Which are the least/most memorable guest appearances?

[mj_frenzy]

All the guest appearances (that were included in various MJ’s songs) are clearly not of equal appeal/importance.

Some of them are pretty good elevating even more the song’s appeal & being, in this way, a perfect match for certain songs. But some other offered really nothing new & went almost unnoticed. Also, in several cases, some of those appearances detracted (rather than added) from the song’s overall attractiveness.

Every new MJ’s (adult) studio album that came out included also some guest appearances &, among others, here are some of them:

- The guest, vocal appearance from Letta Mbulu (‘Liberian Girl&#8217.

- The guest, guitar appearance from Carlos Santana (‘Whatever Happens&#8217.

- The guest, vocal appearance from Patti Austin (‘It’s The Falling In Love&#8217.

- The guest, guitar appearance from Slash (‘Black or White&#8217.

- The guest, vocal appearance from Rod Serling (‘Threatened&#8217.

- The guest, vocal appearance from Vincent Price (‘Thriller&#8217.

- The guest, vocal appearance from The Notorious BIG (‘This Time Around&#8217.

- The guest, guitar appearance from Eddie Van Halen (‘Beat It&#8217.

- The guest, vocal appearance from Fats (‘Heartbreaker&#8217.

- The guest, vocal appearance from Janet/La Toya (‘Pretty Young Thing&#8217.

I am referring to any kind of guest appearances that were included in MJ’s officially released songs.

 

[HIStoric]

Biggie was also featured posthumously on Unbreakable.

 

[Michaels Lover]

Slash is always a favorite. and rappers as well. Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Vincent Price....there are so many great ones..they're all great

 

[MJInTheMirror]

I think the best apperances were:
Carlos Santana (Whatever Happens)
Slash (Give In To Me)
Steve Stevens (Dirty Diana)
Heavy D (Jam)
Eddie Van Halen (Beat It)
I really like the Jam rap, it's probably my favorite

 

[Themidwestcowboy]

Biggie on This Time Around! He killed that verse.

 

[wonderouzdj2]

Helllllooooo...Scream is not on the list.

 

[barbee0715]

for me, the ones with the most memorable impact and absolute game changers would be Eddie Van Halen and Vincent Price.

Patti would be considered more of a duet partner, rather than a guest appearance, right?

 

[AlwaysThere]

I may be in the minority here but I absolutely ADORE Heavy D's part in Jam.

 

[mj_frenzy]

Biggie was also featured posthumously on Unbreakable.

The list is not exhaustive & does not include all the guest appearances.

Of course, the one you mentioned can be added on it.

Helllllooooo...Scream is not on the list.

The list does not include duets.

For this reason, ‘Scream’ does not appear on it.

But, if I had to make such a list, ‘Scream’ would appear on top of it.

for me, the ones with the most memorable impact and absolute game changers would be Eddie Van Halen and Vincent Price.

Patti would be considered more of a duet partner, rather than a guest appearance, right?

Patti Austin provides background vocals, hence the song’s inclusion on the list.

Biggie on This Time Around! He killed that verse.

Excellent choice!