Author: Fred Colby

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

RECORDING DATE

Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977.

STUDIO(S)

Sigma Sound Studios
(Philadelphia)

SONGWRITER(S)

Kenneth Gamble, Jack Faith and Leon Huff

PRODUCER(S)

Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff

RELEASE DATE :

October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).

December 20, 1977 (single)

LABEL

Epic CBS Records

LENGTH

4:34

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

No alternate version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Did not chart

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

RECORDING DATE

Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1971

STUDIO(S)

Motown Studios in California

SONGWRITER(S)

Dave Mason

PRODUCER(S)

The Corporation

RELEASE DATE :

Posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

LABEL

Motown

LENGTH

3:13

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

Later they recorded the song again with Diana Ross.

MUSICIANS

???

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Never released as a single

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

April 18, 1971 : The Jackson 5 appear with Diana Ross on her first solo TV Special. They perform “Mama’s Pearl”/”Walk On”/”The Love You Save”, “It Was a Very Good Year” (Spoof by Michael), “I’ll Be There” and “Feelin’ Alright” (with Diana) + a sketch with Bill Cosby.

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON CONCERTS

Jackson 5 First National Tour 1970

RECORDING DATE

Recorded in 1989-1991.

STUDIO(S)

Westlake, Los Angeles
Record One, Los Angeles
Larrabee, Hollywood

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson

PRODUCER(S)

Michael Jackson & Bruce Swedien

RELEASE DATE :

November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).

November 13, 1992 (single)

LABEL

Sony Music

LENGTH

6:25 (album version) 4:32 (7″ edit) 4:55 (7″ edit with intro)

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

Feed the World : Demo version of Heal The World. Recorded in 1989. Scheduled to feature on the canceled complilation DECACDE 1979-1989. Remains unreleased.

MUSICIANS

Written and composed by Michael Jackson
Produced by Michael Jackson
Co-produced by Bruce Swedien
Recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien and Matt Forger
Lead and background vocals by Michael Jackson
Rhythm arrangement by Michael Jackson
Vocal arrangement by Michael Jackson and John Bahler
Choir arrangement by John Bahler, featuring the John Bahler Singers
Prelude composed, arranged and conducted by Marty Paich
Keyboards: David Paich and Brad Buxer
Synthesizers: Michael Boddicker, David Paich and Steve Porcaro
Drums: Jeff Porcaro, John Robinson (tom overdubs)
Percussion: Bryan Loren
Orchestra arranged and conducted by Marty Paich
Ending solo vocal: Christa Collins
Playground girl: Ashley Farell

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

27

SHORT FILM

Music video directed by : Joe Pytka

Date of shooting : September 1992 (Michael does not appear in this video)

Date of premiere : November 1992

Official release : Released on VHS in 1993 (Dangerous The Short Films,) on DVD in 2010 (Vision) and on Michael’ You Tube official page.

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

January 31, 1993 : Michael performs a medley of “Jam”, “Bilie Jean”, “Black Or White” and “Heal The World” at the Superbowl Halftime Show in the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena (California) before an audience of 100 000 in the stadium and 133 millions on TV.

December 11-12, 1998 : Michael attends the Grand Opening of Royal Towers of Atlantis resort in with his friend Gerry Inzerillo. He goes on stage to perform a bit of “Heal The World” with a group of children.

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Dangerous World Tour 1992-1993

Brunei Royal Concert on July 16, 1996

History World Tour 1996-1997

April 24, 2002 : Michael performs “Dangerous”, “Black Or White” & “Heal The World” (joined by Diana Ross!) during a fund-raiser for the Democratic National Committee’s Every Vote Counts ‘campaign held at the mythic Apollo Theatre in Harlem. It is Michael’s last live performance in front of an an audience.

This Is It 2009 (the song was rehearsed in June 2009 and is part of the This Is It movie)

I’m A Big Boy Now aka Big Boy

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”

Bill Bottrell on X (December 14, 2024) : ‘As far as I can tell, form my journals, IYDLM last mix was to 1/4″ meaning I intended a serious mix – was 6-5-91
But I made “improvements” for Xscape in 2009, there is a serious mix done then.”

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

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 (1986 solo demo) :

July 18, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” (basic track).

July 19, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” (OD’s).

July 20, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” (background vocals).

July 21, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” (lead vocals).

July 22, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” (soprano vocals).

I Just Can’t Stop Loving You (album version) : Duet with Siedah Garrett recorded in May 1987. Released on August 31, 1987.

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 Dreamin‘ aka Dreams

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 : Although only a few vocals are known to have been recorded, the handwritten lyrics by Michael are available. Damien Shields : “Innocent Man has vocals in the chorus, which are the same as the lyrics from his handwritten notes. There are no verses on what I heard, but MJ did write additional lyrics. So I’m not sure if he recorded them and I just didn’t hear them, or if he didn’t record them. P.S. The vocals in the chorus are very softly sung. It’s not falsetto, but it’s super soft. The antithesis of an “aggressive” vocal. Considering the subject of the song, I was surprised about the vocal delivery. I was expecting angry MJ.” 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”. The song was registered with the US Copyright Office in 2010, with Brad Buxer credited as the producer. Perhaps the song was being reworked on during the time, maybe for the Michael album. On August 7, 2025, a high-quality snippet was leaked by KaiMakesMusic. A second, longer snippet was uploaded by Legend Zx1 through Discord on August 28, 2025. The full demo leaked on January 06, 2025 but 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). On March 1, 2025, at a seminar of Brad Buxer and Michael Prince in Paris. Brad played a phone conversation where MJ is beat boxing what he wants to hear on the song « In the back ». All the melody was in his head from the beginning . MJ tells Brad : « I need that! »

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 the 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. The full 2008 demo leaked on November 21, 2025 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 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.

