Thriller (song)

Thriller is a pop song by Michael Jackson, released in 1982 on the album of the same name. It was written by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones.

Music video

• Main article: Thriller (music video)

In 1983, a music video for Thriller was recorded for promotional purposes, starring Michael Jackson and Ola Ray. The video is more than twice as long as the song itself (about 13 minutes) and is considered a milestone in music video production due to its mature storyline. It was directed by John Landis. The video is considered a film in its own right and was the first music video to be added to the National Film Registry. It is the best-selling music video in the world.

Cast

• Synthesizer: Greg Phillinganes, Rod Temperton, Brian Banks
• Synthesizer Programming: Anthony Marinelli
• Guitar: David Williams
• Trumpet, flugelhorn: Jerry Hey, Garry Grant
• Saxophone, Flute: Larry Williams
• Trombone: Bill Reichenbach
• Effects: Bruce Cannon, Bruce Swedien