Give In to Me

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"Give In to Me"
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Single by Michael Jackson featuring Slash
from the album Dangerous
B-side
ReleasedFebruary 15, 1993 (1993-02-15) [1]
Recorded1990–1991 [2]
Length
  • 5:28 (album version)
  • 4:42 (vocal version)
Label Epic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Michael Jackson
  • Bill Bottrell
Michael Jackson singles chronology
"Heal the World"
(1992)		"Give In to Me"
(1993)		"Whatzupwitu"
(1993)
Slash singles chronology
"Give In to Me"
(1993)		"Fix"
(1997)

Certifications

Certifications for "Give In to Me"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [39] Gold35,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ) [48] Gold5,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Cover versions

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