All the studio recordings (songs, demos and alternate versions) recorded by MJ during his lifetime. Songs and poems written but never recorded, live performances, covers and remixes by other artists are not included.
Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.
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Addams’s Groove aka Family Thing, Family values, or Family Affairs
After The Storm (The Sun Will Shine)
Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing
All The Truth aka All The Truth You Need.
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Big Boy aka I Am a Big Boy Now
Body Language (Do the Love Dance)
Boys & Girls We Are the Jackson Five
Bumper Snippet aka Bumper Snipper Kid
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Can’t Get Ready For Losing You
Can’t Get Your Weight Off Of Me aka Get Your Weight Off Of Me
Christmas Won’t Be the Same This Year
Come and Get It (Love’s on the Fire)
(Come ‘Round Here) I’m the One You Need
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Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
Don’t Let A Woman Make A Fool Out Of You
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
Do You Know Where Your Children Are
Do You Love Me : Contours cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Remains unreleased/Not confirmed
Do You Love Me : Song recorded with Babyface in late 1998. Remains unreleased/Not confirmed
Do You Want Me : Written in 1999 by Sisqó & Dru Hill. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased/Not confirmed
Dreams : Song registered with Broadcast Music Incorporated. Remains unreleased.
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E-Ne-Me-Ne-Mi-Ne-Moe (The Choice is Yours to Pull)
Everybody Wants To Be A Movie Star : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
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Family Thing aka Addams’s Groove, Family values, or Family Affairs
Fanfare Transition : Song registered with the United States Copyright Office and the year of registration. Written in 1992. Known alternatively as “Fanfare 1992”. Remains unreleased.
Fantasy : Song registered with EMI Music Publishing. Remains unreleased.
Farewell My Summer Love : Recorded on August 31, 1973. Released as a over-dubbed version on May 8, 1984 (Farewell My Summer Love). Original version released in March 1995 (THE BEST OF).
Far, Far Away : Song registered with EMI Music Publishing. Remains unreleased.
Fear : Written circa 1993. Failed to make the HIStory album. Remains unreleased.
Feed the World : Demo version of Heal The World. Recorded in 1989. Scheduled to feauture on the canceled complilation DECACDE 1979-1989. Remains unreleased.
Feelin’ Alright : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Find Me A Girl : Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977. Released on October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).
Fingertips : Stevie Wonder cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Remains unreleased.
Fly Away (demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Released as a (fake) duet with Rebbie Jackson on March 31, 1998 (Yours Faithfully) and as a solo demo on October 16, 2001 (Bad Special Edition).
For All Time (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1990, leaked in 2002. Released on February 8, 2008 (Thriller 25).
For All Time (alternate take) : Recorded in 1989-1990, leaked in 2020 in low quality but remains unreleased.
For Once In My Life : Stevie Wonder cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Remains unreleased.
For The World : Damien Shields : “Demo recorded sometime from 1998 onwards. But I have no clue which year. Starts with a beat which reminded me of “Free” from Bad 25 and “The Loser”. Lyrics: “Da da dadadada dee” (mumbling – includes the words “sun” and “trees” randomly) followed by “we do it for the world (x4)” followed by “alright” ad lib and some “ooo” vocals. According to my notes it has beat, ssakers, bass and strings. It’s a light production. Not heavy. It has a similar, light, breezy vibe to the verses on “Free”. Lyrics mostly mumbled. It’s a demo. Ends after 2 mins when MJ stops the track and gives notes/instructions. That’s it”.
Free (demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Released posthumously on September 18, 2012 (Bad 25).
From The Bottom Of My Heart : Recorded in 2005/2006. Damien Shields : “Bottom Of My Heart is a totally separate song. The version I heard was an instrumental, and I was told by someone who worked on the music that MJ never got around to recording it. But it was on MJ’s list of songs he wanted to keep working on”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Frosty The Snowman : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
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Get Around : Song cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. A version crediting Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III and LaShawn Daniels was considered for the Invincible album but failed to make the final tracklisting. Remains unreleased.
Get It : Duet with Stevie Wonder recorded in September 1987 in Japan. Released on November 6, 1987 (Characters).
Get It Together : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in November 1972 – July 1973. Released on September 12, 1973 (Get It Together).
Get In To The Groove : Written and recorded in 1986. Failed to make from the Bad album. Inspired “Black or White”. Remains unreleased.
Get On The Floor (demo) : Recorded in 1978 and contains unreleased deleted verse from the album version. Full demo leaked in 2014 but remains unreleased.
Get On the Floor : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall). Re-arranged by MJ in early 1980, this newer version with a more prominent guitar sound, was included on new pressings of the album.
Get Your Weight Off Of Me aka Can’t Get Your Weight Off Of Me
Ghost : Song listed by MJ on a handwritten list during the Dangerous album sessions in 1989-1991. Remains unreleased.
Ghosts (Demo Guide Vocal) : Recorded in 1994. Full demo leaked in 2017 but remains unreleased.
Ghosts (1996 mix) : First version of the song used in the closing credits of the “Ghosts” short film in 1996. Different bassline, different backing vocals and different sound effects from the 1997 version. Remains unreleased.
Ghosts : Recorded from 1994-1997. Released on May 20, 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor).
Ghost of Another Lover : Bootleg snippet leaked online without intro in low quality. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Ghost Of Another Lover Mix 7 and Mix 4 form April 29, 2009. Full demo remains unreleased.
Girls, Girls, Girls (remix) : Remix of a Jay Z song recorded in 2001 feauturing background vocals by MJ. Remains unreleased.
Girl Don’t Take Your Love from Me : Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).
Girl You’re So Together : Recorded on August 31, 1973. Released as a over-dubbed version on May 8, 1984 (Farewell My Summer Love). Original version released in March 1995 (THE BEST OF).
Girlfriend (demo) : Recorded on 1978. Full demo leaked in 2017 but remains unreleased.
Girlfriend : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).
Give In To Me (Recording Sessions) : It was played at a musical seminar and leaked on You Tube but remains unreleased.
Give In To Me (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991. It leaked but remains unreleased.
Give In To Me : Recorded in 1989-1991. Released on November 26, 1991.
Give It Up : Recorded with The Jacksons in 1980. Released on October 18, 1980 (Triumph).
Give Love On Christmas Day : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
Give Love On Christmas Day (Group A Cappella Version) : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released posthumously in 2009 (Ultimate Christmas Collection bonus tracks).
Give Me Half A Chance : Recorded December 1969 – June 1970, during ABC and Third Album sessions. Released on February 11, 1986 (Looking Back to Yesterday).
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
Goin’ Back To Alabama : Song by Kenny Rogers recorded in 1981 with background vocals by MJ and Lionel Richie. Released on June 24, 1981 (Share Your Love).
Goin’ Back to Indiana : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).
Going My Way : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Goin’ Places : Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977. Released on October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).
Goin’ To Rio : Written in 1976 by MJ and Carole Bayer Sager. Failed to make the Off the Wall album. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Gone Too Soon (demo) : Recorded in 1990-1991 & leaked online but remains unreleased.
Gone Too Soon : Recorded in 1990-1991. Released on November 26, 1991.
Good Night : Written by Rod Tempperton and recorded in 1979. Failed to make the Off The Wall album. Considered for Thriller album. Has a poem spoken by Michael at the end. Remains unreleased.
Goodness Knows : Written by James Whitney. Recorded between 1976 and 1979. Remains unreleased.
Good Times : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).
Got to Find a Way Somehow : Written by Michael Jackson in 1979 and registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.
Got The Hots : Recorded in 1982. Included in the first acetate of the expanded special edition of Thriller in 2001 but later withdrawn. Finally released on February 8, 2008 (bonus track on Thriller 25 Japanese edition).
Got To Be There : Recorded in June 1971. Released on October 7, 1971 (Got To Be There single) and January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There album).
Greatest Show On Earth : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).
Groove Of Midnight (demo) : Written by Rod Temperton. Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. A snippet leaked in 2003. Full demo remains unreleased.
Green Hornet Groove : Damien Shields : “is something Brad Buxer worked on. Instrumental. My notes say it was composed to be pitched for use in the Seth Rogan film The Green Hornet, but it ultimately wasn’t used”. Remains unreleased.
Guess Who’s Making Whoopee With Your Girlfriend : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Evolved into Mama’s Pearl. It leaked online but it remains unreleased.
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Hallelujah Day : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).
Happy Birthday Lisa : Wrote for The Simpsons (episode “Stark Raving Dad”) performed by Kipp Lennon. Recorded by MJ in 1991. Included in the first acetate version of the special expanded edition of Dangerous in 2001 but the bonus dis was canceled. It leaked online in 2007 but remains unreleased.
Happy (Love Theme from Lady Sings the Blues) : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
He Who Makes The Sky Grey : Written by Jermaine Jackson, Sheik Abdullah of Bahrain. MJ recorded vocals during his stay in Bahrain in 2005-2006 but the song was never completed. Remains unreleased.
Heal the World : Recorded in 1989-1991. Released on November 26, 1991.
Heartbreak Hotel (multi tracks) aka This Place Hotel : With unreleased adlibs sung by Michael. Full song leaked but remains unreleased.
Heartbreak Hotel aka This Place Hotel : Recorded in 1980 with The Jacksons and featuring LaToya Jackson. Released on October 18, 1980 (Triumph).
Heartbreaker : Recorded from March 1999 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
Heaven Can Wait : Recorded from July 1998 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
Heaven’s Girl : Written by R Kelly. Remains unreleased.
Heaven Help Us All : Stevie Wonder cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Heaven Knows I love Your Girl : Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977. Released on October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).
(Here I Am) Come And Take Me : Recorded on June 6, 1973. Released on May 8, 1984 (Farewell My Summer Love).
History : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
Hold My Hand (duet with Akon) : Demo recorded in December 2007 (at Studio X at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas). It leaked in June 2008. New remix released posthumously on December 10, 2010 (Michael). One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Original demo remains unreleased.
