This Is It

...Killed the Video Star"). "This Is It," released by Sony Music, includes Jackson hits like "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'," "Thriller" and "Beat It" and two versions (original and orchestral) of "This Is It." It also features demo versions...

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...has achieved one of the most remarkable comebacks in the history of music. Jackson's much-anticipated concert rehearsal film "This Is It" hits theaters Wednesday - but if you can't wait, the supporting 20-track double-disc CD that...

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...that emotional intensity." This Is It also goes on sale at around the same time as albums by other popular artists, including Cheryl Cole ("3 Words") and Robbie Williams ("Reality Killed the Video Star"). This Is It, released by Sony...

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...death on June 25. But while WKTU is playing "This Is It," Miller said, "I was hoping for a track with more of a driving beat along the lines of a 'Billie Jean,' 'Thriller' or 'P.Y.T.' This is a little more down-tempo. "I'm sure it will...

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...their tender vocals to their sibling's. Fleshed out this way "This Is It" has the spring and warmth of classic Jackson ballads like 1979's "She's Out Of My Life," or "Human Nature" from "Thriller." The melody has a sweet fluidity and...

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...are the original studio versions of "Thriller," "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and so on. They should re-title the album "This Is It (Stuff You Already Own)." But back to the new single. It's fun to hear the soft backing vocals from the Jackson...

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...solo hits every Jackson fan already owns - "Beat It," "Thriller," "Billie Jean," etc. The last two tracks are versions of "This Is It," the "new" Michael single, which was actually co-written by Paul Anka, roughly recorded in '83 and...

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...estate, estimated at around $400 million. Sony Music said the first disc of the two-disc album will feature some of Jackson's greatest hits plus two versions of the new single "This Is It." The song includes backing vocals by Jackson's...

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...Thriller with tears and threats to shelve the album. It's unlikely then that "This Is It," the first posthumous salvo from his vault, would have met the late pop icon's approval. Especially since it turns out not to be a "brand new...

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