Released on February 14, 1983.
Written by Michael Jackson.
Produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson.
3rd single from "Thriller".
Peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 // #3 on the UK Official Singles Chart.
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"Beat It" received the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, as well as two American Music Awards. It was inducted into the Music Video Producers Hall of Fame. The single, along with its music video, propelled Thriller into becoming the best-selling album of all time.
