The Jacksons Вђ“ State Of Shock Ft. Mick Jagger (... Apr 2026

The song’s journey to the airwaves was a series of high-profile pivots:

: Following the massive success of Thriller , Mick Jagger was reportedly eager to work with Jackson, particularly after seeing Jackson’s successful duets with Paul McCartney. The Jacksons – State Of Shock ft. Mick Jagger (...

: During the May 1984 sessions in New York, Jackson’s legendary perfectionism was on display; he reportedly made Jagger perform vocal scales for an hour to warm up before they officially started recording. Chart Impact and Reception The song’s journey to the airwaves was a

is a high-energy pop-rock duet released in 1984 by The Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones. As the lead single from the group’s Victory album, it marked a historic collaboration between the "King of Pop" and one of rock’s most legendary frontmen. The Road to a Rockstar Duet As the lead single from the group’s Victory

: Michael Jackson initially wrote and recorded the track as a demo with Freddie Mercury of Queen in 1983. Though intended for the Thriller album, the collaboration was never finished due to conflicting schedules.