This Place Hotel

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Originally named "Heartbreak Hotel", "This Place Hotel" was a hit recording by The Jacksons when it was released in 1980.

One of lead singer Michael's self-authored songs showcasing the horror and mystery themes that had begun to crept into his music. The song was a perfect example of his growth shortly after the release of his 1979 solo breakthrough, Off the Wall.

The song would precede Jackson's own hit, "Billie Jean" which was still a couple years away. In the meantime, though, the song was considered one of the 22-year-old singer-songwriter's best songwriting efforts.

While his brothers didn't share background, they took part of the musical accompaniment playing various instruments (as did Michael). The song reached #22 on the Billboard pop singles chart when it was released and became the group's second biggest single off their Triumph album. The song, in turn, became a popular concert performance for the group's next two tours right into Michael's own "Bad" tour.

The song, like the aforementioned "Can You Feel It", has become one of the oft-sampled songs in hip-hop.

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Credits

  • Lead Vocals: Michael Jackson
  • Background Vocals: Stephanie Spruill, Maxine Willard Waters & Julia Tillman Waters
  • Written, Arranged & Composed By Michael Jackson
  • Instrumentation: Greg Phillinganes (keyboards), Tito Jackson, David Williams, Mike Sembello, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar), Nathan Watts (bass), Ollie Brown (drums), The Jacksons & Paulinho da Costa (percussion)
  • Produced By The Jacksons
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