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J5 Christmas Medley : Give Love On Christmas Day (Group A Cappella Version).

Jackson Man : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1968. Found on a metal acetate with Take My Heart on Side 1 and Jackson Man on Side 2 by Adey Piere in Indiana in 2000. Remains unreleased.

Jam (demo) : Recorded in 1991. Leaked in 2018. Remains unreleased.

Jam : Recorded in 1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).

Jamie : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).

Jam Session aka Jam Session (Part One) : Released in mid-1968 (B-side od We Don’t Have To Be 21 (To Fall In Love) single) and on CD in June 1996 (The Jackson 5 pré-history The Lost Steeltown Recordings).

Jam Session (Part Two) aka Boys And Girls We Are The Jackson 5 : Recorded in 1967. Released in 1989 (The Jackson 5 – Beginning Years 1967-1968.

Jane Is A Groupie : Written and recorded during “Dangerous” album sessions. Incomplete and repetitive draft. Short edited snippet leaked online. Run time: 3:43. Full demo remains unreleased.

Je Ne Veux Pas La Fin De Nous (French version of “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”) : Recorded in 1987 and leaked in 2007. Released posthumously on September 18, 2012 (Bad 25).

Jingle Bells : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.

Johnny Raven : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).

Joy Joy : Song listed by MJ on a handwritten list during the Dangerous album sessions in 1989-1991. Remains unreleased.

Joy To The World : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.

Joyful Jukebox Music : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).

Jumbo Sam : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Jump For Joy : Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977. Released on October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).

Jungle City : Written by MJ and Brad Buxer and recorded in 2000 during the “Invincible” sessions. Track was put up for auction in 2018 along with “Blue Powder”, “What More Can I Give”, and a demo of “The Way You Love Me”. Remains unreleased.

Just A Little Bit Of You : Recorded in October–December 1974. Released on January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).

Just A Little Misunderstanding : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).

Just Because I Love You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1973. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).

Just Friends : Song recorded with Carole Bayer Sager and Burt Bachrach in 1981. Michael does background vocals. Released in 1981 (Sometimes Late At Night).

Just Good Friends : Duet recorded with Stevie Wonder in May 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).

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Keep An Eye : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Keep Off The Grass : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Keep On Dancing : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).

Keep The Faith (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991 & leaked online but remains unreleased.

Keep The Faith : Recorded in 1989-1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).

Kentucky : Written by MJ in the mid-1970s. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Kentucky Road : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974). Remains unreleased.

Kick It : Song recorded with Rodney Jerkins durinf the Invincible sessions in 1999-2001. Remains unreleased.

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.

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Label Me Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Lady of Summer : Damien Shields : “is one of the pieces MJ showed to classical composer David Michael Frank in 2009 shortly before he died”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. 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!).

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Make A Wish : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Make Or Break (demo) : Written by Michael Jackson and John Barnes. Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Described by Matt Forger as having a “very driving, terrific hook, but never got finished”. 

July 25 + 26 + 27 + August 18, 1989 : Michael, Bill Bottrell and John Barnes work on the song “Make Or Break” at Weslake Studio C.

Remains unreleased.

Make Tonight All Mine : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).

Makin’ Life a Little Easier for You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Mama, I Got A Brand New Thing (Don’t Say No) : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in November 1972 – July 1973. Released on September 12, 1973 (Get It Together).

Mama’s Pearl : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).

Mama’s Pearl (demo) : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Mama Told Me Not To Come : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Man In Black : Written and recorded during the dangerous album sessions (1989-1991). Planned for release on the later cancelled greatest hits compilation album “Decade 1979-1989”. One of around 20–25 songs that Michael and Bryan Loren worked on. Included in an ultra rare promo titled ‘Promo Flight Only” given to Sony executives in 1991 as a teaser for tracks in consideration for the Dangerous album. A low quality snippet leaked in 2018, full demo leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased. 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 “Man In Black” (chorus only). 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. The full song leaked in HQ on June 24, 2025. Remains unreleased.

Man In The Mirror : Recorded in May 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).

Man Of War : Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977. Released on October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).

Man’s Temptation : Recorded in ??? with the Jackson 5. Released posthumously on November 10, 2009 (I Want You Back, Unreleased Masters).

Maria (You Were the Only One) : Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).

Maybe Tomorrow : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).

Maybe We Can Do It : Written by MJ, Rodney Jerkins and Sean Combs. Features MJ and Sean Combs. Recorded in 1999-2002 but failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.

Melodie : Recorded January – October 1973. Released on May 8, 1984 (Farewell My Summer Love).

Michael : Written and recorded circa 1999. The lyrics are about a little boy named “Michael”. Includes autobiographical elements. Vocally complete and ready for release. Re-recorded in 2008. Remains unreleased.

