P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)

Robin Thicke, Quincy Jones, T-Pain

About P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)

"P. Y. T. (Pretty Young Thing)" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It is the sixth single from Jackson's sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). The original demo version of the song was written by Jackson and Greg Phillinganes. Quincy Jones passed on the song itself but liked the title and, with James Ingram, fashioned a totally new song with that title. The demo version is featured on The Ultimate Collection (2004). "P. Y. T. (Pretty Young Thing)" was released on September 19, 1983, as the penultimate single from Thriller. The single charted at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and no. 46 on the Hot Black Singles chart, becoming the sixth Top 10 hit from the album. In the UK, the song reached a peak position of 11. The single was most successful in Belgium, charting within the Top 10 at no. 6. The song has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, including Monica, Justin Guarini and Kanye West. The original demo was also remixed by The Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am for Thriller 25. 


Year:
2010
4:05
151 
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Here did you come from lady
And ooh won't you take me there
Right away won't you baby
Tendoroni you've got to be
Spark my nature
Sugar fly with me
Don't you know now
Is the perfect time
We can make it right
Hit the city lights
Then tonight ease the lovin' pain
Let me take you to the max

I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin' care
I'll shake you there

[Background:]
Anywhere you wanna go

Nothin' can stop this burnin'
Desire to be with you
Gotta get to you baby
Won't you come it's emergency
Cool my fire yearnin'
Honey come set me free
Don't you know now is the perfect time
We can dim the lights
Just to make it right
In the night

Hit the lovin' spot
I'll give you all that I've got

I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin' care
I'll take you there

[Breakdown:]
Pretty young things repeat after me
(Michael) I said na na na
(P.y.t.'s) na na na
(Michael) na na na na
(P.y.t.'s) na na na na
(Michael) na na na
(P.y.t.'s) na na na
(Michael) I said na na na na na
(P.y.t.'s) na na na na na
(Michael) I'll take you there

I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin' care
I'll take you there

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Quincy Jones

Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer, conductor, arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter. His career spans five decades in the entertainment industry and a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991. more »

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Written by: James Ingram, Quincy Jones

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15 facts about this song

Producer Acknowledgement
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" was produced by famed musician Quincy Jones, who worked extensively with Michael Jackson throughout his career.
Album Release
The song is part of Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller," which is the second best-selling album globally.
Chart Performance
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" became a top 10 hit in the United States, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriters
The track was written by James Ingram and Quincy Jones, but Michael Jackson rewrote some parts and is also credited as a writer.
Multiple Covers
The song has been covered by various artists, including T-Pain and Kanye West, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Certified Platinum
The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2020, confirming it had sold over one million copies.
Backup Singers
Janet Jackson and La Toya Jackson, Michael's sisters, are named in the album credits as providing backing vocals for the song.
Genre Classification
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" is a disco-funk song, showing Jackson's range as he incorporated different styles and genres into his music.
Music Video
Unlike many of Jackson's songs, "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" did not have an official music video.
Signature Phrase
The song is perhaps best known for its catchy phrase, "I want to love you, P-Y-T, pretty young thing."
Song Length
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" runs for a duration of 3 minutes and 58 seconds, and it appears as the sixth track on the "Thriller" album.
Critical Reception
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" is often praised for its upbeat, dance-oriented sound and is generally well received by critics.
Additional Vocals
The song features "The P.Y.T.s" – a group made up of Becky Lopez and Bunny Hull – who sing the closing refrain.
Song Inspiration
Quincy Jones originally wrote "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" for his musician friend Donna Summer, but Michael Jackson liked the song and decided to include it in his album.
Notable Performance
Michael Jackson performed "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" as part of his "This Is It" concert series, which was later premiered as a film following his death.

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