Rock With You - wikipedia Rock With You For other uses, see Rock with You ( disambiguation ). `` Rock with You '' Side - A label of U.S. vinyl single Single by Michael Jackson from the album Off the Wall B - side `` Get on the Floor '' `` Working Day and Night '' Released November 3, 1979 Format 7 '' single 12 '' single Recorded December 1978 -- June 1979 Genre Disco Length 3 : 39 ( album version ) 3 : 23 ( single version ) Label Epic CBS Songwriter ( s ) Rod Temperton Producer ( s ) Quincy Jones Michael Jackson singles chronology `` Do n't Stop ' Til You Get Enough '' ( 1979 ) `` Rock with You '' ( 1979 ) `` Off the Wall '' ( 1980 ) Music video `` Rock With You '' on YouTube `` Rock with You '' is a song recorded by American singer Michael Jackson. It was written by English songwriter Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones. It was first offered to Karen Carpenter, while she was working on her first solo album, but she turned it down. It was released on November 3, 1979 as the second single from Jackson 's fifth solo album, Off the Wall ( 1979 ). It was also the third number one hit of the 1980s, a decade whose pop singles chart would soon be dominated by Jackson. It reached number one on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts. On the former, `` Rock with You '' spent four consecutive weeks at number one starting January 19, 1980. According to Billboard, the song was the fourth biggest single of 1980. It is also considered one of the last hits of the disco era. It was re-released as a single on February 27, 2006, as part of the Visionary : The Video Singles box set. Contents 1 Composition 2 Critical reception 3 Music video 4 Live performances 5 Michael Jackson : The Experience 6 Mixes 7 Track listing 8 Chart and certifications 8.1 Weekly charts 8.2 Year - end charts 8.3 Certifications 9 Personnel 10 See also 11 References 12 External links Composition This song is written in the key of G ♭ major. Meter is 4 / 4 at 114 bpm. Critical reception AllMusic highlighted the song on the album itself. Robert Christgau called it a `` smooth ballad ''. Music video A music video was released for the song, using the shorter single version. It features Michael in a sparkly sequined suit singing the song with a bright laser behind him. The video was directed by Bruce Gowers. The music video was included on the video albums : Video Greatest Hits - HIStory, Number Ones and Michael Jackson 's Vision. Live performances Michael first performed the song on the Jacksons ' Destiny World Tour on the second leg. He peformed the song on the Jacksons ' Triumph Tour and Victory Tour. He performed the song on his solo tour the Bad World Tour. He also performed the song during the HIStory World Tour, as a part of the Off the Wall medley ( Also featuring Off the Wall and Do n't Stop Til ' You Get Enough ) in certain concerts. `` Rock with You '' was rehearsed for the Dangerous World Tour, but was n't performed. Jackson also would have performed it for the This Is It concert series, but the shows were canceled, due to his sudden death. Michael Jackson : the Experience The song is also featured in the game Michael Jackson : The Experience. Mixes Original LP version -- 3 : 39 This `` classic '' version was only released on initial runs of the LP record and cassette, as well as certain CD pressings manufactured in Japan, up to and including a Japanese - market version released in 1991. It was replaced by the full version of the 7 '' remix on later LP pressings and all other CD editions. The original version was later remastered and released on the `` French Fans ' Selection '' deluxe box set edition of King of Pop. 7 '' remix video edit -- 3 : 23 The `` remix '' was used for the single and to underscore the video. The remix re-pans the guitar, and adds more strings, horns, and hand claps in the chorus. An edit was made to the middle musical bridge by adding fingersnaps and shortening it from two parts to just one. 7 '' version -- 3 : 39 This is the same as the 7 '' remix, but with the musical bridge left intact. This version appears on later pressings of the album. Extended version -- 4 : 57 Available only on the Japanese 12 '' promo, `` Rock with You / Robin Hood ''. The latter song was recorded by Fox and the Promes. Masters at Work Remix -- 5 : 29 Frankie 's Favorite Club Mix -- 7 : 49 Frankie Knuckles Radio Mix -- 3 : 50 The Masters at Work Remix and Frankie Knuckles remixes all contain previously unheard vocals and ad - libs not heard on the original album version. This is because the remixers were given access to the master tapes of the song to produce