Fly Away

RECORDING DATE

The song was written and recorded in April of 1986 during the Bad “Hayvenhurst” sessions, although didn’t make the cut. Over a decade later, in 1997, the song was given to Rebbie Jackson who put it on her album, Yours Faithfully. On Rebbie’s version, Michael is featured on the backing vocals, some of which aren’t included on his version.

April 20, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Fly Away”.

April 21, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Fly Away”.

April 22, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Fly Away”.

May 19, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the songs “Fly Away” and “Speed Demon”.

July 14, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Fly Away”.

STUDIO(S)

Hayvenhurst Studio (California)

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson

PRODUCER(S)

Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell

RELEASE DATE :

Solo demo from 1986 on October 16, 2001 (Bad Special Edition).

LABEL

Sony

LENGTH

3:26 (solo demo from 1986)

4:45 (Rebbie’s version from 1998)

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

“Duet” with Rebbie Jackson released in March 31, 1998 (Yours Faithfully)

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Never released as a single

SHORT FILM (filmed by MJ during his lifetime)

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts