Watch the official performance where Michael Jackson delivers one of his most intimate and emotionally raw vocal takes:
: Eschewing the complex choreography of his later "short films," the video features Jackson sitting on a barstool in a dark room, lit only by a single spotlight. Michael Jackson Shes Out Of My Life Official Video
Michael Jackson 's official video for is a minimalist production that emphasizes the raw vulnerability of the song, which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980. Production & Direction Director : The video was directed by Bruce Gowers . Production & Direction Director : The video was
: Jackson requested a change from "begging my wife" to "cuts like a knife" because, as a 21-year-old, he felt uncomfortable singing about marriage. The video is most famous for Jackson’s tearful conclusion
: Quincy Jones originally intended the song for Frank Sinatra but decided it would help Jackson explore more mature, adult themes.
The video is most famous for Jackson’s tearful conclusion. While some viewers may assume it was theatrical, the emotional reaction was authentic: