The 1987 Michael Jackson hit 'BAD' was a single from his seventh studio album of the same name. It was released on August 31, 1987, and was written and composed by Jackson and co-produced by Quincy Jones. The song was a worldwide success, topping the charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and many other countries. It was also nominated for two Grammy Awards and won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single.