One More Chance (Michael Jackson song)
Encyclopedia
"One More Chance" is a song written by R. Kelly
for Michael Jackson
and used on his Number Ones compilation album. It was released as a single on November 20, 2003, reaching #83 in the U.S.
, #5 in the UK
and reaching #1 in Venezuela
, Moldova
and Turkey
.
on the ABC
album and the second with The Jacksons on Victory album. The Victory album's "One More Chance" was written and performed (lead vocals) by younger brother Randy Jackson. Janet Jackson
also covered the Victory album song on her single for "If", as a B-side.
"One More Chance" was the last original single released during Jackson's lifetime. The song was later included on the Australia, France, Sweden and Indonesia editions of King of Pop
and the Japanese Limited edition of The Ultimate Collection box set.
was raided by the Santa Barbara Sheriffs Department, investigating child molestation allegations made against the singer, which resulted in the 2005 criminal trial
and subsequent acquittal of Jackson on all charges. Jackson had been shooting the video late into the night of November 17, 2003, but following the raid, production was stopped. The single was instead promoted using a montage video of highlights from Jackson's career to date.
On October 13, 2010, the official website of Michael Jackson announced that the music video will be released in a deluxe DVD box set Michael Jackson's Vision
on November 22, 2010. . A rough 2 minute cut of the video leaked online on November 15, 2010. On November 19, 2010, the full length of the video premiered on Jackson's official website. As with the song being the last brand new single released during his lifetime, the music video is also Jackson's last music video, and the first with new footage to be released posthumously. The video features Jackson performing in the audiences' place as they stand on stage in a nightclub. Closeups of Jackson were never filmed due to the raid, so most of the shots are of Jackson's face turned towards the audience, adding to the effect of Jackson performing in the audience's seat.
US CD Maxi Single
US 12" Promo Vinyl
Canada CD Single
European CD Maxi Single
European Promo CD Single
UK CD Single (CD1)
UK CD Single (CD2)
UK 12" Promo Vinyl
UK 12" Vinyl
UK Limited Edition 12" Vinyl Picture Disc
Germany CD Mini
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
for Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
and used on his Number Ones compilation album. It was released as a single on November 20, 2003, reaching #83 in the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, #5 in the UK
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and reaching #1 in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, Moldova
Moldova
Moldova , officially the Republic of Moldova is a landlocked state in Eastern Europe, located between Romania to the West and Ukraine to the North, East and South. It declared itself an independent state with the same boundaries as the preceding Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1991, as part...
and Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
Song background
Jackson had already recorded on two tracks with the same title prior to 2003. The first was "One More Chance" with The Jackson 5The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 , later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana...
on the ABC
ABC (album)
-Recording Sessions:August 1969 - March 1970Other tracks from ABC recording sessionsI Was Made To Love HerI Hear A SymphonyYou Ain't Giving Me What I Want We Can Have FunHoney Chile...
album and the second with The Jacksons on Victory album. The Victory album's "One More Chance" was written and performed (lead vocals) by younger brother Randy Jackson. Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
also covered the Victory album song on her single for "If", as a B-side.
"One More Chance" was the last original single released during Jackson's lifetime. The song was later included on the Australia, France, Sweden and Indonesia editions of King of Pop
King of Pop (album)
-Austria:On July 20, the Austrian version of the double disc compilation was announced; it was released on Jackson's birthday. The pool list fans got to choose from contained 100 tracks...
and the Japanese Limited edition of The Ultimate Collection box set.
Music video
Michael Jackson's Neverland RanchNeverland Ranch
Neverland Valley Ranch is a developed property in Santa Barbara County, California, most famous for being a home of American entertainer Michael Jackson from 1988 to 2005. Jackson named the property after Neverland, the fantasy island in the story of Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up...
was raided by the Santa Barbara Sheriffs Department, investigating child molestation allegations made against the singer, which resulted in the 2005 criminal trial
People v. Jackson
People vs. Jackson was a 2005 trial involving recording artist Michael Jackson. The accuser was a boy, Gavin Arvizo, who was 13 years old at the time of the alleged crimes...
and subsequent acquittal of Jackson on all charges. Jackson had been shooting the video late into the night of November 17, 2003, but following the raid, production was stopped. The single was instead promoted using a montage video of highlights from Jackson's career to date.
