Michael Jackson 's official video for is a minimalist production that emphasizes the raw vulnerability of the song, which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980. Production & Direction Director : The video was directed by Bruce Gowers .
: Eschewing the complex choreography of his later "short films," the video features Jackson sitting on a barstool in a dark room, lit only by a single spotlight. Michael Jackson Shes Out Of My Life Official Video
: Jackson later explained in his autobiography, Moonwalk , that the song reminded him of his profound loneliness and feeling "poor in moments of true joy" despite his professional success. Songwriting Context Michael Jackson 's official video for is a
Watch the official performance where Michael Jackson delivers one of his most intimate and emotionally raw vocal takes: : Eschewing the complex choreography of his later
: Jackson cried at the end of every recording take (between 8 and 11 takes total). Producer Quincy Jones insisted on leaving the crying in the final mix because it felt so genuine.
: The song was written by Tom Bahler about a real-life breakup.