"Why" is a song by American
R&B group
3T featuring
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a ...
. It was written by
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
Kenneth Brian Edmonds (born April 10, 1959), better known by his stage name Babyface, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career and has won 12 Grammy A ...
and Jackson, who also produced it. The song was released as the fourth single from the group's debut album, ''
Brotherhood'' (1995). It was originally selected to be part of Jackson's ninth studio album ''
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I'' (1995), but it was taken out and Jackson decided to give it away to his nephews. "Why" was well received on European and Asian music charts.
Critical reception
British magazine ''
Music Week
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History
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'' rated the song five out of five, adding, "This smoochy
soul
In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being".
Etymology
The Modern English noun '' soul'' is derived from Old English ''sāwol, sāwel''. The earliest atte ...
ballad
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bringing together the family is a dead cert for the top three, with the older Jackson's vocals making it possible number one material."
Music video
A
music video
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was produced to promote the single. It features 3T and Jackson and is shot in black and white. The music video was released on the Michael Jackson's box set, ''
Michael Jackson's Vision
''Michael Jackson's Vision'' is a deluxe DVD video album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on November 22, 2010 by Epic Records, Legacy Recordings, and Jackson's own label, MJJ Productions. It includes three DVDs, feat ...
''.
Track listing
* CD single
# "Why" (Radio Edit) - 4:10
# "Didn't Mean to Hurt You" ('96) - 4:30
* CD single #2
# "Why" (Radio Edit) - 4:10
# "
Tease Me" (Single Edit) - 4:25
* CD maxi
# "Why" (Radio Edit) - 4:10
# "Tease Me" (Single Edit) - 4:25
# "Didn't Mean To Hurt You" - 5:45
# "What Will It Take" - 5:16
* CD maxi #2
# "Why" (Album Version) - 5:28
# "Tease Me" (
Todd Terry
Todd Norton Terry (born April 18, 1967) is an American DJ, record producer and remixer in the genre of house music.
Musical career
Todd Terry was influential in moving House music beyond the early Chicago house sound of 1984–86. He crosse ...
's Tease Club Mix) - 6:49
# "Tease Me" (Todd Terry's TNT Tease Dub) - 6:11
# "Tease Me" (Acapella) - 4:40
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
External links
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1995 songs
1996 singles
3T songs
Michael Jackson songs
Epic Records singles
Pop ballads
Contemporary R&B ballads
Vocal collaborations
Song recordings produced by Michael Jackson
Songs written by Babyface (musician)
Black-and-white music videos
Songs written by Michael Jackson