| "Cheater" | |
|---|---|
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| Promotional single byMichael Jackson | |
| from the albumThe Ultimate Collection | |
| B-side | "One More Chance" (R. Kelly remix)[1] |
| Released | September 14, 2004 (2004-09-14) (UK only)[1] |
| Recorded | 1986[1] |
| Studio | Hayvenhurst (Encino, Los Angeles)[1] |
| Length | 5:09 |
| Label | Epic |
| Songwriters |
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| Producer | Michael Jackson |
"Cheater" is a song written byMichael Jackson andGreg Phillinganes[2] and was originally slated to appear on Jackson's seventh studio album,Bad (1987), but it was removed from the track listing for unknown reasons. The song was officially released on November 16, 2004, as part ofThe Ultimate Collection album.
After being sent to US and UK radio stations, the full commercial release of "Cheater" was cancelled for unspecified reasons. It was eventually released as a promotional single on September 14, 2004.
"Cheater" was written and produced by Michael Jackson, and co-written byGreg Phillinganes.[2] The song was originally intended for Jackson's seventh studio album,Bad (1987). However, it failed to make into the final track listing.[3][4]
As promotion of thelimited editionbox set fromThe Ultimate Collection,Epic Records distributed a sampler of the compilation featuring twelve tracks. Eight songs were previously released, while four – "Beautiful Girl", "Scared of the Moon", "We've Had Enough", and "Cheater" – remained unreleased until the compilation's release.[5] The sampler was titledHighlights from The Ultimate Collection in the United States,[6] andThe Ultimate Collection Sampler in Europe.[7]
A music video was also shown on some channels; it features clips from theLive in Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour DVD, which was included in the same album the song appears in.
The song received positive critical reception.Stephen Thomas Erlewine ofAllMusic described the song as "good stuff" and "so funky, loose, and alive that it's hard not to wish that Jackson didn't fuss over his albums and just record like this all the time."[4]
Credits adapted fromThe Ultimate Collection liner notes.[2]
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