BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“State of Shock” is a 1984 hit single by The Jacksons featuring frontman Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. It was written by Jackson and guitarist Randy Hansen. “State of Shock” charted number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The track was originally to be sung with Freddie Mercury as a duet with Jackson, and was later slated for the Thriller album; however, due to differing time schedules, Jackson ended up recording it with his brothers and Jagger.
“State of Shock” was the biggest hit from The Jacksons’ Victory album, reaching number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the UK SinglesChart. The song was originally recorded with Freddie Mercury, as Jackson and Mercury had been working on several tracks at that time (1981–83), e.g. the unreleased title track “Victory” for the eponymous album and “There Must Be More to Life Than This” from Mr. Bad Guy. The final version featured lead vocals by Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. “State of Shock” was the last top ten hit for The Jacksons, as well as their last single to be certified gold. The song was later revised by Jagger when he performed it with Tina Turner during their 1985 performance at Live Aid.
SIDE A:
State Of Shock (Dance Mix) 5:40
Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger
Lyrics By – Michael Jackson (Mijac Music)*, Randy Hansen
SIDE B:
State Of Shock (Instrumental) 4:35
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHARTS:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | State Of Shock | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #3 |
| 1984 | State Of Shock | U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | #42 |
| 1984 | State Of Shock | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #2 |
| 1984 | State Of Shock | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Tracks | #4 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49 05022
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Funk
Credits: Arranged By [Music], Composed By, Music By, Producer – Michael Jackson
NOTES:
Original version appears on the Epic album “VICTORY”
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Thanks! That’s really interesting – I had NO idea that Freddie Mercury was involved. Would love to hear that, will have to do some searching….
Thanks so much, Paul. I had an inferior rip of this one from another site and it is so nice to hear you work your magic on it.
You’re welcome Gina 🙂
Has the Freddie Mercury version ever leaked?
Hi Charley I searched it on Google the other day and heard a version of it on Youtube 🙂
Do you have “Body” 12″ by the Jacksons?
Hi Martin yes I do 🙂
Anyone would die for a record that peaked at #3 for weeks on the Hot 100, but by Michael’s standard in 1984, it is an under-performer. This was the first new single featuring Michael’s vocals after the global whirlwind that was Thriller. Plus it is a superstar duet with Mick Jagger. And it debuted at #30 on the Hot 100. The other single to accomplish that earlier in ’84 feat is Michael’s very own Thriller single. Everyone thought a #1 is in the bag when it cracked the Top 10 in 4 weeks. But it got stuck at #3, couldn’t… Read more »
You’re welcome Ric. In my opinion I think this song would have done much better had Freddie Mercury been on the track as originally intended. Still a great one from 84 up against some stiff competition.
I remember reading that Freddie distanced himself from Michael after Michael’s “weird” reports surfaced…oxygen tank and all.
Dunno if that had any bearings in Mick being the replacement.
i’d love to see ‘torture’ as well!!!!
thanx dj!!!!!!!
for one more time i want to thank you-thank you-thank you,mr dj!!!!!
i remember buying the 7inch of this song,it was very difficult to find 12inches at that time here in greece!!!!!
thank you very much again and again and again!!!!!!!
you bring me back to that time,80’s was the best time of my life!!!!!!!!
You are so welcome Giorgio. I agree the 80’s were the best 🙂
Thank you so much! Knew This Excisted. Been looking for it for ages! Keep up your fantastic work, Paul!
You’re welcome o Xamuel 🙂
Please DJPaulT’s, PLEASE!!!, post the 12″ mix of Jacksons – Timeout for the burglar, i can’t find these mix in the net, so plase make my day 😀
Hi Animotion just keep checking back I have that one too and will post it as soon as I get to it 🙂
Cool song! Great beats!
Thanks a lot Paul!!!
You’re welcome Spring 🙂
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!
Patrick
You’re very welcome Patrick 🙂
brilliant post, this one. One of my favourite late Jacksons tracks and although i’m not a particular Jaggerfan he’s great here.
Thank you Ronald. I’m not a huge Jagger fan either but I agree with you 🙂
Many thanks! I was searching for the 12″s of MJ and Jacksons !
You have the 12″ of torture?
I cannot find the 12 dance mix in the net!
Thank you , and i miss Michael !!
You’re welcome Drake. I have the 12″ of “Torture” and “Body” I will try to get them posted at some point 🙂
Thanks!
i will be waiting!
Yeah!