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Which unreleased songs do you really want to hear? Which titles are most intriguing and what sort of songs are you expecting? I know we can't be fussy, but still!

I really want to hear some of his most recent work, like The Future (which I expect to be quite Black Eyed Peas like in The E.N.D. - very futuristic, like 2000 Watts) and Imma Be Missing You (James Brown tribute), both produced and confirmed by will.i.am. Then there's also the work with the likes of John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Ne-Yo, Akon, Kanye West etc. - to see what he came out with from artists that respected and admired each other should be pretty special. Plus some Invincible material would go down quite well, but less The Lost Children and more Threatened/Unbreakable!

And then there are the early demos of songs that evolved into others, like Chicago 1945 to Smooth Criminal and Hot Fever (early TWYMMF).

I'd prefer some HIStory and Dangerous stuff to OTW and Thriller, although some new Bad-era material would rock!

Then there are the songs fans have wanted for years like Men in Black, as well as very interesting titles like Behind the Mask, Goin' To Rio, Buffalo Bill and People Always Have To Make Some Sort of Joke; there are so many more I could mention!
 
Any. I want to hear them all lol. But I want them also to be handled and distributed by the right people too. Try to make them as close as possible to how Michael might want them to be released. Right now I want to hear the full versions of "A Place With No Name" and "Another Day."
 
The tracks that i really want to hear so badly are "Man In Black", "A Place With No Name (full version)", "Another Day (full version)", "Behind The Mask (Michael's recording)" and "The Price Of Fame". These titles are on my most wanted list. But i would also really love to hear the BAD recording sessions.
 
Songs I want to hear (in full and in CD quality)

* Hot Street
* Carousel
* There Must Be More To Life Than This (with Freddie Mercury)
* State Of Shock (with Freddie Mercury)
* Victory (with Freddie Mercury...if it was ever recorded)
* A Place Without No Name
* Another Day (with Lenny Kravitz)
* Anything from Bad and Dangerous
*
 
Prince Of Pop said:
Songs I want to hear (in full and in CD quality)

* Hot Street
* Carousel
* There Must Be More To Life Than This (with Freddie Mercury)
* State Of Shock (with Freddie Mercury)
* Victory (with Freddie Mercury...if it was ever recorded)
* A Place Without No Name
* Another Day (with Lenny Kravitz)
* Anything from Bad and Dangerous
*
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Unfortuantely, I don't think he ever actually recorded the duet with Freddie Mercury for "There Must Be More To Life Than This." There was fan-made one with the vocals of MJ and Mercury, but it's not real.

Basically, I believe these songs will be released to us in time, but only in pieces, like Tupac.
 
More importantly, how would you like to see these songs released? All together on a massive 5CD boxset? A series of 12 track album released every few years?

What do you think?? I can imagine Sony dragging it out the best they can for maximum profit.
 
tdude418 said:
Unfortuantely, I don't think he ever actually recorded the duet with Freddie Mercury for "There Must Be More To Life Than This." There was fan-made one with the vocals of MJ and Mercury, but it's not real.

Basically, I believe these songs will be released to us in time, but only in pieces, like Tupac.
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He did record it, if you look online, you can find it ;)

It's not marvelous quality, but a lot of my unreleased MJ stuff is the same...
 
this year i want an album full of completed tracks MJ recorded from 2005 to 2009. Then the years after have albums with songs from all different eras.
 
out of all of them I really want to hear another day the most because I've heard a sample of it and I know I already like it a lot.
 
Yeah I have to agree, Another Day would make a great single and makes sense being given to the fans in its entirety now. :)
 
Prince Of Pop said:
Songs I want to hear (in full and in CD quality)

* Hot Street
* Carousel
* There Must Be More To Life Than This (with Freddie Mercury)
* State Of Shock (with Freddie Mercury)
* Victory (with Freddie Mercury...if it was ever recorded)
* A Place Without No Name
* Another Day (with Lenny Kravitz)
* Anything from Bad and Dangerous
*
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I was going to say, I have There Must Be More To Life Than This on cassette somewhere.. I'm not sure whether it's the original but when I listened to it it didn't appear to be mis-mashed together. Hasn't Carousel been released on the Ultimate collection?
 
Guys don't be surprised if "Man In Black" is either 1) leaked or 2) released some time in the near future.

I've been told someone who used to be in a trading community left this circle after trading for the song and word is it will probably be leaked. Also keep in mind only a few months ago it was registered by Bryan Loren and the Estate in the BMI repetoire (along with other Bryan Loren/MJ outtakes; such as Seven Digits etc).

