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Nov 21, 2019 · Backed by a stylish 1930s-style video directed by Colin Chilvers, “Smooth Criminal” was simply more proof of Jackson’s artistic brilliance and demanding nature. (He insisted on having a doctor flown to the studio to record his heartbeat, which is used at the beginning of the track.)
Alien Ant Farm's 1999 album Greatest Hits includes a hidden track named "Slick Thief", which is an early version of "Smooth Criminal". Music video. The music video was directed by Marc Klasfeld and shot in San Fernando, California. It features the band performing in a wrestling ring, and in front of a suburban house. The video also references ...
- "Smooth Criminal" (instrumental)
- November 14, 1988
- November 1986–April 1987
Sep 5, 2023 · What really cemented the legacy of Smooth Criminal, however, was the video. The band brought in director Marc Klasfeld to oversee the tongue-in-cheek clip, with Alien Ant Farm recreating classic Michael Jackson moments and playing live in a boxing ring.
Jul 24, 2001 · Alien Ant Farm covered “Smooth Criminal” originally by Michael Jackson for their 2001 album Anthology.
Michael Jackson originally recorded "Smooth Criminal" on his 1987 album Bad. Many of Alien Ant Farm's fans were too young to know about Jackson's version. This made Alien Ant Farm famous, but it was not their first single. They released "Movies" first, but the Los Angeles radio station KROQ started playing "Smooth Criminal" instead, which led ...
