Beat It is a song recorded by The Alarm in 2024 for Music Television Stepping Back Into The Future. The song is originally by Michael Jackson which was released as single in February 1983 and is from the album Thriller
This cover of the song was recorded by The Alarm and released on the vinyl and CD album Music Television released on 19th April 2024 on The Twenty First Century Recording Company label.
Music Television album 2024 recording details
Running length 3:22
Written by Michael Jackson
Musicians & Credits
Mike Peters – Vocals, Guitar
James Stevenson – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Dave Morait – Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Jules Jones-Peters – Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals
George Williams – Bass Guitar, Piano., Backing Vocals
Recorded at Rock Hard Studio Blackpool, England; Sain Stiwdio, Caernafom, Wales
Produced by George Williams
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Album appearances & discography of studio recordings
The following are Worldwide releases unless stated
The Alarm – Music Television Stepping Back Into The Future.
Released on 19th April 2024 on Limited Edition of 250 copies Yellow Vinyl album.
Released on 19th April 2024 on Limited Edition of 250 copies Purple Vinyl album.
Released on yellow or purple vinyl by Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21C139LP
2024 original recording
The Alarm – Music Television Stepping Back Into The Future.
Released on 19th April 2024 CD by Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21C140CD
Released April 2024 on CD. Repress intended for sale during the USA tour by Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21C140CDNA
2024 original recording
Lyrics ~ Music Television
(Beat it, beat it, beat it)
They told him, “Don’t you ever come around here
“Don’t wanna see your face, you better disappear
There’s fire’s in their eyes and their words are really clear
So beat it, just beat it
You better run, you better do what you can
Don’t wanna see no blood, don’t be a macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
So beat it, if you wanna be bad
Beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Show them how funky, strong is your fight
It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it)
Just beat it (beat it)
Just beat it (beat it)
Just beat it (beat it, uh)
(beat it. beat it. beat it, beat it, beat it)
They’re out to get you, better leave while you can
Don’t wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
So beat it, (beat it. beat it)
You have to show them that you’re really not scared
You’re playin’ with your life, this ain’t no truth or dare
They’ll kick you, then they’ll beat you
Then they’ll tell you it’s fair
So beat it, if you wanna be bad
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Show them how funky, strong is your fight
It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
No one wants to be defeated
No one wants to be defeated
No one wants to be defeated
Beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Show them how funky, strong is your fight
It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
No one wants to be defeated
Beat it (beat it, beat it)
Beat it (beat it, beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
No one wants to be defeated
Beat it (beat it, beat it)
Beat it (beat it, beat it)
No one wants to be defeated