PART 1 OF 2: 1969-1985
19??
After The Storm (The Sun Will Shine) (19??) (Willie Hutch)
The Jackson 5
Come And Get It (19??) (???)
The Jackson 5
If I Can't (Nobody Can) (19??) (???)
The Jackson 5
If You Want Heaven (19??) (???)
The Jackson 5
I've Gotta Be Me (1968) (???)
Michael Jackson
(2:24) LEAKED
Lavender Blue (1948) (???)
The Jackson 5
Walt Disney Song featured in the movie So Dear To My Heart (1948)
(2:50) LEAKED
Paper Doll (19??) (???)
The Jackson 5
She Says She Wants (19??) (???)
The Jackson 5
Sunny Boy (19??) (???)
The Jackson 5
(2:01) LEAKED
That's How Love Is (19??) (???)
The Jackson 5
To Sir With Love (1967) (???)
The Jackson 5
Title song from the movie To Sir With Love (1967)
(2:53) LEAKED
You Can't Hurry Love (1966) (Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Holland Jr.)
The Jackson 5
(3:33) LEAKED
1969
It's Your Thing (1969) (Ronald Isley, O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley)
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 3:40) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Reach Out I'll Be There (1966) (Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Holland Jr.)
The Jackson 5
Cover Version of a classic by Four Tops,
later also covered by Diana Ross and Michael Bolton
(digital remastered, 3:44) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
197?
I Can't Get You Off My Mind (197?) (???)
Michael Jackson
Keep Off The Grass (197?) (???)
The Jackson 5
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (1972) (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong)
The Jackson 5
Cover Version of the hit single by The Temptations
1970
A Fool For You (1958) (Ray Charles)
The Jackson 5
Cover Version of Ray Charles' hit single
(digital remastered, 4:33) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Ask The Lonely (1964) (???)
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 3:23) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
We Can Have Fun (1970) (???)
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 3:20) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Who's Been Making Whoopie With My Girlfriend (1970)
(Freddie Peren, Fonce Mizell, Deke Richards, Berry Gordy Jr.)
Alternative title: Guess Who's Making Whoopie With Your Girlfriend
The Jackson 5
Early Version of Mama's Pearl (1970)
This version was canceled because the lyrics did not suit to the young boygroup
(4:21) LEAKED
You Ain't Giving Me What I Want (So I'm Taking It All Back) (1970) (???)
Original title: You're A, B, C's And D's
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 4:20) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
1971
Love Call (1971) (Willie Hutch)
The Jackson 5
(2:36) LEAKED
1972
You're The Only One (1972) (Deke Richards, Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell)
Alternative title: Are You The One
The Jackson 5
This song should appear on the box set SOULSATION (1995) by The Jackson 5/Michael Jackson,
but it was mistakenly interchanged with Ooh, I'd Love To Be With You (1972) by The Jackson 5
from their album SKYWRITER (1973)
1973
Call On Me (1973) (Fonze Mizell, Larry Mizell)
Michael Jackson
(Overdubbed Version - using new instruments, 3:23)
"Farewell My Summer Love"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984)
(Overdubbed Version - using new instruments, 3:23)
"Farewell My Summer Love"
(Compilation, Vinyl, 1984)
(Original Version, digital remastered, 3:23)
"The Best Of Michael Jackson"
(Compilation, CD, 1995 USA)
Can't Get Ready For Losing You (1973) (Willie Hutch)
The Jackson 5
Cover Version of Willie Hutch's song on his album FULLY EXPOSED (1973)
(digital remastered, 3:47) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Coming Home (1973) (???)
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 3:03) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Don't Let It Get You Down (1973) (Keni Lewis)
Michael Jackson
(Overdubbed Version - with new instruments, _:__)
"Farewell My Summer Love"
(Compilation, Vinyl, 1984)
(Original Version, digital remastered, _:__)
"The Best Of Michael Jackson"
(Compilation, CD, 1995 USA)
Everybody Is A Star (1969) (Sly Stone)
The Jackson 5
Cover Version of the hit single by Sly & the Family Stone
(digital remastered, 3:00) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Farewell My Summer Love (1973) (Keni Lewis)
Michael Jackson
(Overdubbed Version - with new instruments, 3:42)
"Farewell My Summer Love"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984)
(Overdubbed Version - with new instruments, 3:42)
"Farewell My Summer Love"
(Compilation, Vinyl, 1984)
(Overdubbed Version - with new instruments, digital remastered, 3:42)
"The Very Best Of The Jacksons"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Girl You're So Together (1973) (Keni Lewis)
Michael Jackson
(Overdubbed Version - with new instruments, _:__)
"Girl You're So Together"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984)
(Overdubbed Version - with new instruments, _:__)
"Farewell My Summer Love"
(Compilation, Vinyl, 1984)
I Hear A Symphony (1965) (Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Holland Jr.)
The Jackson 5
Cover Version of the hit single by The Supremes
(_:__) Michael Jackson: "Looking Back To Yesterday"
(Compilation, Vinyl, 1986)
(_:__) The Jackson 5: "Love's Gone Bad"
(7'' Single, Vinyl, 1986 Canada Only)
(with different vocal take, digital remastered, 2:31)
The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
I'm Glad It Rained (1973) (???)
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 4:02) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
I Need You (1973) (Jermaine Jackson)
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 3:25) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Jamie (1961) (Edward Holland Jr.)
The Jackson 5
Cover Version of Eddie Holland's hit single from his album JAMIE (1962)
(digital remastered, 3:30) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Just A Little Misunderstanding (1962) (???)
The Jackson 5
Cover Version of a single by The Contours released in 1966
(digital remastered, 2:40) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Let's Have A Party (1973) (???)
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 3:10) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Little Christmas Tree (1973) (George Clinton)
Michael Jackson
(3:36) Various Artists: "A Motown Christmas"
(Album, Vinyl, 1973 USA / 1976 UK)
(3:36) "Little Christmas Tree"
(Single, Vinyl, 1973 Holland Only)
(digital remastered, 3:36)
The Jackson 5: "20th Century Masters - The Christmas Collection"
(Reissue of the Jackson 5 album Christmas Album (1970), CD, 2003)
Love Scenes (1973) (???)
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 2:39) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
LuLu (1973) (???)
The Jackson 5
(digital remastered, 2:39) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Money Honey (1953) (Jesse Stone)
The Jackson 5
Cover Version of the first hit single by Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters,
later also covered by Elvis Presley
(digital remastered, 2:54) The Jackson 5: "Soulsation - 25th Anniversary Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 1995)
Twenty-Five Miles (1968) (???)
Alternative title: 25 Miles
Michael Jackson
Cover Version of Edwin Starr's hit single
(Overdubbed Version - using new instruments, 3:27)
"Twenty-Five Miles"
(Promo-Single, CD, 1987)
(Overdubbed Version - using new instruments, 3:27)
"The Original Soul Of Michael Jackson"
(Compilation, CD, 1987)
Would Ya? Would Ya? (1973) (Freddie Perren, Christine Yarian)
Alternative title: Wouldja
The Jackson 5
(5:44) LEAKED
1974
Buttercup (1974) (Stevie Wonder)
The Jackson 5
Scheduled for a final Jackson 5 album that was later canceled
(_:__) Carl Anderson: "Absence Without Love"
(Album, Vinyl, 1982)
(_:__) Carl Anderson: "Buttercup"
(Single, Vinyl, 1985)
By The Time I Get To Phoenix (1965) (Jimmy Webb)
The Jackson 5
Song that became a hit by Glen Campbell in 1967 (but first sung by
Johnny Rivers in 1965). The Jackson 5 performed it regularly as a
medley along with Danny Boy and Killing Me Softly With His Song
during their Las Vegas shows in 1974. They also presented this medley
once on The Tonight Show - hosted by Bill Cosby - in March 1974.
(_:__) Glen Campbell: "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"
(Single, Vinyl, 1967)
(_:__) Marty Wilde: "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"
(Single, Vinyl, 1968)
(_:__) Isaac Hayes: "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"
(Single, Vinyl, 1969)
(_:__) Mad Lads: "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"
(Single, Vinyl, 1969)
(_:__) Glen Campbell & Anne Murray: "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"
(Single, Vinyl, 1971)
Danny Boy (1910, 1918) (Frederick Weatherly)
The Jackson 5
Celtic folk song that became an Irish anthem. Its lyrics were changed in
1918 to better fit to male singers. The Jackson 5 performed it regularly as
a medley along with By The Time I Get To Phoenix and Killing Me Softly
With His Song during their Las Vegas shows in 1974. They also presented
this medley once on The Tonight Show - hosted by Bill Cosby - in March
1974. The song has been covered plenty of times (e.g. by Cher, Elvis
Presley, Johnny Cash, Charlotte Church, Tom Jones, Jackie Wilson).
