EP03: Thriller is Unstoppable-Matt Forger

In this segment Matt discusses the initially slow sales of the the Thriller album and it’s ensuing meteoric rise to the top of the charts where it remained for over a year. He reveals how the record company tried to stop the song “Thriller” from being released as a single or a video. Cut to 40 years later, thousands of people are still dancing in unison around the globe. Visit: www.storiesintheroom.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/stories-in-the-room/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Join hosts Anthony Marinelli and Steven Ray as they chat and play music with songwriters, producers, engineers, and musicians who were "in the room" in the making of the iconic Thriller album with Michael Jackson. Guests share their trust, fear, and joy in creating music together in the recording studio bubble. You’ll find out how the songs were written, performed, and recorded, and you’ll hear the untold back stories about the people behind the studio magic. Guests include Greg Phillinganes, the Waters Family, Matt Forger, Paul Jackson Jr., Steve Porcaro, Lorraine Fields, and others. Produced by David Wolf. Produced/Directed by Christian D. Bruun.