I believe Sony leaked the Another Day sample and that we'll see that sometime in the future as well. I think they did it just to see the response from fans.
 
swirly said:
I was going to say, I have There Must Be More To Life Than This on cassette somewhere.. I'm not sure whether it's the original but when I listened to it it didn't appear to be mis-mashed together. Hasn't Carousel been released on the Ultimate collection?
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Carousel was released on the Thriller Special Edition...except it was under 2 minutes. The full version is about 3 to 4 minutes long
 
weren't the thriller sessions leaked a couple of months ago?
i remember this board banned them from being posted, but if you look on other sites i'm sure you'll find them.

i'd love to hear anything from after invincible, mainly between 2005 and 2009. also the bad sessions including outtakes and the sessions (+outtakes) from invincible and history.

i think it would be nice if they released a number of albums with different songs on them, rather than collating them all into one big box set, that way we'll have more things to look forward to in the future and it will keep michael's music fresh and in the public eye.

that's just my personal opinion :)
 
I'd love to hear some more post Vince stuff as there are so many stories about MJ doing so many new songs with people like Will.I.Am, Akon etc I really want to hear more!
 
There Must Be More To Life Than This is a really great yet sad track. The version I've heard isn't fake because they sing over each other in parts of the song.
 
I believe the best way is Michael s way ! Give us 1 new cd of between 15 to 17 songs. Every few years .

Keep him alive in his music . RELEASE nearly all songs as singles and heavy promote.

I know that there is no Michael to perform but using concepts and best ideas from top directors im sure short films could still be made given todays technology !

Terry
 
I have the version of Carousel that is longer. I'm going to look and see if I can find where I downloaded from and post the link here.

It is a good quality song and much nicer than the short version.
 
123- The Alternate Version of ABC

7 Rooms of Gloom- The Jackson 5ive's cover of the Four Tops single

A Baby Smiles-song Michael wrote in 1979 and included as a poem in his 1992 book, "Dancing The Dream"

A Place In The Sun-The Jackson 5ive's cover of the Stevie Wonder classic

A Place With No Name- a slightly alternate version of America’s song “A Horse With No Name” Recorded in 1998 in London England, possibly for the 2001 album “Invincible”

A Pretty Face Is-written by Stevie circa 1974. either intended for J5 or a duet between Stevie and Michael. Stevie talked about it during an interview in Japan in 1988 and said he envisioned it as a duet with Michael. A version from 1987 with Michael and Stevie was recorded for the Characters album

After The Storm (The Sun Will Shine)-written by Willie Hutch

Ain't Too Proud To Beg-J5 cover of Temptations single

Al Capone- written for the BAD album but didn't make the cut

All In Your Name- a duet with Michael and Barry Gibb from 2002

Alright Now-Michael's original version that was recorded by Ralph Tresvant

Angel- written by Babyface for an unreleased greatest hits compilation from 1998

Another Day-duet with Lenny Kravitz from the Invincible sessions. Snippet leaked December 2009 without permission from Kravitz and The Estate of Michael Jackson

Another Part Of Me- Early version used for Captain EO. Written by Michael in 1985. Revised for the 1987 album “Bad”
Ask The Lonely

Attitude-Michael solo
BAD (Pepsi Version)- The revised version of the #1 hit with new lyrics. Used in Michael’s pepsi commercials in 1987 and 1988

Baby Be Mine- Early demo. Written by Rod Temperton. Snippet circulating amongst fans

Baby I Need Your Lovin-J5 cover of Four Tops single

Baby It's Love- rumored duet with J5 and Diana Ross from 1970

Back In My Arms Again-J5 cover of Supremes single

Bad Girl- written by Michael

Bassouille-track from the HIStory sessions

Be Me 4 A Day-written during Michael's 2004 trial. Alternative title is "Be Michael" and "Just For One Day, Be Michael."

Be My Girl-song performed during 1973 and cited as a new single with Jermaine on lead, but was never released

Beat It- Demo Recording

Behind The Mask-vocal version of Yellow Magic Orchestra's song that was recorded for Thriller, but due to legal reasons, didn't make the tracklistings. Later recorded by Greg Philliganes and Eric Clapton

Belong 2-song done by Michael and Teddy Riley for the Invincible album, but never released
Billie Jean- 1981 studio demo of the #1 hit. Longer than the 1982 home demo that was released on the 2001 Special Edition of “Thriller”
Black Or White (Pepsi Version)- The revised version of the 1991 hit. Briefly used in the intro of the MTV series “The Dangerous Diary” in 1992

