Michael Jackson Shes Out Of My Life Official Video May 2026

: Jackson cried at the end of every recording take (between 8 and 11 takes total). Producer Quincy Jones insisted on leaving the crying in the final mix because it felt so genuine.

: Eschewing the complex choreography of his later "short films," the video features Jackson sitting on a barstool in a dark room, lit only by a single spotlight. Michael Jackson Shes Out Of My Life Official Video

: Jackson later explained in his autobiography, Moonwalk , that the song reminded him of his profound loneliness and feeling "poor in moments of true joy" despite his professional success. Songwriting Context : Jackson cried at the end of every

: Quincy Jones originally intended the song for Frank Sinatra but decided it would help Jackson explore more mature, adult themes. Michael Jackson Shes Out Of My Life Official Video