Editing, Editing
• Deke Richards: Composer
• Michele Richards: Strings
• Teddy Riley: Synthesizer, Arranger, Composer, Keyboards, Producer, Drum Programming, Rhythm Arrangements, Synthesizer Arrangements
• Tim Roberts: Assistant Engineer
• Thom Russo: Assistant Engineer
• Julia Tillman Waters: Vocals (Background)
• Walter Scharf: Composer
• Dave Seaman: Remixing
• Seawind Horns: Horn
• Keith Seppanen: Engineer
• Slash: Guitar, Introduction
• Robert Smith: Composer
• Eve Sprecher: Strings
• Stephanie Spruill: Vocals (Background)
• Bruce Swedien: Arranger, Composer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Effects
• Joe Tarsia: Engineer, Mixing
• Rod Temperton: Composer, Vocal Arrangement, Rhythm Arrangements, Synthesizer Arrangements
• Tom Tom 84: Arranger, Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements
• Gerald Vinci: Concert Master
• Maxine Willard Waters: Vocals (Background)
• Oren Waters: Vocals (Background)
• Elliot Willensky: Composer
• Zedric Williams: Vocals (Background)
• David "Hawk" Wolinski: Piano (Electric)
• Arthur Wright: Arranger
• Ken Yerke: Strings
• Brandy: Vocals (Background)
• Nelson George: Liner Notes
• Rodney Jerkins: Composer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
• Kevin Newman: Cover Illustration
• Rail Jon Rogut: Engineer, Assistant Engineer
• Leon Ware: Composer
• Al Quaglieri: Project Manager
• Charlie Smalls: Composer
• Suzie Katayama: Strings, String Conductor
• Gene Corso: Sound Effects
• Walter Afanasieff: Arranger, Composer, Keyboards, Programming, Producer
• The Jacksons: Percussion, Vocals (Background), Producer, Vocal Arrangement
• Nancy Donald: Art Direction, Design, Packaging
• Neal Preston: Photography
• Donald Black: Composer
• Albert Watson: Photography
• Brent Averill: Engineer, Mixing
• Lester Cohen: Photography
• Bruce Wildstein: Engineer
• Jai Winding: Keyboards, Keyboard Programming
• Jeff Kievit: Trumpet
• Nathan Watts: Bass
• Harrison Funk: Photography
• Sam Emerson: Photography
• Dexter Simmons: Engineer
• John Chamberlin: Engineer, Assistant Engineer
• Todd Gray: Photography
• Paul J. Falcone: Engineer
• Stuart Brawley: Engineer, Digital Editing, Mixing
• Jonathan Exley: Photography
• Janet Zeitoun: Make-Up, Hair Stylist
• Jeff Burns: Assistant Engineer
• Jonathan Mooney: Assistant Engineer
• Brad Sundberg: Engineer, Assistant Engineer
• Nick Thomas: Engineer
• Chris Tucker: Introduction
• Ralph Nelson: Photography
• Paul Foley: Digital Editing
• Andre Harris: Composer, Producer, Engineer, Instrumentation
• Fred Jenkins III: Composer
• Pro-Jay: Engineer
• Harvey Mason, Jr.: Digital Editing
• Thicke: Composer, Vocals (Background), Producer, Engineer
• John Isaac: Photography
• Nora Payne: Composer
• LaShawn Daniels: Composer
• Don Fletcher: Composer
• Jim Britt: Photography
• Rob Hoffman: Assistant Engineer
• Paul Dicato: Assistant Engineer
• Dave Way: Engineer
• Corbis Bettman: Photography
• Bruce Cannon: Effects
• The Corporation: Arranger, Composer, Producer
• David E. Williams: Guitar
• David Ashton: Assistant Engineer
• Chris Ribando: Engineer
• Buz Kohan: Composer
• Vidal Davis: Assistant Engineer
• Elizabeth Taylor: Author
• Heavy D: Rap
• John "4 Daddman" Robinson: Drums
• Craig Durrance: Assistant Engineer
• Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins III: Composer
• Ben Wright: String Arrangements
• John Hanes: Digital Editing
• Marsha Ambrosius: Composer, Vocals (Background)
• Matt Cappy: Horn
• Bobby Ray Watson: Bass
• Terry Doty: Contracting
• Corbis: Photography
• Norman Jeffrey Bradshaw: Horn
• Karen Faye: Make-Up, Hair Stylist
• Ed Green: Drums
• Seth Riggs: Vocal Consultant
• Jason Powell: Assistant Engineer
• David Mattix: Assistant Engineer
• Mike Atkinson: Executive Producer
• Tony Duino Black: Assistant Engineer
• Gerald Hayword: Drums
• Nick Hon: Engineer
• Benny Hull: Vocals (Background)
• Niel Jason: Bass
• Gayle Kevvant: Harp
• Dilip Mehta: Photography
• Michelle Bligh Miller: Production Coordination
• Jonathan Moxie: Synthesizer
• Mona Newman: Strings
• Mike Riccio: Engineer
• Reddy Riley: Engineer
• Kenny Rogers: Photography
• Tom Langford Scoble: Guitar
• Steven Paul Whitsett: Photography
• Joey Wilcots: Photography, Assistant Photographer
• Kleiser Wolczak: Photography
• Bob West: Arranger, Composer
• Matt Carpenter: Digital Programming
• John Barnes: Composer, Keyboards, Vocal Arrangement, String Arrangements, Drum Programming, Rhythm Arrangements, Synthesizer Arrangements, Synthesizer Programming
• Matthew Funes: Strings
• Ralph Morrison III: Strings
• George Del Barrio: String Arrangements, Orchestral Arrangements
• Joe Peluso: Assistant Engineer
• Steve Anderson: Remixing