Blowin In The Wind-J5 cover of Bob Dylan song

Bottle of Smoke-song intended for the Dangerous album. written in 1989

Buffalo Bill-written around the 1983-1984 period and intended for either Victory and Bad. Michael exclaimed he felt it could be a hit in an interview in 1984 but the song never has been released

Buttercup-written 1974/1975 by Stevie for a J5 album that he was going to produce. Buttercup was cited for release for 1975 . Released in 2009 on the Motown compilation “I Want You Back!: The Unreleased Masters”

California Grass-Michael solo

Can I Get A Witness-J5 cover of Marvin Gaye song

Can I Live-written by Sisqo and Teddy Riley. intended for Invincible but didn't make the cut

Carousel-written by Michael Sembello. Was to be on Thriller but replaced by Human Nature

Cheater-recorded in 1987 or 1986 for Bad. Written by Michael and Greg Philliganes . Recorded in the family home studio at Michael’s family’s home, Hayvenhurst in Encino California

Chicago 1945-written by Michael and Toto's Steve Pocaro. Recorded for Bad and again for Invincible. The possible original version of Smooth Criminal

The Children's Hour-Michael solo

Color of My Soul-the possible original album title and title track to the album that became Invincible

Color of Love-written by Randy for 2300 Jackson Street. Michael is NOT included on the recording . Exists on a DAT tape

Come and Get It-J5 song that was recorded for Motown

Crack Kills-planned as a duet between Michael and Run DMC but was shelved for several reasons

Cry-written by Michael for before 1994 and considered for the HIStory album. Different track from the song on Invincible
Dangerous- The Early Version recorded in 1989. Originally inspired by the 1986 unreleased song “Streetwalker”. The melody in the chorus is similar to “Another Part Of Me”

Daydreamer-song written and performed by The Jackson 5 for the 1972 TV special "The Jackson 5 Show), but was never released
Deep in The Night- song recorded for the Dangerous album
Do You Know Where Your Children Are- written by Michael

Do You Love Me- J5 cover of Contours hit

Do You Love Me-song written by Babyface for Invincible in either 1999 or 2000

Do You Want Me-written by Dru Hill for Invincible

Doing Dirty-written by Michael and Marlon in 1982 or 1983 for Victory. Also considered for the shelved "Decade 1980-1990/1979-1989" greatest hits project
Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough- the 1978 home demo recording of the hit song. Features siblings Randy and Janet. Was released in 2001 on the Special Edition of Michael’s fifth solo album “Off The Wall”

Dreams-Michael solo

What About Us-original version of Earth Song and intended for Dangerous. Also intended as a duet with Michael and Shirley Caesar

Eaten Alive-written by Barry and Maurice Gibb and Michael for Diana Ross for her 1985 album . Michael's demo version is unreleased

Escape- written by Michael during the Invincible sessions and leaked in late 2002. Michael and his legal team released a press statement to fans NOT to spread the song. It was possibly considered for release on the 2003 compilation “Number Ones”
Fever- song possibly recorded for the Dangerous album

Free- song written by Michael possibly around the 83-91 period

From The Bottom of My Heart-the Katrina single that was later cancelled

Girls Girls Girls (Remix)- version of Jay Z's 2002 hit that featured Michael on the hook but due to legal warnings from Sony, it was cancelled.

The Gloved One- written by Sisqo for inclusion on Invincible in 1999

God Rest Ye Merry Christmas- recorded for the Jackson 5 Christmas Album but didn't make the cut

Goin' To Rio- written by Michael in Carole Sager Bayer in 1976 and considered for Off The Wall

Got The Hots- written by Michael and Quincy for Thriller. Was to be released in 2001 for the Special Edition of Thriller but was taken off the tracklisting at the last minute. Was finally released on the Japanese edition of Thriller 25

Got To Find A Way Somehow- written by Michael in 1979 and possibly for Off The Wall or Triumph

Groove of Midnight- written by Rod Temperton for the Bad album but then recorded by Siedah Garrett for her 1988 album

Guess Who's Making Whoopie With Your Girlfriend- original version of Mama's Pearl. Berry Gordy felt the the original lyrics didn't fit the group's image

Happy Birthday, Lisa- written by Michael for the The Simpsons' episode "Stark Raving Dad". Michael's version finally surfaced in 2007

He Who Makes The Sky Grey- written by Jermaine Jackson and Sheik Abdullah of Bahrain with Michael featured on vocals

Heaven Help Us All- Jackson 5 cover of Stevie Wonder's song

Heaven Is Here- written by Michael and included in his 1992 book "Dancing The Dream" rumored to have been recorded due to the structure of the poem

