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m, Thriller (1982). Jones had wanted an ambitious black rock ’n’ roll song, however, Jackson had never previously shown an interest in the genre. Eddie Van Halen was drafted in to add the distinctive overdriven guitar solo with tapping, but initially thought the phone calls from Jones requesting that he participate were fake. The lyrics of “Beat It“ are about defeat and courage. Following the successful chart performances of Thriller, “The Girl Is Mine“ and “Billie Jean“, “Beat It“ was released on February 14, 1983, as the album’s third single. The song was a worldwide commercial and critical success, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. Both “Billie Jean“ and “Beat It“ occupied Top 5 positions at the same time, a feat matched by very few artists. One of the most lauded songs in history, “Beat It“ was certified platinum in 1989. Single by Michael Jackson from the album Thriller Released February 14, 1983 R