Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson were two of pop's biggest names when they teamed up in the early 1980s. They shared a natural songwriting chemistry and a playful rapport. McCartney sang the duet 'The Girl Is Mine' with Jackson on the Thriller album, a light, friendly tug-of-war over a girl. They also worked together on McCartney's own hits of the era. Their friendship later cooled over business: Jackson bought the publishing catalogue that held many Beatles songs, a move McCartney found hard to accept. The music they made stands apart from that rift. Two writers from very different worlds found common ground in melody, and for a while the collaboration felt like a summit meeting of pop royalty.

Sang the duet 'The Girl Is Mine' on Thriller. Collaborated with Jackson on songs during the early 1980s. Brought Beatles-honed melodic instincts to their shared work.