: When his mother, Katherine Jackson, first heard the song, she was reportedly scandalized by the lyrics, fearing they were overly sexual. Michael reassured her that the "force" and the "feeling" in the lyrics could mean whatever the listener wanted it to mean. Quincy Jones and the "Force"
: The early demo featured Michael, Randy, and their sister Janet Jackson playing percussion on common household items, including tapping soda bottles with drumsticks. michael_jackson_dont_stop_til_you_get_enough_dj...
: Musician Greg Phillinganes alleges he suggested the song's bridge during a demo session, a contribution for which he was originally promised a 10% writing credit but was eventually credited only as an arranger on most pressings. : When his mother, Katherine Jackson, first heard
The song began as a persistent melody Jackson couldn't stop humming while walking through his family's Hayvenhurst home. Since he wasn't a proficient keyboardist at the time, he enlisted his brother to play the melody on piano in their home studio. : Musician Greg Phillinganes alleges he suggested the