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That’s What You Get (for Being Polite)

The Jacksons

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12 cited facts

  • 1978
  • 4:58
  • 99 BPM · F# minor

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  1. Released on Epic, also Wonderwall (Oasis), Killing in the Name (Rage Against the Machine) and Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)

  2. Written by Michael Jackson, also Billie Jean (Michael Jackson), King Kunta (Kendrick Lamar) and Beat It (Michael Jackson)

  3. Part of Destiny, also Blame It on the Boogie, Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) and Push Me Away

  4. Written by Randy Jackson, also Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground), Lovely One and One More Chance

Credits

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Written by
Michael Jackson and Randy Jackson
Performed by
Ed Greene, Greg Phillinganes, Michael Sembello, Nathan Watts, Paul Jackson, Jr., Randy Jackson and Seawind Horns
Part of
Destiny
Released on
Epic

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  1. 1MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Ed Greene

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Ed Greene

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  2. 2MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Greg Phillinganes

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Greg Phillinganes

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Michael Sembello

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Michael Sembello

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Nathan Watts

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Nathan Watts

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  5. 5MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Paul Jackson, Jr.

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Paul Jackson, Jr.

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  6. 6MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Randy Jackson

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Randy Jackson

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  7. 7MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Seawind Horns

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was performed by Seawind Horns

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  8. 8MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was written by Michael Jackson

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was written by Michael Jackson

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  9. 9MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was written by Randy Jackson

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was written by Randy Jackson

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  10. 10MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) is part of the release Destiny

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) is part of the release Destiny

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  11. 11MusicBrainz Epic is the label of the song That’s What You Get (for Being Polite)

    Epic is the label of the song That’s What You Get (for Being Polite)

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  12. 12MusicBrainz That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was released on 1978

    That’s What You Get (for Being Polite) was released on 1978

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026