Holiday Inn : Written in 1976. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.
Hollywood Tonight : Recorded in 1999-2008. Additional vocals recorded late 2008 in Michael’s Bel Air Hotel suite. Damien Shields : “There are unreleased vocals of MJ ad-libbing “she’s too young to understand” during the bridge of Hollywood Tonight which somehow slipped through the cracks and were never used in any posthumous remix. There’s an unreleased rhythm guitar by David Williams too”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remixed version featuring Taryll Jackson was released posthumously in 2010 (Michael). Demo leaked in 2014 but remains unreleased.
In November 2008, Rod Temperton has a meeting with MJ at his hotel suite during which MJ plays Rod several songs. Some of the songs already had lyrics, which MJ wanted to improve. Others were instrumentals without any lyrics at all. The songs MJ plays for Rod are Best of Joy, Hollywood Tonight, The Loser, The Way You Love Me, Beautiful Girl, Dark Lady, DIE, and Can’t Stop Loving You.
Honey Chile : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
Honey Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974-1975. Released on May 15, 1975 (Moving Violation).
Hot Fever (demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. The song was re recorded in 1987 during the Westlake sessions with the title The Way you Make Me Feel and released on the “Bad” album but original demo remains unreleased.
Hot Fun In The Summertime (demo) : Michael Prince : Neff-U had originally worked with Michael, Brad Buxer and I long before 2008,” continued Prince. “He originally came to Brad’s house years earlier and worked on some stuff that never came out, like ‘Hot Fun In The Summertime’ – the 1969 Sly Stone song. I think MJ only sang a tiny bit on that one, but they were trying a bunch of stuff. Neff-U is very talented.”. A remixed version feauturing Jesse Johnson, D’Angelo & Mary J Blige was recorded in 2014. Both the demo and the remix remain unreleased.
Hot Street (demo) : Recorded in 1982 & leaked in 2008. Remains unreleased.
How Funky Is Your Chicken : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) : Marvin Gaye cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Hum Along And Dance : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in November 1972 – July 1973. Released on September 12, 1973 (Get It Together).
Human Nature (demo) : Recorded in 1982 & leaked in 2021. Remains unreleased.
Human Nature : Recorded from April 14 – November 8, 1982. Released on November 30, 1982.
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I Am A Looser : Demo recorded in January 2003. Leaked in September 2013 but remains unreleased.
I Am Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974. Released on September 15, 1974 (Dancing Machine).
I Am That One : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1973. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).
I Can Only Give You Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1971-1972. Released on May 23, 1972 (Lookin’ Through the Windows).
I Can’t Get Enough Of You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
I Can’t Get You Off My Mind : MJ worked on the song in the early 1970s. A demo version/monoacetate is known to exist. Remains unreleased.
I Can’t Help It (demo) : Recorded in 1978 & played in 2013/2014 during fan conventions “In Studio With Michael”. Full demo leaked online in 2015. Remains unreleased.
I Can’t Help It : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).
I Can’ Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) : Four Tops cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
I Can’t Quit Your Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).
Iddinit : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
I Don’t Live Here Anymore : Written by MJ circa 2001. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
I Found A Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1967-1968. Released in 2005 (Soul Masters).
I Found That Girl : Recorded late 1969/early 1970 with the Jackson 5. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).
If I Can’, Nobody Can : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
If I Don’t Love You This Way : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974. Released on September 15, 1974 (Dancing Machine).
If I Have To Move A Mountain : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1971-1972. Released on May 23, 1972 (Lookin’ Through the Windows).
If I Have To Move A Mountain (Original Complete Version) : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
If” N I Was God : Recorded April 11 – May 1973, during Music & Me and the Jackson 5 G.I.T.: Get It Together sessions. Released on February 11, 1986 (Looking Back to Yesterday).
If The Shoe Don’t Fit : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
If You Don’t Love Me : Worked on with Bill Bottrell during the Dangerous sessions, but was described by Bottrell as “a bit of an orphan” for the project. Recorded in 1989. Included in the first acetate version of the special expanded edition of Dangerous in 2001 but the bonus dis was canceled. A leak came from a test pressing for the Dangerous 2001 bonus disk. Apparently the test pressing was sold from Bernie Grundman Mastering. It leaked online in 2005 but remains unreleased.
Bill Bottrell on Twitter (December 28, 2023) : “I do not support this leak, and I don’t support its release in this form, which is unfinished in very important ways including vocals. This was a very early work in progress in 1989, investigated again in 2010 but not advanced at that point”
If You Really Love Me : Stevie Wonder cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
If You Want Heaven : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
If We Still Love : Written by Michael Jackson and will.i.am in January 2007. Remains unreleased.
I Got A Feeling : Four Tops cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
I Have This Dream (1st demo) : Written by Michael Jackson, David Foster and Carol Bayer Sager in 1999 during the Invincible sessions. Remains unreleased.
I Have This Dream (2nd demo) : Written by Michael Jackson, David Foster and Carol Bayer Sager in 1999 during the Invincible sessions. MJ worked on the song with John Barnes at Neverland in 2004. and the song became a charity single after Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and was co-written with Abdullah bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the second son of Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of Bahrain. Singers James Ingram, Ciara, Snoop Dogg, the O’Jays, R Kelly and Shirley Caesar recorded vocals in Los Angeles. In October 2005, Michael recorded parts with a orchestra in Metropolis Studios in Chiswick, London, but never completed his vocals and did not attend further sessions. John Barnes came to Bahrain in 2005/2006 to work on the song. Abdulla said he had spent $2.2m on “I Have This Dream” and cited it, among other songs, in his lawsuit against Jackson in 2008; the parties settled out of court. Played during a court hearing in London in 2008. I Have This Dream was re-registered in 2021.Type of Work: Recorded Document. Document Number: V9987D816. Date of Recordation: 2021-05-25. Entire Copyright Document: V9987 D816 P1-28. Remains unreleased.
I Have This Love of Mine : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
I Hear A Symphony : Recorded in January 1970, during ABC sessions. Released on February 11, 1986 (Looking Back to Yesterday).
I Heard It Through The Grapevine : Cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You : Duet with Siedah Garrett recorded in 1987. Released on August 31, 1987. Demo recorded at Hayvenhurst in 1985/1986.
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You (Uncut Session) : with unreleased ad-libs. Leaked in 2019 but remains unreleased.
(I Know) I’m Losing You : Recorded in July 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).
I’ll Bet You : Recorded late 1969/early 1970. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).
I’ll Be There : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).
I’ll Be There (Adult version) : Recorded in 1989. Scheduled to appear on the canceled compilation DECADE 1980-1990. Used in a Pepsi commercial titles “Now & Then” in 1992. Remains unreleased.
I’ll Come Home To You : Recorded in October–December 1974. Released on January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).
I’ll Try You’ll Try (Maybe We’ll All Get By) : Recorded in ??? with the Jackson 5. Released posthumously on November 10, 2009 (I Want You Back, Unreleased Masters).
I’ll Turn To Stone : Four Tops cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
I Love You : Song recorded by 3T for their second album in 1998 and co-produced by MJ. Over 20 songs were recorded for the album and only 12 would have been on it. The album however was never released by Sony due to strained relationships between MJ (3T were signed on his label MJJ Music) and Sony. This album is known as “The Lost Album”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Damien Shields : “I Love You” is a song written by Taryll Jackson for a 3T album (which they call “The Lost Album”) which was never released. Michael was helping produce the 3T album and loved Taryll’s song so much that he wanted to record a solo version. He died before he got around to it”. Remains unreleased.
I’m Glad It Rained : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
I’m In love Again : Recorded in 1980. All of Riperton’s vocals were stripped from earlier, original music tracks, and the backing tracks were completely redone. Completed with new musicians, vocalists and arrangements. Producer Quincy Jones described the project as “keeping the bridge, but moving the water”. MJ does background vocals on this song. Released on August 11, 1980 (Love Lives Forever).
I’m So Blue (demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Released in 2012 (Bad 25).
I’m So Happy : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in April – October 1971. Released on November 23, 1971 (B-side of Suggar Daddy single).
I’m Still the King : Written by Michael Jackson, will.i.am. Recorded in late 2006 – early 2007. Also known as “The King” and “Still The King”. Intended to feature artists influenced by Jackson like Usher and Ne-Yo. The song is not finished. Remains unreleased.
I’m Your Sunny One : Recorded in May-August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
In Our Small Way ; Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).
I Need You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 70’s. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
I Need You : Song recorded by 3T in 1994. Released on November 7, 1995 on their debut album Brotherhood. Michael does background vocals.
I Never Heard aka This Is It : Demo recorded in 1980 with Paul Anka. New remix released posthumously on October 12, 2009 (This Is It). Snippet from the original demo leaked but full original demo remains unreleased.
I Never Had A Girl : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in 1995 (Michael Jackson Pre History).
Innocent Man : Written and recorded in 1994 with Brad Buxer. The original paper where the lyrics were written is exposed at the Hard Rock Cafe in Coppenhaguen!!! Reworked in 2008. The chorus is “If they won’t take me in Cairo, then Lord knows where will I go, I’ll die a man without a country and only God knew I was innocent now”. Remains unreleased.
In Our Small Way : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).
In The Back (demo) : First mix recorded in 1994. Later worked on in January 1997 at Mountain Studios in Montreux. New mix recorded in 2004 & released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).
In The Closet (solo demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991. It leaked online but remains unreleased.
In The Closet : Recorded in 1991. Released on November 26, 1991.
In The Closet (video version featuring the voice of Naomi Campbell) : Recorded in 1992 and used in the short film for the song but remains unreleased.
In The Life Of Chico : Written by MJ in 1978/1979. The lyric sheets were auctioned in 2009, although no one bought them. Remains unreleased.
In The Valley : Song cited by MJ in his court deposition in November 1993. Remains unreleased.