Killing Me Softly With His Song (1971) (Charles Fox, Norman Gimbel)
The Jackson 5
Song that became a hit by Roberta Flack in 1973 (but first sung by
Lori Lieberman in 1971). The Jackson 5 performed it regularly as a
medley along with By The Time I Get To Phoenix and Danny Boy during
their Las Vegas shows in 1974. They also presented this medley once
on The Tonight Show - hosted by Bill Cosby - in March 1974. The song
is known to have been covered plenty of times.
(_:__) Roberta Flack: "Killing Me Softly With His Song"
(Single, Vinyl, 1973 / 1996 Remix)
(_:__) Various Artists: "The Drowning Pool - O.S.T."
(Album, Vinyl, 1975)
(_:__) Al B. Sure!: "In Effect Mode..."
(Album, CD, 1988)
(_:__) The Fugees feat. Lauryn Hill: "Killing Me Softly With His Song"
(Single, CD, 1996)
What's Your Life (1974) (Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson)
Michael Jackson
You Haven't Done Nothin' (1974) (Stevie Wonder)
Stevie Wonder
The Jackson 5 (without Michael Jackson) sing Background Vocals
(_:__) Stevie Wonder: "You Haven't Done Nothin'"
(Single, Vinyl, 1974)
(_:__) Stevie Wonder: "Fulfillingness' First Finale"
(Album, Vinyl, 1974)
1975
Kentucky (1975) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
What A Lonely Way To Go (1975) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album OFF THE WALL (1979)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
You Ain't Gonna Change Nothin' (1975) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Sources:
United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
1976
Goin' To Rio (1976) (Michael Jackson, Carole Bayer Sager)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album OFF THE WALL (1979)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Holiday Inn (1976) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
Thank You For Life (1976) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album OFF THE WALL (1979)
Sources:
United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Chicago on 6th December 1984
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
1977
Iowa (1977) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
A classical piece of music in the manner of Bach and Beethoven
Source: Janet Jackson's interview with Q magazine in 1993
Ode To Sorrow (1977) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
1978
A Brand New Day (1978) (???)
Various Artists
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
Soundtrack of the movie The Wiz (1978)
(_:__) Various Artists: "The Wiz - O.S.T."
(Album, Vinyl, 1978 / 1997 digital remastered)
(_:__) Various Artists: "A Brand New Day"
(Single, Vinyl, 1978 Europe)
Be A Lion (1978) (???)
Various Artists
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
Soundtrack of the movie The Wiz (1978)
(_:__) Various Artists: "The Wiz - O.S.T."
(Album, Vinyl, 1978 / 1997 digital remastered)
Can't Get Outta The Rain (1978) (Charlie Smalls)
Alternative title: You Can't Win (Part II)
Michael Jackson
(_:__) Various Artists: "The Wiz - O.S.T."
(Album, Vinyl, 1978)
(_:__) "You Can't Win"
(Single, Vinyl, USA 1979)
(4:01) "The Girl Is Mine"
(Single, Vinyl, 1982)
(4:01) "Billie Jean"
(Single, Vinyl, 1983)
(4:01) "Thriller"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984)
(_:__) "Off The Wall - Special Edition"
(First Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(Parts I & II, 7:18 ) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Home Demo (1978) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
(_:__) "Off The Wall - Special Edition"
(First Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(_:__) "Off The Wall - Special Edition"
(Second Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(4:48 ) "Off The Wall - Special Edition"
(New edition of the original album, CD, 2001)
Ease On Down The Road (1975) (Charlie Smalls)
Duet with Diana Ross
Soundtrack of the movie The Wiz (1978)
Performed with Follow The Yellow Brick Road and When You Wish Upon A Star
as a medley on the Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary Show TV Special in 1980
(3:19) Diana Ross: "Ease On Down The Road"
(Single, Vinyl, 1978)
(with intro, 3:54) Various Artists: "The Wiz - O.S.T."
(Album, Vinyl, 1978)
(digital remastered, 3:19) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Rock With You - Demo (1978) (Rod Temperton)
Michael Jackson
Since early 1980 a slight jazzed-up version replaced its original on all subsequent pressings
(_:__) "Off The Wall - Special Edition"
(Second Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
Sunset Driver (1978) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album OFF THE WALL (1979)
(_:__) "Off The Wall - Special Edition"
(First Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(4:03) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Susie (1978) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
That Girl (1978-1980)
(Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Marlon Jackson)
The Jacksons
We Are The Ones (1978) (Michael Jackson)
The Jacksons
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
Workin' Day And Night - Home Demo (1978) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
(_:__) "Off The Wall - Special Edition"
(Second Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(4:19) "Off The Wall - Special Edition"
(New edition of the original album, CD, 2001)
You Can't Win (Part I) (1978) (Charlie Smalls)
Michael Jackson
Soundtrack of the movie The Wiz (1978 )
(_:__) Various Artists: "The Wiz - O.S.T."
(Album, Vinyl, 1978 )
(3:13) "You Can't Win"
(Single, Vinyl, USA 1979)
(_:__) "Off The Wall - Special Edition"
(First Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(Parts I & II, 7:18 ) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
1979
Got To Find A Way Somehow (1979) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
In The Life Of Chico (1979) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Hand-written lyrics have been purchased by Universal Express
and some of its entertainment partners in November 2006
Startin' Somethin' (1979) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Early Version of Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (1982)
(6:13) LEAKED
Under Your Skin (1979) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
Who's Right, Who's Wrong (1979) (Kenny Loggins, Michael Jackson)
Kenny Loggins
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(5:40) Kenny Loggins: "Keep The Fire"
(Album, Vinyl, 1979)
You Told Me Your Lovin' (1979) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Another version did by brother Randy does also exist
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
1980
All I Do (1980) (Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson)
Stevie Wonder
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(5:06) Stevie Wonder: "Hotter Than July"
(Album, Vinyl, 1980)
(5:06) Stevie Wonder: "That Girl"
(Single, Vinyl, 1982)
Follow The Yellow Brick Road (19??) (???)
Michael Jackson
Performed with Ease On Down The Road and When You Wish Upon A Star
as a medley on the Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary Show TV Special in 1980
I'm In Love Again (1980) (Minnie Riperton, Michael Jackson)
Minnie Riperton
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(4:27) Minnie Riperton: "Love Lives Forever"
(Album, Vinyl, 1980)
Night Time Lover (1980) (Michael Jackson, La Toya Jackson)
Original title: Fire Is The Feeling
La Toya Jackson
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals and acts as producer
(4:22) La Toya Jackson: "Night Time Lover"
(Single, Vinyl, 1980 USA)
(4:22) La Toya Jackson: "La Toya Jackson"
(Album, Vinyl, 1980)
Save Me (1980) (Dave Mason)
Dave Mason
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(3:37) Dave Mason: "Save Me"
(Single, Vinyl, 1980)
(3:37) Dave Mason: "Old Crest On A New Wave"
(Album, Vinyl, 1980)
Slipped Away (1980)
(Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson)
The Jacksons
Scheduled for the album TRIUMPH (1980) by The Jacksons
Slipped Away - Alternative Version (1980)
(Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson)
The Jacksons
Scheduled for the album TRIUMPH (1980) by The Jacksons
Somewhere In Time (1980) (Michael Jackson)
The Jacksons
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
This Had To Be (1980) (Michael Jackson, George Johnson, Louis Johnson)
The Brothers Johnson
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(_:__) The Brothers Johnson: "Light Up The Night"
(Album, Vinyl, 1980)
This Is It (1980) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
When You Wish Upon A Star (1939) (Ned Washington, Leigh Harline)
Michael Jackson
Performed with Ease On Down The Road and Follow The Yellow Brick Road
as a medley on the Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary Show TV Special in 1980
Why Can't I Be (1980) (Michael Jackson)
The Jacksons
Supposed to be an outtake of the album TRIUMPH (1980) by The Jacksons
Sources:
United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Chicago on 6th December 1984
1981
Behind The Mask (1979-1981) (Chris Mosdell, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Original Instrumental Version by Yellow Magic Orchestra released in 1979 on their
album SOLID STATE SURVIVOR which drew Quincy Jones' attention. Michael recorded
his own version for the album THRILLER (1982), adding some extra lyrics and
harmonies. Due to legal battles concerning the song's credits Michael couldn't release it.
