I wonder why one have to wait 40 years to learn a bit more about what, at the time, was labeled as a great song sang by a extraordinary group of artist.
Anyone alive in 1985 remembers this song but, yes, you have to wait 40 years to realize it was, as the title of the documentary, the best night in pop. Looking at the names and looking at the effort to make it happen, It hasn't been or will be anything remotely close in the music business.
The documentary follows the creation of the song by Ritchie and MJ (punctuated by incredible anecdotes about MJ's pet mascots), the build up including the AMA broadcast that served as the catalyst for the recording, to the recording itself, probably the best part of the film.
You then understand how genuine the recording was, with these superstars asking autographs from each other and collaborating on the go as they were singing.
Most notably the recording of the solos is an amazing piece of music history worthy of a museum display. It makes you hear the song again and hear the nuisances of those lines and just awe at the final product.
And even the video makes now total sense.
This is a must see for any music fan.
Anyone alive in 1985 remembers this song but, yes, you have to wait 40 years to realize it was, as the title of the documentary, the best night in pop. Looking at the names and looking at the effort to make it happen, It hasn't been or will be anything remotely close in the music business.
The documentary follows the creation of the song by Ritchie and MJ (punctuated by incredible anecdotes about MJ's pet mascots), the build up including the AMA broadcast that served as the catalyst for the recording, to the recording itself, probably the best part of the film.
You then understand how genuine the recording was, with these superstars asking autographs from each other and collaborating on the go as they were singing.
Most notably the recording of the solos is an amazing piece of music history worthy of a museum display. It makes you hear the song again and hear the nuisances of those lines and just awe at the final product.
And even the video makes now total sense.
This is a must see for any music fan.
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