Heaven's Girl- written by R. Kelly for HIStory, but was later recorded by Kelly himself for Quincy Jones' compilation, "Q's Jook Joint"

I'm Your Sunny Boy- J5's version of The Supreme's song that was titled "He's My Sunny Boy"

Ecstacy- poem by Michael from his 1992 book "Dancing The Dream", possibly originally a song

Ekam Satyam (The One Truth) written by A.R. Rahman and A.R. Porthasarathy with English translation by Karika Myer Bharat
Recorded as a duet with Michael singing in English and Rahman singing in Sanskrit. Recorded in September for the Invincible album

Elizabeth I Love You- written by Michael for his friend Elizabeth Taylor. Performed for her during her 65th birthday celebration special in February 1997

Face- song Michael written for HIStory

Fall Again- written by Walter Afanasieff and Robin Thicke. The song was 3/4 finished when Michael's oldest became ill

Fantasy- written by Michael and Jermaine. Possibly for Victory or Jermaine's "Dynamite" album

Far Far Away- written by Michael

Fear- written by Michael in 1993 for HIStory

Fingertips- Jackson 5's cover of Stevie Wonder's first ever single

Fly Away- written by Michael in 1986/87 for the Bad album but later given for sister Rebbie for her 1998 album

For All Time- writte by Michael Sherwood, David Paich, and Steve Pocaro for the Thriller album but wasn't recorded until 1990 for the Dangerous album. Surfaced on the internet in 2002. Finally released in 2008 on Thriller 25 with new vocals and added production

For Once In My Life- Jackson 5 cover of Stevie Wonder classic

For The Rest of My Life- song rumored to be a duet with The Jackson 5 and Diana Ross in 1970

Free- written by Michael before 1992

Get Around- written by Michael before 1993, possibly for Bad or Dangerous. A second version credited to Michael, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins, and LaShawn Davis for the Invincible album is said to exist

Girl You're So Together- featured on the 1984 compilation "Farewell My Summer Love" recorded on August 31, 1973, the same day he recorded Don't Let It Get You Down, and Farewell My Summer Love
Ghost- written by Michael. The 1991 early version from the Dangerous recording sessions
Goin’ To Rio- written by Michael before the Off The Wall recording sessions

Holiday Inn- written by Michael in 1976 and registered with the U.S Copyright Office in late 1984

Hot Fever- the original version of The Way You Make Me Feel from 1985.

Hot Street- written by Rod Temperton for the Thriller album. Although Michael liked the song, Temperton and Jones felt it wasn't strong enough

Slapstick- the early demo of Hot Street

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You- the J5 cover of Marvin Gaye's Top 10 hit
 
I Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart Out Anymore- one of the seven songs that was issued on the 1979 compilation "Boogie"

I Can't Get You Off My Mind- song The Jackson 5 recorded in 1973

I Can't Help Myself(Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)- J5 cover of Four Tops classic

I Don't Live Here Anymore- song written by Michael for Invincible

I Forgive You- written by Michael in either the 70s or 80s

I Got A Feeling- J5 cover of Four Tops song

I Have This Dream- written by Michael with Carole Sager Bayer and David Foster for inclusion on Invincible, but later became the subject of a song writing contest by Tonos Entertainment and AOL Music.

Recorded again in 2006 with guest vocalists such as James Ingram, Shanice, R. Kelly, The O'Jays, Jermaine Jackson, Snoop Dogg, and others but remains unreleased

I Have This Love Of Me- written by Michael before 1993

I Hear A Symphony- J5 cover of Supremes hit. Michael suggested singing a male version of the song in 1970-73. Released in 1986 on the "Looking Back At Yesterday" compilation. Alternate vocal version released on the 1995 "Soulsation" boxset

I Never Heard- written by Michael Jackson and Paul Anka and recorded in 1980. Michael and Paul had a following out shortly after the recording of the demo. Later recorded in 1991 by singer Safire. Michael’s version finally surfaced in 2009, retitled “This Is It”, the same name of the 2009 documentary “This Is It”, about Michael’s planned o2 residency in London

I Like The Way You Are- J5 unreleased song recorded in 1970-73. Later released in 1986 on "Looking Back At Yesterday"

I Want To Be Free- the original title of I Want You Back

I Was Made To Love Her- J5 cover of Stevie Wonder hit. Released in 1979 on "Boogie", alternate vocal version released on "Looking Back At Yesterday"

