May

22

2012

Music Minute!

Written by Trent | Filed under Michael Jackson,Music Minute

The single cover Rockwell's 'Somebody's Watching Me'.

Did you know that Michael Jackson sang background vocals on Rockwell’s ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’?

Rockwell’s debut single, ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’, was released in 1984 and it featured a surprise appearance Michael, who sang guest vocals on the chorus. The song also included background contributions by the King of Pop’s brother, Jermaine Jackson.

‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ was a surprise global hit and it peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as #6 on the Official UK Singles Chart. The success of the single reportedly shocked Rockwell’s father, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, who was estranged from his son at that time.

Watch the video for ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ below:

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5 Comments

1. sam says:

   May 22, 2012 at 1:19 pm

   You should do one of these for Whitney! She did lots of background work for other artists (before & after she was famous).
2. Ugh says:

   May 22, 2012 at 4:30 pm

   oh yes. i used to love that song. well i still do and i found out a few years ago that my MJ sang background vocals. ♥
3. Shea Butter says:

   May 22, 2012 at 4:49 pm

   …. I heard this was Rochwells attempt at proving himself to Berry Gordy, but this was Rockwells last major hit I believe.
4. Teri says:

   May 22, 2012 at 8:37 pm

   YOOOOO!!!! I love this song, even still! His background vocal were everything on this track though!
5. redsimba says:

   May 23, 2012 at 1:43 am

   Love that song. As a matter of fact, I actually thought it was Mike’s song at first.