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"She's Out of My Life" is a song written by American songwriter Tom Bahler and performed by American singer Michael Jackson. The song was released as the fourth single from Jackson's 1979 album Off the Wall. In 2004, the song appeared in The Ultimate Collection. It peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first time any solo artist had ever achieved four Top 10 hits from one album. In America, it earned a million-selling Gold 45. Unlike the album's previous singles, which were all uptempo dance-oriented funk and disco songs, "She's Out of My Life" was an emotional ballad. The song has a tempo of 66 beats per minute, making it one of Jackson's slowest songs. The song is about a painful breakup. It has been claimed that Bahler wrote the song about Karen Carpenter, whom Bahler had briefly dated. However, he has stated, "The fact is, I had already written that song by the time Karen and I became romantic. That song was written more about Rhonda Rivera... Rhonda and I had been together for two years, and it was after we broke up that I started dating Karen."The demo version of the song, which features Jackson singing with a guitar, was released on the second disc of the 2009 album Michael Jackson's This Is It. The song has also been covered by a variety of artists, including Patti LaBelle, Shirley Bassey, Ginuwine, 98°, S Club 7, Barbara Mandrell, Daniel Evans, Nina, Willie Nelson, Josh Groban, and Karel Gott. 


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1998
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Ooh, she's out of my life 
She's out of my life 
Ooh 
I don't know whether to laugh or cry 

I don't know whether to live or die 
And it cuts like a knife 
She's out of my life 
Ooh, she's out of my hands 

She's out of my hands 
To think for two years that she was here 
And I took it for granted 
I was so cavalier 

Now the way that it stands 
She's out of my hands 
So I've learned that love is no possession 
And I've learned that love won't wait 

Now I've learned love need expression 
But I've learned much too late 
And she's out of my life 
Out of my life 

Damned indecision and cursed pride 
Kept my love for her locked deep inside 
And it cuts like a knife 
She's out of my life 

Ooh, she's out of my life

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98 Degrees (stylized as 98°) is an American pop and R&B vocal group consisting of four vocalists: the group's founding member Jeff Timmons, brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, and Justin Jeffre. The group was formed by Timmons in Los Angeles, California, although all of its members originate from Ohio. Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, rather than being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achieved eight top 40 singles in the U.S. Between late 1997 and 2000, the group reached top-twenty status on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart, with their debut single "Invisible Man" peaking at No. 12, and 1999’s pop/R&B cover of the country ballad "I Do (Cherish You)" … more »

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Written by: Tom Bahler

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5 facts about this song

Michael Jackson
1. "She's Out of My Life" is a song from Michael Jackson's 1979 album Off the Wall. The song is a melancholic ballad that has Jackson mourning an emotional breakup. 2. It was the fourth single to be released from the album, almost a year after the album's initial release. 3. Originally, "She's Out of My Life" was written by Tom Bahler and was meant to be released by Frank Sinatra. 4. Jackson's version of the song was so effective that it would often move him to tears while performing live. 5. The song was a commercial success for Jackson, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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6. American boy band 98 Degrees covered "She's Out of My Life" in their 1999 album "This Christmas." 7. Their version is an a cappella rendition that incorporates the group's signature vocal harmonies. 8. This take of the song was a departure from their usual pop and R&B sound, featuring more of a traditional soul approach.
Ginuwine
9. R&B singer Ginuwine also covered "She's Out of My Life" on his fifth album, "Back II Da Basics" in 2005. 10. The song showcases his falsetto and is delivered in a smoother, more laid-back style than Jackson's original. 11. Ginuwine's cover is noted for its mature approach to the song's emotional content.
Josh Groban
12. Classically trained singer Josh Groban performed a live version of "She's Out of My Life" during his All That Echoes World Tour in 2013. 13. His version is notable for the orchestral arrangement and his operatic vocal technique. 14. Unlike others, Groban didn't release the cover as a single but performed it as a tribute to the late Michael Jackson.
Willie Nelson
15. Country musician Willie Nelson covered the song in his album City of New Orleans in 1984. 16. Nelson's version was praised for infusing the ballad with his characteristic country sound, featuring acoustic guitar and harmonica. 17. Despite the significant genre shift, critics praised Nelson's interpretation of the song for its emotional resonance and his ability to make it his own.

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