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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
Author: Fred Colby
Farewell My Summer Love
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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RECORDING DATE
Recorded on September 4, 10, 11, 1973
“Farewell My Summer Love” is a song recorded by Michael Jackson in 1973. Written by Keni St. Lewis, it was later released in 1984 as a single from the compilation album Farewell My Summer Love due to the commercial interest that generated from the sales of Jackson’s hit 1982 album Thriller.
STUDIO(S)
Motown Recording Studios, Hollywood, California
SONGWRITER(S)
Keni St. Lewis
PRODUCER(S)
Freddie Perren & Fonce Mizell[
RELEASE DATE :
Remix with added overdubs released on May 8, 1984 (Farewell My Summer Love).
Original 1973 recording released in March 1995 (THE BEST OF).
LABEL
Motown Records
LENGTH
4:21 (album version)
3:41 (single version)
ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)
No other version known to exist
MUSICIANS
PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :
38
SHORT FILM
No short film
LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS
Never performed on TV
LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS
Never performed in concerts
Janet’s 2022 concerts
TV PERFORMANCES
NO TV PERFORMANCES
PRESS (interviews/photoshoots)
January 11, 2022 : Janet graces the cover of Allure magazine. The cover story features a new photoshoot and a new interview which took place in December in London with Washington Post journalist Robin Givhan. Photographed by: Tom Munro.Fashion stylist: Patti Wilson. Hair: Larry Sims. Makeup: Preston Meneses. Good Morning America shows a behind the scene video of the photoshoot also posted on Janet’s YouTube channel.
May 4, 2022 : Janet gives a short interview to Courrier Journal : “It’s been three years and we are so excited,” the superstar said. “We are thrilled to be able to get back to performing and to be able to kick off here.” https://eu.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/05/04/janet-jackson-perform-lynn-family-stadium-louisville-first-show-since-pandemic/9631492002/
June 15, 2022 : Janet graces the cover of Essence Magazine with a new photoshoot and a new interview. Writer: @GerrickKennedy. Photographer: @yutsai. Fashion: Georgia Medley Hair: @LarryJarahSims Makeup: Preston Meneses Props: Jemima Hetherington
Videographer/Editor: Giancarlo Decastro. In the interview, Janet says She’ll Release “Music at Some Point’ but Her ‘No. 1 Job Is Being a Mama”.
TV/RADIO/YOU TUBE INTERVIEWS
November 08, 2021 : Janet makes a live appearance on Dancing With The Stars on ABC which is “Janet Jackson Night”. She is live from her London home (Preston flew to London to do her make up and hair).
December 17, 2021 : Allure magazine releases a 10 minutes video (shot in November) of Janet commenting her most iconic music videos.
January 25, 2022 : Janet is a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show (via Zoom).
January 27, 2022 : Janet is a guest on The Real Talk Show (via Zoom).
January 28, 2022 : The first 2 parts of Janet’s documentary air on Lifetime and A&E.
January 29, 2022 : Parts 3 and 4 of Janet’s documentary air on Lifetime and A&E.
February 02, 2022 : Janet is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (via Zoom).
February 08, 2022 : Live from London, Janet gives several interviews (via Zoom) to promote her documentary : Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2, This Morning on ITV and That Grape Juice.
May 6, 2022 : Janet gives a phone interview to the Jubal radio show.
November 8, 2021 : A pre taped video of Janet is played during the unveiling of Missy Elliott’s star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Janet also congratulates Missy on her social medias : @missymisdemeanorelliott ! It’s about time. I wish I was there. Welcome to the walk of fame. I am so proud of u and I luv u so much!
AWARDS SHOWS/RED CARPETS/PRESS CONFERENCES
November 8, 2021 : A pre taped video of Janet is played during the unveiling of Missy Elliott’s star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Janet also congratulates Missy on her social medias : @missymisdemeanorelliott ! It’s about time. I wish I was there. Welcome to the walk of fame. I am so proud of u and I luv u so much!
February 16, 2022 : Janet attends Snoh Aalegra’s concert at the O2 Academy Brixton in London and she meets her backstage.
February 17, 2022 : Janet and her choreographer Dean Anthony attend the ‘Cabaret’ show at the Kit Kat Club in London and they meet the cast backstage.
May 06, 2022 : Janet attends the Barnstable Brown Gala at Barnstable-Brown Mansion in Louisville. Jimmy Jam and Tyler Perry attend the show.
May 14, 2022 : Janet has dinner with Gil, Preston, Joey, Jimmy Jam and his wife Lisa, Denzel, Dean and Maxwell. Later she attends a concert of Silk Sonic and meets Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Then she ends up at the at On The Record club at Park MGM for a surprise birthday party with Jimmy Jam, Jermaine Dupri and friends.
May 15, 2022 : Janet presents the Icon Award to Mary J. Blige during the 2022 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
July 1, 2022 : Janet attends “Be Bold” Dinner Series honoring Janet Jackson presented by Coca-Cola at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana with many friends including Gil, Preston, Yvette Nicole Brown, Al Sharpton, Joey Harris, Debbie Allen, MC Lyte, Sheryl Lee Ralph etc.
July 8, 2022 : Janet & Christian Louboutin attend the Rose Ball 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
September 5, 2022 : Janet attends Teyana Taylor’s concert in London and surprises her backstage. Later she posts : “I really enjoyed watching you on stage. I luv you and miss you already sis @teyanataylor”.
September 6, 2022 : Janet flies from London to New York City. At night she accepts the ICON of the Year Award during Harlem’s Fashion Row 15th Anniversary Fashion Show And Style Awards After Party in New York City. Later, she goes to Le Bain Dance & Night Club in NYC.
September 7, 2022 : Janet attends the Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2023 NYFW Show at the Elizabeth Collective in New York City. Later she & Preston attend the afterparty for the Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2023 NYFW Show at the Paradise Club.
October 02, 2022 : Janet attends the Balenciaga Party as part of Paris Fashion Week at ‘La Station – Gare des Mines’ in Paris, France.
October 03, 2022 : Janet attends the Thom Browne Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Later Paris & Janet both attend the Edward Enninful’s party and they pose for pictures together. It’s their first public appearance together since Michael’s funerals in 2009.
October 4, 2022 : Janet attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
October 11, 2022 : Janet attends the Alexander McQueen SS23 Womenswear show at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, England. Later, Janet attends the Alexander McQueen after party in London.
October 19, 2022 : Janet attends an orchestral performance of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s ‘Suite for Krug in 2008’, hosted by Krug Champagne, at Alexandra Palace in London, England.
October 26, 2022 : Janet, Huda Kattan, winner of Entrepreneur of the Year, and Founder & CEO of Business of Fashion Imran Amed attend the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize 2022 Awards Ceremony at The National Museum in Doha, Qatar.
October 27, 2022 : Janet attends the opening of “Forever – Valentino”, a major perspective exhibition that pays homage to its founder Valentino Garavani and its still-unfolding heritage of Haute Couture excellence, at M7 in Doha, Qatar.
