How 'Beat It' Became the Most RADICAL Track of the 80s | the detail. 

One of the most instantly recognizable songs within the first few seconds. I think 'Beat It' represents what MJ set out to do in music - innovate, entertain to the highest level, and inspire through positive messages.

Beat It is a Pop/Rock masterpiece, one of the greatest song of all time 🔥

You captured the essence of what this song and video did for the culture. 41yrs later and the Thriller Album continues to stand the test of time. 🎉

Beat it has some magical energizing vibe in it, perfect for workout music.

The weird sounds at the beginning, before the beat kicks in made the song so cold Mj a savage

Beat It is a fantastic song with an unforgettable groove, probably the best guitar solo ever, and a positive message. What I love most about it is that Michael wore a blue and pink t-shirt with the word 'Amour' (French for 'Love') in the video, even doing a dance move to show it off. This was a subtle move, but a nice touch.

Before internet it is amazing I heard this song in 1984 . We became fan to mike. Television also not in many houses. But music lovers knew about MJ. Before black n white song this song was very very famous in India. I am from south India. ❤MJ.

Beat it Beat it no one wants to be defeated showin how funky strong is you're fight it doesn't matter who wrong or right 🎶🎶🎶

Michael was anointed. I was told by my bro n law who's a correction officer said the day MJ died it was the most quiet day EVER. dudes hardly came out of their cells. HE HAD A POWERFUL ANOINTING ON HIM

Best it still gets the party started. Its lyrics, rhythm, production, and vocal performance are as flawless today as it was back then. Great video from the detail. Long live the king of pop. 🎉

Beat It is one of my favorite MJ songs. Second only to You Rock My World. Also, this documentary series is awesome! It's so much better then Thriller 40.

The absolute GREATEST song and video of ALL TIME by the greatest artist, entertainer, musician, of all time!!! 🤴🏿👑♾️

One of the most iconic songs ever ❤👏👏👏

those same unchanging rhythms that gave the name to the whole musical direction. Michael Jackson uses compositions with complex structures and rhythms. 🎸

With an album full of gigantic singles in his musicality. Beat It is another song that makes up the best-selling album of all time. Michael worked only with the best at the time, Eddie Van Halen was one of those right choices to create one of the most famous solos. merits also to Toto's great guitarist, Steve Lukather.

Beat It is the best song for Michael Jackson that he ever wrote for thriller 💖😇❤️

That leathee jacket with alot of zippers was big trend back in the 90's.

Honestly I love this song 🎵

Michael Jackson Wonderful and Amazing 👑💖

Respect quincy He had good tastes and knew what would be a hit

l miss Michael Jackson so much huge fan.

7:57 CANT HOLD US DOWN!!!

Indimenticabile unico grande MJ❤❤❤

The early concept for the Beat It music video was bizarre, but it could've worked

Beat It is my favorite song off of Thriller. Interesting how Quincy made Michael write a rock song.

Iconic

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Eu teria gostado se o Michael Jackson fosse cantor de heavy metal. E a imagem dele tivesse sido diferente. Não tão arrumadinho. Eu teria gostado

That ship idea is one of the stupidest things I’ve ever heard.

Beat It is simply Michael Jackson’s best song of all time.

Hhaha those breakdancers are actually Poppers, not breakdancers three of them were a part of the eleftric boogaloos, they include Poppin Pete, Sugapop and Robot Dane. These guys and a few others from this style of dance were hugely influential on MJs dance and street dance in general

Bob has alot to do with mjs death too & then got the nerve to say "probably a gay man"?? Dude.....! I don't like this guy!

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Спасибобольше мил....

Most radical? Most radical is When Doves Cry. It changed music as we know it. Omitting bass paved the way for hip hop production.