Invincible : Recorded from March 1999 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
I Only Have Eyes For You : Jermaine Jackson song recorded in 1972 with The Jackson 5. Released on July 14, 1972 (Jermaine).
Is She Coming Back : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Is It Scary : Recorded in 1994-1997. Released on May 20, 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor).
It All Begins And Ends With Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974. Released on September 15, 1974 (Dancing Machine).
It’s Christmas Time : Recorded with the Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
It’s Great To Be Here : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
It’s Not Worth It : Written by Rodney Jerkins and recorded in 1999 during the “Invincible” session. Snippets leaked online and a snippet is used on Brandy’s same song released in 2002. Remains unreleased.
It’s The Falling In Love (demo) : Recorded in 1978/1979. Full demo leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.
It’s The Falling in Love : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).
It’s The Same Old Song : Four Tops cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
It’s Too Late To Change The Time : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in November 1972 – July 1973. Released on September 12, 1973 (Get It Together).
It’s Your Thing : Recorded on August 7, 1969 with The Jackson 5. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
Iowa : Written by Michael Jackson circa 1977. Classical piece confirmed by sister Janet Jackson in a 1993 magazine interview. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office. Remains unreleased.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
I Wanna Be Where You Are : Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).
I Want You Back : Recorded in August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5). Original title was “I Want To Be Free”.
I Want You to Come Home For Christmas : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
I Want to Take You Higher : performed in concerts in 1971
I Was A Looser aka Looser : New version of “I Am A Looser” recorded late 2008 in Michael’s Bel Air Hotel suite. One of the songs listed by MJ as “The Looser” on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Short snippet leaked online but full demo remains unreleased.
In November 2008, Rod Temperton has a meeting with MJ at his hotel suite during which MJ plays Rod several songs. Some of the songs already had lyrics, which MJ wanted to improve. Others were instrumentals without any lyrics at all. The songs MJ plays for Rod are Best of Joy, Hollywood Tonight, The Loser, The Way Your Love Me, Beautiful Girl, Dark Lady, DIE, and Can’t Stop Loving You.
I Was Made To Lover Her : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1973. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).
I Will Find A Way : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
I Will Miss You : Written by Michael Jackson, will.i.am. Worked on in January 2007. Damien Shields : “about James Brown”. Remains unreleased.
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J5 Christmas Medley : Give Love On Christmas Day (Group A Cappella Version).
Jackson Man : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1968. Found on a metal acetate with Take My Heart on Side 1 and Jackson Man on Side 2 by Adey Piere in Indiana in 2000. Remains unreleased.
Jam (demo) : Recorded in 1991. Leaked in 2018. Remains unreleased.
Jam : Recorded in 1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).
Jamie : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
Jam Session aka Jam Session (Part One) : Released in mid-1968 (B-side od We Don’t Have To Be 21 (To Fall In Love) single) and on CD in June 1996 (The Jackson 5 pré-history The Lost Steeltown Recordings).
Jam Session (Part Two) aka Boys And Girls We Are The Jackson 5 : Recorded in 1967. Released in 1989 (The Jackson 5 – Beginning Years 1967-1968.
Jane Is A Groupie : Written and recorded during “Dangerous” album sessions. Incomplete and repetitive draft. Short edited snippet leaked online. Run time: 3:43. Full demo remains unreleased.
Je Ne Veux Pas La Fin De Nous (French version of “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”) : Recorded in 1987 and leaked in 2007. Released posthumously on September 18, 2012 (Bad 25).
Jingle Bells : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
Johnny Raven : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).
Joy Joy : Song listed by MJ on a handwritten list during the Dangerous album sessions in 1989-1991. Remains unreleased.
Joy To The World : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
Joyful Jukebox Music : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
Jumbo Sam : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Jump For Joy : Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977. Released on October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).
Jungle City : Written by MJ and Brad Buxer and recorded in 2000 during the “Invincible” sessions. Track was put up for auction in 2018 along with “Blue Powder”, “What More Can I Give”, and a demo of “The Way You Love Me”. Remains unreleased.
Just A Little Bit Of You : Recorded in October–December 1974. Released on January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).
Just A Little Misunderstanding : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
Just Because I Love You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1973. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).
Just Friends : Song recorded with Carole Bayer Sager and Burt Bachrach in 1981. Michael does background vocals. Released in 1981 (Sometimes Late At Night).
Just Good Friends : Duet recorded with Stevie Wonder in 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).
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Keep An Eye : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Keep Off The Grass : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Keep On Dancing : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).
Keep The Faith (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991 & leaked online but remains unreleased.
Keep The Faith : Recorded in 1989-1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).
Kentucky : Written by MJ in the mid-1970s. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Kentucky Road : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974). Remains unreleased.
Kick It : Song recorded with Rodney Jerkins durinf the Invincible sessions in 1999-2001. Remains unreleased.
King Tutankhamen : Damien Shields :” I heard was an instrumental track from 2008. No vocals on what I heard”. Remains unreleased.
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Label Me Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Lady of Summer : Damien Shields : “is one of the pieces MJ showed to classical composer David Michael Frank in 2009 shortly before he died”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
La-La (Means I Love You) : Recorded late 1969/early 1970. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).
Lavendar Blue : Disney song recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Learned My Lesson aka Much Too Soon : “Much Too Soon” was first written back in 1981, originally titled “Learned My Lesson”. It was created during the Thriller sessions and two versions of the song were registered with U.S. Copyright Office in 1982. The song was picked up again during HIStory sessions in 1994. It was first reworked and recorded as an acoustic guitar + vocal song, and later with harmonica and orchestra. The production was done with John McClain. Seems to have been considered for the final track list. In 2010, the track was completed for the posthumous album, Michael. A different mixing and additional production was added with McClain returning to work on the song. On January 13, 2020, multitracks for “Much Too Soon” leaked, which included a 1994 demo with Jackson singing over an acoustic guitar. Original demo remains unreleased.
Leave Me Alone (demo) : Recorded in 1985-1986 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. The song was re recorded in 1987 during the Westlake sessions and released on Bads. Original demo remains unreleased.
Leave Me Alone : Recorded in 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).
Leaving Today To Benin : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Let Me Carry Your Schoolbooks : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in June 1996 (The Jackson 5 pré-history The Lost Steeltown Recordings).
Let’s Go Back To Day One : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Let’s Have A Party : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
Liberian Girl (demo) : Recorded in 1983 with John Barnes (MJ speaks about it in the “Hayvenhurst” home video in 1983). The song was re recorded during the “Bad” album sessions but original demo remains unreleased.
Liberian Girl : Recorded in 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).
Light the Way : Written by Michael Jackson, Sheik Abdullah of Bahrain. MJ recorded vocals during his stay in Bahrain in 2005-2005 but the song was never completed. Damien Shields : “has a horn section intro, and a choir in the choruses. According to my notes, the choir sings: “Light the way, let’s pray for peace”. Slow song. No lead vocal on what I heard. Just music + choral chorus. I haven’t heard a song with the title “Pray For Peace,” but I heard Light The Way, and the words sung by the choir in the hook of Light The Way include: “let’s pray, pray for peace”… But I don’t know if they’re the same song, connected, or completely different/unrelated songs”. Remains unreleased.
Listen I’ll Tell You How : Recorded in May-August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released posthumously on November 10, 2009 (I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters).
Little Bitty Pretty One : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1971-1972. Released on May 23, 1972 (Lookin’ Through the Windows).
Little Christmas Tree : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released in 2003 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album remaster).
Little Girls : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Little Susie ; Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History). The demo was written and recorded by Michael Jackson circa 1978 under the title “Susie”. 1978 demo remains unreleased.
Living Together : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).
Llama Lola : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
(Loneliness Has Made Me Realise) It’s You That I Need : Temptations hit recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Lonely Bird : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Lonely Heart : Recorded in 1967 with The Jackson. Released in 1989 (Beginning Years 1967-1968).
Lonely Man : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Lonely Teardrops : Recorded July – August 1972. Released on February 11, 1986 (Looking Back to Yesterday).
Lookin Through The Window : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1971-1972. Released on May 23, 1972 (Lookin’ Through the Windows).
Looser aka I Was A Looser : New version of “I Am A Looser” recorded late 2008 in Michael’s Bel Air Hotel suite. One of the songs listed by MJ as “The Looser” on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Short snippet leaked online but full demo remains unreleased.
In November 2008, Rod Temperton has a meeting with MJ at his hotel suite during which MJ plays Rod several songs. Some of the songs already had lyrics, which MJ wanted to improve. Others were instrumentals without any lyrics at all. The songs MJ plays for Rod are Best of Joy, Hollywood Tonight, The Loser, The Way Your Love Me, Beautiful Girl, Dark Lady, DIE, and Can’t Stop Loving You
Love Call : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 on October 12, 1971. Test pressings known to exist. Remains unreleased.
Love Comes In Different Flavors : Outtake from the “ABC” album recording sessions. Recorded in 1969 and released posthumously on November 10, 2009 (I Want You Back, Unreleased Masters).
Love Don’t Want To Leave : Jackie Jackson’s song featuring The Jackson 5. Recorded in early 70’s. Released on June 15, 1976 (Anthology).
Love Feels Like Fire : Four Tops track recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Love Go Away : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone : Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).
Love Is The Thing You Need : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
Love Never Felt So Good : Demo recorded in 1980 with Paul Anka & leaked in 2006. Original demo + 2 new remixes (including one by Timbaland featuring Justin Timberlake) released posthumously on May 9, 2014 (Xscape).
Love’s Gone Bad : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in February 1972 . Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).
Love Scenes : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
Love Song : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1971-1972. Released in 2001 (Lookin’ Through the Windows remastered).
Love Trip : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Lovely One (multi tracks) : Recorded with The Jackson in 1980. With unreleased adlibs sung by Michael. Full song leaked but remains unreleased.
Lovely One : Recorded in 1980. Released on October 18, 1980 (Triumph).