October 28, 2022 : Janet attends the EMERGE GALA Dinner and Live Charity Auction hosted by International supermodel and philanthropist Naomi Campbell in partnership with Sotheby’s to recognize and reward young creative and business talents from emerging regions, with a focus in Africa, The Diaspora and developing communities around the world, at QF Ceremonial Court in Doha, Qatar.
November 05, 2022 : Janet attends the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles where she gives a speech to introduce inductees Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Later she attends the after party with Jimmy, Terry, Gil, Preston etc.
November 28, 2022 : Janet attends Ennio Morricone Celebration by Andrea Morricone concert at the O2 Arena in London and she shares videos.
SOCIAL MEDIAS 2021
January 23 : Janet & Randy post the same message on their social medias following the death of Larry King : We celebrate the life of our friend, Larry King. A legend in media that held up incomparable standards that will be missed today. ~ The Jackson Family
January 29 : Janet on her social medias : “My heart is so heavy. At this moment I’m celebrating the life of a true inspiration to me, Cicely Tyson. An icon, a legend, a pioneer, a trailblazer, our Queen. What an honor to have been in your presence. Thank you for all you’ve done. You will be truly missed”.
February 4 : The album “Control” turns 35 today and Janet shares memories and dance tributes on her social medias.
February 7 : On Superbowl Sunday, the whole world pays tribute to Janet on social medias with JanetJacksonAppreciationDay. Janet responds on her social medias : “I have received so much luv from all of u and it feels so good! U have always been and will continue to be an inspiration. I luv u so much, u guys are the best!!!”
February 13 : Janet records and shares a video message to thank her fans for their love and support. She does not mention any musical project.
February 19 : Janet shares a FaceTime conversation with UCLA gymnast Margzetta on her social medias.
March 18 : Janet on Twitter : My heart breaks for the Asian community. Sending prayers to all affected by yesterday’s tragedy. #StopAsianHate Mains jointes
April 10 : Janet shares a new selfie in the dance studio on her social medias.
April 30 : Janet shares a short video of her grooving in her car in London.
May 4 : Janet & LaToya post pictures of Katherine on their social medias on her 91th birthday.
May 6 : Janet posts a new video with this message : Hey u guys. I’ve partnered with @JuliensAuctions to sell over 1000 items from my career & personal treasures. A portion of the proceeds will go to @compassion International Cœur blanc. Can’t believe this will be the last time I’ll see some of these items, but it’s for a good cause.
May 16 : Janet thanks her fans during a FaceTime call at the “Iconic Treasures from the Legendary Career and Life of Janet Jackson” auction in Los Angeles.
May 29 : Janet on LaToya and Rebbie’s birthday : “Sending luv to my two beautiful sisters, I luv u both so much”.
May 30 + June 11 : Janet shares a new selfie on her social medias.
August 2 : Janet shares new pictures of her in the recording studio in Los Angeles.
September 3 : Janet shares a new picture in the recording studio.
September 6 : Janet shares the first trailer of her documentary titled “Janet : the untold story”. A two nights event scheduled to be aired on Lifetime in January 2022.
September 28 : Janet shares a new picture in the dance studio with Dean Anthony Lee
a professional choreographer.
October 12 : Janet shares a new video in the dance studio with Dean Anthony Lee.
October 23 : Janet shares a new picture on her social medias.
October 29 : Janet celebrates Randy’s 60th birthday on her social medias : “God created my big head bro on this day. I luv you @randyjackson8 ”
October 31 : In London, Janet shares a video of her ironing Eissa’s Halloween costume.
November 13 : Janet shares a video of her walking in London with Preston and Terri.
December 4 : Janet shares a new video in the dance studio with Dean Anthony Lee.
December 25 : Janet shares a new pic with a message : I luv and miss u guys so much! HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
SOCIAL MEDIAS 2022
January 01 : Janet shares the full trailer for her upcoming documentary, Janet : the untold story”. A two nights event scheduled to be aired on Lifetime on January 28.
January 17 : Janet shares a new picture of her with Terri Harris, her personal assistant since 1997.
January 20 : Janet shares a new picture of her to promote her upcoming documentary.
January 22 : Janet on Instagram : “I’m so sorry to hear about Ian. Please know that I am here for u @iamreginaking. Sending all my love, prayers and condolences”.
January 28 : Janet on Instagram : “Hope u guys ENJOY 2nite. Luv u so much”.
February 10 : Janet shares a new picture in the dance studio with Dean Lee.
February 14 : Janet shares a new pic on her social medias for Valentine’s day.
February 16 : Janet shares new pics on her social medias. At night, she attends Snoh Aalegra’s concert at the O2 Academy Brixton in London and she meets her backstage.
February 22 : Janet shares a new picture on her social medias.
March 03 : Janet reveals that she will headline Essence Music Festival on July 02 : “See u guys in NOLA at @essencefest July 2”.
March 04 : Janet shares a new picture with British Vogue, Editor-In-Chief: “Happy I got to celebrate you @Edward_Enninful ! What a fun night”.
March 05 : Janet : “Such loving memories of our time together. You were full of laughter and forever smiling. Always so sweet and so kind to me. I love you and will miss you. #JohnnyBrown “.
March 07 : Janet shares a picture with Snoh Aalegra and FKA twigs from March 04.
March 08 : Janet shares a clip from Poetic Justice on international Women Day.
March 11 : Janet shares a new picture on a dance studio with choreographer Dean Anthony Lee. The same day, she reveals that she will headline the Cincinnati Music Festival on July 23.
March 12 : Janet shares a picture with Marlon on his birthday : “Sending you so much luv today. I luv u big bro”.
March 17 : Janet shares a new picture on her social medias.
March 21 : Janet reveals a new concert date : “See u guys at the #85DegreeWest Festival w/ @NewEdition on May 7th at the @lynnfmlystadium during Kentucky Derby Weekend!”.
March 31 : Janet on Instagram : “I’m gonna miss you @patrickdemarchelier’
April 8 : Janet shares a short video of her and Dean in the dance studio in London : “Off to the races, day 1”. Later that day she shares a new picture taken by Preston.
April 13 : Janet shares a new picture taken by Preston.
April 22 : Janet shares a short video on her social medias : Having a little fun u guys #pose
April 27 : Janet shares a short video of her & Dean dancing on the song Feedback : “In rehearsals for #85DegreeWest Derby Night on May 7th in Kentucky at
@lynnfmlystadium ! Can’t wait to see u guys there! #Feedback”
May 04 : Janet on Instagram : “Sending luv to my big bro @jackiejackson5 today! Luv u so much”
May 5 : Janet on Instagram : “Congratulations @flytetymejam & @flytetymelewis on being inducted into the @rockhall!!! So proud of u guys!! Well deserved”
May 16 : Janet on her 56th birthday : “Thank u guys so much for all the luv and the birthday wishes! Luv U”.
May 19 : Janet shares a short video from : “dress rehearsal w/ my boys”.