If I Can't (Nobody Can)- recorded by The Jackson 5 and written by Stevie Wonder. Recorded for the shelved Jackson 5/ Stevie Wonder album

If You Don't Love Me- recorded for the Dangerous album in 1990. Was going to be included on the second disc of the 2001 special edition, but the second disc was shelved

If You Really Love Me- J5 cover of Stevie Wonder's 1971 hit

If You Want Heaven- written by Michael and his brothers for Motown, but was never released, probably due to Motown barring the brothers from releasing material that they wrote
I'll Be There-the 1989 Adult Version that was recorded for Decade. Contrary to some fan's belief, it is not the same version that was featured in the 1992 Pepsi Commercial
I’ll Try You’ll Try (Maybe We’ll All Get By)- unreleased song recorded by The Jackson 5. Written by Johnny Bristol with Jermaine on lead Released in 2009 on the Motown compilation “I Want You Back: The Unreleased Masters”

I'll Turn To Stone- J5 cover of Four Tops hit

In The Back- written by Michael in 1994, and was to included on the 1997 album "Blood On The Dancefloor". Released in 2004 on the compilation "The Ultimate Collection"

In The Life of Chico-written by Michael in 1979 along with Be Not Always and Little Susie

In The Valley- written by Michael

Iowa-piece of classical music by Michael. Recorded before he left Encino to film the Wiz and put Iowa and other songs on tape at the family home studio.

It's Christmas Time- song recorded for the Jackson 5 Christmas Album but failed to make the cut

It's Not Worth It- recorded by Michael for the Invincible album but later given to Brandy for her "Full Moon" album with Michael contributing background vocals

It's The Same Old Song- J5 cover of Four Tops hit
It’s Your Thing. Recorded in 1969 for “Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5”. Cover of the Isley Brothers hit

I've Gotta Be Me- J5 cover of Sammy Davis Jr song

Jackson Man-recorded for Steeltown as somewhat of a tribute to their father.

Jamie- Recorded by The Jackson 5. Released in 1995 on the compilation "Soulsation!

Just A Little Misunderstanding- Recorded by The Jackson 5. Released in 1995 on the compilation "Soulsation!"

Joy- written by Teddy Riley, Tammy Lucas, and Michael Jackson. Originally for Michael’s 1991 album, “Dangerous”, but later given to Riley’s group, Blackstreet, for their 1994 debut album

Joy To The World- recorded for the Jackson 5 Christmas Album, but didn't make the cut

Keep Off The Grass- recorded by The Jackson 5 for the Jackson 5/Stevie Wonder album

Kentucky-written by Michael in the mid 70s, possibly 1976

Kentucky Road- recorded by The Jackson 5 for Motown

Kick It- written by Michael, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins, LaShawn Davis, and Norman Gregg for the Invincible album in 1999

Lavender Blue- Recorded August 1969. The Jackson 5’s cover of Disney song by Burl Ives from the 1948 movie, "So Dear To My Heart"

Learned My Lesson- written by Michael in 1981 and registered at the US Copyright Office in 1985
Let's Have A Party-unreleased J5 song from 1970-1972 that was later included on the 4th disc of the 1995 compilation "Soulsation"

Life-written by R.Kelly that Michael wanted to record for HIStory but Kelly convinced him to record "You Are Not Alone" instead. Was later recorded by K Ci and Jojo for the 1999 movie "Life"

Little Girls-written by Michael before 1992
Llama Lola

Lonely Heart- unreleased J5 song on the mid 60s. Surfaced in 1989. Believed to be from a demo tape that was recorded in the 2300 Jackson Street home living room or Tito's music teacher Shirley Cartman's living room, who passed the tape to Steeltown Records' Gordon Keith. Cartman later had the tape transferred to a better quality tape, after moving to Atlanta Georgia, to preserve the recordings.
Lonely Bird

Lonely Man- written by Michael before 1992

Lonely Teardrops- cover of Jackie Wilson's classic. Recorded by Michael in 1972-73 as a favor to Berry Gordy, later surfaced on the 1986 compilation "Looking Back At Yesterday"

Love Call- unreleased J5 song that was recorded on October 12, 1971. Circulating among fans

Love Feels Like Fire- unreleased J5 cover of Four Tops song

Love Go Away- J5 song recorded for Motown. Lyrics appeared in the Winter '84 issue of "Rock And Soul Magazine"

Love Never Felt So Good- written by Michael with Paul Anka and Kathy Wakefield and recorded by Johnny Mathis in 1984. Michael’s original demo is circulating amongst fans online

