"She's Out Of My Life"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Off The Wall
Released	1980
Format	CD single
Recorded	1979
Genre	Pop/R&B ballad
Length	3:37
Label	Epic Records
Producer(s)	Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones
Chart positions
#10(US), #8(UK)
Michael Jackson singles chronology
Off The Wall (1980)	She's Out of My Life (1980)	Girlfriend (1980)

"She's Out of My Life" was the fourth single to be released by singer Michael Jackson from his hugely-successful album, Off the Wall in 1980. Unlike the three previous singles, which were all dance-oriented funk/disco songs, this song was an understated emotional ballad, written by Tom Bahler. Jackson's vocals on this record were judged some of his best. A crucial moment in the song happened when Jackson, near the end of the song, began to break down in the studio and sang the word "life" with a breaking voice as he sobbed and moaned at the end. Some say it may have been a break up with his rumored girlfriend Tatum O'Neal. The song was one of the stand-out moments of Jackson's tours for the next fifteen years. It was covered more than twenty-five years later by soul singer Patti LaBelle for her album Classic Moments in 2005. Image File history File links Mjsooml. ... In music, a single is a short (usually ten minutes or less*) record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-side, often accompanied by several B-sides, usually remixes or other songs. ... For other people with the same name, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation) Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958) is an American musician and entertainer whose successful music career and controversial personal life have been at the forefront of pop culture for the last quarter-century. ... For the radio show, see Off the Wall (radio). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... For Popular music (music that is popular, rather than of a specific genre or style), see Popular music. ... Rhythm and blues (or R&B or even Runub) was coined as a musical marketing term in the United States in 1949 by Jerry Wexler at Billboard magazine, and was used to designate upbeat popular music performed by African American artists that combined jazz, gospel, and blues. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Epic Records is an American record label, and subsidiary of Sony BMG. // History 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. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the performers, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... For other people with the same name, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation) Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958) is an American musician and entertainer whose successful music career and controversial personal life have been at the forefront of pop culture for the last quarter-century. ... Quincy Jones on the cover of Back on the Block album (1989). ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... For other people with the same name, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation) Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958) is an American musician and entertainer whose successful music career and controversial personal life have been at the forefront of pop culture for the last quarter-century. ... Off the Wall was the third hit from singer Michael Jacksons album Off the Wall. ... Girlfriend was the fifth and last single to be released by singer Michael Jackson from his hugely-successful album, Off the Wall in 1980. ... For other people with the same name, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation) Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958) is an American musician and entertainer whose successful music career and controversial personal life have been at the forefront of pop culture for the last quarter-century. ... For the radio show, see Off the Wall (radio). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... For other uses, see Dance (disambiguation). ... Funk is a distinct style of music originated by African-Americans, e. ... Disco is a genre of music that originated in discothèques. ... Tatum Beatrice ONeal (born November 5, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actress best known for her film work as a child actress in the 1970s. ... The soul, according to many religious and philosophical traditions, is a self aware ethereal substance particular to a unique living being. ... Patti LaBelle Patti LaBelle (born Patricia Louise Holt on May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a hugely revered African-American R&B/soul singer who fronted two moderately successful groups before rising to stardom as a solo artist in the late 1970s, influencing a new generation of female singers. ... Template:Diffgggtgerent calendars 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Jackson tried many takes of the last few minutes of the song, but always ended in the same way — breaking down in tears. Finally producer Quincy Jones allowed it into the song. It worked; the song peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. Quincy Jones on the cover of Back on the Block album (1989). ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

The song was written by Tom Bahler, after Karen Carpenter broke up with him when she found out he had fathered a child with another woman. (From "The Carpenters: The Untold Story" by Ray Coleman). Image:The Carpenters. ... Karen and Richard Carpenter This article is about a musical group. ... Promotional photograph of author Ray Coleman, from the back cover of his final book, Phil Collins: The Definitive Biography. ...