Singer · Songwriter
Siedah Garrett
b. 1960
Connection to Michael Jackson
Siedah Garrett gave Michael Jackson one of his most heartfelt anthems. A singer and songwriter in the Quincy Jones circle, she co-wrote 'Man in the Mirror' with Glen Ballard, a call for personal change that became one of the emotional peaks of the Bad album. She also stepped in front of the microphone as Jackson's duet partner on 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You,' the tender ballad that opened the Bad singles run. Garrett moved easily between writing and performing, and Jackson trusted her with both roles. Her song urged listeners to start with themselves, a message Jackson delivered with rising, gospel-tinged force. The partnership showed how much a well-chosen collaborator could shape the soul of a record.
Contributions
Co-wrote 'Man in the Mirror' with Glen Ballard. Sang the duet 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You' with Jackson. Contributed backing vocals on his recordings.
Interesting Facts
Co-wrote 'Man in the Mirror,' a number-one single from Bad.
Sang the duet 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You' with Jackson.
Was part of Quincy Jones's stable of collaborators.[reported]