Love Scenes- unreleased J5 song that appeared on the 4th disc of Soulsation
Love Comes In Flavors

Love's Gone Bad- Unreleased solo song recorded for Motown that was recorded 3 different times. One version featured on the 1979 compilation "Boogie" another version featured on the 1986 compilation "Looking Back At Yesterday". Earliest version, from 1972, featured on the 1995 compilation "The Best of Michael Jackson: Anthology"

Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever- J5 cover of Four Tops single

Lucy Is In Love With Linus- song written by Michael, written possibly around 1978-1980

Lucky Day- possibly the real title to the 1973 unreleased song “Miss Lucky Day”. Released in 2009 on the compilation “I Want You Back!: The Unreleased Masters”

Lulu- unreleased J5 song that was featured on the 4th disc of Soulsation

Make A Wish- unreleased MJ song. During the 1993 deposition, he couldn't recall if he had written it or not

Make Or Break- written by Michael and John Barnes in 1985-1987. Alternate titles are "For God's Sake/Make Or Break" and "Make A Break"

Man’s Temptation- unreleased song recorded by The Jackson 5. Produced by Bobby Taylor and recorded in 1969 during recording sessions for “Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5”

Maybe We Can Do It- written by Michael, Rodney Jerkins, and P. Diddy for Invincible, but didn't make the cut

Men In Black- recorded in 1989 for Decade but then later considered for Dangerous. Included on a rare promo CD "Promo Flight Only" of which 10 copies exist and given to certain Sony executives on the way to Neverland from Europe in 1991 as a teaser from the Dangerous album. Circulating amongst hardcore collectors

Michael McKeller- written by Michael, possibly for Bad or Dangerous

Miss Lucky Day- J5 song recorded for Motown. A small snippet is circulating among certain fans.

Money Honey- unreleased J5 song that was included on the 1995 "Soulsation" compilation

Monkey Business- recorded in 1989 for consideration for the Dangerous album. written by Michael and Bill Bottrell and recorded in Record One Studios and Westlake Studios. Was to be included on the 2001 special edition, until Sony pulled the second disc of the release. Surfaced in 2002 on the internet and released in 2004 on the "Ultimate Collection" release

Much Too Soon- written by Michael in 1981. Believed by fans to be an early version of "Gone Too Soon"

My Favorite Things- J5 cover of the song from The Sound of Music. recorded for the 1970 Christmas Album, but failed to make the album

Mystery- written by Rod Temperton for Michael. Michael turned the song down and Anita Baker recorded it instead in 1986.

Neither One Of Us (Wants To Say Goodbye)- J5 cover of Gladys Knight and The Pips hit.

Neverland Landing- written by Michael before 1993

Nightline- written by Glen Ballard and recorded by Michael for Thriller. Ballard was optimistic after finding out the song wasn't going to be included on Thriller, knowing he'd write for the next album. He would go on to write Man In The Mirror, which he feels is a better song, for the "Bad" album and Keep The Faith for the "Dangerous" album. Later recorded by The Pointer Sisters for the original 1983 edition of "Breakout", but was replaced by "I'm So Excited" on later editions. Also recorded by Ellen Foley and Randy Crawford

Never Can Say Goodbye- alternate version of the 1971 Jackson 5 classic

Never Can Say Goodbye- the 1989 Adult Version that was recorded for Decade

Nightmare of Edgar Allen Poe- song believed to be written by Michael and Walter Afansieff in 1999-2000 for the planned film "The Nightmare of Edgar Allen Poe"

No News Is Good News-written by Stevie Wonder for the J5/Steve collaboration album that was planned for 1974

Nona- written by Jackie Jackson. Intended for the Victory album

Nymphette Lover- written by Michael in 1981

Oh’ I’ve Been Blessed- Recorded May 19, 1969 during the recording sessions for “Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5”. Finally released on the 1979 compilation “Boogie”

Ode To Sorrow- written by Michael in 1977. Possibly one of the classical pieces he wrote in the mid 70s

On My Anger- written by Michael and Teddy Riley in 1999 for the Invincible album

One Day I'll Marry You- J5 song that was recorded in 1970 that wasn't released until 1979 on the Boogie album

Ooh Baby Baby- J5's cover of Smokey Robinson and The Miracle's hit single

The Pain- written by Rodney Jerkins, Jay Harvey Mason, and Shawn Stockman for Invincible

Penny Arcade- Unreleased Jackson 5 song recorded in 1970-73 that wasn't released until 1979 on the Boogie album

People Have To Make Some Kind of Joke- written by Michael possibly between 1985-1993