(Cover Version, 6:34) Greg Phillinganes: "Pulse"
(Album, Vinyl, 1985)
(Cover Version, 6:34) Greg Phillinganes: "Behind The Mask"
(Single, Vinyl, 1985)
(Cover Version, _:__) Eric Clapton: "Behind The Mask"
(Single, CD, 1987)
(Cover Version, _:__) Eric Clapton: "Behind The Mask"
(Album, CD, 1987)
Billie Jean - Home Demo (1981) (Michael Jackson)
Original title: Not My Lover
Michael Jackson
(_:__) "Thriller - Special Edition"
(Second Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(digital remastered - with still some distortion, 2:20) "Thriller - Special Edition"
(New edition of the original album, CD, 2001)
Billie Jean - Studio Demo (1981) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
(6:16) LEAKED
Goin' Back To Alabama (1981) (Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie)
Kenny Rogers
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(_:__) Kenny Rogers: "Share Your Love"
(Album, Vinyl, 1981)
Just Friends (1981) (Michael Jackson, Carole Bayer Sager)
Carole Bayer Sager
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals and acts as producer
(_:__) Carole Bayer Sager: "Sometimes Late At Night"
(Album, Vinyl, 1981)
Learned My Lesson (1981) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Two versions known to exist
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in January 1985)
Much Too Soon (1981) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Could be an early version of Gone Too Soon (1990)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Nite Line (1981) (Glen Ballard, Brie Howard, David Allen Faragher)
Alternative title: Nightline
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album THRILLER (1982)
(4:31) LEAKED
(Cover Version, _:__) Ellen Foley: "Another Breath"
(Album, Vinyl, 1983)
(Cover Version, _:__) Ellen Foley: "Nightline"
(Single, Vinyl, 1983)
(Cover Version, _:__) Randy Crawford: "Nightline"
(Album, Vinyl, 1983)
(Cover Version, _:__) The Pointer Sisters: "Break Out"
(only on the first pressing of this album, Vinyl, 1983)
(Cover Version, _:__) The Pointer Sisters: "Automatic"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984)
She's Trouble (1981) (Terry Britten, Bill Livsey, Sue Shifrin)
Alternative title: Trouble
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album THRILLER (1982)
(3:51) LEAKED
(Cover Version, _:__) Scott Baio: "The Boys Are Out Tonight"
(Album, Vinyl, 1983)
(Cover Version, _:__) Musical Youth: "She's Trouble"
(Single, Vinyl, 1983)
(Cover Version, _:__) Musical Youth: "Different Style"
(Album, Vinyl, 1983)
Slapstick (1981) (Rod Temperton)
Michael Jackson
Early Version of Hot Street(1982)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Starlight (1981) (Rod Temperton)
Alternative titles: Give Me Some Starlight / Starlight Sun
Michael Jackson
Early Version of Thriller (1982)
(_:__) "Thriller - Special Edition"
(Second Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
The Toy (1981) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Title track written for Richard Pryor's (aka Richard Franklin
Lennox Thomas Pryor III) 1982 movie The Toy
Sources:
United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1984)
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Chicago on 6th December 1984
Who Do You Know (1981) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album THRILLER (1982)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
1982
Carousel (1982) (Michael Sembello, D. Freeman)
Alternative title: Circus Girl
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album THRILLER (1982)
Replaced by Human Nature (1982)
(_:__) "Thriller - Special Edition"
(First Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(_:__) "Thriller - Special Edition"
(Second Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(Cut Version, 1:49) "Thriller - Special Edition"
(New edition of the original album, CD, 2001)
(Uncut Version, 3:57) LEAKED
Don't Let A Woman Make A Fool Out Of You (1982) (Joe "King" Carrasco)
Joe "King" Carrasco
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(_:__) Joe "King" Carrasco: "Synapse Gap (Mundo Total)"
(Album, Vinyl, 1982)
Got The Hots (1982) (Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album THRILLER (1982)
(_:__) "Thriller - Special Edition"
(First Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Hot Street (1982) (Rod Temperton)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album THRILLER (1982)
(3:43) LEAKED
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Muscles (1982) (Michael Jackson)
Diana Ross
Michael Jackson acts as producer
(Single Version, 4:41) Diana Ross: "Muscles"
(Single, Vinyl, 1982)
(Album Version, 6:12) Diana Ross: "Silk Electric"
(Album, Vinyl, 1982)
(Live Version, _:__) Diana Ross: "Greatest Hits Live"
(Compilation, CD, 1989)
(Cover Version, _:__) Club 69: "Style"
(Album, CD, 1997)
(Cover Version, _:__) The Weather Girls: "Totally Wild"
(Album, CD, 2005)
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (1972) (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong)
Bill Wolfer
Cover Version of the hit single by The Temptations
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(_:__) Bill Wolfer: "Wolf"
(Album, Vinyl, 1982)
(_:__) Bill Wolfer: "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"
(Single, Vinyl, 1983)
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) - Demo (1982) (Michael Jackson, Greg Phillinganes)
Michael Jackson
James Ingram and Quincy Jones completely re-wrote the song later
(3:47) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Rolling The Dice (1982) (Rod Temperton)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album THRILLER (1982)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Someone In The Dark (1982) (Rod Temperton, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman)
Michael Jackson
Soundtrack of the movie E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial (1982)
(Single Version, 4:55)
"Someone In The Dark"
(Promo-Single, Vinyl, 1982)
(Opening Version - 4:30, and Closing Version - 3:04)
"E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial: The Storybook"
(Album, Vinyl, November 1982 USA / January 1983 UK)
(_:__) "Decade 1980-1990"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(_:__) "Thriller - Special Edition"
(First Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(_:__) "Thriller - Special Edition"
(Second Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(Single Version - with some seconds being left out, digital remastered, 4:48 )
"Thriller - Special Edition"
(New edition of the original album, CD, 2001)
(Single Version, digital remastered, 4:55)
"The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
So Shy (1982) (???)
Bill Wolfer
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(_:__) Bill Wolfer: "Wolf"
(Album, Vinyl, 1982)
Stand Tall (1982) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in December 1985)
State Of Independence (1982) (Jon Anderson, Vangelis Papathanassiou)
Donna Summer
Cover Version of a song by duo Jon & Vangelis
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(_:__) Jon & Vangelis: "The Friends Of Mr. Cairo"
(Album, Vinyl, 1981)
(Cover Version, _:__) Donna Summer: "Donna Summer"
(Album, Vinyl, 1982)
(Cover Version, _:__) Donna Summer: "State Of Independence"
(Single, Vinyl, 1982 / 1990 reissue / 1996 Remix)
(_:__) Jon & Vangelis: "State Of Independence"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984)
The Girl Is Mine - Demo (1982) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Several demo versions known to exist
(without Paul McCartney, 2:31) LEAKED
Sources:
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Chicago on 6th December 1984
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
1983
Bad Company (1983) (Tito Jackson)
The Jacksons
Outtake of the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons
Billie Jean - Pepsi Advertising Version (1983) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Appeared in the Pepsi TV Spot The Street (1983)
which featured Michael Jackson and The Jacksons
Became the first advertising contract with Pepsi that
also sponsored the Victory Tour by The Jacksons
Buffalo Bill (1983) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Inspired by the legendary gunfighter James Butler Hickok aka "Wild Bill" Hickok
Supposed to be an outtake of the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons,
later intended to be released on the album BAD (1987)
Sources:
Michael Jackson's then manager Frank Dileo in an interview in 1984
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Doing Dirty (1983) (Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson)
The Jacksons
Supposed to be an outtake of the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons
Fantasy (1983) (Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Far Far Away (1983) (Michael Jackson, Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Nona (1983) (Jackie Jackson)
The Jacksons
Outtake of the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons
Power (1983) (Jackie Jackson)
The Jacksons
Outtake of the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons
Say Say Say (1981-1983) (Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson)
Duet with Paul McCartney
(3:58 ) "Say Say Say"
(Single, Vinyl, 1983)
(3:58 ) Paul McCartney: "Pipes Of Peace"
(Album, Vinyl, 1983)
(Cover Version including Michael's but not Paul's vocals,
Hi-Tack Mix - 7:36, and Hi-Tack 7'' Mix - 3:35)
Hi-Tack: "Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)"
(Single, CD, 2006)
State Of Shock - Demo (1981-1983) (Michael Jackson, Randy Hansen)
Michael Jackson & Freddie Mercury
The song was scheduled for Michael's album THRILLER (1982),
but not early enough finished. It was then planned to include it on the
album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons. However Freddie's part was later
taken over by Mick Jagger. Eventually this song and also There Must Be More
To Life Than This and Victory were supposed to be given for free to two
of Michael's loyal fans by Queen member Brian May's mother after they contacted her.
(4:44) LEAKED
Source: Queen member Brian May in an interview with Q magazine in 1998
Still In Love With You (1983) (Randy Jackson)
The Jacksons
Lead Vocals by Randy Jackson
Outtake of the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons
Tender (1983) (???)