May 24 : Janet on social medias “23 years old here ! We go waaayy back before that! 56 now ?! Lol. Love u @JohnnyGill ! Sending u so much Luv always”
May 29 : Janet on social medias : “Hey u guys, sending u a ton of LUV and LIGHT today. Luv u”
Janet wishes LaToya’s birthday on social medias : “Sending u so much LUV on your special day! I LUV you”. LaToya replies : “How sweet Jan Love you more sweetie! Big kisses and a big thanks “@JanetJackson”.
June 06 : Janet on Jimmy Jam’s birthday : “i LUV you so incredibly much and miss you! Much LUV 2day”
June 08 : Janet visits Missy Elliot. They both share the same video on social medias. Missy : “This is what 24 years oSistaHood look likeI told @JanetJackson I was a lil sad I hadn’t seen my friends in 2 years & you know what she did? She hopped on a plane from LONDON & hung with me for 2 days out of her BOOKED schedule I Love you Jj Thank you for being a FREEEN”. Janet : “My sis for LIFE!!!! I LUV you so Jack”.
June 12 : Janet shares a new picture in the dance studio with Dean Lee.
June 19 : Janet shares a video of her filming The Jacksons live in concert : “Saw my bro’s in London. It felt so good to have family time, and see them still commanding the stage, the audience and feeling all that LUV in return. Such a good show, I LUV you!!!”
June 20 : Janet shares an old picture with Paula Abdul : So happy that we are still there for each other after all these yrs. Here’s to you on your special day. I LUV yo
June 25 : On the 13th anniversary of Michael’s passing, many family members shares pictures and tribute on their social medias including Prince, Janet, LaToya, TJ & Taj.
July 5 : Janet shares a picture from Essence Festival.
July 7 : Janet on the 40th anniversary of her very first single “Young Love” : “Wow it’s been 40 years u guys . Thank u so much for all the LUV”.
July 12 : Janet :”I had the most incredible time with Christian @louboutinworld this weekend. We had SO much fun!!! We laughed, we danced, we reminisced, we caught up realizing we’ve known each-other for 15 years now. And he’s still amazing as ever. Still a beautiful soul! If you can you have to see his exhibit in Monaco. It does not disappoint, not one moment. It’s so creative, so inspiring, it’s just wonderful. If you can’t see it in Monaco, I hope it comes to your country, your city. But you have to see it… it’s a must!!! Just beautiful”.
July 22 : Janet shares a new picture.
August 4 : Janet posts a never before seen picture of her.
August 5 : Janet shares a video on Calilo Hôtel, a 5 star resort located in Ios, Greece.
September 2 : Janet posts a funny Tik Tok video of her.
September 5 : Janet attends Teyana Taylor’s concert in London and surprises her backstage. Later she posts : “I really enjoyed watching you on stage. I luv you and miss you already sis @teyanataylor”.
September 8 : Janet reacts to Queen Elizabeth’s death : “May you Rest In Peace Queen”.
September 14 : Janet shares a short video of her at home at 5 in the morning.
September 23 : Janet on social networks : “Sending you luv on your special day @jermainedupri”.
September 29 : Janet shares a video of her getting ready for Harlem’s Fashion Row 15th Anniversary Fashion Show And Style Awards on September 6.
October 01 : Janet shares a video on her and Dean on their way from London to Paris, France. They join Preston, Larry, Laurel and friends for Fashion Week.
October 7 : Janet shares a picture with Paris Jackson from October 3 : So good catching up w/ my beautiful niece @parisjackson.
Janet shares several posts on the 25th anniversary of the Velvet Rope album. She thanks the fan for making the Deluxe special edition a number 1. At night she attends a party in London with many friends and fans to celebrate this anninversay. She exchanges a few words with Jimmy Jam via Zoom (he is in the US).
October 20 : Janet : “Ryuichi Sakamoto I only have two favorite composers and you are one of them. You are brilliant! Thank you and Mr. Krug for inviting me to one of thee most magical nights of my life”.
October 25 : Janet shares a picture of her in Doha, Qatar. She is there with Preston to attend several events.
October 27 : Janet : “It was such an honor to present @huda with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the @fashiontrustarabia awards last night. Congrats to you Huda and all the #FTAPrize2022 winners #QatarCreates
October 28 : Janet : Forever Valentino is a must see! I loved it!!! 60+ years of Valentino, it was beautiful. @ppiccioli, I love you. #forevervalentino
October 29 : Janet : “Sending lots of LUV to my big brother @randyjackson8 on your special day! LUV u much”
October 30 : Janet : I was so happy to support my sis @naomi for the launch of her EMERGE initiative in collaboration with @QatarCreates. The fashion show was incredible! Beautifully done.
Janet : 14 years in the making after our first meeting in Paris and back together again for @qatarcreates. Collaborating with Babyface (@kennieboy) to style me in @maisonvalentino @alexandermcqueen @bulgari and talented Qatari jewelry designers @hairaat and @alexandrahakim was such a beautiful experience. To many more fashion moments together.
November 06 : Janet : “Congratulations @officialjamandlewis on being inducted into the @rockhall!!! I LUV u both so much”
December 11 : Janet shares a picture with Jermaine : “I LUV you so much and wish we could see you more often”..
CONCERTS IN 2022
Dates
May 7 : 85 West Music Festival (Kentucky Derby) at the Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, KY
June 29 : HPE DISCOVER 2022 CELEBRATION in Las Vegas (private event)
July 2 : Essence Festival of Culture at the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
July 23 : Cincinnati Music Festival at the Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
December 31 : Janet & the Kids give a private performance at the Wynn in Las Vegas.
Setlist (from May 7 show)
Feedback
So Much Betta
If
What Have You Done For Me Lately
Control
Nasty
The Pleasure Principle
When I Think Of You
R&B Junkie
Best Things In Life Are Free
That’s The Way Love Goes
Got T’il It’s Gone
Funny How Time Flies
Let’s Wait Awhile
I Get Lonely
Anytime Anyplace
Made For Now
All For You
Come On Get Up
Throb
Together Again
State Of The World
The Knowledge
Miss You Much
Love Will Never Do
Escapade
Black Cat
Rhythm Nation
Band members
Daniel Jones
DJ Aktiv
Erol Cooney
Pit Funk
Dancers
Gil Duldulao
Dean Anthony Lee
Charles Guero
Raphael Thomas
Denzel Chisolm
Mariusz Maniek Kotarski
PREVIOUS ERA : Black Diamond era (2020)
NEXT ERA : Together Again Tour era (2022-2024)
Number Ones/The Ultimate Collection era (2003-2004)
TV PERFORMANCES
June 24, 2003 : Michael makes a surprise appearance at the BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood to present James Brown with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
PRESS (interviews/photoshoots
TV/RADIO/YOU TUBE INTERVIEWS
AWARDS SHOWS/RED CARPETS/PRESS CONFERENCES
CONCERTS
This Is It (2009)
TV PERFORMANCES
NONE
PRESS (interviews/photoshoots)
NONE
TV/RADIO/YOU TUBE INTERVIEWS
NONE
AWARDS SHOWS/RED CARPETS/PRESS CONFERENCES
March 05, 2009 : Michael announces his last concerts in London beginning on July 08 during a short press conference at the O2 Arena. The event named “This Is It” .The touring deal with concert promoter AEG Live was arranged by a Colony Capital associate Dr Tohme Tohme who has been Michael’s manager and president of MJJ Productions for a year.As part of the deal, AEG’s corporate parent, Anschutz Corp., agreed to invest in a pet project of Mr. Jackson’s, a 3-D feature film based on his song and music video “Thriller.”People close to the singer say that he is eager to return to work.
