Cover Versions
- In 1984, parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic released his parody song "Eat It". Yankovic recorded the song with Jackson's permission. The song's music video mocked the "Beat It" short film scene-for-scene, with Yankovic mimicking Jackson's dance moves in a clumsy fashion. Jackson received royalties from Yankovic due to the strong similarities.
- In 1984, Alvin and the Chipmunks covered the song for their Alvin and the Chipmunks episode "The Gang's All Here." A complete recording appears on their album Songs from Our TV Shows. A new recording was released on the 1990 soundtrack Rockin' Through the Decades.
- In 1984, American actor Rahsaan Patterson covered the song on Kids Incorporated in the first episode of the show's first season.
- In 1999, British death metal band Ten Masked Men covered the song on their self-titled album.
- In 2004, Señor Coconut and His Orchestra released a Latin influenced cover of "Beat It".
- In 2006, Greek death metal band Inactive Messiah recorded a cover of "Beat It" on their album Be My Drug.
- In 2007, Italian metal band Raintime covered the song on their album Flies & Lies.
- In 2007, American post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil covered the song and released it as an iTunes bonus track on their album A Flair for the Dramatic.
- In 2009, New Zealander singer Wing covered the song on her album Beat It.
- In 2009, Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen covered the song on his compilation album High Impact.
- In 2010, American indie rock band Pomplamoose did a cover of the song on their album Tribute to Famous People.
- In 2011, American guitarist John 5 covered "Beat It".
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