Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Quincy JonesDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Guitar – David Williams Percussion – How Now Brown Cow, Paulinho Da CostaSaxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSoloist, Organ [Hammond B3 Midi Organ Solo] – Jimmy SmithSynthesizer – John Barnes, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Synclavier Keyboards], Guitar [Digital], Other [Rubba], Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Christopher CurrellSynthesizer, Soloist – Greg PhillinganesTrumpet – Gary GrantTrumpet, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry HeyWritten-By, Vocals [Solo and Background], Arranged By [Rhythm and Vocal Arrangements] – Michael Jackson

Drum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Guitar – David Williams , Eric GalePercussion – Ollie E. Brown*, Paulinho Da CostaSaxophone – Kim HutchcroftSaxophone, Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, John Barnes, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Synclavier], Finger Snaps – Christopher CurrellTrumpet – Gary GrantTrumpet, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry HeyWritten-By, Vocals [Solo and Background], Finger Snaps, Arranged By [Rhythm and Vocal Arrangements] – Michael Jackson

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Quincy JonesDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson , Miko Brando, Ollie E. Brown*Engineer [Sounds] – Ken Caillat, Tom Jones Guitar – Bill Bottrell, David Williams Percussion – Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Eric PersingRecorded By [Race Car Intro-Dimensional Recording] – Spherical Sound, Inc.Saxophone – Kim HutchcroftSoloist, Saxophone [Midi Saxophone Solo] – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, John Barnes, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Synclavier], Effects – Christopher CurrellTrumpet – Gary GrantTrumpet, Arranged By [Synthesizer and Horn Arrangements] – Jerry HeyWritten-By, Vocals [Solo and Background], Synthesizer [Vocal], Arranged By [Rhythm and Vocal Arrangements] – Michael Jackson

Arranged By [Rhythm and Synthesizer Arrangements] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Swahili Chant Arrangement] – Caiphus SemenyaArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – Jerry HeyChanter [Swahili] – Letta MbuluDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Percussion – Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve PorcaroSynthesizer – David Paich, Larry Williams, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellSynthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer and Vocal Arrangements] – John BarnesWritten-By, Vocals [Solo and Background], Arranged By [Rhythm and Vocal Arrangements] – Michael Jackson

Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer and Vocal Arrangements] – Quincy JonesDrum Programming – Cornelius MimsDrums – Bruce Swedien, Humberto Gatica, Ollie E. Brown*Guitar – Michael LandauPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaSaxophone – Kim HutchcroftSaxophone, Synthesizer – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Michael Boddicker, Rhett LawrenceSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellTrumpet – Gary GrantTrumpet, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry HeyVocals [Duet] – Michael JacksonVocals [Duet], Soloist, Synthesizer – Stevie WonderWritten-By, Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer and Vocal Arrangements] – Graham Lyle, Terry Britten

Guitar – David Williams , Paul Jackson, Jr.*Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Rhett LawrenceSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellSynthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm and Vocal Arrangements] – John BarnesTrumpet – Gary GrantTrumpet, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry HeyWritten-By, Vocals [Solo and Background], Arranged By [Rhythm and Vocal Arrangements] – Michael Jackson

Arranged By [Rhythm and Synthesizer Arrangements] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Andrae Crouch*Featuring – The Andrae Crouch Choir*, The WinansGuitar – Dann HuffHandclaps [Clap] – Ollie E. Brown*Keyboards – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer – Randy KerberVocals [Solo and Background] – Michael JacksonWritten-By, Featuring, Backing Vocals – Siedah GarrettWritten-By, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm and Synthesizer Arrangements] – Glen Ballard

Arranged By [Rhythm and Synthesizer Arrangements] – Quincy JonesBass – Nathan EastDrums – N'dugu Chancler*Guitar – Dann HuffPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaPiano, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – John BarnesProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve PorcaroSynthesizer – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellSynthesizer, Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – David PaichVocals [Duet] – Siedah GarrettVocals [Duet], Written-By, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – Quincy JonesDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Guitar – David Williams , Paul Jackson, Jr.*Soloist, Guitar – Steve StevensSynthesizer – Michael Boddicker, Randy WaldmanSynthesizer [Synclavier Synthesis] – Denny JaegerSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellSynthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer and String Arrangements] – John BarnesWritten-By, Vocals [Solo and Background], Claves [Clavé Clapstick], Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer and Vocal Arrangements] – Michael Jackson

Drums – Bill Bottrell, John Robinson Drums, Voice [Chief Of Police Announcement] – Bruce SwedienEngineer [Heartbeat Digitally Processed In the Synclavier Holophonics™] – Hugo ZuccarelliGuitar – David Williams Noises [Creaking and Heavy Breathing] – Frank DileoPiano [Muted Steinway] – Kevin MaloneyRecorded By [Michael Jackson's heartbeat] – Dr. Eric Clevlen*Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Certain Synclavier Effects] – Denny Jaeger, Michael Rubini*Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellSynthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – John BarnesTrumpet – Gary GrantTrumpet, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry HeyWritten-By, Vocals [Solo and Background], Handclaps, Arranged By [Rhythm and Vocal Arrangements] – Michael Jackson