Bad
About
Written and composed by Michael Jackson and co-produced by Quincy Jones, the second single and title track from Jackson's seventh studio album was influenced by a real-life story of a young man who attempted to escape poverty by attending private school only to be killed upon returning home.
Trivia
It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks. The accompanying music video was directed by Martin Scorsese and co-starred Wesley Snipes. It was released as part of a CBS prime time special.
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