It was directed by Martin Scorsese and co-starred Wesley Snipes in one of his first appearances. The short film for "Bad" premiered in a TV special, Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns, on CBS during prime time on August 31, 1987. Internationally, the song was also commercially successful, charting at the top of the charts in Ireland, Norway, Spain and the Netherlands as well as charting in the top ten in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, West Germany, New Zealand, Switzerland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. "Bad" is certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It also charted on the Hot R&B Singles, Hot Dance Club Play and Rhythmic chart at number one. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and remained there for two weeks, becoming the album's second number-one single, and Jackson's eighth number one entry on the chart. "Bad" received positive reviews, with some critics noting that "Bad" helped give Jackson an edgier image. It was influenced by a true story Jackson read about a young man who tried to escape poverty by attending private school but was killed when he returned home. The song was written and composed by Jackson, and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. It was released by Epic Records on September 7, 1987, as the second single from his seventh studio album, Bad. " Bad" is a song by the American singer Michael Jackson.
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