CONCERTS
This Is It (canceled)
Set list (according to Michael Prince)
Intro : MJ ROBOT
1/Wanna Be Startin’ Somthin’
2.Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough/Rock with You
3/Jam
4/The Drill/They Don’t Care About Us
5/Human Nature
6/Stranger In Moscow
7/Smooth Criminal
8/The Way You Make Me Feel
9/J5 Medley : I Want You Back, The Love You Save, I’ll Be There
You Are Not Alone (“Do Not Use”)
10/I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
11/Dangerous
12/Dirty Diana
13/Beat It
14/Thriller/Threatened
15/Earth Song
16/We Are The World/Heal The World
17/Black or White
18/Billie Jean
Will You Be There (“Do Not Use”)
ENCORE
19/Man In The Mirror/MJ Air
Dates (all cancelled)
First Leg
July 13, 2009 London United Kingdom The O2 Arena
July 16, 2009
July 18, 2009
July 22, 2009
July 24, 2009
July 26, 2009
July 28, 2009
July 30, 2009
August 1, 2009
August 3, 2009
August 10, 2009
August 12, 2009
August 17, 2009
August 19, 2009
August 24, 2009
August 26, 2009
August 28, 2009
August 30, 2009
September 1, 2009
September 3, 2009
September 6, 2009
September 8, 2009
September 10, 2009
September 21, 2009
September 23, 2009
September 27, 2009
September 29, 2009
Second Leg
January 7, 2010 London United Kingdom The O2 Arena
January 9, 2010
January 12, 2010
January 14, 2010
January 16, 2010
January 18, 2010
January 23, 2010
January 25, 2010
January 27, 2010
January 29, 2010
February 1, 2010
February 3, 2010
February 8, 2010
February 10, 2010
February 12, 2010
February 16, 2010
February 18, 2010
February 20, 2010
February 22, 2010
February 24, 2010
March 1, 2010
March 3, 2010
March 6, 2010
Musicians
Michael Jackson – vocals, show direction, choreographer
Orianthi Panagaris – guitar
Tommy Organ – guitar
Alex Al – bass
Jonathan Moffett – drums
Michael Bearden – keyboards, musical director
Morris Pleasure – keyboards
Bashiri Johnson – percussion
Dorian Holley – vocals, vocal direction
Judith Hill – vocals
Darryl Phinnessee – vocals
Ken Stacey – vocals
Dancers
Michael Jackson
Daniel Yao
Nicholas Basir
Daniel Celebre (a.k.a. Da FunkyMystic)
Mekia Cox
Chris Grant (a.k.a. Kriyss Grant)
Misha Gabriel
Shannon Holtzapffel
Devin Jamieson
Charles Klapow
Ricardo Reid (aka Dres Reid)
Danielle Rueda Watts
Tyne Stecklein
Timor Steffens (a.k.a. Timor Dance)
Production and other personnel
Kenny Ortega – show direction
Alif Sankey – associate production
Michael Cotten – production design
Michael Curry – production design
Michael Jackson & Travis Payne – choreography
Stacy Walker – choreography assistance
Tony Testa – choreography assistance
Patrick Woodroffe – lighting design
David Elsewhere – dance coaching
Shahzad Perez – Specialty Act
Gregg Smith – casting direction
Karen Faye Heinze – hair and make-up
Zaldy Goco – chief of costume design
Michael Bush – costume design
Dennis Thompkins – costume design
AEG Live – promotion
Dave Polich – synth programming
This Is It rehearsals in 2009
March 28 : Michael goes to CenterStaging, a studio in Burbank, California with Kenny Ortega and Travis Payne to start rehearsals for This Is It.
April 22/23 : Michael rehearses songs at CenterStaging.
June 4 : Michael attends rehearsals at the Forum for the first time. Michael visits Culver Studios on the set of The Drill/TDCAU and Thriller which would be shown on the backdrop screens of the show. Michael coaches the dancers before and during the filming, he also checks the visuals for Earth Song. Songs rehearsed : The Drill/TDCAU, Jam, Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Stranger In Moscow.
June 5 : Rehearsals at The Forum. Michael arrives and hugs his dancers while the band is playing This Place Hotel. Vocal coach Dorian Holley warms up with Michael. Michael rehearses Human Nature, I Just Can’t Stop Loving You, Thriller, Beat It and a bit of Don’t Stop Til you Get Enough.
June 6 : Michael and his team checks special effects & stage production for the show. When Michael takes off the Balmain jacket, he is ready to perform on stage. A few songs from the second half of the setlist were rehearsed including You Are Not Alone, Billie Jean and Man In The Mirror. At the end of the evening, the complete staff gets on a round and Michael says some inspiring words for what they expect to live in the coming months.
June 17 : John Branca meets with Michael and Frank Dileo during rehearsals at The Forum and they talk about working together again. Stage rehearsals running through the first half of the set (Wanna Be, Speechless, Jam, The Drill, Human Nature, Smooth, The Way You Make Me Feel). MJ coaches the dancers on Dangerous, gets off-stage and sees them rehearsing the dance routine.
June 18 : Michael does not show up at rehearsals. Randy Phillips goes to Michael’s house at 100 Carolwood Way. In the presence of Dr Murray he demands Michael to stop seeing Dr Klein and stop takings the drugs Dr Klein give him.
Michael finally goes to the rehearsal at the Forum at 9:30 pm visibly shaken. He hugs his dancers and crew, he’s wearing a Michael Bush jacket that was supposed to wear during I Just Can’t Stop Loving You in the concerts. He rehearses I’ll Be There, The Jacksons medley and Black Or White.
June 19 : During the last day of rehearsal at the Forum, Michael seems upset, not coherent, drugged and disoriented so following Kenny Ortega’s suggestion he decides to go back home in order to rest.
June 23 : Michael and the “This Is It” team start rehearsing at the Staples Center in L.A. Michael rehearses several songs in full including Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin, Jam and They Don’t Care About us. Talitha reaches Michael’s hand after reherrsals and says later to her friends “Michael’s hand was trembling”.