The Jacksons
Supposed to be an outtake of the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons
The Man (1981) (Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson)
Alternative title: This Is The Man
Duet with Paul McCartney
Scheduled release as Single canceled by Epic/CBS because it could have
affected further Singles from the album THRILLER (1982) negatively,
eventually released officially in Peru only
(3:56) Paul McCartney: "Pipes Of Peace"
(Album, Vinyl, 1983)
(3:56, and Extended Mix - _:__) Paul McCartney: "The Man"
(Promo-Single, Vinyl, 1984)
There Must Be More To Life Than This (1983) (Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson)
Freddie Mercury & Michael Jackson
First considered to be included on the Queen album HOT SPACE (1982),
and later on its follow-up THE WORKS (1984), but both did not happen.
In 1983 Michael Jackson then sung the song and Freddie Mercury played the piano
and this version was scheduled for the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons.
As this was also dropped, Freddie went on recording his own version and released it
later. It is not assured if Michael and Freddie ever sung the song together, a version
that was leaked over the internet simply merged Michael's and Freddie's voices
from two totally different recordings: one being the version Michael sung in 1983
and supported by Freddie on the piano, and another one being Freddie's version he
recorded later without any participation by Michael. Eventually this song and also
State Of Shock - Demo and Victory were supposed to be given for free to
two of Michael's loyal fans by Queen member Brian May's mother after they contacted her.
(_:__, and Instrumental Version - _:__)
Freddie Mercury: "Mr. Bad Guy"
(Album, Vinyl, 1985)
(Michael's 1983 record, 2:31) LEAKED
Source: Queen member Brian May in an interview with Q magazine in 1998
The Sky Is The Limit (1983) (Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Victory (1983) (Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson)
Freddie Mercury & Michael Jackson
First considered to be included on the Queen album HOT SPACE (1982),
but then scheduled for the album VICTORY (1984) by The Jacksons. However
the song was not early enough completed, so it had to be dropped eventually.
Many years later two of the remaining members of Queen (Brian May and Roger Taylor)
worked again on the track, adding some backing vocals and wanted to release it as
part of an upcoming Queen box set. Unfortunately this could not happen due to
copyright issues. Eventually this song and also State Of Shock - Demo and
There Must Be More To Life Than This were supposed to be given for free to two
of Michael's loyal fans by Brian May's mother after they contacted her.
Source: Queen member Brian May in an interview with Q magazine in 1998
1984
Attitude (1984) (Michael Jackson, Kathy Wakefield, Michael Pierre Colombier)
Michael Jackson
Source: EMI Music Publishing registration entry
Centipede (1984) (Michael Jackson)
Rebbie Jackson
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals and acts as producer
(_:__) Rebbie Jackson: "Centipede"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984)
(_:__) Rebbie Jackson: "Centipede"
(Album, Vinyl, 1984)
(Extended Version, digital remastered, 5:55)
Rebbie Jackson: "Yours Faithfully"
(Album, CD, 1998)
Don't Stand Another Chance (1984) (Marlon Jackson)
Janet Jackson
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(4:18 ) Janet Jackson: "Don't Stand Another Chance"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984)
(4:18 ) Janet Jackson: "Dream Street"
(Album, Vinyl, 1984)
Love Never Felt So Good (1984) (Michael Jackson, Paul Anka, Kathy Wakefield)
Michael Jackson
(3:17) LEAKED
(Cover Version, _:__) Johnny Mathis: "A Special Part Of Me"
(Album, Vinyl, 1984)
Somebody's Watching Me (1984) (Kennedy Gordy, Curtis Anthony Nolen)
Rockwell aka Kennedy Gordy
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
Two different versions exist: one featured Michael in the background,
and another one replaced Michael by a sound-a-like
(Album Version - 3:48, and Extended Version - _:__ )
Rockwell: "Somebody's Watching Me"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984)
(Album Version, 3:48 )
Rockwell: "Somebody's Watching Me"
(Album, Vinyl, 1984)
(Cover Version including Michael's vocals, 5:20)
BeatFreakz: "Somebody's Watching Me"
(Single, CD, 2006)
Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good To Be True)
(1984) (Bruce Sudano, Michael Omartian, Jake Ruska)
Duet with Jermaine Jackson
(4:17) Jermaine Jackson: "Do What You Do"
(Single, Vinyl, 1984 UK)
(4:17) Jermaine Jackson: "Jermaine Jackson" / "Dynamite"
(Album which had two different titles, Vinyl, 1984)
(4:17) Jermaine Jackson:
"Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good To Be True)"
(Promo-Single, Vinyl, 1984 UK / Japan)
(Instrumental Version, 4:17) Jermaine Jackson: "Dynamite"
(12'' Single, Vinyl, 1984)
1985
Al Capone (1985) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Early Version of Smooth Criminal (1987)
Sources:
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Bruce Swedien via online music board (Link)
Eaten Alive (1985) (Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Originally written only by the two Bee Gees, then Michael re-wrote the chorus
Two demos exist: one sung by the two Bee Gees, and another one sung by Michael
(Cover Version with Michael singing in the background,
Album Version - 3:55, and Extended Mix - 5:52, and Instrumental Version - 5:46)
Diana Ross: "Eaten Alive"
(Single, Vinyl, 1985)
(Cover Version with Michael singing in the background,
Album Version - 3:55, and Extended Mix - 5:52)
Diana Ross: "Eaten Alive"
(Album, Vinyl, 1985)
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered twice: in March and in July 1985)
Hot Fever (1985) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Demo of The Way You Make Me Feel (1987)
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in October 1985)
Scared Of The Moon (1985) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album BAD (1987
(4:42) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Tomboy (1985) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album BAD (1987)
Sources:
United States Copyright Office (registered in October 1985)
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
We Are The World (1985) (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie)
USA for Africa
USA = United Support of Artists
Main Vocalists are (in alphabetical order):
Al Jarreau, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Daryl Hall,
Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Huey Lewis, James Ingram, Kenny Loggins,
Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon,
Ray Charles, Steve Perry, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Willie Nelson
Supporting Vocalists are (in alphabetical order):
Bette Midler, Bob Geldof, Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte, Jackie Jackson,
Jeffrey Osborne, Jermaine Jackson, John Oates, LaToya Jackson,
Lindsey Buckingham, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Sheila E.,
Smokey Robinson, The News (of Huey Lewis & The News),
The Pointer Sisters, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings
Inspired by Bob Geldof's and Midge Ure's Do They Know It's Christmas (1984)
(Single Version, _:__) USA for Africa: "We Are The World"
(Single, Vinyl, 1985)
(7:02) USA for Africa: "We Are The World"
(Album, Vinyl, 1985)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
We Are The World - Demo (1985) (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie)
Michael Jackson
(digital remastered, 5:20) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
What You Do To Me (1985) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album BAD (1987)
Could be rewritten for a scheduled release on the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
Source: United States Copyright Office
(registered twice: in October 1985 and again in December 1998)
You're The One (1985) (Michael Jackson, Alan "Buz" Kohan)
Jennifer Holliday
Michael Jackson acts as producer
(_:__) Jennifer Holliday: "Say You Love Me"
(Album, Vinyl, 1985)
PART 2 OF 2: 1986-2007
1986
Another Part Of Me (1986) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Appeared in the 3D Disney movie CAPTAIN EO (1986) shown at several
Disneylands, premiered at the Epcot Centre in Orlando, Florida on September
12, 1986. Its final screening was at Disneyland Paris on 16th August 1998.
(3:54) "Bad"
(Album, Vinyl / CD, 1987 / 2001 Special Edition, digital remastered)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Bad - Pepsi Advertising Version (1986) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Headed a then brand-new advertising contract with Pepsi,
replaced the scheduled but canceled The Price Of Fame
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in March 1987)
Crack Kills (1986) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Features hip hop group Run DMC which is given credit in the booklet
of the album BAD (1987) (Special Edition, 2001). Due to tensions
between both sides the song finally did not make the album BAD (1987).
Early unfinished lyrics of this song have been sold by auction twice:
first in November 2005 and once again online via Ebay in 2006
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Pyramid Girl (1986) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Demo of Liberian Girl (1987)
Streetwalker (1986) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album BAD (1987),
replaced by Another Part Of Me (1986)
From a part of its rhythmic melody Michael supposedly
developed the Early Version of Dangerous (1989) later
(digital remastered, 5:49) "Bad - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1999)
(digital remastered, 5:49) "Bad - Special Edition"
(New edition of the original album, CD, 2001)
(digital remastered, 5:49) "Cry"
(Single, CD, 2001 Europe)
Sources:
British magazine Revolution in 1987
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
The Price Of Fame (1986) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Scheduled to head a then brand-new advertising contract with Pepsi,
but was canceled and replaced by Bad - Pepsi Advertising Version
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in March 1987)
We Are Here To Change The World (1986) (Michael Jackson, John Barnes)
Michael Jackson
Appeared in the 3D Disney movie CAPTAIN EO (1986) shown at several
Disneylands, premiered at the Epcot Centre in Orlando, Florida on September
12, 1986. Its final screening was at Disneyland Paris on 16th August 1998.