Lovely Way : Recorded with the Jacksons in 1980 for the Triumph album. A 10 second snipped leaked but the full song remains unreleased.
Loving You (demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Original demo + new remix by Timbaland released on May 9, 2014 (Xscape).
Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever : Four Tops track recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Loving This Man : Written and recorded in 1991. Reworked version of “Who Do You Know”. Remains unreleased.
Lucky Day : Recorded in ??? with the Jackson 5 and released posthumously on November 10, 2009 (I Want You Back, Unreleased Masters).
Lucy Is In Love With Linus : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Lulu : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
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Make A Wish : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Make Or Break (demo) : Written by Michael Jackson and John Barnes. Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Described by Matt Forger as having a “very driving, terrific hook, but never got finished”. Remains unreleased.
Make Tonight All Mine : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
Makin’ Life a Little Easier for You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Mama, I Got A Brand New Thing (Don’t Say No) : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in November 1972 – July 1973. Released on September 12, 1973 (Get It Together).
Mama’s Pearl : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).
Mama’s Pearl (demo) : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Mama Told Me Not To Come : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Man In Black : Written and recorded during the dangerous album sessions (1989-1991). Planned for release on the later cancelled greatest hits compilation album “Decade 1979-1989”. One of around 20–25 songs that Michael and Bryan Loren worked on. Included in an ultra rare promo titled ‘Promo Flight Only” given to Sony executives in 1991 as a teaser for tracks in consideration for the Dangerous album. A low quality snippet leaked in 2018, full demo leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.
Man In The Mirror : Recorded in 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).
Man Of War : Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977. Released on October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).
Man’s Temptation : Recorded in ??? with the Jackson 5. Released posthumously on November 10, 2009 (I Want You Back, Unreleased Masters).
Maria (You Were the Only One) : Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).
Maybe Tomorrow : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
Maybe We Can Do It : Written by MJ, Rodney Jerkins and Sean Combs. Features MJ and Sean Combs. Recorded in 1999-2002 but failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
Melodie : Recorded January – October 1973. Released on May 8, 1984 (Farewell My Summer Love).
Michael : Written and recorded circa 1999. The lyrics are about a little boy named “Michael”. Includes autobiographical elements. Vocally complete and ready for release. Re-recorded in 2008. Remains unreleased.
Michael’s Affirmation : Damien Shields : “Michael’s Affirmation isn’t a song. It’s a spoken word piece recorded by MJ to encourage Roy Horn (of Siegfried & Roy) to stay positive when recovering from the onstage tiger attack in October 2003. The music behind MJ’s spoken words is an instrumental called “Photographs”. A 15 seconds snippet leaks on YouTube on August 12, 2023. A longer version (2:16) leaked on April 1, 2024. Remains unreleased.
Michael McKellar : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. The song is mentionned in Frank Cascio book in 2011. About child neglect, pain children feel when they are ignore. Remains unreleased.
Michael The Lover aka Some girls want me for a Lover : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in 1989 (Beginning Years 1967-1968).
Mind Is The Magic aka Siegfried & Roy : Written and recorded with Bryan Loren in 1989 for Siegfried & Roy’s ‘Beyond Belief Show’ in Las Vegas. Released in 1995 (Dreams & Illusions).
Miss Lucky Day : Song recorded with The Jackson in 1973. Remains unreleased.
MJ Melody : Written by Michael Jackson in 1982. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office. Remains unreleased.
Money : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
Money Honey : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
Monkey Business : Recorded in 1989 with Bill Bottrell. Included in an ultra rare promo titled ‘Promo Flight Only” given to Sony executives in 1991 as a teaser for tracks in consideration for the Dangerous album. Scheduled to be featured on the Dangerous Special edition in 2001 but the bonus CD was canceled. The song leaked in 2002 and was finally released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).
Monster : Recorded in 1998. Mentionned by Michael Prince & CJ DeVillar. Mj sings “you created a monster” in the chorus. The song was played to fans. Not related to the FAKE Cascio song released in 2010. Damien Shields : “Recorded 1998. Epic production. Lots of layers. It’s dark. Heavy beat. Has a string section. MJ sang the strings in a voicemail left on Brad Buxer’s answering machine, and Michael Prince brought them to life musically. Lyrics: “you created a monster” and that’s it.” Remains unreleased.
Morphine : Recorded 1994-1997 & released in 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor).
Morning Glow : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).
Movin’ : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Moving Violation : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974-1975. Released on May 15, 1975 (Moving Violation).
Much Too Soon aka Learned My Lesson : “Much Too Soon” was first written back in 1981, originally titled “Learned My Lesson”. It was created during the Thriller sessions and two versions of the song were registered with U.S. Copyright Office in 1982. The song was picked up again during HIStory sessions in 1994. It was first reworked and recorded as an acoustic guitar + vocal song, and later with harmonica and orchestra. The production was done with John McClain. Seems to have been considered for the final track list. In 2010, the track was completed for the posthumous album, Michael. A different mixing and additional production was added with McClain returning to work on the song. On January 13, 2020, multitracks for “Much Too Soon” leaked, which included a 1994 demo with Jackson singing over an acoustic guitar. Original demo remains unreleased.
Muscles : The song was written and produced by Michael Jackson, and performed by American singer Diana Ross. It was released as the first single on September 17, 1982 by RCA from Ross’s Gold-certified album Silk Electric.
Music And Me : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).
Music’s Takin’ Over : Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977. Released on October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).
My Cherie Amour : Recorded in July 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).
My Favourite Things : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
My Girl : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in June 1996 (The Jackson 5 pre-history The Lost Steeltown Recordings).
My Girl (1972 version) : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).
My Little Baby : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
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Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye) : Gladys Knight & The Pips track recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Never Can Say Goodbye : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
Never Can Say Goodbye (Adult solo version) : Recorded in 1989 and scheduled to feauture on the canceled complilation DECACDE 1980-1990. Remains unreleased.
Never Had a Dream Come True : Recorded late 1969/early 1970. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).
Neverland Landing : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Damien Shields : Just say “children’s song” Remains unreleased.
Night Time Lover : Song recorded in 1980 by LaToya Jackson. It was the second single from her eponymous debut (1980). The track was produced and co-written by her brother Michael, who provides co-lead vocals on the chorus. They originally wrote the song for Donna Summer under the title “Fire Is The Feeling”.
Nightline aka Nite-Line (demo) : Recorded in 1982 during the Thriller sessions. The song leaked in 2008 but remains unreleased.
Nobody : Recorded in August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).
No News Is Good News : Song recorded with Stevie Wonder & The Jackson 5 in 1974. Remains unreleased.
Nymphette Lover : Written by Michael Jackson in 1981. Registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.
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Ode To Sorrow : Written by Michael Jackson in 1977. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.
Off The Wall : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).
Oh, I’ve Been Bless’d : Recorded in May-August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).
Oh How Happy : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).
On My Anger : Written in 1999 by MJ and Teddy Riley. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
On The Line : Recorded in 1994-1996. First used in the closing creditd of Spike Lee’s movie Get On The Bus (released on October, 16, 1996) but not featured on the soundtrack album. Finally released in December 1997 (Ghosts’ Deluxe Collector Box Set).
One Day I’ll Marry You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1973. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).
One Day In Your Life : Recorded in October–December 1974. Released on January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).
One More Chance : Recorded late 1969/early 1970. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).
One More Chance : Different than the song from 1970. Recorded in 1999-2003. Released on November 18, 2003 (Number Ones).
Ooh Baby, Baby : Smokey Robinson’s cover recorded with The Jackson in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Ooh, I’d Love To Be With You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).
Our Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
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Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone : Temptation’s cover recorded with The Jackson in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Penny Arcade : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970-1973. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).
People Got To Be Free : Demo recorded with The Jacksons and Bobby Taylor at the Hayvenhurst home studio in 1975-1976. Remains unreleased.
People Have To Make Some Sort of Joke : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
People Of The World : Released only in Japan in 1998 for the Japanese children’s choir J-Friends. Solo demo leaked in 2014 but remains unreleased.
People Make The World Go Round : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).
Petals ; Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
Peter Pan : Song mentioned by MJ during an interview with Diane Collins at Hayvenhurst in 1983. The same year, MJ sings parts of the song during a private home movie filmed at Hayvenhurst. Remains unreleased.
Piece Of The Pie : Demo recorded with The Jacksons and Bobby Taylor at the Hayvenhurst home studio in 1975-1976. Remains unreleased.
Planet Earth : Recorded in 1991 & released posthumously on October 26, 2009 (This Is It).
Prayers : Written and recorded on June 15th, 2009. This is the last song Jackson fully completed in his lifetime, having been recorded only 10 days before his death. Vocally complete and ready for release. Has a runtime of 6:51. Remains unreleased.
Pressure : Written by Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, Harvey Mason, LaShawn Daniels. Recorded in 1999-2001. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
Pretty Young Thing/PYT (demo) : Recorded in 1982. Released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).
Pretty Young Thing/PYT : Recorded from April 14 – November 8, 1982. Released on November 30, 1982 (Thriller)/
Pride And Joy : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
Privacy : Recorded from July 1998 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
Purple Snowflakes : Song recorded with The Jackson in 1970 fot the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
Push Me Away : Recorded in 1978 and released on December 17, 1978 (Destiny).
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Quicksand : Martha Reeves & The Vandellas’ cover recorded with The Jackson in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
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Rampage : Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins production written and recorded in 1999-2001. Snippet leaked in 2020. Remains unreleased.
Reach In : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).
Reach Out, I’ll Be There : Recorded between May-August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on June 20,1995 (Soulsation!).
Ready or Not (Here I Come) : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).
Red Eye : Written by Michael Jackson. Mentioned by MJ during the 1993 Mexico Deposition. Reworked in 2008 with Neff U. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Reflections : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in November 1972 – July 1973. Released on September 12, 1973 (Get It Together).