H2O aka Dark Lady

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).

HAVEN’T GOT A LOT : Recorded in 1994, apart of the failed auction. Considered lost.

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 L.A aka What More Can I Give

Heal the World 

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.

Homeless Bound : The track was recorded during sessions for the Dangerous album between 1989-1990. The title was included on the insert of a DAT featuring an early configuration of the album (dated Apri 19, 1990), which was found during the Brad Sundberg laptop theft. However, no information was given on the track.

In 2024, a trove of unreleased Michael Jackson tapes were found in a storage unit deep in the San Fernando Valley. Musgrove’s journey to the tapes began when an associate contacted Greg Musgrove about a storage unit he’d recently bought in Van Nuys. The unit once belonged to Bryan Loren, a music producer and singer. On the tapes are 12 unreleased tracks, music Jackson worked on prior to the Dangerous album, around 1989 to 1991 including the song “Homeless Bound”. He and the attorney he brought on approached the Jackson Estate with their findings earlier this year. The estate, who Musgrove says did their own research into the tapes, declined to purchase the tapes for an unknown reason, but did provide him with an official letter stating that the estate does not claim ownership. They make it clear in the letter, however, that he and anyone else who might purchase these tapes down the line do not own the copyright on the recordings or the compositions, the estate does. Essentially, these tapes can never be released publicly. Remains unreleased.

Fans on X December 2024 : “The version I heard didn’t have MJ vocals. There were sections with homeless people talking but I can’t remember what they were saying. Matt Forger was send out to record them talking and interacting with each other”

“Homeless Bound is fire. It‘s one of the best unreleased beats. Regarding the people talking: I beg for change, I will not steal or sell drugs. / See I got nothing, See I got no money, I got nothing, I got no job, I’m on the street.”

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 of The Way You Make Me Feel) :

October 3, 1985 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Hot Fever” (later known as “The Way You Make Me Feel”.

January 08, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Hot Fever”.

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

February 23, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Hot Fever”.

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.

HOW YOU LIKE YOUR LOVE : Apart of the failed auction, recorded in 1994. Considered lost.

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.

Garbage

Get Around 

Get It

Get It Together 

Get On the Floor 

Get Your Weight Off Of Me aka Can’t Get Your Weight Off Of Me

Ghosts

Ghost of Another Lover

Girls, Girls, Girls (remix)

Girl Don’t Take Your Love from Me

Girl You’re So Together 

Girlfriend 

GIVE ALL YOUR LOVE : Nothing is known about except it was a part of the failed auction. Considered lost.

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.

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 May 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).

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.

Killer Dance Teddy Riley groove : No further info besides the title is known. It was included on a list with titles considered for Dangerous. The title is likely a working one, and also likely to be an instrumental Teddy Riley and Jackson were messing with. Judging by the producer, the song could’ve been recorded between 1990-1991.

King Tutankhamen : Damien Shields :” I heard was an instrumental track from 2008. No vocals on what I heard”. Remains unreleased.

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. The song was registered with U.S. Copyright Office in 2010 and credits Neff-U for the production. 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 1986 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Original demo remains unreleased.

October 3, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Leave Me Alone”.

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

October 15, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Leave Me Alone”.

Leave Me Alone (album version) : The song was re recorded in 1987 during the Westlake sessions. 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 1) : Recorded in 1983 with John Barnes (MJ speaks about it in the “Hayvenhurst” home video in 1983). Bill Bottrell on X (January 18, 2025) : “I’m sure “Liberian Girl” was started fresh at Hayvenhurst with John Barnes, Michael, and me. So this was an early version completely erased from my memory.” December 21, 1983 : Recording session at Hayvenhurst for “Liberian Girl”.

Liberian Girl (demo 2) : January 28, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Liberian Girl”.

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.

LIKE YOU (aka “LIKE U”) : It was written by Babyface, and apart of the failed auction. The song is featured on multiple tapes, one featuring the track “Diana Ross”, another featuring a track named New Jelly. 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 1973. Released on September 25, 1973 (“A Motown Christmas”). Written by George Clinton and Artie Wayne, and produced by Mel Larson and Jerry Marcellino. The song was later included on the 2003 remaster of Jackson 5 Christmas Album, as well as in the 2009 Ultimate Christmas Collection 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.

LOST IN LOVE : Recorded in 1994, and apart of the failed auction. Considered lost. Remains unreleased.

Love Call : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 on October 12, 1971. Test pressings known to exist. Remains unreleased.

LOVE GAMES : Recorded at the Hit Factory in 1994, and apart of the failed auction. Considered lost. 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 (Scratch Demo) : Leaked in 2025 but remains unreleased.

Lovely One : Recorded in 1980. Released on October 18, 1980 (Triumph).

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!).