Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm] – Christopher Currell, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesDrum Programming – Douglas Getschal, Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson , John Robinson Guitar – David Williams Lyrics By, Vocals [Solo And Background], Percussion [How Now Brown Cow], Arranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonOrgan [Hammond B3 Midi Organ Solo] – Jimmy SmithPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaSaxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, John Barnes, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Solo] – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer [Synclavier], Guitar [Digital], Performer [Rubba] – Christopher CurrellTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – M. Jackson*

Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyGuitar – David Williams , Eric GaleLyrics By, Vocals [Solo And Background], Finger Snaps, Arranged By [Rhythm And Vocal] – Michael JacksonPercussion – Ollie E. Brown*, Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Larry WilliamsSaxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, John Barnes, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Synclavier], Finger Snaps – Christopher CurrellTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – M. Jackson*

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

Arranged By [Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Swahili Chant] – Caiphus SemenyaArranged By [Synthesizer] – Jerry Hey, John Barnes, Quincy JonesChanter [Swahili] – Letta MbuluDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Lyrics By, Vocals [Solo And Background] – Michael JacksonPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve PorcaroSynthesizer – David Paich, John Barnes, Larry Williams, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellWritten-By – M. Jackson*

Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer And Vocal] – Graham Lyle, Quincy Jones, Terry BrittenDrum Programming – Cornelius MimsDrums – Bruce Swedien, Humberto Gatica, Ollie E. Brown*Guitar – Michael LandauPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaSaxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Larry Williams, Michael Boddicker, Rhett LawrenceSynthesizer [Solo] – Stevie WonderSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals [Duet] – Michael Jackson, Stevie WonderWritten-By – G. Lyle*, T. Britten*

Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm And Vocal] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonGuitar – David Williams , Paul Jackson, Jr.*Lyrics By, Vocals [Solo And Background] – Michael JacksonSaxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – John Barnes, Rhett LawrenceSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – M. Jackson*

Arranged By [Rhythm] – Glen Ballard, Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – Glen Ballard, Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal] – Andrae Crouch*Backing Vocals – Andrae Crouch*, Siedah Garrett, The Andrae Crouch Choir*, The WinansBacking Vocals [Andrae Crouch And The Andrae Crouch Choir] – Alfie Silas, Andrew Gouché*, Francine Howard, Geary Faggett, Jean Johnson, Linda Green, Maxi Anderson, Perry Morgan, Rose Banks, Sandra Crouch, Vonciele Faggett*Backing Vocals [The Winans] – Carvin Winans, Marvin Winans, Michael Winans, Ronald WinansFeaturing – Siedah Garrett, The Andrae Crouch Choir*, The WinansGuitar – Dann HuffHandclaps – Ollie E. Brown*Keyboards – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer – Glen Ballard, Randy KerberVocals [Solo And Background] – Michael JacksonWritten-By – G. Ballard*, S. Garrett*

Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonBass – Nathan EastDrums – Ndugu Chancler*Guitar – Dann HuffLyrics By, Voice [Spoken Intro] – Michael JacksonPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaPiano – John BarnesProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve PorcaroRecorded By [Holophonics™ ] – Hugo ZuccarelliSynthesizer – David Paich, Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellVocals [Duet] – Michael Jackson, Siedah GarrettWritten-By – M. Jackson*

Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, John Barnes, Michael JacksonArranged By [String] – John BarnesArranged By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Guitar – David Williams , Paul Jackson, Jr.*Guitar [Solo] – Steve StevensLyrics By, Vocals [Solo And Background], Claves [Clavé Clapstick], Arranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonSynthesizer – John Barnes, Michael Boddicker, Randy WaldmanSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellWritten-By – M. Jackson*

Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonDrums – Bill Bottrell, Bruce Swedien, John Robinson Engineer [Heartbeat Digitally Processed In the Synclavier Holophonics™] – Hugo ZuccarelliGuitar – David Williams Lyrics By, Vocals [Solo And Background], Handclaps, Arranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonNoises [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank DileoPiano [Muted Steinway] – Kevin MaloneyRecorded By [Michael Jackson's Heartbeat] – Dr. Eric Chevlen*Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – John Barnes, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVoice [Chief Of Police Announcement] – Bruce SwedienWritten-By – M. Jackson*