their remix. The master tapes contained additional vocals and cuts that did n't make it onto the original album version. Freemasons Bootleg Remix -- 5 : 44 2012 Reeno 12 '' Remix -- 7 : 16 Remix made from the original 48 - track masters. The intro and outro sections were greatly extended, and a middle break was added which had isolated background vocals. This mix also contains some previously unused string parts. Live 1981 ( 3 : 55 ) The live version, taken from the 1981 album The Jacksons Live !, was included on the UK 12 '' `` Wanna Be Startin ' Somethin ' '' single in 1983. Live 1988 ( 4 : 05 ) The live version, included in the deluxe edition of Bad 25 and on the DVD Live at Wembley July 16, 1988, was recorded during one of the shows at Wembley Stadium during the Bad World Tour. Track listing European 7 '' single ( EPC 8206 ) A. `` Rock with You '' -- 3 : 38 B. `` Get on the Floor '' -- 4 : 44 Netherlands 12 '' single ( EPC 12.8206 ) A. `` Rock with You '' -- 3 : 20 B1. `` You Ca n't Win '' -- 7 : 17 B2. `` Get on the Floor '' -- 4 : 44 UK 12 '' single ( EPC 13 8206 ) A. `` Rock with You '' - 3 : 20 B1 : `` You Ca n't Win '' - 7 : 17 B2 : `` Get On The Floor '' - 4 : 44 U.S. 7 '' single ( 9 - 50797 ) A. `` Rock with You '' -- 3 : 20 B. `` Workin ' Day and Night '' -- 4 : 55 Visionary DualDisc single ( 82876725132 ) CD side `` Rock with You '' ( single mix ) -- 3 : 23 `` Rock with You '' ( Masters at Work Remix ) -- 5 : 33 DVD side `` Rock with You '' ( video ) -- 3 : 23 Chart and certifications Weekly charts Chart ( 1980 ) Peak position Australia ( Kent Music Report ) Canada Top Singles ( RPM ) Germany ( Official German Charts ) 58 Ireland ( IRMA ) 11 New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ ) UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 7 US Billboard Hot 100 US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard ) 21 US Hot R&B / Hip - Hop Songs ( Billboard ) US Cash Box Top 100 Chart ( 2006 ) Peak position France ( SNEP ) 59 Ireland ( IRMA ) 19 Italy ( FIMI ) 9 Netherlands ( Single Top 100 ) 22 Spain ( PROMUSICAE ) UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 15 Chart ( 2008 ) Peak position Spain ( PROMUSICAE ) 10 Chart ( 2009 ) Peak position Australia ( ARIA ) 36 Canada ( Canadian Hot 100 ) 33 France ( SNEP ) 90 Germany ( Official German Charts ) 98 Japan ( Japan Hot 100 ) 59 Netherlands ( Single Top 100 ) 25 Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade ) 68 UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 54 US Digital Songs ( Billboard ) 17 Year - end charts Chart ( 1980 ) Rank Australia ( Kent Music Report ) 39 Canada Top Singles ( RPM ) 17 New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ ) 49 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 U.S. Cash Box Top 100 8 Certifications Region Certification Certified units / Sales New Zealand ( RMNZ ) Gold 0 United Kingdom ( BPI ) Silver 250,000 United States ( RIAA ) Platinum 2,000,000 shipments figures based on certification alone Personnel Written and composed by Rod Temperton Produced by Quincy Jones Michael Jackson -- lead and backing vocals Bobby Watson -- bass John Robinson -- drums David Williams, Marlo Henderson -- electric guitar Greg Phillinganes, Michael Boddicker -- synthesizers David `` Hawk '' Wolinski -- electric piano Horns arranged by Jerry Hey and performed by The Seawind Horns Jerry Hey -- trumpet and flugelhorn Larry Williams -- tenor, alto saxophones and flute Kim Hutchcroft -- baritone, tenor saxophones and flute William Reichenbach -- trombone Gary Grant -- trumpet Rhythm and vocal arrangements by Rod Temperton String arrangement by Ben Wright Concert master -- Gerald Vinci See also List of Billboard Hot 100 number - one singles of 1980 List of number - one R&B singles of 1980 ( U.S. ) List of number - one singles of 2006 ( Spain ) References Jump up ^ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/50-best-michael-jackson-songs-20140623/10-rock-with-you-0273988 Jump up ^ `` Behind The Music : Karen Carpenter ( Solo ) ''. 