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Diana Ross -

A young Michael Jackson joined Diana Ross on stage in 1981 to perform her hit song 'Upside Down.'

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Diana Ross -

Later in 1985, MJ collaborated with Diana Ross again. He co-wrote and sang the track 'Eaten Alive.'

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Donna Summer -

Michael Jackson sings in the chorus of Summer's song 'State of Independence.'

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Paul McCartney -

In 1983, MJ collaborated on McCartney’s album 'Pipes of Peace.' The duo recorded the track 'Say Say Say.'

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The artists also collaborated on 'The Man' and 'The Girl Is Mine.'

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Freddie Mercury -

Queen's front man wrote 'There Must Be More to Life Than This' in 1981. The duo recorded the song two years later, but it wasn't released until 2014!

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Mick Jagger -

In 1984 The Jacksons and Mick Jagger released a song called 'State of Shock.' The collaboration was originally meant to be done with Freddie Mercury.

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Stevie Wonder - The song 'Just Good Friends' can be found on Michael Jackson's iconic album 'Bad.' The duo collaborated again in 1987 with 'Get It.' The song was released on Wonder's album 'Characters.'

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Janet Jackson -

In 1995, Michael teamed up with his sister Janet and released the hit 'Scream.' Not only was the music video one of the most expensive ever to be made, it also won numerous awards, including three VMAs and a Grammy.

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Eddie Murphy -

The song 'Whatzupwitu' can be found on Eddie Murphy's 1993 album 'Love's Alright.'

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La Toya Jackson -

Michael Jackson collaborated with his sister La Toya on her 1980 debut album. 'Night Time Lover' was co-written by MJ, who also sings on the chorus.

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Kenny Rogers -

In 1981, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie sang on Rogers' track 'Goin' Back to Alabama.' The song was off the album 'Share Your Love.'

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Eddie Van Halen -

The legendary guitarist recorded the solo of 'Beat It' as part of Jackson's 1982 album 'Thriller.'

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Slash -

Michael Jackson did like to collaborate with guitar heroes. In 1991, it was the Guns N' Roses guitarist's turn. Slash played on the track 'Give in to Me' as part of the album 'Dangerous.'

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Britney Spears -

In 2001, Spears joined Jackson on stage to perform his iconic track 'The Way You Make Me Feel.'

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Lenny Kravitz -

'(I Can't Make It) Another Day' is the name of the song recorded by the duo. It was officially released posthumously in 2010, after it was leaked on the Internet a few months prior.

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Siedah Garrett -

In 1987, Michael Jackson and Siedah Garrett sang 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You' together. The track is part of MJ's album 'Bad.'

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Various Artists -

'We Are the World' was recorded in 1985. The song was co-written by Jackson and Lionel Richie, and brought together some of the most popular artists of the time.

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Kenny Loggins -

You can clearly hear Jackson's backing vocals on Loggins' 1979 song 'Who's Right, Who's Wrong.'

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will.i.am -

In 2008, we could hear the duo performing Jackson's 'P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)' in a remix for 'Thriller 25' (the 25th anniversary edition reissue of 'Thriller').

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Akon -

The duet with Akon, 'Hold My Hand,' was originally recorded in 2007, but it was released posthumously in 2010.

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Ice Cube and Shaquille O'Neal -

The three teamed up in 1998 for the song 'We Be Ballin.' The track was a remix of 'We Be Clubbin,' previously released by Ice Cube.

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3T -

Michael Jackson joined his nephews to record 'Why?' The song was a single off the 1995 album 'Brotherhood.'

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Princess Stéphanie of Monaco -

'In the Closet' can be heard on Michael Jackson's 1992 album 'Dangerous.' The female vocals were originally credited to "Mystery Girl," but it was later revealed who sang on the track.

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Patti Austin -

Michael Jackson collaborated with singer–songwriter Patti Austin on the song 'It's the Falling in Love,' which was released as part of his 1979 album 'Off the Wall.'

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Steve Stevens -

Michael Jackson invited yet another iconic guitarist to collaborate with him. The then Billy Idol guitarist recorded MJ's 1987 hit song 'Dirty Diana.'

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Dave Mason -

In 1980, Michael Jackson sang 'Save Me' with Dave Mason. The track was part of Mason's album 'Old Crest on a New Wave.'

See also: Remembering Michael Jackson and his classic 'Thriller'

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