: Temperton wrote the famous "Darkness falls across the land..." verse in a taxi on the way to the recording session.
: Suggested by Peggy Lipton (wife of producer Quincy Jones), Price was invited to the studio and reportedly nailed his performance in just two takes. Thriller Laugh
: Given that Thriller went on to sell over 110 million copies, he missed out on millions in potential earnings. : Temperton wrote the famous "Darkness falls across the land
: Despite the "bad move," Price remained lighthearted about it, later joking with Johnny Carson about the sheer scale of the album's success. Why It Lasts : Despite the "bad move," Price remained lighthearted
In the realm of music history, few moments are as chillingly effective as the final seconds of Michael Jackson’s "Thriller." As the heavy bass fades, a deep, velvet voice delivers a ghoulish rap that culminates in a bone-chilling, maniacal laugh. That iconic performance belongs to none other than the legendary horror actor Vincent Price . The Story Behind the Recording