Smooth Criminal

Smooth Criminal
(4’19/4’10/Instrumental 4’10)

1987, Album BAD
Auteur-compositeur : Michael Jackson
Sortie en 1988
Producteur : Quincy Jones
Co-Producteur : Michael Jackson
Enregistré et mixé par : Bruce Swedien

Musiciens :
Solo and background vocals, clap : Michael Jackson
Drums : Bill Bottrell, John Robinson et Bruce Swedien
Guitar : David Williams
Saxophones : Kim Hutchcroft et Larry Williams
Trumpets : Gary Grant et Jerry Hey
Muted Syeinway Piano : Kevin Maloney
Synclavier : Christopher Curell
Synthesizers : John Barnes et Michael Boddicker
Voix de l’annonce du chef de la police : Bruce Swedien
Battements de coeur de Michael Jackson
Rhythm arrangement : Michael Jackson et John Barnes
Horn arrangement : Jerry Hey
Vocal arrangement : Michael Jackson

Classement Hit-parade :
Hollande : n°1
France : n°4
USA : n°7
Royaume-Uni : n°8

Comme il est précisé ci-dessus, ce sont les véritables battements de coeur de Michael Jackson que l’on entend dans la chanson, ces battements ont été enregistré par le Dr Eric Chevlen.
Une attention bien particulière est à observer sur les remixs de Smooth Criminal car ils ont tous été réalisés par Bruce Swedien l’ingénieur du son de Michael Jackson depuis toujours.
Ce qui fait qu’en comparaison avec les remixs d’aujourd’hui ce sont carrément des versions différentes de l’originale mais tout en gardant le même esprit.
Smooth Criminal reste une des chansons phares du film « Moonwalker » de Michael Jackson avec un clip-vidéo sublime, à noter hellas que la version du clip n’est jamais sorti en cd.
Le 45 tours portait la mention suivante: MICHAEL JACKSON SMOOTH CRIMINAL As Featured In The Movie « Moonwalker ».
Un Maxi 45 Tours Smooth Criminal special limited edition advent calender était sorti en 1988 avec 25 petites fenêtres montrant en les ouvrant différentes photos du film Moonwalker, exactement comme un calendrier de l’avent. Il contenait 3 remixs: Extended Dance Mix, Dance Mix-Dub version et A Capella. Sachez pour la petite histoire que l’on pouvait donc ouvrir une fenètre tous les jours du mois de décembre 1988 et ce jusqu’au 25 Décembre inclus et pourquoi ? tout simplement parce que le 26/12/88 était la date de sortie du film Moonwalker dans les salles européennes.

Quelques supports,  remixs et autres collectors :

45 tours vinyl.
Epic EPC 653026 7
Face 1 Smooth Criminal 4:10
Face 2 Smooth Criminal (Instrumental) 4:10
Maxi 45 tours vinyl.
Epic EPC 653026 6
Face 1
1. Extended Dance Mix 7:46
2. Extended Dance Mix Radio Edit 5:20
Face 2
1. « Annie » Mix 5:35
2. Dance Mix-Dub Version 4:45
3. A Cappella 4:12
Maxi 45 tours vinyl anglais (Extended dance Mix).
Epic 653026 8
Face A
1. Extended Dance Mix 7:46
Face B
1. Dance Mix-Dub Version 4:45
2. A Cappella 4:12
Maxi CD Single Japonais.
Epic/Sony Records ESCA 6616
1. Extended Dance Mix 7:47
2. Extended Dance Mix Radio Edit 5:24
3. « Annie » Mix 5:37
4. Dance Mix-Dub Version 4:47
5. A Cappella 4:13
45 tours vinyl promo Japonais
Référence : QYSP 90039
Face A : Smooth Criminal
Face B : Extended dance mix / Radio edit
CD 3″ Japonais de Smooth Criminal.
1 Smooth Criminal 4:10
2 Smooth Criminal (Instrumental) 4:10
CD 3″ Australien de Smooth Criminal.
Epic EPC 653026 3
1. Extended Dance Mix 7:46
2. « Annie » Mix 5:35
3. Dance Mix-Dub Version 4:45
CD promo « The Bad Mixes » 1. Another Part Of Me (7″ version) 3:47 2. Another Part Of Me (Extended Dance Mix) 6:18 3. Dirty Diana 4:42 4. Man In The Mirror 4:55 5. The Way You Make Me Feel (7″ version) 4:26 6. The Way You Make Me Feel (Dance Extended Mix) 7:53 7. Bad (7″ version) 4:05 8. Bad (Dance Extended Mix) 8:24 9. I Just Can’t Stop Loving You (7″ version) 4:10 10. Smooth Criminal (7″ version) 4:10 11. Smooth Criminal (« Annie » Mix) 5:35 12. Smooth Criminal (Dance Mix Dub Version) 4:45 13. Smooth Criminal (A Capella Mix) 4:12
Maxi CD Single de Black Or White.
Epic EPC 657598 2
1. Black Or White 3:22
2. Black Or White (Instrumental) 3:22
3. Smooth Criminal 4:16

 

 

Les Paroles :

Smooth Criminal
Par : Michael Jackson

As he came into the window
It was the sound of a crescendo
He came into her apartment
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
She ran underneath the table
He could see she was unable
So she ran into the bedroom
She was struck down, it was her doom

Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok
Are you ok, Annie
Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok
Are you ok, Annie
Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok, Annie?
Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok, are you ok, Annie?

(Annie are you ok?)
(Will you tell us that you’re ok?)
(There’s a sign in the window)
(That he struck you-a crescendo Annie)
(He came into your apartment)
(He left the bloodstains on the carpet)
(Then you ran into the bedroom)
(You were struck down)
(It was your doom)

Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok Annie?
Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok Annie?
Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok Annie?
You’ve been hit by
You’ve been hit by a smooth criminal

So they came into the outway
It was Sunday-what a black day
Mouth to mouth resuscitation
Sounding heartbeats intimidations

Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok Annie?
Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok Annie?
Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok Annie?
Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok?
Are you ok Annie?

(Annie are you ok?)
(Will you tell us that you’re ok?)
(There’s a sign in the window)
(That he struck you-a crescendo Annie)
(He came into your apartment)
(He left the bloodstains on the carpet)
(Then you ran into the bedroom)
(You were struck down)
(It was your doom)

(Annie are you ok?)
(So, Annie are you ok?)
(Are you ok Annie?)
(You’ve been hit by)
(You’ve been struck by a smooth criminal)

Okay, I want everybody to clear the area right now!

Aaow!
(Annie are you ok?)
I don’t know!
(Will you tell us, that you’re ok?)
I don’t know!
(There’s a sign in the window)
I don’t know!
(That he struck you-a crescendo Annie)
I don’t know!
(He came into your apartment)
I don’t know!
(Left bloodstains on the carpet)
I don’t know why baby!
(Then you ran into the bedroom)
I don’t know!
(You were struck down)
(It was your doom-Annie!)
(Annie are you ok?)
Dad gone it-baby!
(Will you tell us, that you’re ok)
Dad gone it-baby!
(There’s a sign in the window)
Dad gone it-baby!
(That he struck you-a crescendo Annie)
Hoo! Hoo!
(He came into your apartment)
Dad gone it!
(Left bloodstains on the carpet)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
(Then you ran into the bedroom)
Dad gone it!
(You were struck down)
(It was your doom-Annie!)
Aaow!!!