Apart from the session work list, Steve is often credited as a composer for his signature song, “Human Nature.” It is loved by Michael Jackson and Miles Davis, and has been covered/sampled by countless artists. Since it is impossible to make a list, here we will present versions of famous artists.
At first, Check out this interview video which Steve tells us the story behind “Human Nature”.
Quincy Jones also talked about how “Human Nature” came to be included on Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ in an interview.
– Human Nature –
OK, Let’s start from, the original, Michael Jackson.
Also Steve plays on TOTO’s tour.
Miles also made it a standard song in his later years.
Stevie Wonder did harmonica cover.
Popular vocal group Boyz II Men.
David Garrett became a hot topic after his cover of “Child’s Anthem” was used in the Suzuki “Wagon R” commercial.
John Mayer’s guitar performance from the 2009 Michael Jackson Public Memorial.
2CELLOS (which unfortunately disbanded) was very popular in Japan as well.
These are just a few, it has been covered by Seiko Matsuda, Keiko Lee, Asako Toki, Daichi Miura, and others in Japan too.
– Sampling –
One of the most famous sampling of “Human Nature” is SWV’s “Right Here (Human Nature Remix)”.
It has also been sampled by other artists such as 2PAC and NAS.