(Cover Version, _:__) Deniece Williams: "As Good As It Gets"
(Album, CD, 1988)
(2:53) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Who's Bad (1986) (Michael Jackson)
Working title (as lyrics didn't exist): Pee
Michael Jackson
Demo of Bad (1987) which can be heard as the so-called
"False Fade" of the Extended Dance Mix (8:23) of Bad
1987
Black Or White - Demo (1987) (Michael Jackson)
Supposed title: Get In To The Groove
Michael Jackson
Cheater (1987) (Michael Jackson, Greg Phillinganes)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album BAD (1987)
(Radio Edit, digital remastered, 4:01) "Cheater"
(Promo-Single, CD, 2004)
(digital remastered, 5:09) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Chicago 1945 (1987) (Michael Jackson, Steve Porcaro)
Supposed alternative title: Chicago Nights
(as seen in the movie MOONWALKER (1988))
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album BAD (1987)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Fly Away (1987) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album BAD (1987)
(Cover Version - including Michael Jackson's vocals (with additional ones), 4:44)
Rebbie Jackson: "Yours Faithfully"
(Album, CD, 1998)
(Cut Version, digital remastered, 2:46) "Bad - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1999)
(digital remastered, 3:26) "Bad - Special Edition"
(New edition of the original album, CD, 2001)
Source: Michael Jackson's copyright hearing in 1994
Get It (1987) (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder)
Duet with Stevie Wonder
(4:32) Stevie Wonder: "Characters"
(Album, CD, 1987)
(4:32, and 7'' Edit - _:__, and 12'' Edit - _:__)
Stevie Wonder: "Get It"
(Single, CD, 1988)
Girls Of Another Love (1987) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Groove Of Midnight (1987) (Rod Temperton)
Michael Jackson
Michael can be heard singing it a bit on a leaked snippet
from a recording session for the album BAD (1987)
(Cover Version, _:__) Siedah Garrett: "Kiss"
(Album, CD, 1988)
Je ne veux pas la fin de nous (1987) (Michael Jackson, Christine "Coconut" Decroix)
Duet with Siedah Garrett
French Version of I Just Can't Stop Loving You (1987)
(4:04) LEAKED
Someone Put Your Hand Out - Early Version (1987) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album BAD (1987)
(4:33) "Bad - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1999)
Todo Mi Amor Eres Tú (1987) (Michael Jackson, Rubén Blades)
Duet with Siedah Garrett
Spanish Version of I Just Can't Stop Loving You (1987)
(4:05) "Bad - Limited Edition"
(Album, CD, 1987 Europe / Latin America)
(4:05) "I Just Can't Stop Loving You / Todo Mi Amor Eres Tú"
(Limited 7'' Single, CD, 1987 Spain / Columbia)
(4:05) "Bad" + "I Just Can't Stop Loving You / Todo Mi Amor Eres Tú"
(Limited bundle - album "Bad" plus the above limited 7'' Single, both CD, 1987 Mexico)
(4:05, and Spanglish Version (with spanish chorus) - 3:43)
"Todo Mi Amor Eres Tú"
(Limited 12'' Single, CD, 1987 USA)
(4:05) "Signature Series"
(Limited E.P., CD, 1992 USA)
(digital remastered, 4:05) "Bad - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1999)
(digital remastered, 4:05) "Bad - Special Edition"
(New edition of the original album, CD, 2001)
Turning Me Off (1987) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album BAD (1987)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
1988
A Pretty Face Is (1974) (Stevie Wonder)
Alternative title: A Pretty Face
Supposed Duet with Stevie Wonder for Stevie's album
CHARACTERS (1988) or song intended for The Jackson 5
Source: Stevie Wonder in an interview in Japan in 1988
Color Of My Soul (1988) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Brother Randy also recorded a demo with an unknown female singer,
titled Color Of Love
Come Together (1968) (John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
Michael Jackson
Cover Version of a hit by The Beatles
Appeared in the movie MOONWALKER (1988)
(_:__) "Decade 1979-1989"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1989)
(_:__) "Decade 1980-1990"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(Movie Version, 5:27) "Remember The Time"
(Single, CD, 1992)
(Cut Version, digital remastered, 4:02) "HIStory - Past, Present And Future - Book I"
(Album, CD, 1995)
Neverland Landing (1988) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Note: On the internet a FAKE has been circulating,
but the song is indeed Wayfaring Stranger by Tom Fox!
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Throwin' Your Life Away (1988) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in September 1988)
1989
Alright Now (1989) (Michael Jackson, John Barnes)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
(Cover Version, _:__) Ralph Tresvant: "Ralph Tresvant"
(Album, CD, 1990)
Bottle Of Smoke (1989) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
Dangerous - Early Version (1989)
(Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Michael supposedly developed this song from a part
of the rhythmic melody of Streetwalker (1986)
(a very few more vocals - 6:55) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(digital remastered, 6:38 ) "Dangerous - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(digital remastered, 6:40) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
(a very few more vocals - 6:55) LEAKED
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Colorado in February 1994
Deep In The Night (1989) (Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell)
Michael Jackson
For All Time (1989) (Michael Sherwood, David Paich, Steve Porcaro)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
(4:07) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(4:07) LEAKED
Heal The World - Demo (1989) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
(_:__) "Decade 1979-1989"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1989)
(_:__) "Decade 1980-1990"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
If You Don't Love Me (1989) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Bernard Belle)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
(Uncut Version, 4:34) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(Cut Version, 4:13) "Dangerous - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(Uncut Version, 4:34) LEAKED
I Have This Love Of Me (1989) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
I'll Be There - Adult Version (1970)
(Bob West, Harold Davies, Willie Hutch, Berry Gordy Jr.)
Michael Jackson
Parts of the newly recorded song were used 1993
in a Pepsi TV Commercial which has been released
on the VHS/DVD Dangerous - The Short Films (1993/2001)
(_:__) "Decade 1979-1989"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1989)
(_:__) "Decade 1980-1990"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
Keep Her (1989) (???)
The Jacksons (without Michael Jackson)
Outtake of the album 2300 JACKSON STREET (1989)
(_:__) "2300 Jackson Street"
(Single, CD, July 1989 USA / August 1989 UK)
Mind Is The Magic (1989) (Michael Jackson, Bryan Loren)
Alternative title: Siegfried & Roy
Michael Jackson
Theme song of Siegfried & Roy's "Beyond Belief Show" in Las Vegas
(6:33) Siegfried & Roy: "Dreams And Illusions"
(Album, CD, 1995 Germany)
(6:33) Siegfried & Roy: "The Secret Gallery"
(Album, CD, 2001)
Source: United States Copyright Office
(two versions - vocal and instrumental - registered in January 1990)
Monkey Business (1989) (Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell)
Original title: Too Much Monkey Business
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
(5:45) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(5:45) "Promo Flight Only"
(E.P. Test Pressing, CD, 1991)
(digital remastered, 5:45) "Dangerous - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(digital remastered, 5:45) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Sources:
British magazine Revolution in 1991
Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Never Can Say Goodbye - Adult Version (1971) (Clifton Davis)
Michael Jackson
(_:__) "Decade 1979-1989"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1989)
(_:__) "Decade 1980-1990"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
Please Come Back To Me (1989) (Mike Dailey, Robert Brookins)
The Jacksons (without Michael Jackson)
Outtake of the album 2300 JACKSON STREET (1989)
(_:__) "2300 Jackson Street"
(12'' Single, CD, August 1989)
Seven Digits (1989) (Michael Jackson, Bryan Loren)
Michael Jackson
Splash, We Can Get Wet Babe (1989) (Michael Jackson, D. Brack)
Michael Jackson
Stay - Early Version (1989) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
When I Look At You (1989) (???)
