"Behind the Mask"
David Williams – guitars
Brian Banks and Anthony Marinelli – synthesizer programming
Michael Boddicker – vocoder
Howie Rice – clap effects
Richard Page – additional backing vocals
Rumors have circulated that Michael Jackson himself also performed some backing vocals uncredited
Arranger: Michael Jackson
Additional Engineering: John Arrias and John Vigran
"Won't Be Long Now"
Pointer Sisters – special guest (backing) vocals
Robbie Nevil – guitars
Paulinho da Costa – percussion
Brian Banks and Anthony Marinelli – synthesizer programming
Arrangers: Greg Phillinganes and Robbie Nevil
"Playin' With Fire"
James Ingram, Howard Hewett, Phillip Ingram – special guest (backing) vocals
Carlos Rios – guitar
Carlos Vega – drums
Bo Tomlyn – synthesizer programming
Jerry Hey – horns
Michael Boddicker – horn synthesizers
Arranger: Jackie Jackson
Horn Arrangements: Jackie Jackson and Jerry Hey
Engineer: John Vigran
Additional Engineering: Gary Skardina, Roger Paglia, Alex Schmoll
"I Have Dreamed"
Brian Banks and Anthony Marinelli – synthesizer programming
John Robinson – cymbals, hi-hat
Arranger: Greg Phillinganes
Additional engineering: John Vigran
"Come as You Are"
Robbie Nevil – guitar
Paulinho da Costa – percussion
Julia Tillman, Maxine Willard, and Clydene Jackson – additional backing vocals
Associate producers: Brock Walsh, Robbie Nevil
Arranger: Robbie Nevil
Track engineer: Bert Battaglia
"Lazy Nina"
Michael Boddicker – synthesizer programming
John Robinson – drums
Philip Perry, Maxi Anderson, Darryl Phinnessee, and Gwen Matthews – additional backing vocals
Greg Phillinganes, Cherron Taylor-Phillinganes, Shyra Mason, and Howard Dresden – claps
Arrangers: Donald Fagen and Greg Phillinganes
Additional engineering: Jeremy Smith and John Vigran
"Signals"
Bo Tomlyn – synthesizer programming
Nathan East – bass
Paulinho da Costa – percussion
Richard Page, Steve George – additional backing vocals
Arranger: Greg Phillinganes
"Countdown to Love"
Howie Rice – synthesizer
Greg Phillinganes – additional keyboards, synthesizer solo
Dennis Herring – guitar
Arranger: Howie Rice
Additional Engineering: John Arrias and Roger Paglia
"Shake It"
Anthony Marinelli and Brian Banks – synthesizers and synthesizer programming
Daryl Phinnessee – backing vocals and chants
Associate Producers: Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks
Arrangers: Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks, Greg Phillinganes
Engineers: Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks
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track listing iTunes
01. Behind the Mask 04:51
02. Won't Be Long Now 05:08
03. Playin' with Fire 04:44
04. I Have Dreamed 04:4
05. Come as You Are 04:14
06. Lazy Nina 05:26
07. Signals 04:57
08. Countdown to Love 02:57
09. Shake It 06:1
10. Only You 06:16
11. Behind the Mask 06:3
12. Playin' with Fire 06:37
13. Behind the Mask 05:15
14. Playin' with Fire 05:12
15. Behind the Mask 04:01
track listing
Disc 1
01. Behind the Mask 04:51
02. Won't Be Long Now 05:08
03. Playin' With Fire 04:45
04. I Have Dreamed 04:40
05. Come As You Are 04:15
06. Lazy Nina 05:27
07. Signals 04:58
08. Countdown to Love 02:57
09. Shake It 06:10
10. Only You 06:17
11. Behind the Mask - 12" Version 06:31
12. Playin' With Fire - 12" Version 06:38
13. Behind the Mask - Instrumental Version 05:15
14. Playin' With Fire - Instrumental Version 05:12