Speechless (Michael Jackson song)
2001 song by Michael Jackson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Speechless" is a song by the American recording artist Michael Jackson, included on his tenth studio album, Invincible (2001). It was only released as a promotional single in South Korea. The singer was inspired to write the ballad after a water balloon fight with children in Germany. Jackson collaborated on the production with musicians such as Jeremy Lubbock, Brad Buxer, Novi Novoq, Stuart Bradley and Bruce Swedien. Andraé Crouch and his gospel choir provided backing vocals.
"Speechless" | |
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Promotional single by Michael Jackson | |
from the album Invincible | |
Released | June 21, 2001 (2001-06-21) |
Recorded | 1999 |
Genre | |
Length | 3:18 |
Label | Epic |
Songwriter(s) | Michael Jackson |
Producer(s) | Michael Jackson |
Audio | |
"Speechless" on YouTube | |
Executives at Jackson's record label, Epic Records, responded positively to the track when given a preview several months before Invincible's release. "Speechless" was issued as a promotional single. Music critics focused on the track's a cappellas, lyrics and music. A clip of Jackson singing "Speechless" was included in the 2009 documentary-concert film Michael Jackson's This Is It.