The Jacksons (without Michael Jackson)
Outtake of the album 2300 JACKSON STREET (1989)
(_:__) "2300 Jackson Street"
(Single, CD, July 1989 USA / August 1989 UK)
Who Is It - Demo (1989) (Michael Jackson)
Supposed alternative titles: Lying To Myself / It Doesn't Seem To Matter
Michael Jackson
(_:__) "Decade 1979-1989"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1989)
(7:50) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(7:50) LEAKED
Source: British magazine Revolution in 1989
Work That Body (1989) (Michael Jackson, Bryan Loren)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
Samples a bit of ABC (1970) by The Jackson 5
(3:29) "Dangerous - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
Source: BMI (Link)
You Were There (1989) (Michael Jackson, Alan "Buz" Kohan)
Michael Jackson
(ca. 2:08 ) Performed live for Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th anniversary
on 13th November 1989 at the Shrine Auditorium
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in December 1989)
1990
A Baby Smiles (1979) (Michael Jackson)
Alternative titles: Baby Smiles / When Babies Smile
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
Featured as a poem titled When Babies Smile in "Dancing The Dream" (1992),
a book by Michael Jackson about poems and reflections
Hand-written lyrics have been purchased by Universal Express
and some of its entertainment partners in November 2006
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Bad Girl (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Do The Bartman (1990) (???, Michael Jackson)
"Bart Simpson"
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(_:__) "Bart Simpson": "Do The Bartman"
(Single, CD, 1990)
(_:__) "The Simpsons": "Sing The Blues"
(Album, CD, 1990)
Do You Know Where Your Children Are (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Free (1990) (Michael Jackson, Carole Bayer Sager)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Give In To Me - Demo (1990) (Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell)
Michael Jackson
Contains the famous Love Is A Donut verse
This demo has been given to Slash from Guns N' Roses
to bring in a spectacular guitar performance which resulted
in re-recording the song later for the final release
(6:36) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(6:36) LEAKED
Gone Too Soon - Demo (1990) (Buz Kohan, Larry Grossman)
Michael Jackson
(_:__) "Decade 1980-1990"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(3:26) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(3:26) LEAKED
I Forgive You (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
In The Closet - Demo (1990) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley)
Alternative title: (Coming) Out Of The Closet
Michael Jackson
Without "Mystery Girl" aka Princess Stéphanie of Monaco
Several different demo versions are believed to exist, e.g. one with Madonna
(6:59) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(6:59) LEAKED
Jam - Demo (1990)
(Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, René Moore, Bruce Swedien)
Michael Jackson
(5:47) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(5:47) LEAKED
Keep The Faith - Demo (1990)
(Michael Jackson, Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett)
Michael Jackson
(5:57) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(5:57) LEAKED
Little Girls (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Little Susie - Early Version (1979) (Michael Jackson)
Alternative title: Little Suzy
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
Hand-written lyrics have been purchased by Universal Express
and some of its entertainment partners in November 2006
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Llama Lola (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Lonely Bird (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Lonely Man (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Lucy Is In Love With Linus (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Make A Wish (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
During his court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Michael couldn't recall whether he wrote the song or not
Men In Black (1990) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
(_:__) "Decade 1980-1990"
(Compilation Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(_:__) "Promo Flight Only"
(E.P. Test Pressing, CD, 1991)
Michael McKellar (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Planet Earth (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Alternative title: Planet Earth, I Love You
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991).
Featured as an eponymous poem in the accompanying booklet of the
album DANGEROUS (1991) and in Dancing The Dream (1992),
a book by Michael Jackson about poems and reflections.
Source: United States Copyright Office
(poem registered as "Planet Earth, I Love You" on April 9, 1990)
Remember The Time - Demo (1990)
(Michael Jackson, Bernard Belle, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Other demo versions are believed to exist
(4:06) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(4:06) LEAKED
Serious Effect (1990) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Featuring rap by LL Cool J aka James Todd Smith III
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
Another version without rap is believed to exist
(Uncut Version, 5:07) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(Cut Version, digital remastered, 4:18 )
"Dangerous - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
(Uncut Version, 5:07) LEAKED
She Got It (1990) (Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
(4:28 ) "Dangerous - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
Stay (1990) (Michael Jackson, Bryan Loren)
Michael Jackson
Source: BMI (Link)
The Love You Save - Adult Version (1970)
(Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell, Deke Richards, Berry Gordy Jr.)
Michael Jackson
To Satisfy You (1990) (Michael Jackson, Bryan Loren)
Alternative title: Satisfy You
Michael Jackson
(Cover Version by Bryan Loren with Michael
Jackson singing Background Vocals - 5:57)
Bryan Loren: "Music From The New World"
(Album, CD, 1992)
(Cover Version - now titled Satisfy You, replaced
Michael Jackson's vocals by Chanté Moore - _:__)
Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall: "Straight To The Point"
(Album, CD, 1994)
What About Us (1990) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Early Version of Earth Song (1995)
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
(6:41) "Dangerous"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 1990)
(6:41) LEAKED
1991
Black Or White - Pepsi Advertising Version (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Michael's third advertising contract with Pepsi. This version
has been used for the TV Commercial DESERT (1991).
Blood On The Dance Floor (1990) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
Eventually became the title track of the compilation BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR
- HISTORY IN THE MIX (1997) which developed from an idea to release several
songs that did not make the previous albums as a gift to the fans on one single
only but Sony Music instead praised them plus 8 remixes as a new album.
Michael included the song in his HIStory World Tour in early 1997.
(4:14) "Blood On The Dance Floor"
(Single, CD, 1997)
(4:14) "Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix"
(Compilation, CD, 1997)
(4:14) "Ghosts - Deluxe Collector Box Set"
(Limited Movie Package, CD, December 1997 Europe)
Cry (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Note: Do not confuse it with the R. Kelly song that
Michael recorded for his album INVINCIBLE (2001)!
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Happy Birthday, Lisa (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Alternative title: Lisa, It's Your Birthday
Song that appeared in the episode 3.01 "Stark Raving Dad"
(German title: "Die Geburtstagsüberraschung") of the cartoon
series The Simpsons on September 19, 1991. Due to contract
issues Michael Jackson's version of the song could not be used.
He was only allowed to voice his attached character (named
Leon Kompowsky) under the pseudonym "John Jay Smith".
The song was then sung by Southern California group Venice's
singer Christopher "Kipp" Lennon who could imitate Michael
Jackson's voice. He also sung Ben and Billie Jean in this episode.
(Cover Version by Kipp Lennon - _:__)
"The Simpsons": "Songs In The Key Of Springfield"
(Album, CD, 1997)
(Michael Jackson's Original Version - 1:36)
"Dangerous - Special Edition"
(Album Test Pressing, CD, 2000)
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in September 1991)
I Never Heard (1991) (Michael Jackson, Paul Anka)
Safire
(_:__) Safire: "I Wasn't Born Yesterday"
(Album, CD, 1991)
Red Eye (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Seven Bright New Stars (1991) (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, D. Brack)
Michael Jackson
She's Not A Girl (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Sister Sue (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Superfly Sister (1990) (Michael Jackson, Bryan Loren)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album DANGEROUS (1991)
(6:27) "Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix"
(Compilation, CD, 1997)
(6:27) "Ghosts - Deluxe Collector Box Set"
(Limited Movie Package, CD, December 1997 Europe)
The Children's Hour (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Tragedy Of A Cheerleader (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Who Is The Girl With Her Hair Down (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Why Shy (1991) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
1992
Someone Put Your Hand Out (1987-1992) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Originally a canceled track from the album BAD (1987), but re-recorded
for the album DANGEROUS (1991).
Teddy Riley helped Michael changing a verse. Michael completed recording in
April 1992. The song was then promoted by Pepsi as an exclusive track and
500.000 MC's were made available to fans which could receive one if they
collect a certain amount of tokens by buying Pepsi drinks or win a competition.
An instrumental segment of this song could also be heard during the Dangerous
World Tour (accompanied by a laser show) prior to the performance of Will You
Be There. For instance this segment is included on the DVD LIVE IN BUCHAREST:
THE DANGEROUS TOUR (2005) which also forms part of the compilation box set
THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION (2004).
(5:25) "Someone Put Your Hand Out"
(Promo-Single, MC, May 1992 Europe)
(5:25) "Pepsi Special Promo Pack"
(Package incl. Promo-Single, MC, June 1992 Europe)
(5:25) "Someone Put Your Hand Out"
(Promo-Single, CD, 1992 Japan)
(5:25) "Signature Series"
(Limited E.P., CD, 1992 USA)
(digital remastered, 5:25) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Whatzupwitu (1992) (???)
Eddie Murphy
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
The accompanying music video has been released
in Japan only on the DVD Music Video Clip! Dance 4 (?year?)
(3:22) Eddie Murphy: "Whatzupwitu"
(Single, CD, 1992)
(3:22) Eddie Murphy: "Love"
Yeah (1992) (???)
