She's Out of My Life

"She's Out of My Life" is a tender ballad from Michael Jackson's 1979 album Off the Wall, released as its fourth single on April 1, 1980. Written by Tom Bahler, the song showcases Jackson's vulnerable side, with a soft, aching vocal delivery over a gentle arrangement of strings and piano. The track blends rhythm and blues with soft rock, fitting seamlessly into the album's polished, disco-tinged sound. It climbed to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Jackson a historic feat: he became the first solo artist to score four Top 10 hits from a single album. The single earned a Platinum certification in the U.S., selling over a million copies.

A demo version featuring Jackson accompanied by a lone guitar appeared on the 2009 compilation Michael Jackson's This Is It. Over the years, the song has been covered by a wide range of artists, including Patti LaBelle, Shirley Bassey, Sammy Davis Jr., Ginuwine, 98°, S Club 7, Barbara Mandrell, Daniel Evans, Nina, Willie Nelson, Josh Groban, Gloria Lynne, and Karel Gott. [edit]