Remember The Time : Recorded in 1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).
Remember The Time (short film version) : Mix done in 1991 for the short film. Remains unreleased.
Remember What I Told You : Damien Shields : “has vocals. Starts off acapella and builds into an epic finale with many layers of MJ’s voice. Recorded at MJ’s house in Vegas in 2008. Very rough demo with lovely vocals.Yes, it’s a somewhat comparable vibe to Speechless. Remember What I Told You is nicer, IMO. It had potential to be really special. I wish he’d been able to finish it. Alas. It’s an incomplete demo with “do do, de de” parts. It starts acapella, but MJ asks for playback. And so then he sings with a piano. The end has multi-layered MJ vocals and finger snaps. It’s like 90 seconds in total. Short but very sweet. Fans deserve to hear it. They’d adore it. As for lyrics… “Remember what I told you, and remember for all time. Do do do do do do do do, dee dee dee dee dee dee.”. Written and recorded on June 19, 2009. Reportedly similar to “Speechless” in terms of tone. Song includes a short verse and multi-layered chorus
Last song Michael ever put vocals to. Also known as “Just Remember”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Rock In A Hard Place : Demo recorded with The Jacksons and Bobby Taylor at the Hayvenhurst home studio in 1975-1976. Remains unreleased.
Rock With You : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).
Rock Tonight : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Rocker : Damien Shields : “Rocker reminds me of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” – a really aggressive spitting type of verse vocal with an anthemic chorus. The verses on Rocker are just MJ spitting out random nonsensical sounds and phrases. The chorus has lyrics, but without the verses it’s not a complete song. I wish MJ would have finished it. Alas. I don’t know the exact date, but I was told by the engineer who recorded MJ’s vocals that Rocker was recorded in a bathroom at Neverland ranch. So sometime before then end of 2004? I don’t know exactly when. The composition is not similar to “We Will Rock You”, but the vocal melody and aggressive “spitting” style of vocal delivery in the verses are similar to it. VERY strong vocal. The verses are PURE nonsensical mumbling. The chorus is pretty close to complete.”. Remains unreleased.
Rockin’ Robin : Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).
Rolling the Dice aka Roll The Dice : Written by Rod Temperton. MJ worked on the song with Temperton and Quincy Jones during the Thriller recording sessions in 1982. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
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Sad Souvenirs : Four Tops’ cover recorded with The Jackson in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
Satisfy : Written by Terry Lewis and James Harris III. Mariah Carey song featuring Jackson on backing vocals. Failed to make the 2002 Charmbracelet album. Remains unreleased.
Saturday Night At The Movies : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in 1995 (Michael Jackson Pre History).
Saturday Woman : Demo recorded in 1991. Damien Shields : “Saturday Woman is listed in one of the many handwritten notes found in Michael’s Holmby Hills mansion at the time of his death. A picture of that particular note has never been published. The song is mentionned in Frank Cascio book in 2011 : “about a girl who wants attention and goes out to party instead of focusing on her relationship. The first verse went : “I don’t want to say that I don’t love you/I don’t want to say that I disagree…” then Michael mumbled the rest of the lines because he wasn’t sure of them yet. The chorus went : “She’s a saturday woman. I don’t want to live my life all alone. She’s a saturday woman”. Remains unreleased.
Saved By The Bell : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Save Me : Song by Dave Mason recorded in 1980. Released on June 15, 1980 (Old Crest on a New Wave). MJ sings background vocals.
Say Say Say : Recorded in May 1981 with Paul McCartney and released in October 1983 on Paul’s solo album “Pipes of Peace”. An early demo of the song featuring Michael & Paul singing with an acoustic guitar leaked online on March 13, 2024.
Scared Of The Moon (demo) : Recorded in 1985. Released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set). One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009.
Scream : Duet with Janet Jackson recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
Season’s Greetings from Michael Jackson : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released posthumously in 2009 (Ultimate Christmas Collection bonus tracks).
Seduction : Written by Michael Jackson and Shelby Lee Myrick III. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
Seeing Voices : Recorded in 2000 with Ray Charles and Sidney Fine. Frank Casio auctionned a demo tape in May 2014. Leaked online in 2016 but remains unreleased.
Serious Effect : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. Features rap by LL Cool J. Solo demo version by MJ exists. Included in the first acetate version of the special expanded edition of Dangerous in 2001 but the bonus dis was canceled. It leaked in 2002 but remains unreleased.
Set It On Out : Written by Michael Jackson and recorded in 1982. Remains unreleased.
Seven Digits : Written by MJ and Bryan Loren in 1989-1991. Michael originally wanted to finish this song for Blood On The Dance Floor. However, due to time constraints, “Superfly Sister” was chosen instead as it was more complete and demanded less time to finish. Snippet leaked online by Shana Mangatal in August 2019. Full demo remains unreleased.
On February 02, 2024 : Another Michael Jackson song called “Seven Digits” on a DAT tape will be auctioned on February 7 by Los Angeles Estate Auction. Writers Bryan Loren, this master tape was recorded around 1991 and contains the song but also an extensive 1-hour and 13-minute session of Michael Jackson’s practice and workout routines, providing an intimate look into his artistic process. “Seven Digits” is an unreleased track, Recorded in high-quality digital audio, the tape is in excellent condition, preserving the clarity and integrity of the recording.
Sex Life : Recorded in June 1981. The original version that he made during Off The Wall Sessions was called Flex Strife but he changed this version to Sex Life during Thriller Sessions. Sex life was supposed to be for Off the wall, Thriller, Dangerous, Invincible. Worked on in 1978, 1981, 1989, 1999. In the closet replaced it on Dangerous. Was going to be released on Thriller 40 but “Who Do You know” replaced it at the last second. A 46 seconds snippet leaked in 2023. Remains unreleased.
Shake A Body (demo version of Shake Your Body) : Recorded in 1978 at the Hayvenhurst home studio. Released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).
Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over) : Four Tops’ cover recorded with The Jackson in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) : Recorded in 1978 and released on December 17, 1978 (Destiny).
She Don’t Love Me : Damien Shields : “Recorded in 2008. But to my knowledge, it’s just one line of vocals. “She don’t love me. She don’t want me. She don’t need me. She doesn’t care. She doesn’t care.” That’s all that was on what I heard. The rest is just instrumental”. Remains unreleased.
She Drives Me Wild : Recorded in 1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).
She Got It (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. Included in the first acetate version of the special expanded edition of Dangerous in 2001 but the bonus dis was canceled. It leaked online in 2005 but remains unreleased.
She Say Want : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
She’s A Rhythm Child : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974. Released on September 15, 1974 (Dancing Machine).
She’s Good : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
She’s Out Of My Life (demo) : Recorded in 1978. Released posthumously on October 26, 2009 (This Is It).
She’s Out Of My Life (Alternate take 1) : Recorded in 1978. Full take leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.
She’s Out Of My Life (Alternate take 2) : Recorded in 1978. Full take leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.
She’s Out Of My Life (Alternate take 3) : Recorded in 1978. Full take leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.
She’s Out of My Life : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).
She’s Not A Girl : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
She’s Trouble aka Trouble (demo 1) : Recorded in 1982. It leaked in 2008. Released posthumously on November 18, 2022 (Thriller 40).
She’s Trouble aka Trouble (demo 2) : Recorded in 1982 & leaked in 2008. Remains unreleased.
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Da : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).
Shout : Recorded in 2001. Released on December 5, 2001 (Cry).
Show You The Way To Go : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).
Shut Up And Dance : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Siegfried & Roy aka Mind Is The Magic : Written and recorded with Bryan Loren in 1989 for Siegfried & Roy’s ‘Beyond Belief Show’ in Las Vegas. Released in 1995 (Dreams & Illusions).
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours. Stevie Wonder’s cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Silent Night : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
Silver Bells : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
Sister Sue : Written and Recorded in 1991. Remains unreleased.
Silent spring : Damien Shields : “is an instrumental”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Since I Lost My Baby : Recorded in May-1969 with The Jackson 5. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Since You’ve Been Gone : Four Tops’ cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Sister Sue : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Sixteen Candles : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
Skywriter : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).
Slapstick (early version of Hot Street) : Written by Rod Temperton. Recorded in 1982 & leaked in 2008. Remains unreleased.
Slave To The Rhythm : Demo recorded in 1991. A remix leaked in 2010. A virtual duet with Justin Bieber featuring new vocals from MJ leaked in 2013. Original demo + new remix by Timbaland released posthumously in 2014 (Xscape).
Slipped Away : Song written by MJ & Marlon in 1980 for the Triumph album. Remains unreleased.
Smile : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
So In Love : Jermaine Jackson’s song featuring The Jackson 5 recorded in 1973. Released on May 6, 1973 (Come Into My Life).
So Shy : Bill Wolfer ‘s song featuring MJ & The Waters Sisters. Recorded in 1982. Released in 1982 (Wolf).
Soldier’s Entrance : Worked on by MJ in 1999 with a view to having it featured on the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
Some Gils Want Me For Their Lover : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1967-1968. Released in March 1971 as the B-side if You Don’t Have To Be Over 21 To Fall In Love.
Somebody’s Watching Me : The song was recorded late 1983 by American singer Rockwell, released by the Motown label in January 1984, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. The song features guest vocals by brothers Michael Jackson (in the chorus) and Jermaine Jackson (additional backing vocals.