June 24 : Last day of rehearsals for “This Is It” at the Staples Center. “Earth Song”, “Thriller”” & “Dangerous” are the last songs that Michael rehearse. Before going back home, Michael is given fan letters by his beloved Talitha. He dies from cardiac arrest a few hours later…
LIVE ALBUMS/TV BROADCASTS/COMMERCIAL RELEASE
Michael Jackson’s This Is It is a 2009 American documentary film about Michael Jackson’s rehearsals and preparation for the concert residency of the same name scheduled to start on July 13, 2009, at the O2 Arena, but cancelled due to his death eighteen days prior on June 25. The film includes additional behind the scenes footage, including dancer auditions and costume design. The film’s director, Kenny Ortega, confirmed that none of the footage was originally intended for release, but after Jackson’s death, it was agreed that the film would be made. The footage was filmed in California at the Staples Center and The Forum.
The film was given a worldwide release and a limited two-week theatrical run from October 28 to November 12, 2009, but the theatrical release was later extended for an additional three weeks in domestic theaters and one to three weeks in overseas markets. Tickets went on sale a month early on September 27 to satisfy a high anticipated demand; the film broke numerous pre-sale and box office records.
The trial (2005)
TV PERFORMANCES
NO TV PERFORMANCES
PRESS (interviews/photoshoots)
NONE
TV/RADIO/YOU TUBE INTERVIEWS
January 19, 2005 : After the leaks of the Grand Jury transcripts to the media, Judge Melville gives Michael permission to react. He gives an interview to Geraldo Rivera. During the interview he reveals that he is working with his bothers on a song to benefit the victims of the Tsunami disaster.
January 30, 2005 : Michael releases a video statement approved by Judge Melville.
February 5, 2005 : Fox News airs Michael’s interview with Geraldo Rivera + an interview of Katherine at Hayvenhurst.
March 27, 2005 : Michael gives a one hour long interview to Rev. Jesse Jackson which is broadcast live on the Internet on the radio show “Keep Hope Alive With Rev. Jesse Jackson”. He claims that he is the victim of a conspiracy and says he is completely innocent of child molestation.
September 16, 2005 : Michael phones to Linda Deutsch from the Associated Press through Raymone Bain.
The 2005 trial
January 31 (Day 1 of Jury selection) : Michael arrives at court without his family and friends due to a lack of space in the courtroom.
February 1 (day 2) : Michael goes to court where Jury selection continues.
February 14 (day 3) : Michael goes to court where Jury selection resumes after a break due to Mesereau’s sister death.
February 15 : Jury selection is once again delayed after Michael gets sick on his way to the courthouse. He is taken to the Marion hospital where he spends the night.
February 22 (day 4) : Michael goes to court where Jury selection continues.
February 23 (day 5) : Michael goes to court where the 8 members of the Jury are selected.
February 24 (day 6) : Michael goes to court where the 8 alternate members of the Jury are selected.
February 25 : Michael goes to court to attend the last preliminary hearing before the trial starts.
February 28 (Day 1 of the trial) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Jermaine. District attorney Thomas Sneddon Jr gives his opening statement followed by Thomas Mesereau’s.
March 1 (Day 2) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Jackie. Mesereau completes his opening statement. The prosecution opens his case by showing the Martin Bashir documentary to the Jury before calling Bashir as the first witness. His testimony is followed by the one of Ann Gabriel.
March 2 (Day 3) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Jackie. Ann Gabriel is cross examined by the defense.
March 3 (Day 4) : Michael goes the court with Jackie & Katherine. The prosecution shows a video of the Neverland search to the Jury. Albert Lafferty testifies followed by Davellin Arvizo.
March 4 (Day 5) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, LaToya & Jermaine. The prosecution shows the rebuttal interview of the Arvizo family made by Michael’s team. Davellin Arvizo is cross examined by Mesereau.
March 7 (Day 6) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Jermaine. Mesereau finishes Davellin Arvizo’s cross examination. The prosecution presents the audio interview of the Arvizo family to the Jury before calling their next witness : Star Arvizo.
March 8 (Day 7) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Jermaine. Mesereau cross examines Star.
March 9 (Day 8) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe, Jermaine & Tito. Mesereau completes the cross examination. The next witness is Gavin Arvizo.
March 10 (Day 9) : Michael arrives one hour late and dressed with pajamas with Katherine, Joe, Jermaine & Tito because a terrible back-ache took him to the emergency room of the hospital. Gavin’s testimony resumes.
March 14 (Day 10) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe, Jackie & Tito. Mesereau cross-examines Gavin.
March 15 (Day 11) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe, Jackie & Tito. Mesereau completes Gavin’s cross examinations. The following prosecution witnesses are Terry Flaa, Steve Robel & Jeff Klapakis.
March 16 (Day 12) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. The prosection shows to the Jury the erotic material found during the Neverland search. Steve Robel Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross. Paul Zelis Direct, Cross.
March 17 (Day 13) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Fritz Coleman – Direct, Cross & Redirect. Kiki Fournier – Direct & Redirect. Ruby Wolff – Direct & Redirect. Shawn O’Grady – Direct & Redirect. Jeffery Ellis – Direct & Redirect. Conn Abel – Direct & Redirect.
March 18 : Special motions hearing without Michael & the Jury.
March 21 (Day 14) : Michael is once again taken to the hospital because of back pain. He then goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Jackie where a doctor explains the health state of Michael to the judge who agrees to let him go home. Conn Abel Direct & Cross; Anthony Joseph Urquizo Direct, Cross, Redirect & Recross; Lauren Wallace Direct, Cross & Redirect; Louise Palanker Direct.
March 22 (Day 15) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Louise Palanker Direct, Cross, Redirect, Re-cross & Further Redirect.
March 23 (Day 16) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Robert Charles Cooley Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Freddy Padilla Direct, Cross; Craig Bonner Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross Further Direct, Further Cross; Dr. Antonio Cantu Direct & Cross.
March 24 (Day 17) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe, Jackie & Marlon. Dr. Antonio Cantu Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Direct, Further Cross; Lisa Susan Roote Henman Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Direct, Further Cross; Charlene Marie Direct & Cross; Heriberto Martinez JR. Direct & Cross; Timo
March 25 (Day 18) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Testimonies about Michael & Gavin’s DNA found on the same porno magazine. Timothy Sutcliffe Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Direct, Further Cross; Alicia Romero Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Nancy Diana Torres Direct, Cross; Michelle Shelley Direct, Cross, Re-direct; James Wittenbrock Direct, Cross, Re-di
March 28 (Day 19) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. 1108 motion ruling; George Lopez Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Ann Serrano Lopez Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Robert Spinner Direct (re-called) (re-opened).
March 29 (Day 20) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Robert Spinner Direct (contd), Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Jamie Masada Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Cynthia Ann Bell Direct, Cross
March 30 (Day 21) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Cynthia Ann Bell Re-direct, Re-cross, Re-direct continued; Stan J Katz Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; William Dickerman Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Jeff Klapakis (Recalled) Direct, Cross.
April 1 (Day 22) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Jeff Klapakis (Contd) Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Jack Green Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Larry Feldman, Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct, Further Re-cross; Jesus Salas Direct.