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External links Official video on YouTube Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics Michael Jackson songs Discography 1970s `` Got to Be There '' `` Ai n't No Sunshine '' `` I Wanna Be Where You Are '' `` Rockin ' Robin '' `` Love Is Here and Now You 're Gone '' `` You 've Got a Friend '' `` Ben '' `` Everybody 's Somebody 's Fool '' `` My Girl '' `` Shoo - Be-Doo - Be-Doo - Da - Day '' `` We 've Got a Good Thing Going '' `` With a Child 's Heart '' `` Morning Glow '' `` All the Things You Are '' `` Happy '' `` Too Young '' `` Doggin ' Around '' `` Music and Me '' `` We 're Almost There '' `` One Day in Your Life '' `` Just a Little Bit of You '' `` You Ca n't Win '' `` Ease on Down the Road '' `` A Brand New Day '' `` Do n't Stop ' Til You Get Enough '' `` Rock with You '' `` Working Day and Night '' `` Off the Wall '' `` Girlfriend '' `` She 's Out of My Life '' `` It 's the Falling in Love '' 1980s `` The Girl Is Mine '' `` Wanna Be Startin ' Somethin ' '' `` Thriller '' `` Beat It '' `` Billie Jean '' `` Human Nature '' `` P.Y.T. ( Pretty Young Thing ) '' `` You 've Really Got a Hold on Me '' `` Here I Am ( Come and Take Me ) '' `` I Hear a Symphony '' `` Lonely Teardrops '' `` That 's What Love Is Made Of '' `` I Was Made to Love Her '' `` I Just Ca n't Stop Loving You '' `` Bad '' `` The Way You Make Me Feel '' `` Speed Demon '' `` Liberian Girl '' `` Just Good Friends '' `` Another Part of Me '' `` Man in the Mirror '' `` Dirty Diana '' `` Smooth Criminal '' `` Leave Me Alone '' `` Twenty - Five Miles '' 1990s `` Black or White '' `` Jam '' `` In the Closet '' `` Remember the Time '' `` Ca n't Let Her Get Away '' `` Heal the World '' `` Who Is It '' `` Give In to Me '' `` Will You Be There '' `` Gone Too Soon '' `` Dangerous '' `` Come Together '' `` Someone Put Your Hand Out '' `` Scream '' `` Childhood '' `` They Do n't Care About Us '' `` Stranger in Moscow '' `` This Time Around '' `` Earth Song '' `` D.S. '' `` You Are Not Alone '' `` Tabloid Junkie '' `` HIStory '' `` Smile '' `` Mind Is the Magic '' `` Blood on the Dance Floor '' `` Ghosts '' `` Is It Scary '' `` On the Line '' 2000s `` Speechless '' `` You Rock My World '' `` Heaven Can Wait '' `` Butterflies '' `` Cry '' `` One More Chance '' `` Cheater '' `` The Way You Love Me '' `` Fall Again '' `` This Is It '' 2010s `` Breaking News '' `` Hold My Hand '' `` Hollywood Tonight '' `` Monster '' `` ( I Ca n't Make It ) Another Day '' `` Behind the Mask '' `` Do n't Be Messin ' ' Round '' `` Price of Fame '' `` Love Never Felt So Good '' `` Chicago '' `` Loving You '' `` A Place with No Name '' `` Slave to the Rhythm '' `` Blue Gangsta '' Other `` We Are the World '' `` What More Can I Give / Toro Para Ti '' `` We Are the World 25 for Haiti '' Featured `` Night Time Lover '' `` Papa Was a Rollin ' Stone '' `` State of Independence '' `` Muscles '' `` Say Say Say '' `` Somebody 's Watching Me '' `` Do n't Stand Another Chance '' `` Centipede '' `` Tell Me I 'm Not Dreamin ' ( Too Good to Be True ) '' `` Eaten Alive '' `` Get It '' `` 2300 Jackson Street '' `` Do the Bartman '' `` Whatzupwitu '' `` Why '' `` I Need You '' `` Girls, Girls, Girls ( Part 2 ) '' `` All Eyez on Me '' `` All in Your Name '' `` There Must Be More To Life Than This '' `` Low '' `` Do n't Matter to Me '' Book Portal Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rock_with_You&oldid=853218109 '' Categories : 1979 singles Michael Jackson songs Songs written by Rod Temperton Billboard Hot 100 number - one singles Billboard Hot R&B / Hip - Hop Songs number - one singles 1970s ballads Music videos directed by Bruce Gowers Song recordings produced by Quincy Jones Epic Records singles 1979 songs 1970s songs Number - one singles in Spain Hidden categories : Webarchive template wayback links Cite certification used with missing parameters Use mdy dates from March 2015 Articles with hAudio microformats Singlechart usages for Canadatopsingles Singlechart called without artist Singlechart called without song Singlechart usages for Germany2 Singlechart usages for Ireland2 Singlechart usages for New Zealand Singlechart usages for UK Singlechart making named ref Singlechart usages for Billboardadultcontemporary Singlechart usages for Billboardrandbhiphop Singlechart usages for France Singlechart usages for Ireland Singlechart usages for Italy Singlechart usages for Dutch100 Singlechart usages for Spain Singlechart usages for Australia Singlechart usages for Switzerland Certification Table Entry usages for New Zealand Pages using Certification Table Entry - Sales with missing information Certification Table Entry usages for United Kingdom Certification Table Entry usages for United States Talk Contents About Wikipedia Azərbaycanca Dansk Deutsch Ελληνικά Español فارسی Français Galego Հայերեն Italiano עברית Kiswahili Latviešu Magyar Nederlands 日本 語 Norsk Polski Português Русский Српски / srpski Suomi Svenska ไทย Türkçe Українська Tiếng Việt 中文 19 more Edit links This page was last edited on 3 August 2018, at 06 : 10 ( UTC ). 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Question: who sings i want to rock with you
Answer: Michael Jackson