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Encyclopedia > P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" cover
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Thriller
Released October 1983
Format CD single
Recorded 1982
Genre Funk
Length 3:58
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) James Ingram and Quincy Jones
Producer(s) Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
Peak chart positions
Michael Jackson singles chronology
"Happy"
(1983)
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
(1983)
"Thriller"
(1984)
Thriller track listing
"Human Nature"
(7)
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
(8)
The Lady In My Life
(9)

"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" is a hit single from Michael Jackson's 1982 hit album Thriller. PYTs single Something More Beautiful featuring (members clockwise from top): Ashley Niven, Lydia Bell, Lauren Mayhew, and Tracy Williams. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958), commonly known as MJ as well as the King of Pop, is an American musician, entertainer, and pop icon whose successful career and controversial personal life have been a part of pop culture for the last three decades. ... Alternate cover Special Edition release cover. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... See also: 1982 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 list of years in music // January 15 - K.C. and the Sunshine Bands Harry Wayne Casey is seriously injured in an automobile accident in Miami, Florida. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, including related musical genres, see Funk (disambiguation). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... James Ingram (born February 16, 1956 in Akron, Ohio) is an American soul musician, famous for his vocal performance. ... This article is about the producer and songwriter. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958), commonly known as MJ as well as the King of Pop, is an American musician, entertainer, and pop icon whose successful career and controversial personal life have been a part of pop culture for the last three decades. ... This article is about the producer and songwriter. ... // A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958), commonly known as MJ as well as the King of Pop, is an American musician, entertainer, and pop icon whose successful career and controversial personal life have been a part of pop culture for the last three decades. ... Michael Jacksons Visionary chronology One More Chance (2003) Thriller (2006) Dont Stop Til You Get Enough (2006) Thriller track listing The Girl Is Mine (3) Thriller (4) Beat It (5) HIStory track listing Man in the Mirror (8) Thriller (9) Beat It (10) Thriller is an early 1984... Alternate cover Special Edition release cover. ... Thriller track listing Billie Jean (6) Human Nature (7) P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) (8) Human Nature is a single released by Michael Jackson from his 1982 hit album, Thriller. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958), commonly known as MJ as well as the King of Pop, is an American musician, entertainer, and pop icon whose successful career and controversial personal life have been a part of pop culture for the last three decades. ... See also: 1982 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 list of years in music // January 15 - K.C. and the Sunshine Bands Harry Wayne Casey is seriously injured in an automobile accident in Miami, Florida. ... Alternate cover Special Edition release cover. ...


The song was originally written by Jackson and was a mid-tempo R&B jam. Quincy Jones wanted it to be more upbeat so he re-wrote it and it was Jones' version that appeared on the Thriller album. For other uses, see Rhythm and blues (disambiguation). ... This article is about the producer and songwriter. ...


Jackson's original version of "P.Y.T." can also be heard on disc 2 of Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection.

Contents

Track listing

UK single

  1. "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" – 3:58
  2. "This Place Hotel" (live with The Jacksons) – 4:40

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U.S. single

  1. "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" – 3:58
  2. "Working Day and Night" (live with The Jacksons) – 6:54

Credits

  • Written and composed by James Ingram and Quincy Jones
  • Produced by Quincy Jones
  • Synthesizer and synthesizer programming: Greg Phillinganes
  • Vocoder and emulator: Michael Boddicker
  • Portasound keyboard: James Ingram
  • Guitars: Paul Jackson
  • Electric bass: Louis Johnson
  • Drums: N'dugu Chancler
  • Handclaps: Michael Jackson, Louis Johnson, Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, and Steve Ray
  • Arrangement by James Ingram and Quincy Jones
  • P.Y.T.s:
  • Additional background vocals:

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Trivia

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Technical Trivia

  • P.Y.T.'s bass was played on a Mini-Moog which was recorded through a: U.T.C. LS 10X Bass Box.


 

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