April 4 (Day 23) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Jesus Salas is cross examined. Jesus Salas (Contd) Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Jason Francia Direct, Cross. Back at Neverland, Michael is welcomed by many fans who led by Karen Faye have decorated the ranch gates with rose petals. To thank them, he invites them to his home where they meet Prince, Paris & Blanket + get each a signed box set of Michael’s Ultimate Collection!
April 5 (Day 24) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Jason Francia is cross examined. Then his lawyer Chriss Kallman & his mother Blanca Francia testify.
April 7 (Day 25) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Tito. Ralph Chacon Direct, Cross, Re-dircet, Re-cross; Adrian Marie McManus Direct, Cross.
April 8 (Day 26) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Tito. Adrian Marie McManus (Contd) Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Phillip LeMarque Direct Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct, Further Re-cross.
April 11 (Day 27) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Tito & Jackie. Bob Jones Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Stacy Brown Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; June Chandler, Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Dwayne Swingler Direct, Cross, Re-direct.
April 12 (Day 28) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Jackie. Testimony of Jay Jackson (Gavin’s stepfather). Jay Jackson is cross examined. He is followed by his wife Janet Arvizo Jackson who pleads the 5th amendment to avoid questions about her welfare fraud.
April 13 (Day 29) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. Jay D Jackson Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct, Further Re-cross; Janet Jackson Direct.
April 14 (Day 30) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. Janet Jackson Direct (Contd).
April 15 (Day 31) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. The prosecution shows the Jury surveillance videos of the Arvizo family by Brad Miller. Janet Jackson Direct (Contd), Cross.
April 18 (Day 32) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. Janet Jackson Cross (Contd), Re-direct.
April 19 (Day 33) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. Janet Jackson Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Victor M Alvarez Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Mario A Ventura, Direct; William F Caldwell Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Rod Forney Direct, Cross; Michael Davey Direct, Cross; Janet Williams Direct, Cross.
April 20 (Day 34) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. Brian Barron Direct, Cross.
April 21 (Day 35) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. Brian Barron Cross (Contd), Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct, Further Re-cross; Stephen Cleaves Direct, Cross; Timothy Sutcliffe (Re-called) Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Timothy Rooney Direct, Cross; Steven Moeller Direct, Cross; Jeff Klapakis (Re
April 25 (Day 36) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Kassim Abdool Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Jeff Klapakis (Recalled) Direct, Cross; Craig Bonner (Recalled) Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Victor Alvarez Direct.
Brian Oxman is fired by Mesereau.
April 26 (Day 37) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Cynthia Montgomery Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Jeff Klapakis Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Hamid Moleshi Direct.
April 27 (Day 38) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Jackie. Hamid Moleshi Cross (contd), Re-direct, Re-cross, Terry Paulsen Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Gabriel Dominguez Direct, Cross; Anne Morie Sims Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Joseph Shebroe Direct, Cross; Jeanne Mulcahy Direct; Deborah Rowe Jackson Direct.
April 28 (Day 39) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Jackie. Deborah Rowe Jackson Direct (Contd), Cross, Re-direct; Iris Joan Finsilver Direct; Andrew R Dietz Direct; Jeffrey Schwartz Direct, Cross; Crystalee Danko Direct; Jennifer Simmons Direct; Joe J Corral Jr Direct.
April 29 (Day 40) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Jackie. The prosecution shows the Jury a book on children found at Neverland…in 1993! Rosibel Ferrufino Smith Direct; Craig Bonner Direct, Cross; Harry Koons Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Rosibel Smith Direct, Cross; Ian Drew Direct, Cross.
May 2 (Day 41) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Beverly Wagner Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Craig Bonner (Re-called) Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Paul Zelis (Re-called) Direct, Cross.
May 3 (Day 42) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. David Saunders Direct, Cross; Jeff Klapakis (Re-called) Direct, Cross; Craig Bonner (Re-called) Direct, Cross; Paul Zelis (Re-called) Cross (Contd); Steve Robel Direct, Cross; John Duross O’Bryan, Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Further Re-direct, Further Re-cross
May 4 (Day 43) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Rudy Provencio Direct (Contd), Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct.
May 5 (Day 44) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Jermaine. The defense opens his case with the testimonies of Wade Robson & Brett Barnes (who stay at Neverland with their families)
May 6 (Day 45) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Joy Robson Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Chantal Robson Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct, Further Re-cross; Marie Lisbeth Barnes Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Karlee Barnes Direct, Cross, Re-direct,
May 9 (Day 46) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Jermaine. Francin Contreras Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Gayle Goforth Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Violet Silva Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Ramon Velasco Direct, Cross; Joseph Marcus Direct.
May 10 (Day 47) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Joseph Marcus Direct (contd), Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross.
May 11 (Day 48) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Joseph Marcus Re-cross (contd), Further Re-direct; Macaulay Culkin Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; James F Van Norman Direct, Cross, Re-direct. The defense then shows the Jury the outtakes of the Bashir interviews.
May 12 (Day 49) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Carlos Velasco Direct, Cross, Re-direct; David G. Legrand Direct, Cross.
May 13 (Day 50) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. David G. Legrand Cross (Contd), Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct, Further Re-cross; Mark Geragos Direct, Cross.
May 16 (Day 51) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Randy. Jean Lorraine Seamont Direct, Cross; Tiffany Haynes Direct, Cross; Carole McCoy Direct; Kathryn Bernerd Direct; Maria Gomez Direct, Cross; Shane Meridith Direct, Cross; Brian Salce Direct, Cross; Russell Robert Birchim Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cr
May 17 (Day 52) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Randy. Angel Vivanco Direct (Contd), Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Irene Lavern Peters Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Karen Walker Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Simone Pech Jackson Direct.
May 18 (Day 53) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Randy. Simone Pech Jackson Direct (Contd), Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Rijo Jackson Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Michelle Henriette Jackson Direct, Cross; Christian Robinson Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Vernee Watson Johnson Direct.
May 19 (Day 54) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. The judge refuses to allow the testimonies of Larry King & Michael Viner because they are “hearsay”. Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Azja Pryor Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Laurence Nimmer Direct, Cross. The defense then proceed by showing to the Jury a video presentation of Neverland.
May 20 (Day 55) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Randy. Laurence Nimmer Direct, Cross (contd), Re-direct, Re-cross; Mark Geragos (Re-called) Cross (Contd).
May 23 (Day 56) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. Maria Gomez (Re-called) Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Mike Radakovich Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Mercy Dee Manrriquez Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Marian Arvizo Direct, Cross; Connie Keenan Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross.
May 24 (Day 57) : Michael goes to court with Katherine. Jay Leno Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; Sulli McCullugh Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Monica De La Santos Wakefield Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Elizabeth Mary Holzer Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Anthony Ranieri Direct; Karen
May 25 (Day 58) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. Chris Tucker Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Timothy Patrick Rooney Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Shane Meridith Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Jesus Salas Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Victor Alvarez Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross.
May 26 (Day 59) : Michael goes to court with Katherine & Joe. : Gina Villegas Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Donna Aggers Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross, Further Re-direct; George Erwin Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Theresa Marquez Direct, Cross; William Dickerman Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross; Christin.
