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Michael Jackson's 'Liberian Girl,' the eighth short film from his 1987 Bad album, features a humorous 'behind-the-scenes' concept directed by Jim Yukich. This iconic video includes appearances by over three dozen celebrities and musicians, creating a lighthearted yet innovative narrative. The reveal at the end, where Michael descends from a camera crane saying, 'Okay everyone, that’s a wrap!' highlights his playful personality. The song's romantic tone, soft rhythm, and heartfelt lyrics add depth to the visual storytelling, making it a memorable part of Jackson's legacy.
“Liberian Girl” is the eighth of nine short films for the “Bad” album and features three dozen actors, musicians and celebrities in a humorous “behind-the-scenes” look at the set of a Michael Jackson short film as everyone awaits Michael’s arrival. At the short film’s conclusion, when everyone converges on the set, it is revealed that Michael was actually there the whole time, as he descends from a camera crane laughing and says, “Okay everyone, that’s a wrap!”Director Jim Yukich called shooting the short film “incredible” in a 2011 interview, remembering Michael as “a pleasant person and a nice guy.”
Michael Jackson’s music video for “Liberian Girl”, released 1987. Directed by Jim Yukich. 3:50, 77,209,771 plays and 647,115 likes on YouTube. Filed under Christian, Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B and Soul. AltSounds Curated.
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