Speed Demon
The video “Speed Demon” was directed by Will Vinton the world renowned Claymation pioneer who coined and trademarked the word claymation. Vinton has created had done some very famous work such as:
- The California Raisins
- The “CG” (“Computer Animated”) M&Ms “Red” and “Yellow”
- He produced the acclaimed television series “THE PJs” for The WB, and “GARY AND MIKE” for UPN.
“Speed Demon” came from the video “Moonwalker”. Throughout the video Michael is running from fans that are determined to get a picture, autograph or just get a hold of Michael himself.
The video which has no music for about 5 minutes is supposed to be at Hollywood studios. When Michael is first seen he is a little boy and so is his entourage until they walk through some smoke and come out on the other side as grown people.
At that point Michael is spotted by some fans and the chase begins. As he’s running from them he runs on a set where a claymation of Steven Spielberg is directing a scene of two cowboys getting ready to have a gunfight. He becomes very angry with Michael and begins to scream and yell and turns into an angry lizard. One of the cowboys accuses Michael of trying to mess up his career and yells “Get’em!” and they too begin chasing him.
At one point Michael runs into a wardrobe room and puts on a disguise which is large rabbit named Spike. Spike walks right by the press who saw him go into wardrobe but don’t realize its Michael in a disguise.
Spike then decides to taunt them into chasing him as he jumps on a bicycle and rides away.
His bike turns into a motorcycle and he speeds down the highway avoiding fanatic fans as the music to the song finally begins to play. After his fans are arrested for speeding Michael gets off the motorcycle in the desert and removes the costume.
The costume comes to life and challenges Michael to a dance off. As they are dancing a policeman comes up and shows Michael a “No Moonwalking” sign.
Michael turns to point to Spike saying he was dancing with someone however the rabbit has disappeared. The policeman asks Michael for his autograph on the ticket instead of his signature. As Michael is about to leave, a large rock in the distance turns into Spike and nods and smiles at him. Michael smiles back as he leaves.
The idea from the song came from Michael getting a ticket one day which made him late for the recording studio. Michael told Quincy Jones about the incident and Quincy told him to write how he felt about the situation. Michael later turned it into a song.
A promotional single that was released as a 7″ single only, “Speed Demon” was on Michael Jackson’s 1987 album “Bad” for promotion of the movie “Moonwalker”. The song got very little airplay in the United States.
The video to this song is well known for its claymation.
“Speed Demon”
I’m Headed For The Border
It’s On My Mind
And Nothin’ Really Matters
I’ve Got To Be On Time
Look In The View Mirror
Is He Hot On My Tracks
Is He Getting Nearer
I Feel Some Heat Is On
My Back
(Speed Demon)
Speedin’ On The Freeway
Gotta Get A Leadway
(Speed Demon)
Doin’ It On The Highway
Gotta Have It My Way
(Speed Demon)
Mind Is Like A Compass
I’m Stoppin’ At Nothin’
(Speed Demon)
(He Say) Pull Over Boy And
Get Your Ticket Right . . .
And Nothin’ Gonna Stop Me
Ain’t No Stop And Go
I’m Speedin’ On The Midway
I Gotta Really Burn This Road
(Speed Demon)
Speedin’ On The Freeway
Gotta Get The Leadway
(Speed Demon)
Doin’ It On The Highway
Gotta Have It My Way
(Speed Demon)
Mind Is Like A Compass
I’m Stoppin’ At Nothin’
(Speed Demon)
(He Say) Pull Over Boy And
Get Your Ticket Right . . .
Speed Demon, You’re The
Very Same One
Who Said The Future’s In
Your Hands
The Life You Save Could Be
Your Own
You’re Preachin’ ‘Bout My
Life Like You’re The Law
Gonna Live Each Day And
Hour Like
For Me There’s No Tomorrow
Go! Go! Go! Aaow!
(Speed Demon)
Speedin’ On The Freeway
Gotta Get A Leadway
(Speed Demon)
Got Fire In My Pocket
I Just Lit A Rocket
(Speed Demon)
Just Pull Over Boy
And Get Your Ticket Right
(Speed Demon)
Pull Over Boy And
Get Your Ticket Right
(Speed Demon)
Just, Pull Over Boy
And Eat Your Ticket
Pull Over Boy
Pull Over Boy
And Get Your Ticket Right
Ugh!
Aaow!
Uhh!
Hoo!
Get Your Ticket Right
Pull Over Boy-Get
Your Ticket Right
Pull Over Boy And
Get Your Ticket Right
Pull Over Boy
Pull Over Boy And
Get Your Ticket
Eat Your Ticket
Get Your Ticket
Eat Yo’, Get Yo’, Hoo! Aaow!
Get Your Ticket Right
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