Peter Pan- written by Michael for the planned movie about the fantasy character that turned out to become the 1993 film "Hook"

Planet Earth- spoken poem written by Michael for the Dangerous album but didn't make the tracklisting. Was included in the liner notes as a poem and again in the 1992 book "Dancing The Dream". Released in 2009 on the soundtrack “This Is It”

Power- written by Jackie Jackson for the Victory album in around 1983-84

Pressure written by Rodney Jerkins, Lashawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, and Jay Harvey Mason for the Invincible album

The Price of Fame- written by Michael in 1985-86 for the Bad album. Originally slated to appear in the 1987 "Chase" Pepsi commercials, but due to not making the album, it was replaced by a special version of Bad". The Price of Fame version exists.

Purple Snowflakes- J5 cover of Marvin Gaye's holiday song for their 1970's Christmas album

P.Y.T.- demo version that was written by Michael and Greg Philliganes in 1982. Quincy Jones felt the song should be an uptempo track and asked artist James Ingram to write a dance oriented version.

Quantum Leap- poem written by Michael. Possibly also recorded as a song

Quicksand- J5's cover of Martha and The Vandella's hit single

Reach Out I’ll Be There- The Jackson 5's coverr of Four Tops hit. Released in 1995 on the compilation "Soulsation"

Red Eye- written by Michael. Date Unknown
 
Remember The Time (Original version)- slightly different mix. On the acetate of the Dangerous Special Edition set

Rock With You- demo version that was to released on the 2001 Special Edition, but was taken off at the last minute

Rolling The Dice- written by Rod Temperton for Thriller


Take My Heart- another unreleased Steeltown song

Thank Heaven- written by Michael in 1998

Thank You For Life- written by Michael in 1976 when he was around 18 years old

That- written by Michael in 1998

That Girl- written by Michael, Jackie, Randy, Marlon, and Tito in 1978 for the Destiny album and possibly re-recorded again in 1980 for the Triumph album

That Kind Of Lover- written by Michael and Ray Ruffin. No confirmation if Michael ever actually recorded the song

That’s How Love Is- unreleased song recorded by The Jackson 5. Recorded in 1969

That’s What Love Is Made Of- cover of the Miracles song. Recorded around

The Lady In My Life- The original edit. Originally over 6 minutes, The song was edited to fit the time limits on vinyl.

The Toy- written by Michael in 1981 for the Richard Pryor film of the same name

There Must Be More To Life Than This- song Michael worked on with the late Freddie Mercury in the summer of 1983 at Hayvenhurst during a 5 to 6 hour recording session. Other songs done during the session were Victory and State Of Shock. Considered for the 1984 album “The Works” but wasn’t released until Freddie’s solo album “Mr. Bad Guy” in 1985 with Freddie on lead vocals instead of Michael. The original demo featuring Michael on vocals and Freddie on the piano circulating amongst fans

This Is It- written by Michael in 1980. Later rewritten with Paul Anka in 1983 as “I Never Heard”

Throwin’ Your Life Away- written by Michael in 1988

To Make My Father Proud- recorded by Michael on April 11, 1973, 2 days after the release of his third solo LP, “Music and Me”. Remixed and released in May 1984 on the album “Farewell My Summer Love”, and then re-released in it’s original state in 2009 on the compilation “Hello World”

To Satisfy You- written by Michael and Bryan Loren between 1989-1990 for Dangerous album. When Bryan found that wasn’t going to be released on the album, He asked Michael if he could record it for his album, “Music From The New World”, using Michael’s original background vocals. Michael’s original version remains unreleased.

To Sir With Love- The Jackson 5’s cover of the title song of the Sidney Poitier film. Recorded in 1969

Tomboy- written by Michael in 1985. Recorded for the Bad album but didn’t make the cut. Was submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office/Library of Congress on a tape with 1985 versions of Speed Demon, Dirty Diana, and Smooth Criminal

Tragedy of A Cheerleader- written by Michael
Twenty Five Miles- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Edwinn Starr hit. Recorded in 1969 but remixed and released in 1987 on the compilation “The Original Soul of Michael Jackson”. The original mix released in 2009 on the compilation “Hello World”

Twinkle Twinkle Little Me- Supremes cover The Jackson 5 recorded for their 1970 ‘Christmas Album”

Under Your Skin- written by Michael in 1979

Vibrationist- written by Michael in 1998

Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ – Demo Recording. 2 demo recordings circulating amongst fans. One version released in 2009 on the soundtrack for “This Is It”

We Are Here To Change The World- written by Michael and John Barnes in 1985 for the 1986 Disney film “Captain EO”

