Best Ballads

Compilation by Michael Jackson

Released 1997

Ashley Farell
other vocals [1]
Brad Buxer
keyboard [1]
Bruce Swedien
co [1], mix [1-3, 11], recording [1-3, 11]
Bryan Loren
percussion [1]
Christa Larson
additional [1], lead vocals [1]
Christopher Currell
synclavier [2]
David Paich
arranger [3], keyboard [1], synthesizer [1-3, 11]
Douglas Getschal
drums (drum set) [2]
Greg Phillinganes
Rhodes piano [11]
Jeff Porcaro
drums (drum set) [1, 3, 11]
Jerry Hey
synthesizer [2]
John Bahler
vocal arranger [1]
John Barnes
synthesizer [2]
John “JR” Robinson
drums (drum set) [2]
Larry Williams
synthesizer [2]
Louis Johnson
bass guitar [11]
Marty Paich
additional [1], conductor [1]
Matt Forger
mix [1], recording [1]
Michael Boddicker
synthesizer [1-2]
Michael Jackson
additional [1], background vocals [1-2], co [2], lead vocals [1, 1-3, 11], producer [1], vocal arranger [1]
Paul Jackson, Jr.
guitar [11]
Paulinho da Costa
percussion [2-3]
Quincy Jones
producer [2-3, 11], synthesizer [2]
Rod Temperton
arranger [11]
Steve Lukather
arranger [3], guitar [3]
Steve Porcaro
arranger [3], synthesizer [1-3, 3, 11]
The John Bahler Singers
choir vocals [1], guest [1]