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 == Why did Stevie not sing the first lines? == 

 I have always wondered (pardon the pun) why Stevie chose to have two of his backup singers take the first lines of this song. It seems like a small detail but it makes a big difference, especially because it's the first song on the album. Many times I would hear it on the radio, recognize the melody immediately, and think Who is that singing? Is this a cover version? Then, 45 seconds into a 3-minute song, finally Stevie comes in. It's an interesting touch. Has anyone ever asked him about this in an interview? MJ "