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On This Day in 1987, Michael Jackson Topped the Charts with a Song That Would’ve Featured Prince—Had Quincy Jones Gotten His Way

Posted on October 24, 2025 at 6:21 pm by Milltown Radio

Thirty-eight years ago today, Michael Jackson topped the Hot 100 with an iconic song that almost featured Prince.

The post On This Day in 1987, Michael Jackson Topped the Charts with a Song That Would’ve Featured Prince—Had Quincy Jones Gotten His Way appeared first on American Songwriter.

Author: Clayton Edwards

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