P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Michael Jackson
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Where 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 And I'll take you there (Anywhere you want to 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 And I'll take you there Pretty young things, repeat after me I said, Na na na Na na na na Na na na na Na na na Na na na I said na na na na na Na na na na na 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 And I'll take you there
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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.
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Album ReleaseThe song is part of Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller," which is the second best-selling album globally.
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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.
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SongwritersThe track was written by James Ingram and Quincy Jones, but Michael Jackson rewrote some parts and is also credited as a writer.
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Multiple CoversThe song has been covered by various artists, including T-Pain and Kanye West, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Certified PlatinumThe single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2020, confirming it had sold over one million copies.
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Backup SingersJanet Jackson and La Toya Jackson, Michael's sisters, are named in the album credits as providing backing vocals for the song.
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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.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Jackson's songs, "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" did not have an official music video.
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Signature PhraseThe song is perhaps best known for its catchy phrase, "I want to love you, P-Y-T, pretty young thing."
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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.
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Critical Reception"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" is often praised for its upbeat, dance-oriented sound and is generally well received by critics.
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Additional VocalsThe song features "The P.Y.T.s" – a group made up of Becky Lopez and Bunny Hull – who sing the closing refrain.
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Song InspirationQuincy 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.
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Notable PerformanceMichael 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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