May 27 (Day 60) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Randy. Craig Bonner (Re-called) Direct, Cross, Re-direct; Steve Robel (Re-called) Direct, Cross, Re-direct, Re-cross. The prosecution rests their rebuttal by showing the Jury a video of Gavin police deposition in July 2003. The defense declines to make a rebuttal so Judge Melville declares the testimonies over. Judge Melville’s Jury Instructions. In a final attempt to allow the jurors to convict on any possible charge, in this final evolution of counts Melville allowed the jurors to also convict MJ on “lesser included offenses” – which were also rejected by the jury.
May 31 : Special hearing where the Judge & the lawyers determine the rules of Jury deliberations. Neither Michael, nor the Jury attend court.
June 1 : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Randy where Judge Melville gives the Jury the rules of Jury Deliberations. No witnesses called.
June 2 (Day 61) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe, Randy, Jermaine & Tito. Ron Zonen gives his closing statement followed by Tom Mesereau who doesn’t have time to finish.
June 3 (Day 62) : Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe, Janet and LaToya. Tom Mesereau completes his closing arguments.
June 3-13 : While Jury deliberations take place, the whole Jackson family waits for the verdict at Neverland.
June 13 (Day 63/Verdict day) : The Jury reaches a verdict. Michael and the Jackson family goes to court where he is acquitted on all counts! They go back to Neverland. The trial is over. Family and friends gather at Neverland to celebrate but Michael is too tired and he goes to sleep early.
AWARDS SHOWS/RED CARPETS/PRESS CONFERENCES
November 14, 2005 : Michael attends the Dubai Desert Rally racing tournament at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi hotel in Dubai with close friend and renowned UAE rally driver Mohammad Ben Sulayem and Saeed Hareb, managing director of the Dubai International Marine Club.
PREVIOUS ERA : “Number Ones/The Ultimate Collection” era (January 2003-December 2004)
NEXT ERA : The last recordings/Thriller 25/This Is It era (June 2005-June 2009)
MJ on stage : Triumph era (1980-1981)
TV PERFORMANCES
No TV performances
PRESS (interviews/photoshoots)
October 1980 : Michael appears in Gentleman’s Quaterly with a minor interview.
March 1981 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine.
April 4, 1981 : Michael appears on the cover of ’s NME which included an exclusive interview given to Danny Baker in Los Angeles.
October 1981 : The Jacksons are on the cover of Ebony magazine.
October 3, 1981 : Michael gives an interview to Randy Taraborrelli with Janet by his side.
November 5, 1981 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine in which he is voted most popular male entertainer.
TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
AWARDS SHOWS/RED CARPETS/PRESS CONFERENCE
September 3, 1980 : In recognition of their contribution to music , The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honour The Jacksons with a Star on Hollywood Boulevard’s “Walk Of Fame”. Michael, Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Randy attend the presentation with Joe & Katherine, Rebbie, LaToya, Janet and Joe’s mother Crystal Jackson. Michael is also presented a special plaque in “recognition of 4 Top ten singles from the album Off The Wall”. Later the Jackson family has dinner at Chasen’s restaurant in West Hollywood.
January, 1981 : The Jacksons win the NAACP Image Award for best singing group of the year.
January 30, 1981 : Michael attends the American Music Awards where he receives three awards for Off The Wall (one of them is presented by sister LaToya) and he also pays tribute to Chuck Berry. Diana Ross is his date for the evening.
March 1981 : Michael & the Jacksons attend a press conférence to announce the upcoming Triumph Tour.
March 31, 1981 : Michael attends the Academy Awards with Diana Ross and then they go to an after party where he meets and befriends actress Brooke Schields.
September 1981 : Michael is presented with a Scotty Award for Off The Wall. He poses for pictures with the award (specific date and place remain unknown).
October 28, 1981 : Michael and Janet attend the opening night of Liza Minnelli at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Michael poses for pictures with Gregory Peck, Joel Grey, Audrey Hepburn and Liza Minnelli.
CONCERTS
Tour dates Triumph Tour 1981
June : The Jacksons rehearse for their upcoming Triumph Tour.
July 8 : The Jacksons kick off their Triumph Tour at the United States Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee.
July 10 : Concert at the City MCC Arena in Oklahoma.
July 11 : Concert at the Dallas Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
July 12 : Concert at the The Summit in Houston, Texas.
July 15 : Concert at the HemisFair Arena in San Antonio.
July 16 : The Jacksons attend a Circus in New Orleans.
July 17 : Concert at the Riverside Centroplex Arena in Baton Rouge.
July 18 : Concert at the Mobile Municipal Auditorium in Mobile.
July 22 : Concert at the Georgia, The Omni Coliseum in Atlanta for the Atlanta Children’s Health Foundation).
July 24 : Concert at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro.
July 25 : Concert at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte.
July 26 : Concert at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton.
July 28 : Concert at the Lakeland Civic Center in Lakeland.
July 31 + August 1 : Concerts at the Landover Capital Centre in Washington D.C.
August 2 : Concert at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York.
August 4 : Concert at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Canada.
August 5 : Concert at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada.
August 7 : Concert at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale.
August 8 : Concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio.
August 9 : Concert at the The Coliseum in Richfield Township.
August 10 : Concert at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus.
August 12 : Concert at the Omni Coliseum in Atlanta.
August 14 : Concert at the Spectrum in Philadelphia.
August 15 : Concert at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford.
August 16 : Concert at the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
August 18 + 19 : Concerts at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.
August 21 : Concert at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
August 22 : Concert at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.
August 23 : Concert at the UD Arena in Dayton.
August 26 : Concert at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee.
August 28 : Concert at the Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois.
August 29 : Concert at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
August 31 : Concert at the Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium in Nashville.
September 1 : Concert at the Kemper Arena in Kansas.
September 2 : Concert at the Checkerdome in St. Louis.
September 3 : Concert at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver.
September 4 : Concert at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
September 5 : Concert at the Chicago Stadium in Chicago.
September 7 : Concert at the Paradise Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
September 10 : Concert at the Cow Palace in Daly City
September 13 : Concert at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.
September 15 : Concert at the ASU Activity Center in Tempe, Arizona.
September 16 : Concert at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego.
September 18 + 19 : Concerts at the The Forum in Inglewood.
September 22 : Concert at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California.
September 25 + 26 : Last concerts at the The Forum in Inglewood. The whole Jackson family attends the shows and many celebrities including Magic Johnson, Dick Clark, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones & Patti Austin.
Set list for the Triumph Tour 1981
1. “Opening/Can You Feel It”
2. “Things I Do for You”
3. “Off the Wall”
4. “Ben”
5. “This Place Hotel”
6. “She’s Out of My Life”
7. “Movie and Rap, Including Excerpts of: I Want You Back/Never Can Say Goodbye/Got to Be There”
8. “Medley: I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save”
9. “I’ll Be There”
10. “Rock with You”
11. “Lovely One”
12. “Workin’ Day and Night”
13. “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”
14. “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”
*On the first dates “Walk Right Now” was performed. So footage has never been publicly leaked of this performance yet it exists, the song only lasted 4-5 shows then eventually, The Jacksons took it out the setlist. 3 different audios of this song live exist, one from Memphis & two from rehearsal tapes. This is dubbed one of the rarest performances from #thejacksons #triumphtour
LIVE ALBUMS/TV BROADCASTS/COMMERCIAL RELEASE
To this day, no full concert from the Triumph Tour 1981 has ever been officially released on video (VHS, DVD, Bluray or YouTube).
