"Just Good Friends" from Michael Jackson's 1987 album Bad is a duet with Stevie Wonder that features Wonder himself on a keyboard solo. Composed by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, the track is set in E minor at 119 BPM with a pop-rock feel. Wonder's keyboard solo brings his signature harmonic sensibility and rhythmic vitality to the production, a brief but electrifying moment that recalls his classic 1970s work. The collaboration between Jackson and Wonder, two of the most gifted musicians in popular music history, was a highlight of the Bad album. Both artists were signed to the Motown family of labels at different points in their careers, and their musical kinship is evident in the easy chemistry of their vocal interplay. The Bad album was produced by Quincy Jones, who had the rare ability to assemble extraordinary talent and create a context for meaningful musical interaction within the pop format. Wonder's solo, though short, is unmistakably his: harmonically rich, rhythmically unpredictable, and emotionally joyful. The song was not released as a single but remains a fan favorite on an album that sold over 35 million copies worldwide. The track demonstrates the depth of musical talent that characterized Jackson's recording sessions during this peak period.