Someday at Christmas : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
Someone In The Dark : Recorded in September 1982. MCA Records was not to release E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial until after Christmas 1982. (This was to avoid the audiobook competing with Jackson’s new album, Thriller.) The song “Someone in the Dark” was not to be released as a single. MCA Records breached both conditions, releasing the storybook in November 1982 and giving 7-inch promo copies of “Someone in the Dark” to radio stations. After Epic lodged a $2 million lawsuit, MCA Records was forced to withdraw the album and prohibited from releasing “Someone in the Dark” as a single. Epic executives had felt that MCA was misleading members of the public into believing that the then-recently released single “The Girl Is Mine” was featured on the storybook album. The plaintiffs further requested that MCA Records be banned from working with Jackson in the future and that any other media owned by MCA featuring the singer be prohibited from release. As a result of the legal restrictions that prohibited the public release of “Someone in the Dark” as a single, the promo copies which were made have since become one of the singer’s rarest and most sought-after records; some have been sold for over $1,600. The song’s opening version was later included as a bonus track on the 2001 special edition of Thriller, as well as the box set Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection in 2004.
Someone Put Your Hand Out (demo) Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. A 37 seconds snippet leaked in 2008. Full demo leaked in 2020 in LQ. HQ demo leaked on January 28, 2023 but remains unreleased.
Someone Put Your Hand Out : Recorded in 1989-1991.The song was supposed to be on Dangerous. Released in May 1992 (Pepsi exclusive promo cassette single).
Someone’s Standing In My Love Light : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Somewhere in Time : Written by Michael Jackson in 1980. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.
Son of Thriller : Instrumental track recorded during the “Dangerous” sessions. One of 20-25 songs worked on with Bryan Loren for the Dangerous album. Remains unreleased.
Song Groove/Abortion Papers (demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Released in 2012 (Bad 25).
Soul Jerk : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in June 1996 (The Jackson 5 pre-history The Lost Steeltown Recordings).
Space Dance : Michael’s voice and beatboxing was recorded for the soundtrack of the videogame Space Channel 5 in 2000. It remains unreleased.
Speechless : Recorded from July 1998 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
Speed Demon (demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. A snipped leaked in 2018. Full demo (low quality) leaked on June 18, 2020. A better version of the demo leaked in January 2023 but remains unreleased.
Speed Demon : Recorded in 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).
Spice Of Life : Written by Rod Temperton and Derek Bramble in 1982. Was in the running for Thriller, but wasn’t included on the final album and went down the wayside. Later given to Manhattan Transfer. Remains unreleased.
Splash! We Can Get Wet Babe : Recorded in 1988. Remains unreleased.
Stand : Recorded in May 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).
Stand Tall : Written by Michael Jackson in 1982. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in December 1985. Remains unreleased.
Standing In The Shadows Of Love : Recorded on May 17th, 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).
Starlight : Temperton’s first version of Thriller was titled “Starlight”, with the chorus lyric: “Give me some starlight / Starlight sun”. Recored in 1982 and released posthumously on Novemver 18, 2022 (Thriller 40).
State Of Independance : The song was recorded and released in spring of 1982. Donna Summer covered “State of Independence” on her 1982 album Donna Summer produced by Quincy Jones. Summer’s version is notable for its all-star choir which included Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Brenda Russell, Christopher Cross, Dyan Cannon, James Ingram, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, and Stevie Wonder.
State Of Shock (demo with Freddie Mercury) : Recorded in 1983 & leaked in 2002. Remains unreleased.
State Of Shock : Duet with Mick Jagger recorded from November 1983 to May 1984. Released on July 2, 1984 (Victory).
Stranger In Moscow (demo) : Recorded in September 1993 in Moscow. Remains unreleased.
Stranger in Moscow : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
Stay : Written by MJ and Bryan Loren in 1989. Remains unreleased.
Still The King : Song recorded with will.i.am in 2007. Remains unreleased.
Stop The War : Written circa 1999 by MJ and Carole Bayer Sager. Failed to make the Invincible album. The song is an early version of “We’ve Had Enough”, a song featured on the 2004 box set album The Ultimate Collection. Song about the Kosovo War. Remains unreleased.
Stormy Monday : Recorded in 1967 with The Jackson. Released in 1997 (Beginning Years 1967-1968).
Strenght Of One Man : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).
Streetwalker (demo) : Recorded on October 27, 1986. Leaked in 2020 in LQ. HQ demo leaked on January 28, 2023 but remains unreleased.
Streetwalker : New mix recorded in 1987. Bill Bottrell did further work on Streetwalker at Smoketree Studio in California in 1988. The 1988 mix was released on October 16, 2001 (Bad Special Edition).
Style Of Life : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).
Sugar Daddy : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in April – October 1971. Released as a single on November 23, 1971 and as album version on December 9, 1971 (Greatest Hits).
Sunset Driver : Recorded in 1982. Released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).
Superfly Sister : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. Released on May 20, 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor).
Superstition : performed in concerts in 1973.
Susie : Written and recorded by Michael Jackson circa 1978. The song was re recorded in 1994-1995 as Little Susie during the “History” sessions. 1978 demo remains unreleased.
Sweet Music : Written by James Whitney. Recorded in 1976-1979. Remains unreleased.
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Tabloid Junkie : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
Take Me Back : Recorded in October–December 1974. Released on January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).
Take My Heart : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1968. Found on a metal acetate with Take My Heart on Side 1 and Jackson Man on Side 2 by Adey Piere in Indiana in 2000. Remains unreleased.
Tell Me I’m Not Dreamin’ (Too Good to Be True) : Duet between Jermaine & MJ recorded late 1983. The song was released in April 1984 on Jermaine’s Dynamite album.
Teenage Symphony : Recorded November 1972 – April 1973, during G.I.T.: Get It Together and Dancing Machine sessions. Released on February 11, 1986 (Looking Back to Yesterday).
Thank Heaven : Written in 1998. Damien Shields : “MJ spoken intro (dedicating the song to “my son Michael Jackson Jr”) but the song itself is sung by a woman + choir. Sounds like a lullaby/nursery rhyme. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Thank You For Life : Written circa 1976. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.
That : Registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1998. Remains unreleased.
That Girl : Recorded with The Jacksons in 1978-1980. Remains unreleased.
That Kind of Lover : Written circa 2001 by MJ & Ray Ruffin. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
That’s How Love Goes : Jermaine Jackson’s song featuring The Jackson 5 recorded on January 6th, 1972. Released on June 14, 1972 (Jermaine).
That’s How Love Is (Original Complete Version) : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on November 10, 2009 (I Want You Back, Unreleased Masters).
That’s What Christmas Means To Me : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
That’s What Love Is Made Of : Recorded December 1969 & January 1970 – December 1971, during the Jackson 5’s Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 and ABC sessions. Released on February 11, 1986 (Looking Back to Yesterday).
That’s What You Get (For Being Polite) : Recorded in 1978 and released on December 17, 1978 (Destiny).
The Boogie Man : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).
The Children’s Hour : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
The Christmas Song : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
The Dude : The song was recorded late 1980 and released in March 1981 on Quincy Jones’s album. James Ingram is the lead vocalist. MJ does background vocals.
The Eternal Light : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
The Fields of Athenry : Written by Pete St. John. Recorded in 2006 with the Caheraggin Village Choir. Remains unreleased.
The Future : Written by Michael Jackson, will.i.am. Worked in 2006/07. On the 13th of August 2007, will.i.am told reporters at a Black Eyed Peas press conference in South Korea that another track he recorded with Jackson is titled “The Future”. Song about environmental issues. A dance track. Remains unreleased.
The Gloved One : Written by Sisqo circa 2001. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
The Lady In My Life (demo with unreleased lyrics) : Recorded in 1982 & leaked in 2008. Remains unreleased.
The Lady In My Life : Recorded from April 14 – November 8, 1982. Released on November 30, 1982.
The Little Drummer Boy : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
The Lost Children : Recorded from July 1998 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
The Love I Saw In You Was Just a Mirage : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).
The Love You Save : Recorded in March 1970. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).
The Life Of The Party : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974. Released on September 15, 1974 (Dancing Machine).
The Man : recorded in May 1981 with Paul McCartney and released in October 1983 on Paul’s solo album “Pipes of Peace”.
The Mirrors Of My Mind : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974. Released on September 15, 1974 (Dancing Machine).
The Nightmare of Edgar Alan Poe : Written circa 2000 by MJ & Walter Afanasieff. Had been scheduled to feature in the shelved independently financed film The Nightmare of Edgar Alan Poe, which MJ was slated to appear in. Alternatively titled “Edgar Alan Poe”. Remains unreleased.
The Pain : Written by Shawn Stockman, Jay Harvey Mason, Rodney Jerkins. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
There Must Be More To Life Than This (demo with Freddie Mercury) : Recorded in 1983 & leaked in 2002. A remixed version was released in 2014 (Queen Forever Deluxe Edition). Original demo remains unreleased.
There Was a Time : perfomed in concerts in 1970
The Sky Is The Limit : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
The Surprise Song : Song recorded with The Jacksons at their Hayvenhurst Home studio in May 1983 and included in an all original 7″ Fan Club Pack. Never released on CD.
The Wall : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
The Way You Love Me : Recorded in 2000. Second mix recorded and released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set) + new remix released posthumously on December 10, 2010 (Michael).
In November 2008, Rod Temperton has a meeting with MJ at his hotel suite during which MJ plays Rod several songs. Some of the songs already had lyrics, which MJ wanted to improve. Others were instrumentals without any lyrics at all. The songs MJ plays for Rod are Best of Joy, Hollywood Tonight, The Loser, The Way Your Love Me, Beautiful Girl, Dark Lady, DIE, and Can’t Stop Loving You.
The Way You Make Me Feel : Recorded in 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).
The Way You Make Me Feel (short film soundtrack version) : Mixed done in 1987 for the short film. Remains unreleased.
The Way You Make Me Feel (1988 Grammy Awards version) : Recorded in February 1988 with Greg Philingames during Bad Tour rehearsals in Pensacola. This version was used during the Grammy Awards 1988 performance, 1996’s concert in Brunei, 2001’s concerts in New York and 2009’s This Is It rehearsals. Remains unreleased.
The Young Folks : Recorded late 1969/early 1970 with the Jackson 5. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).