Eddie Murphy
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals (together with
Janet Jackson, Paul McCartney, Luther Vandross, Julio
Iglesias, Elton John, Garth Brooks and Jon Bon Jovi)
(_:__) Eddie Murphy: "Love's Alright"
(Album, CD, 1992)
1993
California Grass (1993) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: Michael Jackson's court disposition in Mexico in November 1993
Dreams (1993) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: BMI (Link)
Fear (1993) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album HISTORY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - BOOK I (1995)
Is It Scary (1993) (Michael Jackson, James Harris III, Terry Lewis)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album HISTORY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - BOOK I (1995)
Developed after Michael was asked to write the theme to Addams Family
Values (1993) which he finally declined. Michael came up with the idea to
create his own spine-chiller. Its initial name was IS IT SCARY and Michael
asked Stephen King to help him writing the story. After the child molestation
accusations had passed it turned out to become a fourty minutes lasting
mini-movie. Originally it only consisted of its title track and some harmonic
melodies, but Michael later wrote Ghosts as the new main theme and also
included the song 2 Bad (1995) from his album HISTORY - PAST, PRESENT
AND FUTURE - BOOK I (1995).
(5:35) "Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix"
(Compilation, CD, 1997)
(5:35, and Radio Edit - _:__) "Is It Scary"
(Promo-Single, Vinyl / CD, 1997 Europe)
(5:35) "Ghosts - Deluxe Collector Box Set"
(Limited Movie Package, CD, December 1997 Europe)
1994
Bass(z)ouille (1994) (Michael Jackson, Bruce Swedien)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album HISTORY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - BOOK I (1995)
Face (1994) (???)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album
HISTORY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - BOOK I (1995)
Ghosts (1994) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album HISTORY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - BOOK I (1995)
Developed after Michael wrote Is It Scary, but wanted to just write another
creepy theme. An Early Version leaked as it was used for the end credits
of the eponymous mini-movie GHOSTS (1996) when a final version was
not yet available. This version has a different bass and other sound effects.
Recording has been completed in 1996 and the song eventually was chosen for
the compilation BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR - HISTORY IN THE MIX (1997).
(5:13) "Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix"
(Compilation, CD, 1997)
(Radio Edit, _:__) "HIStory / Ghosts"
(Single, CD, 1997)
(5:13, and Radio Edit - _:__) "Ghosts - Deluxe Collector Box Set"
(Limited Movie Package, both CD, December 1997 Europe)
(Early Version, 5:45) LEAKED
In The Back - Demo (1994) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Originally recorded for the album HISTORY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
- BOOK I (1995). Replaced by Superfly Sister on the compilation BLOOD ON
THE DANCE FLOOR - HISTORY IN THE MIX (1997) and later intended to
be reworked for the the album INVINCIBLE (2001) but discarded.
(4:31) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Joy (1990) (lyrics: Tammy Lucas; music: Michael Jackson)
Blackstreet
Originally Michael wanted to record it for his
album DANGEROUS (1991), but finally declined it.
(4:55) Blackstreet: "Blackstreet"
(Album, CD, 1994)
(4:55) Blackstreet: "Joy"
(Single, CD, 1995)
Morphine (1994) (Michael Jackson)
Alternative title (due to censorship): Just Say No
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album HISTORY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - BOOK I (1995)
Due to censorship concerning the treatment of drugs in some Far Eastern countries
the song title had to be changed. It has since been published as Just Say No. It was
a way for Michael to work up his dependency on prescribed drugs in late 1993.
(6:28 ) "Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix"
(Compilation, CD, 1997)
(6:28 ) "Ghosts - Deluxe Collector Box Set"
(Limited Movie Package, CD, December 1997 Europe)
Why (1994) (Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album HISTORY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - BOOK I (1995)
Michael gave the song to his nephews (brother Tito's three sons) 3T as a gift
when they became thrilled by it. At that time 3T were signed on Michael's label
MJJ Music, so they were allowed to combine their vocals with Michael's original ones.
Michael also produced the song and even appeared in the accompanying music video.
(Cover Version with Michael singing the chorus - 5:21) 3T: "Brotherhood"
(Album, CD, 1995)
(Cover Version with Michael singing the chorus - 5:21) 3T: "Why"
(Single, CD, 1996)
1995
I Need You (1995) (???)
3T
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
(_:__) 3T: "Brotherhood"
(Album, CD, 1995)
Words Without Meaning (1995) (???)
3T
Michael Jackson acts as co-producer
(_:__) 3T: "Brotherhood"
(Album, CD, 1995)
1996
Elizabeth, I Love You (1996) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
(ca. 4:09) Performed live for Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday celebration
on February 16, 1997 (her actual birthday is at 27th February).
The celebration was shown in the USA by ABC on February 25, 1997.
On The Line (1995) (Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds)
Michael Jackson
Soundtrack of the Spike Lee movie GET ON THE BUS (1996)
that was not included on the accompanying soundtrack album.
(Single Edit, 4:40) "Get On The Bus"
(Promo-Single, CD, 1996)
Note: Do not confuse it with the eponymous 1999 Destiny's Child single!
(Single Edit, 4:40) "Ghosts - Deluxe Collector Box Set"
(Limited Movie Package, CD, December 1997 Europe)
(Original Version, 4:53) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
1997
We Be Ballin' (1997) (Ice Cube, Rick "Dutch" Cousin, ???)
Ice Cube aka O'Shea Jackson
Remix of We Be Clubbin' (1997), the hit-theme of the movie THE PLAYER'S CLUB (1997).
Features Michael Jackson (on chorus), Shaquille O'Neal (background) and Raz-B (background).
This remix was to be released on a NBA compilation album scheduled for the end of 1997
and was also going to be featured in commercials for NBA's "I Love This Game" campaign.
The entire project was shelved due to the player iniated strike against the league that year.
(Street Mix - _:__, and Master Mix - _:__) Ice Cube: "We Be Ballin' "
(Promo-Single, CD, 1997)
(Cover Version with Michael's original chorus - _:__) Ricky Romance: "?????"
(Album, CD, 2003)
(Unknown version, 4:50) LEAKED
Note: This is possibly not the real song, but Michael's part can be heard anyway!
1998
Angel (1998) (Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds)
Michael Jackson
Recorded for a scheduled album/compilation in 1999
Source: Babyface in an interview in 1999
Beautiful Girl - Demo (1998) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Recorded for the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
(4:04) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Be Me 4 A Day (1998) (Michael Jackson, Grey Calix Days)
Supposed alternative titles: Be Me For A Day, Just For One
Day Be Michael, Just For A Day, Me 4 A Day, Be Michael
Michael Jackson
Source: BMI (Link)
Children's Holiday (1998) (Michael Jackson; Japanese translation: Yasushi Okimoto)
J-Friends (Japanese children's choir)
Michael Jackson acts as producer
Charity anthem issued as a single in Japan which reached the number one spot
immediately. All revenues earned by the single were used to aid the victims and their
families of the devastating earthquake which hit Kobe City, Japan, in January 1995.
(4:20, and Instrumental _:__) J-Friends: "Children's Holiday"
(Single, CD, 1998 Japan)
Do You Love Me (1998) (Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds)
Michael Jackson
Recorded for a scheduled album/compilation in 1999
Source: Babyface in an interview in 1999
People Of The World (1998) (Michael Jackson; Japanese translation: Yasushi Okimoto)
J-Friends (Japanese children's choir)
Michael Jackson acts as producer
(5:22, and Instrumental _:__) J-Friends: "People Of The World"
(Single, CD, 1999 Japan)
Thank Heaven (1998) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in April 1998)
That (1998) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
Source: United States Copyright Office (registered in November 1998)
1999
Belong 2 (1999) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
Do You Want Me (1999) (Mark "Sisqó" Andrews, Larry "Jazz" Anthony, James "Woody Rock" Green)
Supposed duet with R&B group Dru Hill (at that time consisting of the above mentioned songwriters)
Escape (1999) (Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Harvey Jay Mason)
Fictional title by fans: Xscape
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001), but reworked in late 2002
for a forthcoming album in late 2003 which was ultimately canceled
due to rising child molestation accussations and arrest in that year.
(Original 1999 Version, 5:45) LEAKED
Source: Darkchild record index
Fall Again - Demo (1999) (Walter Afanasieff, Robin Thicke)
Michael Jackson
Recorded for the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
(Cover Version by Glenn Lewis, _:__) Various Artists: "Maid In Manhattan - O.S.T."
(Album, CD, 2002)
(4:23) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
Source: Walter Afanasieff in an interview in January 2000
I Have This Dream (1999) (Michael Jackson, Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster)
Michael Jackson
Note: Do not confuse it with the unreleased 2006 charity anthem!
