The inclusion of a "talking section" was the brainchild of songwriter Rod Temperton , who wanted a famous horror voice to close the track.
: Price’s delivery—described as "elegant yet ominous"—perfectly blended theatrical darkness with a pop aesthetic. The $20,000 Decision Thriller Laugh
: Despite the "bad move," Price remained lighthearted about it, later joking with Johnny Carson about the sheer scale of the album's success. Why It Lasts The inclusion of a "talking section" was the
: Given that Thriller went on to sell over 110 million copies, he missed out on millions in potential earnings. " Price remained lighthearted about it