They Don’t Care About Us (demo) : Recorded in 1989. Song listed by MJ on a handwritten note during the Dangerous album sessions in 1989-1991. Remains unreleased. Demo from 1989 remains unreleased.
They Don’t Care About Us : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
They Don’t Care About Us (Prison version) : Mix done in January 1996 for the Prison version of the short film. Remains unreleased.
They Don’t Care About Us (Brazil version) : Mix done in January 1996 for the Brazil version of the short film. Remains unreleased.
Things I Do for You : Recorded in 1978 and released on December 17, 1978 (Destiny).
Think Happy : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).
Think Twice : Brad Buxer composition for MJ. Damien Shields : “I just found a note for “Think Twice” in an old binder folder. My notes say it’s an instrumental with synthesised electric guitars on it. No vocals.” Remains unreleased.
This Had To Be : The song was recorded late 1980 and released in April 1981 on The Brothers Johnson’s album Light Up the Night. MJ co-wrote the song.
This Is It aka I Never Heard : Demo recorded in 1980 with Paul Anka. New remix released posthumously on October 12, 2009 (This Is It). Snippet from the original demo leaked but full original demo remains unreleased.
This Is Our Time : Written by MJ, Lauryn Hill and David Foster in 1999. Failed to make the Invincible album. Despite rumors to the contrary, the song was not recorded as a duet with Hill. Remains unreleased.
This Place Hotel aka Heartbreak Hotel : Recorded in 1980 with The Jacksons and featuring LaToya Jackson. Released on October 18, 1980 (Triumph).
This Time Around : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
Threatened : Recorded from March 1999 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
Thriller : Recorded from April 14 – November 8, 1982. Released on November 30, 1982 (Thriller).
Thriller (short film soundtrack version) : mix done in 1983 for the short film. Remains unreleased.
Thriller’s Vincent Price Voice-Over Session” Temperton Jones 0:24. Recorded in 1982. Released on February 8, 2008 (Thriller 25).
Through Sick And Thin : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
Throwin’ Your Life Away (demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Damien Shields: “these are the copyright registration papers, filed on September 26, 1988 by Karen Langford. Attached to this registration was a black TDK cassette tape of the song with “Dolby B 09/08/88 Michael Jackson 1) “Throwin’ Your Life Away” Ruff Mix of MJ 424” written in blue marker. Neff-U used a digital copy of this version when he did the 2010 remix. Like I said, he didn’t have access to the multi-track, but he tried to work with what he had. The results were underwhelming and the song ultimately wasn’t in contention for the Michael album”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. A snippet leaked in 2018. The full demo (low quality) leaked in June 2020. but remains unreleased.
Time Explosion : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974-1975. Released on May 15, 1975 (Moving Violation).
Time Waits For No One : Recorded in 1980 with The Jacksons. Released on October 18, 1980 (Triumph).
Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu (Spanish version of I Just Can’t Stop Loving You) : Recorded & released in 1987.
Toda Para Ti : Spanish version of What More Can I Give. Recorded from September to November 2001.Sony refused to release it in 2001. Released digitally on October 27, 2003. The song was never released on CD or streaming platforms.
To Know : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1971-1972. Released on May 23, 1972 (Lookin’ Through the Windows).
To Make My Father Proud : Recorded January – October 1973. Released on May 8, 1984 (Farewell My Summer Love).
To Satisfy You : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. A version featuring background vocals by MJ was released in 1992 on Bryan Loren’s album « Music From The New World ». Solo demo sung by MJ remains unreleased.
To Sir, with Love : Recorded in May-August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Remains unreleased.
To The World : Written by MJ in 2000. Remains unreleased.
Tomboy : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Contains a melody identical to the “I bet you remember” line in Remember the Time. Features Roger Troutman as guest musician. Damien Shields: “Tomboy, I don’t know. I heard a version at the US Copyright Office, but the version I heard was instrumental. It had a VERY “Captain EO” vibe to it, and a melody line in the music strikingly similar to (basically the same as) the “I bet you remember” line in Remember The Time.“No lyrics/vocals” on the version I heard. The version I heard was sent to the copyright office on October 28, 1985, on the same cassette as Smooth Criminal, Dirty Diana, Hot Fever (which is an instrumental of The Way You Make Me Feel) and What You Do To Me”. The instrumental version of this song was renamed to “Stop That” on Zapp Album. Michael gave the Multitrack of the song to Roger Tourtman we can heard Roger Voice on it too. Remains unreleased.
Too Late To Turn Back Now : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.
Too Young : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).
Torture : Duet with Jermaine recorded from November 1983 to May 1984. Released on July 2, 1984 (Victory).
Touch : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).
Touch The One You Love : Recorded January – October 1973. Released on May 8, 1984 (Farewell My Summer Love).
Track Of My Tears : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in 1989 (The Jackson 5 – Beginning Years 1967-1968).
Tragedy of a Cheer-leader : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Triple Threat Cable : Written and recorded in 1999 for an album that was shelved. Remains unreleased.
True Love Can Be Beautiful : Recorded late 1969/early 1970. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).
Truth Or Youth : Song listed by MJ on a handwritten note during the Dangerous album sessions in 1989-1991. Remains unreleased.
Tubeway : Written circa 1999. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
Turning Me Off : Scratch vocal recorded on October 30, 1986. Worked with Bill Bottrell and John Barnes. Described as “one of Michael’s edgier experiments” and “very groove-oriented” by Matt Forger. Reworked in 1990. Failed to make the Dangerous album
Track is vocally complete and ready for release. Also known as “Turning Me Off”. Remains unreleased.
Twenty-Five Miles : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 1970’s. Released in October 1987 (The Original Soul of Michael Jackson). The original recording of the song was released posthumously on September 1, 20092 (Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection).
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Me : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
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Unbreakable : Recorded from March 1999 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
Under The Boardwalk : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in 1989 (The Jackson 5 – Beginning Years 1967-1968).
Under Your Skin : Written by Michael Jackson in 1979. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.
Unknown : On May 22, 2009, fans heard Michael recording a new song from a building in the back of his Holmby Hills home. Michael tells them he is working on the lyrics and has not chosen the title yet. Remains unreleased.
Up Again : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).
Up On The House Top : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).
Up On The Roof : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
Uppermost : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).
Uptight (Everything’s Alright) : Stevie Wonder’s cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in the early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
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Verdict : Song listed by MJ on a handwritten list during the Dangerous album sessions in 1989-1991. Verdict is a song written by Michael Jackson and Bryan Loren in 1989 giving Michael a chance to work in a new genre of music (New Jack Swing which sparked the “Dangerous” album under the name “Decade”) and given to Janet for her Rhythm Nation album for making the song Work (Demo). Remains unreleased.
Vibrationist : Written circa 1999 by MJ and Teddy Riley. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
Victory (demo) : One of three songs MJ worked on with Queen’s Freddie Mercury in summer of 1983. The foundation of the track was laid with Mercury’s manager Peter Freestone banging on the toilet door in perfect time for 5 minutes as there were no instruments or musicians around at Hayvenhurst. Remains unreleased.
Vile and Miserable : One of the songs Jackson worked on with will.i.am in 2006. Alternatively titled “Miserable Soul”. Snippet leaked online in early November 2015. Remains unreleased.
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Wait : Recorded with The Jacksons from November 1983 to May 1984. Released on July 2, 1984 (Victory).
Walk Right Now (multi tracks) : With unreleased adlibs sung by Michael. Full song leaked but remains unreleased.
Walk Right Now : Recorded in 1980. Released on October 18, 1980 (Triumph).
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (demo) : demo recorded at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home recording studio in 1978. Leaked online & released posthumously on October 26, 2009 (This Is It).
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ : Recorded from April 14 – November 8, 1982. Released on November 30, 1982 (Thriller).
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (12 extended mix) 6:30 (12″ version) released in 1983 as maxi singles.
Wanna Be Startin Somethin (2008) : Remix by Akon featuring new vocals by MJ recorded in November 2007 at the Palms Studios in Las Vegas and released on February 8, 2008 (Thriller 25 Special Edition).
Warrior : Written by Steve Porcaro and recorded in 1982. Failed to make “Thriller” album. Remains unreleased.
Water : Written by Michael Jackson, Michael Prince, Theron Feemster III (Neff-U). Apparently recorded in early 2009 at the Carolwood house. The production is complex, with water droplets and a “Stranger in Moscow” aesthetic. Only the chorus was recorded (which MJ sang a snippet of in “This Is It”), but people have described it as “amazing” and “magical”. Damien Shields : “Recorded in MJ’s final years. Production includes water splash sounds. Only lyrics: “Inches of water, water, trying to take a piece of my mind/Inches of water, water, trying to take a piece of my time.” Very nice background vocals: “Inches of water, ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo.”. A 16 seconds snippet leaks on YouTube on August 12, 2023. Remains unreleased.
We Are Here To Change The World : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Used in Captain Eo in 1986. A shorter version was released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set) but Captain Eo version remains unreleased.
We Are the Ones : Written by Michael Jackson in 1978. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.
We Are The World (demo) : Recorded in January 1985 with John Barnes. Released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).
We Are The World : Recorded in January 1985. Released on March 7, 1985 (We Are The World).
We Be Ballin : Recorded in 1998 with Rick “Dutch” Cousin and Shaquille O’Neal. The song leaked in 2009. Remains unreleased.
We Can Change The World : Recorded with The Jacksons from November 1983 to May 1984. Released on July 2, 1984 (Victory).
We Can Have Fun : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
We Don’t Have To Be Over 21 (to Fall in Love) : Recorded in November/December 1967 and released in 1968.
We Love You (demo) : Recorded in 1980 with the Jacksons for the Triumph album. Leaked on June 17, 2020 but remains unreleased.
We’re All Alone : Demo recorded with The Jacksons & Bobby Taylor at the Hayvenhutst home studio in 1976. Remains unreleased.
We’re Almost There : Recorded in October–December 1974. Released on January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).