Originally intended for the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
AOL Music and Tonos Entertainment launched a songwriting-contest whose
winner, Ric Kipp, provides the lyrics for the song. But it has never been recorded.
This contest is actually confusing because Michael said in an interview with American
magazine TV Guide in November 1999 that the song is "a millennium song about the
world and the environment, that [he] wrote with Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster".
Now this indicates that the contest is needless because the lyrics existed already.
Note: An instrumental that is circulating on the web is a FAKE!
Sources:
AOL Music / Tonos Entertainment press releases (about the above contest)
Michael Jackson in an interview with American magazine TV Guide in November 1999
Stop The War (1999) (Michael Jackson, Carole Bayer Sager)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
Vibrat(i)onist (1999) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
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2000
Edgar Allan Poe (2000) (Michael Jackson, Walter Afanasieff)
Michael Jackson
Kick It (2000) (Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins,
Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Norman Gregg)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
On My Anger (2000) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Blackstreet)
Michael Jackson
People Have To Make Some Kind Of Joke (2000) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Satisfy (2000) (James Harris III, Terry Lewis)
Mariah Carey
Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals
Outtake of Mariah's album CHARMBRACELET (2002)
Saved By The Bell (2000) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Seeing Voices (2000) (Sidney Fine, Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Featuring the Ray Charles Choir
She Was Lovin' Me (2000) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Mark C. Rooney)
Michael Jackson
The Gloved One (2000) (Sisqo)
Michael Jackson
The Way You Love Me (2000) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
(4:30) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
This Is Our Time (2000) (Michael Jackson, David Foster, Lauryn Hill)
Michael Jackson
2001
Another Day (2001) (Michael Jackson, Lenny Kravitz)
Michael Jackson
Featuring Lenny Kravitz
Cheater (2001) (Michael Jackson // Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins)
Michael Jackson
Featuring Fats
New version of the original song from 1987
Recorded for the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
Chicago 1945 (2001) (Michael Jackson, Steve Porcaro //
Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, Norman Gregg)
Michael Jackson
New version of the original song from 1987
Recorded for the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
Ekam Satyam - The One Truth (2001) (Michael Jackson, A. R. Rahman)
Duet with A. R. Rahman
Get Around (2001) (Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
I Don't Live Anymore (2001) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
In The Valley (2001) (Michael Jackson, Tyrese)
Michael Jackson
It's Not Worth It (2001) (Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels)
Brandy
A few seconds of Michael Jackson's vocals
(he was given the song but dismissed it soon)
are used as a background loop
(4:29) Brandy: "Full Moon"
(Album, CD, 2002)
Make Or Break (2001) (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley)
Michael Jackson
Maybe We Can Do It (2001) (Michael Jackson, P. Diddy, Rodney Jerkins)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
Shout (2001)
(Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Claude Forbes,
Roy Hamilton, Samuel Hoskins, Carmen Lampson)
Michael Jackson
Outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
Replaced by You Are My Life (2001)
(4:16) "Cry"
(European Single, CD, 2001)
Soldier's Entrance (2001) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
That Kind Of Lover (2001) (A1, Ray Ruffin)
Michael Jackson
What More Can I Give (1997-2001) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson with the following artists (in alphabetical order):
3LW, Aaron Carter, Anastacia, Beyoncé Knowles, Billy Gilman,
Brian McKnight, Bryton, Carlos Santana, Céline Dion, Gloria Estefan,
Hanson, Jon Secada, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Michael McCary,
Mýa, 'N Sync, Nick Carter, Reba McEntire, Ricky Martin, Shakira,
Shawn Stockman, Thalía, Usher, Tom Petty, Ziggy Marley
Originally intended to be a duet with Luciano Pavarotti
and to be released on the album INVINCIBLE (2001).
Name of two charity concerts "Michael Jackson & Friends - What More Can I Give"
which both took place in June 1999 in Seoul, South Korea, and in Munich, Germany.
The song was scheduled to premiere at those concerts, but shelved.
Due to the terrorists attack on September 9, 2001, Michael originated an all star
charity campaign to support the victims and their families by donating all revenues
of his planned single. The recording was completed on October 19, 2001.
At Michael's "United We Stand - What More Can I Give" concert at Washington, D.C.'s
RFK Stadium on 21th October 2001 the song was ultimately performed by most of the
involved artists. This performance in front of 46,000 people was aired (in an edited
version) on ABC on 1st November 2001.
Sony Music canceled a possible single release in late 2001 without
giving any reason for this decision but hampering Michael Jackson's
and some of the involved artists' attempt to distribute the song.
Footage of the recording sessions was first shown on German TV channel ARD
as Michael Jackson was presented with the Bambi Award for Pop Artist of the
millennium in October 2002 in Berlin, Germany. It was once again shown at
the Radio Music Awards in October 2003.
On October 27, 2003, an edited version (3:36) was finally released
via the now defunct website www.whatmorecanigive.com as a 2$
download whose revenues were used to support several charity organisations.
(2001 all stars record, 5:02) LEAKED
You're A Liar, Brother (2001) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
2002
All In Your Name (2002) (Barry Gibb, Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Scheduled for an upcoming album in 2003
Source: Barry Gibb in an interview in October 2005
Todo Para Ti (2001/2002) (Michael Jackson, ???)
Michael Jackson with the following artists (in alphabetical order):
Alejandro Sanz, Anastacia, Brian McKnight, Carlos Santana, Céline Dion,
Cristian Castro, Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, Joy Enriquez, Juan Gabriel,
Julio Iglesias, Laura Pausini, Luis Miguel, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey,
Mýa, 'N Sync, Olga Tañón, Ricky Martin, Rubén Blades, Shakira, Thalía
Spanish Version of What More Can I Give (2001)
(4:40) LEAKED
2003
One More Chance (????-2003) (R. Kelly)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
(3:49) "Number Ones"
(Compilation, CD, 2003 / 2007 repackaged)
(3:49) "One More Chance"
(Single, CD, 2003)
Pressure (2000-2003)
(Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels,
Fred Jerkins III, Harvey Jay Mason)
Michael Jackson
Originally recorded for the album INVINCIBLE (2001),
but then reworked for a forthcoming album
Seduction (2000-2003) (Michael Jackson, Shelby Lee Myrick II)
Michael Jackson
Originally recorded for the album INVINCIBLE (2001),
but then reworked for a forthcoming album
The Pain (2000-2003) (Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins,
Harvey Jay Mason, Shawn Stockman)
Michael Jackson
Originally recorded for the album INVINCIBLE (2001),
but then reworked for a forthcoming album
2004
UNKNOWN TITLE (2004) (Michael Jackson, Jae-R, Omer Bhatti)
Michael Jackson
Featuring Jae-R and Omer Bhatti
We've Had Enough (????-2004)
(Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III,
LaShawn Daniels, Carole Bayer Sager)
Michael Jackson
Supposed to be an outtake of the album INVINCIBLE (2001)
(5:45) "The Ultimate Collection"
(Compilation, CD, 2004)
2005
UNKNOWN TITLE (2005)
(Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Brad Buxer)
Michael Jackson
Charity anthem for the victims of the tsunami
From The Bottom Of My Heart (2005) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
He Who Makes The Sky To Grey (2005)
(Jermaine Jackson, Prince Sheik Abdullah of Bahrain)
Michael Jackson
Featuring Kim Chandler
Source: Kim Chandler's official website (Link)
I Have ??A??/??This?? Dream (2005/2006) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson and ???
Charity anthem for the victims of hurricane Kathrina
You Are So Beautiful (2005) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
2006
??Unknown?? (2006) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Source: BMI (Link)
What's It Gonna Be (2006) (Michael Jackson)
Michael Jackson
Note: Do not confuse it with the Busta Rhymes
song that featured Janet Jackson on the chorus!
Source: BMI (Link)
2007
UNKNOWN TITLE (2006/2007) (John Legend)
Michael Jackson
Source: Rolling Stone (#1019 from February 8, 2007)
I'm Dreamin' (2006/2007) (Michael Jackson, will.i.am)
Michael Jackson
Source: Rolling Stone (#1019 from February 8, 2007)
2007
"If You Don't Get It"
Written and composed by John Legend and will.i.am
"Days Of The Broken Hearted"(feat. Whitney Houston)
Written by Michael Jackson
Reliable official sources are listed here
ASCAP
ASCAP = The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
BMI
BMI = Broadcast Music Incorporated
CMRRA
CMRRA = Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd.
DARKCHILD
(Rodney Jerkins' music company)
EMI Music Publishing
EMI = Electric and Musical Industries Ltd.
Songwriters Hall Of Fame
SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING
UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT OFFICE
WARNER CHAPPELL
Source: Jacksonvillage.org