We Are The Ones- written by Michael in 1978

We Are The World (Demo)- the solo demo Michael recorded in January 1985

We’ve Had Enough- written by Michael, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Davis, and Carole Bayer Sager. Featured on the 2004 compilation “The Ultimate Collection”

When Babies Smile- written by Michael. Later used as a poem for Michael’s 1992 book, “Dancing The Dream” as “A Baby Smiles”. The song recording remains unreleased

Wouldja?- recorded by The Jackson 5 in 1973

What A Lonely Way To Go- written by Michael in 1975

What’s It Gonna Be- written by Michael

What’s Your Life- written by Michael and his brother Jermaine

What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Jimmy Ruffin hit from 1966

What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Jr. Walker and The All Stars’ hit from 1969

What You Do To Me- written by Michael in 1985, possibly for the Bad album. Revised in 1998 possibly for Invincible

When I Come Of Age- written by Hal Davis, Don Fletcher and Weldon Dean Parks specifically for Michael. Recorded in 1972 possibly for the Ben album. Released in 1986 on the compilation, “Looking Back At Yesterday”. Alternate take with different ending and lyrics, is circulating amongst fans

Where Did Our Love Go?- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Supremes’ hit from 1964

Where Do I Stand?- written by Marlon Jackson for the Victory album

White Christmas- The Jackson 5’s cover of the most successful Christmas song ever. Recorded in 1970 for their “Christmas Album”

Who Do You Know? Written by Michael from 1981

Who Is It- written by Michael in 1989 for the Dangerous album. Charted #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. The original version, clocking in over 7 minutes, remains unreleased and is circulating amongst fans

Who Is The Girl With Her Hair Down- written by Michael

Who’s Lookin’ For A Lover- Recorded in 1971. Released in 1986 on the compilation “Looking Back At Yesterday”

Why- The original version. Written by Babyface and recorded for the HIStory album. After his nephews, 3T heard Michael’s version, he gave it to them for the 1995 debut album, “Brotherhood”

Why Can’t I Be- written by Michael in 1980. Has a similar chord progressions as “The Girl Is Mine”

Why Shy- written by Michael

Why Can’t I Be? Written by Michael in 1980

Work That Body- written by Michael and Bryan Loren in 1989 or 1990

Workin’ Day And Night (Demo Recording)- demo of the Off The Wall album track. Recorded in Hayvenhurst with help from siblings Randy and Janet in 1978

Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Stevie Wonder hit.

You Ain’t Giving Me What I Want (So I’m Taking It All Back)- Recorded January 8, 1970 and originally titled “Your A B C’s and D’s” Later released on the 1995 compilation, “Soulsation”.

You Ain’t Gonna Change Nothin- written by Michael

You Are A Liar- written by Michael

You Are So Beautiful- written by Michael during his 2005 trial, inspired by the fans’ ongoing support

You Can’t Hurry Love- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Supremes’ hit

You Not Me- written by Michael in 1979 around the same time he wrote Little Susie, Be Not Always, Lovely One, and In The Life of Chico. The lyrics, about a failing relationship, were used in the Brothers Johnson 1980 track “This Had To Be”, which featured Michael on background vocals

You Told Me Your Lovin’- written by Michael in 1979

You Were There- written by Michael and Alan “Buz” Kohan. Performed during the 60th Birthday Celebration for the late Sammy Davis Jr. at the Shrine Auditorium in 1989. Performed one time, and Michael was heard saying afterwards that he’ll never sing the song again because it was now Sammy’s song.

You’re Good For Me- song recorded in 1973 by The Jackson 5. Released in 1986 on the compilation “Looking Back At Yesterday”

You’re My Everything- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Temptation’s hit.

You’re Supposed To Keep Your Love From Me- written by Stevie Wonder during 1973-75 with Jermaine on lead and Stevie, Michael, and Jackie on background vocals. Re-recorded in 1980 for Jermaine’s “Let’s Get Serious”. The original version remains unreleased

You’re The Only One- written by Deke Richards, Freddie Perren, and Fonce Mizell and recorded by The Jackson 5 in 1972.

You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me- Unreleased Jackson 5 song. Recorded in July 31 and August 2, 1969. Cover of the Miracles’ hit. Later re-recorded in 1973 as a solo song by Michael. The 1969 version was recorded in 1998 on the compilation, “Motown Sings Motown Classics”. 1973 version was remixed and released on the 1984 album “Farewell My Summer Love”, then released in it’s original version in 2009 for the compilation, “Hello World”
 
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