One More Chance

"One More Chance" is a song written by R. Kelly for Michael Jackson and used on his Number Ones compilation album. It was released as a single on November 20, 2003, reaching #83 in the U.S., #5 in the UK and reaching #1 in Venezuela, Moldova and Turkey.

Song Background


Jackson had previously recorded two tracks with the same title prior to 2003. The first was "One More Chance" with The Jackson 5 on the ABC album and the second with The Jacksons on Victory album. The Victory album's "One More Chance" was written and performed (lead vocals) by younger brother Randy Jackson. Janet Jackson also covered the Victory album song on her single for "If", as a B-side.

"One More Chance" was the last original single released during Jackson's lifetime. The song was later included on the Australia, France, Sweden and Indonesia editions of King of Pop and the Japanese Limited edition of The Ultimate Collection box set.

Music Video


Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was raided by the Santa Barbara Sheriffs Department, investigating child molestation allegations made against the singer, which resulted in the 2005 criminal trial and subsequent acquittal of Jackson on all charges. Jackson had been shooting the video late into the night of November 17, 2003, but following the raid, production was stopped. The single was instead promoted using a montage video of highlights from Jackson's career to date.

On October 13, 2010, the official website of Michael Jackson announced that the music video will be released in a deluxe DVD box set Michael Jackson's Vision on November 22, 2010.

A rough 2 minute cut of the video leaked online on November 15, 2010. On November 19, 2010, the full length of the video premiered on Jackson's official website. As with the song being the last brand new single released during his lifetime, the music video is also Jackson's last music video, and the first with new footage to be released posthumously.

The video features Jackson performing in the audiences' place as they stand on stage in a nightclub. Closeups of Jackson were never filmed due to the raid, so most of the shots are of Jackson's face turned towards the audience, adding to the effect of Jackson performing in the audience's seat.

Charts


Chart (2003) Peak Position

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 83
UK Singles Chart 5
Venezuela 1
Moldova 1
Turkey 1

Track Listing


US 12" Vinyl
A1 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
A2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix)" - 3:37
B1 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
B2 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
B3 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50


US CD Maxi Single
1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
3 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
4 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
5 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix)" - 3:37


US 12" Promo Vinyl
A1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
A2 "One More Chance (R. Kelly Remix)" - 3:50
A3 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
B1 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix)" - 3:37
B2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
B3 "One More Chance (Night & Day R&B Mix)" - 3:36


Canada CD Single
1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
2 "One More Chance (Ron G. Rhytmic Mix)" - 3:50
3 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Pop Mix)" - 3:45


European CD Maxi Single
1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" -3:50
2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" -3:50
3 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
4 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00


European Promo CD Single
1 "One More Chance" - 3:50


UK CD Single (CD1)
1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix) " - 3:37


UK CD Single (CD2)
1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
3 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
4 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00


UK 12" Promo Vinyl
A1 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix)" - 3:37
B1 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
B2 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50


UK 12" Vinyl
A1 "One More Chance (Metro Remix)" - 3:50
A2 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix)" - 3:37
B1 "One More Chance (Paul Oakenfold Mix)" - 3:50
B2 "One More Chance (Ron G Club Remix)" - 4:00
B3 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50


UK Limited Edition 12" Vinyl Picture Disc
A "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
B "Billie Jean (Album Version)" - 4:54


Germany CD Mini
1 "One More Chance (Album Version)" - 3:50
2 "Ben (2003 Live Edit)" - 2:45


Official Remixes


R. Kelly Remix
Ron G Club Mix
Ron G. Rhythmic Mix
Slang Remix
Slang Electro Remix
Metro Remix
Ford Remix
Ford Extended Remix (Unreleased)
Paul Oakenfold Urban Mix
Paul Oakenfold Mix
Paul Oakenfold Pop Mix
Night And Day Remix

Credits and Personnel


Written and arranged by R. Kelly
Produced by R. Kelly and Michael Jackson
Lead and background vocals by Michael Jackson
Vocals recorded by Brad Buxer and John Nettlesby
Mixed by Șerban Ghenea
Digital editing by John Nettlesby
String arrangement by Michael Jackson
Guitar by Donnie Lyle
Additional Pro-Tools by John Hanes
Assistant engineer: Tim Roberts
Mastered by Bernie Grundman