…is the title of Michael Jackson’s album, which is scheduled to be released on October 27.
The songs are arranged on the album in the same sequence as they appear in the film. The album will also come with a 36-page commemorative booklet featuring exclusive photos of Michael from his last rehearsal. The first single from the album, also called “This Is It“, was released yesterday. The song which features the background vocals from The Jacksons, plays during the closing sequence of the movie.
Tracklist for the album, Orchestra & Extended Orchestra Versions of “This Is It” and the link to the story regarding Paul Anka’s claim that the song “This Is It” was stolen after the jump.
Disc 01
1. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
2. Jam
3. They Don’t Care About Us
4. Human Nature
5. Smooth Criminal
6. The Way You Make Me Feel
7. Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
8. I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
9. Thriller
10. Beat It
11. Black Or White
12. Earth Song
13. Billie Jean
14. Man In The Mirror
15. This Is It
16. This Is It (Orchestra Version)
Disc 02
1. She’s Out Of My Life (Demo)
2. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Demo)
3. Beat It (Demo)
4. Planet Earth (Poem)
This Is It the movie begins its two-week limited theater run on October 28.
Bonus:
Michael Jackson – This Is It (Orchestra Version)
Michael Jackson – This Is It (Extended Orchestra Version)
To hear the original version of “This Is It” recorded by Safire and read about how Michael stole it head over to Entertainment Weekly.
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