The "Thriller" album was supposed to include "State Of Shock" (Michael Jackson - Randy Hansen) by Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara). Scheduling conflicts prevented this project from reaching completion. .

The Jacksons (lead vocalist Michael, Marlon, Jermaine, Tito, Randy and Jackie Jackson) and Mick Jagger's "State Of Shock" from the top ten LP "Victory" hit number three on Billboard in 1984. This was the last top ten hit for the group.