On October 13, 2010, the official website of Michael Jackson announced that the music video will be released in a deluxe DVD box set Michael Jackson's Vision
Michael Jackson's Vision
Michael Jackson's Vision is a deluxe DVD box set released on November 22, 2010. It includes three DVDs, featuring 4.5 hours of content of 42 music videos by Michael Jackson, with newly restored color and remastered audio. Michael referred to each of these productions as a "short film" and not a...
on November 22, 2010. . A rough 2 minute cut of the video leaked online on November 15, 2010. On November 19, 2010, the full length of the video premiered on Jackson's official website. As with the song being the last brand new single released during his lifetime, the music video is also Jackson's last music video, and the first with new footage to be released posthumously. The video features Jackson performing in the audiences' place as they stand on stage in a nightclub. Closeups of Jackson were never filmed due to the raid, so most of the shots are of Jackson's face turned towards the audience, adding to the effect of Jackson performing in the audience's seat.
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 83 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
5 |
| Venezuela Venezuela Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south... |
1 |
| Moldova Moldova Moldova , officially the Republic of Moldova is a landlocked state in Eastern Europe, located between Romania to the West and Ukraine to the North, East and South. It declared itself an independent state with the same boundaries as the preceding Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1991, as part... |
1 |
| Turkey Turkey Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe... |
1 |
Track listing
US 12" Vinyl- A1 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
- A2 "One More Chance (Paul OakenfoldPaul OakenfoldPaul Mark Oakenfold is a British record producer and a trance DJ.-Early Career: 1979–84:Paul Oakenfold's career was set to be a chef, after having hopes of becoming part of a band. He describes his early life as a "bedroom deejay" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's 24 Hours, stating he grew...
Urban Mix)" - 3:37 - B1 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
- B2 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
- B3 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
US CD Maxi Single
- 1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
- 2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
- 3 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
- 4 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
- 5 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix)" - 3:37
US 12" Promo Vinyl
- A1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
- A2 "One More Chance (R. Kelly Remix)" - 3:50
- A3 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
- B1 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix)" - 3:37
- B2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
- B3 "One More Chance (Night & Day R&B Mix)" - 3:36
Canada CD Single
- 1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
- 2 "One More Chance (Ron G. Rhytmic Mix)" - 3:50
- 3 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Pop Mix)" - 3:45
European CD Maxi Single
- 1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" -3:50
- 2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" -3:50
- 3 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
- 4 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
European Promo CD Single
- 1 "One More Chance" - 3:50
UK CD Single (CD1)
- 1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
- 2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix) " - 3:37
UK CD Single (CD2)
- 1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
- 2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
- 3 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
- 4 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
UK 12" Promo Vinyl
- A1 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix)" - 3:37
- B1 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
- B2 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
UK 12" Vinyl
- A1 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
- A2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix)" - 3:37
- B1 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
- B2 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
- B3 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
UK Limited Edition 12" Vinyl Picture Disc
- A "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
- B "Billie Jean (Album Version)" - 4:54
Germany CD Mini
- 1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
- 2 "Ben (2003 Live Edit)" - 2:45
Credits and personnel
- Written and arranged by R. Kelly
- Produced by R. Kelly and Michael Jackson
- Lead and background vocals by Michael Jackson
- Vocals recorded by Brad Buxer and John Nettlesby
- Mixed by Șerban Ghenea
- Digital editing by John Nettlesby
- String arrangement by Michael Jackson
- Guitar by Donnie Lyle
- Additional Pro-Tools by John Hanes
- Assistant engineer: Tim Roberts
- Mastered by Bernie Grundman