7. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)

“P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The original demo version of the song was written by the singer and Greg Phillinganes for Jackson’s sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). This original demo version of the song was totally re-done to a more up-tempo beat by James Ingram and producer Quincy Jones. The pair were thus credited with the writing of the song. Two of Jackson’s sisters, Janet and La Toya, provided backing vocals in the guise of the P.Y.T.s.

“P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” was released on September 19, 1983, as the penultimate single from Thriller. The single charted at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 46 on the R&B singles chart, becoming the sixth Top 10 hit from the album. In the UK, the song reached a peak position of 11. The single was most successful in Belgium, charting within the Top 10 at number 6. “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, including Monica, Justin Guarini and Kanye West. The original demo was also remixed by Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am for Thriller 25. In 1984, it was part of all 12 Grammy Award nominations, “P.Y.T.” was nominated for Best R&B Song, alongside Michael’s top five hit, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin”. Michael Jackson would later win a record breaking eight.

“P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” Video

“P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” Lyrics
Where did you come from lady
And ooh won’t you take me there
Right away won’t you baby
Tendoroni you’ve got to be
Spark my nature
Sugar fly with me
Don’t you know now
Is the perfect time
We can make it right
Hit the city lights
Then tonight ease the lovin’ pain
Let me take you to the max

I wanna love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty Young Thing
You need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
And I’ll take you there
I wanna love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty Young Thing
You need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
I’ll take you there

Background
Anywhere you wanna go

Nothin’ can stop this burnin’
Desire to be with you
Gotta get to you baby
Won’t you come, it’s emergency
Cool my fire yearnin’
Honey, come set me free
Don’t you know now is the perfect time
We can dim the lights
Just to make it right
In the night
Hit the lovin’ spot
I’ll give you all I’ve got

I wanna love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty Young Thing
You need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
And I’ll take you there
I wanna love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty Young Thing
You need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
I’ll take you there

I wanna love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty Young Thing
You need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
I’ll take you there

Pretty young things, repeat after me
(Michael) I said na na na
(P.Y.T.’s) na na na
(Michael) I said na na na na
(P.Y.T.’s) na na na na
(Michael) I said na na na
(P.Y.T.’s) na na na
(Michael) I said na na na na na
(P.Y.T.’s) na na na na na
(Michael) I wanna take you there

I wanna love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty Young Thing
You need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
And I’ll take you there
I wanna love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty Young Thing
You need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
I’ll take you there

(Repeat Chorus – Adlib/Fade-Out)

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