We’re Gonna Change Our Style : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
We’re Here To Entertain You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
(We’re the) Music Makers : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
We’ve Got A Good Thing Going : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).
(We’ve Got) Blue Skies : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).
We’ve Got Forever : Recorded in October–December 1974. Released on January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).
We’ve Had Enough : 1st mix recorded in 1999-2001. New mix recorded in 2004 & released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).
What About Us aka Earth Song (2nd demo) : Recorded in 1991 & leaked online in 2003 but remains unreleased.
What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted : Jimmy Roffin’s cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
Whatever Happens : Recorded from July 1998 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
Whatever You Got, I Want : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974. Released on September 15, 1974 (Dancing Machine).
What’s a Guy Gotta Do : Written in 2000 by Pharrell Williams. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.
What a Lovely Way to Go aka What A Lonely Way To Go : Demo recorded “before Off The Wall” according do Michael’s sworn deposition in 1993. Released posthumously on November 18, 2022 (Thriller).
What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
What Goes Around Comes Around : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).
What More Can I Give (solo demo) : Written in 1998 and recorded in 1998. The demo was sent to artists during the recording of 9/11 Charity song in 2001. Leaked in 2017 but remains unreleased.
On December 31, 1997, Michael wrote a letter to Kim Dae-jung to congratulate him on his election. In the letter he writes : “”For my part, I plan to include a Korean singer in my new “What More Can I Give” recording which will be the theme song of my Benefit Concertto help the children of North Korea. I think such a participation of a Korean singer will help restore the pride of the people of Korea”.
What More Can I Give : Recorded from September to November 2001. Sony refused to release it in 2001. 200 promo copies of the song were sent to the musicians who participated in the recording process, it was leaked in 2002 by WKTU-FM’s Program Director Frankie Blue and finally released digitally on October 27, 2003. The song was never released on CD or streaming platforms.
What’s It Gonna Be : Song written by MJ in 2006. The song is not “What’s It Gonna Be?!”, recorded by Jackson’s sister Janet and Busta Rhymes. Remains unreleased.
What’s Your Life : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
What You Don’t Know : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974. Released on September 15, 1974 (Dancing Machine).
Whatzupwitu : Song recorded with Eddie Murphy in 1992. Released on February 23 1993 (Love’s alright).
What You Do To Me (1985 demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Damien Shields : “You Do To Me has lyrics/vocals. It’s a mid-tempo love song. Similar breezy vibe to Free and I’m So Blue. Chorus lyrics: “You just don’t know, you just don’t know, what you do to me, do to me, do to me, do-do-do, do to me.” Remains unreleased.
What You Do To Me (1998 demo) : Demo recorded in 1998. Damien Shields : “The 1998 What You Do To Me filing is an early demo of The Way You Love Me. The version I heard had primitive production and only had scratch vocals on the chorus (no verse vocal). However, a lyric sheet for the complete song was also enclosed. MJ is scatting/yodelling at the end”.
When I Come of Age : Recorded March 1972 – 1973, during the Jackson 5’s G.I.T.: Get It Together sessions, at the Motown Recording Studio. Released on February 11, 1986 (Looking Back to Yesterday).
When You Wish Upon A Star : Recorded in 1980 for Disney’s 25th anniversary. Used in a Disney Channel Special TV Show in 1980 and at the end of “The Legend Continues” documentary in 1987. Remains unreleased.
Where Did Our Love Go : Supremes’ cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
White Christmas : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.
Who’s Looking For A Lover : Recorded December 1972 – 1973, during Music & Me sessions. Released on February 11, 1986 (Looking Back to Yesterday).
Who’s Loving You : Recorded in July 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong : Song recorded with Kenny Loggins in 1979. Released on September 28, 1979 (Keep The Fire).
Who Is It (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991 & leaked online but remains unreleased.
Who Is It : Recorded in 1989-1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).
Who Is the Girl With Her Hair Down : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Who Do You Know : Written by Michael Jackson in 1981. Song cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Released posthumously on November 18, 2022 (Thriller 40).
Why : Recorded in 1994 with 3T. Released on November 7, 1995 (Brotherhood).
Why Can’t I Be : Written by Michael Jackson in 1980 for the Triumph album. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.
Why Can’t You Hear Me : Written and produced for Michael in 1989. One of 20-25 songs worked on with Bryan Loren for the Dangerous album. Most recordings leaked online were taken down by the estate. Remains unreleased.
Why Shy : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.
Why You Wanna Trip On Me : Recorded in 1991. Released on November 26, 1991.
Wings Of My Love : Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).
With a Child’s Heart : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).
Will You Be There : Recorded in 1989-1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).
Willing And Waiting : A demo of this was recorded in 1994 to present to Michael for possible inclusion on HIStory, with Babyface heavily involved in the production. One of two songs he presented to Michael, the other being “Why” (later given to 3T). Despite being referred to as a demo, the song was quite developed with background vocals, polished instrumentation and completed lyrics – “record ready”, in a sense
However, as assistant engineer Brad Sundberg asserts, “Michael was looking to push things pretty hard on HIStory [and] Willing and Waiting was maybe a bit softer than the direction he was going”. Remains unreleased.
Window Shopping : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
Wonderful World Of Candy : Duet with Nisja Kataria recorded at Neverland in 2003. Remains unreleased.
Wondering Who (multi tracks) : With unreleased bridge sung by Michael. Full song leaked but remains unreleased.
Wondering Who : Recorded in 1980. Released on October 18, 1980 (Triumph).
Work That Body : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. Borrows the “Sit down girl, I think I love you/no, get up girl, show me what you can do” line from The Jackson 5’s ABC. According to Loren, Jackson initially refused to sing that line, but “realized the tongue-in-cheek fun contained behind it”. Included in the first acetate version of the special expanded edition of Dangerous in 2001 but the bonus dis was canceled. It leaked online in 2005 but remains unreleased.
Working Day & Night (demo) : Recorded in 1978 at the Hayvenhurst home studio with Randy & Janet & released on October 16, 2001 (Off The Wall Special Edition).
Working Day & Night (Uncut Session) : With unreleased ad-libs. Leaked in 2018 but remains unreleased.
Working Day and Night : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).
World Of Sunshine : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).
Would Ya Would Ya Baby : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
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Yeah : Song recorded with Eddie Murphy in 1992. Released on February 23 1993 (Love’s alright).
Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday : Stevie Wonder’s cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
You Ain’t Giving Me What I Want (So I’m Taking It All Back) : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).
You Ain’t Gonna Change Nothin’ : Written by MJ in 1975. Remains unreleased.
You Are A Liar : Cited by MJ in his court deposition in November 1993. Failed to make the Invincible album. Also known as “You’re a Liar”. Remains unreleased.
You Are My Life : Recorded in July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
You Are Not Alone : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
You Are So Beautiful : Song MJ began writing during his 2005 child sexual abuse trial, as a thank you to his fans for their ongoing support. Remains unreleased.
You Are There : Recorded in October–December 1974. Released on January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).
You’re Good For Me : Recorded December 1973, during G.I.T.: Get It Together sessions. Released on February 11, 1986 (Looking Back to Yesterday).
You’re In Good Hands : Jermaine Jackson’s sing featuring The Jackson 5 recorded in 1973. Released on May 6, 1973 (Come Into My Life).
You’re My Best Friend, My Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).
You’re My Everything : Temptations’s cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.
You’re Supposed to Keep Your Love For Me : Originally recorded in 1975 by Jermaine Jackson, with Stevie Wonder, Jackie Jackson and Michael on backing vocals. Re-cut solo version by Jermaine featured on his 1980 Let’s Get Serious album, replacing the original recording featuring brother Michael. Remains unreleased.
You’re The One : Demo recorded by Michael for Jennifer Holiday in 1984. Remains unreleased.
You Better Watch Out : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
You Can Cry On My Shoulder : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).
You Can’t Hurry Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).
You’ve Changed : Recorded in July 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released on January 31, 1968 as B-side of Big Boy’s single.
You’ve Changed (1969 version) : Recorded in July 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).
You’ve Got A Friend : Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).
You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me : Recorded in January – October 1973. Released on May 8, 1984 (Farewell My Summer Love).
You Haven’t Done Nothin’ : Stevie Wonder song featiring The Jackson 5 recorded in 1974. Released on July 22, 1974 (Fulfillingness’ First Finale).
You Made Me What I Am : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).
You Need Love Like I Do (Don’t You) : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in November 1972 – July 1973. Released on September 12, 1973 (Get It Together).
You Rock My World : Recorded from March 1999 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
You Rock My World (short film version) : Mix done in July 2001 for the short film. Remains unreleased.
You Told Me Your Lovin : Written by Michael Jackson in 1979. A second unreleased version exists, with words and music by Jackson’s brother Randy Song registered with the United States Copyright Office. Remains unreleased.
Your Ways (multi tracks) : With unreleased adlibs sung by Michael. Full song leaked but remains unreleased.
Your Ways : Recorded in 1980. Released on October 18, 1980 (Triumph) + demo.
(You Were Made) Especially for Me : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974-1975. Released on May 15, 1975 (Moving Violation).
You Were There : November 13 : Michael sings “You Were There” during the taping of the Sammy Davis Jr 60th Anniversary TV Special at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Studio version remains unreleased.
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Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah : Recorded in May 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).
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2-4-6-8 : Recorded late 1969/early 1970. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).
2 Bad : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).
2 Bad (Ghost version) : Special version remixed in 1996 for the “Ghost” short film but remains unreleased.
7 Rooms Of Gloom : Four Tops cover recorded by the Jackson 5 in 1969=1974. Remains unreleased.
2000 Watts : Recorded from July 1998 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).
2300 Jackson Street : Recorded in 1989. Released on May 28, 1989 (2300 Jackson Street). It is the only song on the album featuring Michael and Marlon Jackson, as they had left the group before further recording sessions. The song also features Rebbie and Janet.
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