The Many Versions of Michael Jackson’s Thriller
From Wikipedia:
“Thriller” is a 1984 hit single recorded by Michael Jackson for the Epic label. In the U.S., it reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number one on the Radio & Records singles charts., while in the UK, it peaked at number ten. On February 20, 2006, the single, as well as the video, was re-released as part of the Visionary: The Video Singles package. The 14-minute video is regarded by many as the greatest music video of all-time, and the song itself is considered to be one of Jackson’s signature songs. The single was released slightly earlier in the United Kingdom, in November 1983 and staying on the chart until February 1984.
The ground breaking video has been the focus of many imitations and parodies, and we have collected several of them for you here:
Original Extended Video:
Filipino Prisoner Version:
Wedding Version:
Lego Version:
Star Wars Version:
Final Fantasy Version:
Halo Version:
WoW Version:
Thomas the Tank Engine Version:
Sobe Lizard Version:
Movie Version:
World Record Version:
Marching Band Version:
“Down Under” Version:
Indian Version:
Marine serving in Iraq Version:
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There was another parody of Thriller, which I cannot locate. I had it on video years ago, but it has been lost. I want ot say that either Howie Mandel or Andrew Dice Clay did this video. Instead of monsters, it featured all of these Jerry Lewis characters, chasing the poor gal, but shouting :Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaady”. Then they featured a bunch of jerry Lewis’ doing a retarded dance. Have you seen this?? Where can I locate it. I think it was also shown on MTV in the 80’s too.
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Reply to Glenn Stacy… Here is a link to the Joe Piscopo version of Thriller, the parody with the Jerry Lewis characters. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CLaTQR9Xi8
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