In “Human Nature,” Michael Jackson attempts to take himself off the pedestal of fame and connect with a woman he is interested in. Newfound attraction and a yearning for freedom are universal ...

Michael Jackson’s song charted a lot higher than Madonna’s Jackson’s “Human Nature” was a considerable hit. It reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for seven weeks.

Jackson finished in about 40 minutes and abruptly left. “Nine vocal passes, start to finish, and he splits,” Porcaro said, still in awe of Jackson at his peak. “It was sung perfectly.