The Jacksons Triumph Tour 1981 Rehearsals Sample 01_02
The Jacksons Live! Released on November 11, 1981
The Jacksons Live! (a.k.a. Live) is a live album by The Jacksons. It was released on November 11, 1981 by Epic Records. The album was recorded during the band’s North American concert tour in fall 1981, known as the Triumph Tour. The live double album was culled from recordings made on the tour’s stops in Buffalo, Providence, Atlanta, and New York City. The live album would go on to sell over two million copies worldwide.
Triumph Tour Live in Atlanta 1981
Triumph 1981 (September 26, 1981 at The Forum in Inglewood).
Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall premiered at the Sundance Film Festival at Park City, Utah on January 24, 2016. It was shown on the American television network Showtime on February 5, 2016. The film was released along with a reissue of the original Off the Wall album on February 26, 2016. It features never before seen pro HQ footage from Destiny Tour 1979 (December 16, 1979 at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena in Oakland) and Triumph 1981 (September 26, 1981 at The Forum in Inglewood).
MJ on stage : Off The Wall (1979-1981)
TV PERFORMANCES
December 17, 1979 . Michael performs “Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough” at the New Age club in Oakland, California. Taped for the Soul Beat Network.
January 29, 1980 : Michael performs Rock With You at a UNICEF benefit concert called « Because We Care » and hosted by Julie Andrews for Cambodian relief at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillon at the Music Center in Los Angeles. Later he attends an after party with John Travolta.The show airs on CBS on February 5, 1980.
Late January/Early February 1980 : At Disneyland, Michael tapes a medley of When You Wish Upon A Star, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and Ease On Down The Road for a CBS TV Special celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom (aired on March 6, 1980).
March 6, 1980 : CBS airs Kraft salutes Disneyland’s 25th anniversary starring Dany Kaye with guest stars Michael Jackson, The Osmonds and Adam Rich.
March 2, 1981 : CBS airs a Diana Ross’s TV Special featuring Michael. Together, they perform Upside Down, Rock With You & Ease On Down The Road (with Quincy Jones on the piano).
PRESS (interviews/photoshoots)
August 16, 1979 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine with an exclusive interview.
August 20, 1979 : Michael is on the cover of Soul Magazine with an exclusive interview.
August 29, 1979 : Michael and his brothers make a photoshoot with photographer Mathew Roltson.
September 1979: The Jacksons are on the cover of Ebony Magazine.
March 1980 : Michael is on the cover of Melody Maker with an exclusive interview given to reporter Steve Demorest at Hayvenhurst in February. During the interview, the reporter asks the questions to a 13 years old Janet who repeats them to Michael.
July 29, 1980 : Michael, LaToya, Rebbie & Randy pose with cast members of “Blackness” .
July 31, 1980 : Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine with LaToya.
TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
November 8, 1979 : Concert at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale (filmed for ABC’s 20/20 TV show that will air in January 1980).
January 1980 : Michael’s interview with Sylvia Chase from November 1979 is aired on ABC’s 20/20 and features live songs from the Destiny Tour (filmed at the Uniondale concert on November 8, 1979).
March 23, 1980 : Molly Meldrum makes a telephone interview with Michael from his show on Australian television, “Countdown”. Michael talks about the success of his album “Off The Wall” and also mentions the album “Destiny” with The Jacksons.
AWARDS SHOWS/RED CARPETS/PRESS CONFERENCES
July 1, 1979 : Mayor Tom Bradley declares “Jackson Day” in Los Angeles in honour of the group achievements. Some 300 guests attend a party in the City National Bank Vault in Beverly Hills including Katherine, LaToya & Janet. The Jacksons receive a Platinum Record for Destiny. Michael’s date for the night is actress Tatum’ O Neal. Michael performs “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” .
August 29, 1979 : Michael celebrates his 21st birthday at the Studio 54 club in New York City.
October 31, 1979 : Michael attends his friend Jane Fonda’s Halloween Disco Party at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
November 8, 1979 : Concert at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale (filmed for ABC’s 20/20 TV show that will air in January 1980). Backstage, Michael & The Jacksons are presented with gold record awards for Off The Wall’ album with CBS record executive Don Dempsey & Joe Jackson.
December 18 + 19, 1979 : Concerts at the Forum in Inglewood. The whole Jackson family attends the concert. Backstage Michael is presented with multplatinum record awards for Off The Wall. After the concert, the Jacksons attend a party at Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly Hills.
January 18, 1980 : Michael attends The American Music Awards in L.A where he is presented with three awards for “Off The Wall” and he presents one to the Bee Gees.
January 27, 1980 : Michael attends the NAACP Awards where The Jacksons receive the Image Award for best singing group of the year.
CONCERTS
November 12, 1980 : Michael attends Stevie Wonder Hotter Than July’s Tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City. At the end of the concerts, he is invited on stage by Stevie and sings “Master Blaster” with Stevie and Gil Scott-Heron.
February 5, 1981 : During a Diana Ross concert in Los Angeles, Michael gets on stage to sing “Upside Down” with her!
Fall Again
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.
ERA
1998-2004 : Invincible/Number Ones/The Ultimate Collection era
RECORDING DATE
Demo recorded in 1999 during the “Invincible” sessions in NYC but never completed.
STUDIO(S)
New York City
SONGWRITER(S)
Michael Jackson, Walter Afanasieff, Robin Thicke
PRODUCER(S)
Michael Jackson, Walter Afanasieff, Robin Thicke
RELEASE DATE :
November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).
LABEL
Sony Music
LENGTH
4:22
ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)
No other version known to exist
MUSICIANS
PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :
Not released as a single in the US
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 concert
Faces
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.
RECORDING DATE
Recorded in 1994/1995. Failed to make the HIStory album. Also known as “Face” The song is about African pride. Michael Jackson has never recorded any vocals on this track except the introduction words. Originally intended to feature a spoken intro by South African Nelson Mandela made by Jackson on the demo. Features a performance by the percussion group STOMP. The song has never been completed due to Mandela’s advisors not allowing him to send back the song to Jackson with his intro because of the scandals surrounding him during this time.
STUDIO(S)
???
SONGWRITER(S)
Michael Jackson
PRODUCER(S)
Michael Jackson
RELEASE DATE :
Full demo leaked in 2018 in LQ. HQ demo leaked on January 28, 2023 but remains unreleased.
LABEL
Unreleased
LENGTH
???
ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)
???
MUSICIANS
???
PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :
Remains unreleased
SHORT FILM
No short film
LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS
Never performed on TV
LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS
Never performed in concerts
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