Michael’s Affirmation : Damien Shields : “Michael’s Affirmation isn’t a song. It’s a spoken word piece recorded by MJ to encourage Roy Horn (of Siegfried & Roy) to stay positive when recovering from the onstage tiger attack in October 2003. Recorded in October 2003, “Michael’s Affirmation” is not a traditional song, but a spoken-word message written and produced by Michael. The recording was created as a heartfelt dedication to Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy following the tiger attack that nearly claimed his life in Las Vegas. Throughout the piece, Michael offers words of encouragement, strength, and hope over the unreleased instrumental “Photographs.”

A 15 seconds snippet leaks on YouTube on August 12, 2023. A longer version (2:16) leaked on April 1, 2024. The full recording leaked on August 02, 2026 but remains unreleased.

Michael McKellar : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. The song is mentionned in Frank Cascio book in 2011. About child neglect, pain children feel when they are ignore. Remains unreleased.

Michael The Lover aka Some girls want me for a Lover : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in 1989 (Beginning Years 1967-1968).

Mind Is The Magic aka Siegfried & Roy : Written and recorded with Bryan Loren in 1989 for Siegfried & Roy’s ‘Beyond Belief Show’ in Las Vegas. Released in 1995 (Dreams & Illusions).

Miss Lucky Day : Song recorded with The Jackson in 1973. Remains unreleased.

MJ Melody : Written by Michael Jackson in 1982. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office. Remains unreleased.

Money : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).

Money Honey : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1975. Released on June 20, 1995 (Soulsation!).

Monkey Business : Recorded in 1989 with Bill Bottrell. According to him work on the song began during the Hayvenhurst sessions in 1985/1986. Included in an ultra rare promo titled ‘Promo Flight Only” given to Sony executives in 1991 as a teaser for tracks in consideration for the Dangerous album. Scheduled to be featured on the Dangerous Special edition in 2001 but the bonus CD was canceled. The song leaked in 2002 and was finally released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set). Bill Bottrell on X (December 14, 2024) : “MB was 4-8-91 @ Toad Hall from 1/4″ and as I’ve said, the estate released that one by simply looking for the last date, did not contact me about it. There should be dozens of other mixes some might be quite different.”

Monster : Recorded in 1998. Mentionned by Michael Prince & CJ DeVillar. Mj sings “you created a monster” in the chorus. The song was played to fans. Not related to the FAKE Cascio song released in 2010. Damien Shields : “Recorded 1998. Epic production. Lots of layers. It’s dark. Heavy beat. Has a string section. MJ sang the strings in a voicemail left on Brad Buxer’s answering machine, and Michael Prince brought them to life musically. Lyrics: “you created a monster” and that’s it”. On September 27, 2024 a snippet of “Monster” was provided by Michael Prince for the 4th episode of Damien Shields’ Faking Michael podcast. Remains unreleased.

Morphine : Recorded 1994-1997 & released in 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor).

Morning Glow : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).

Movin’ : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Moving Violation : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974-1975. Released on May 15, 1975 (Moving Violation).

Much Too Soon aka Learned My Lesson : “Much Too Soon” was first written back in 1981, originally titled “Learned My Lesson”. It was created during the Thriller sessions and two versions of the song were registered with U.S. Copyright Office in 1982. The song was picked up again during HIStory sessions in 1994. It was first reworked and recorded as an acoustic guitar + vocal song, and later with harmonica and orchestra. The production was done with John McClain. Seems to have been considered for the final track list. In 2010, the track was completed for the posthumous album, Michael. A different mixing and additional production was added with McClain returning to work on the song. On January 13, 2020, multitracks for “Much Too Soon” leaked, which included a 1994 demo with Jackson singing over an acoustic guitar. Original demo remains unreleased.

Muscles : The song was written and produced by Michael Jackson, and performed by American singer Diana Ross. It was released as the first single on September 17, 1982 by RCA from Ross’s Gold-certified album Silk Electric.

Music And Me : Recorded in March 1972 – January 1973. Released on April 13, 1973 (Music And Me).

Music’s Takin’ Over : Recorded with The Jacksons from December 1976 to August 1977. Released on October 18, 1977 (Goin’ Places).

My Cherie Amour : Recorded in July 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).

My Favourite Things : Song recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.

My Girl : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in June 1996 (The Jackson 5 pre-history The Lost Steeltown Recordings).

My Girl (1972 version) : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).

My Little Baby : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).

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Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye) : Gladys Knight & The Pips track recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.

Never Can Say Goodbye : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).

Never Can Say Goodbye (Adult solo version) : Recorded in 1989 and scheduled to feauture on the canceled complilation DECACDE 1980-1990. Remains unreleased.

Never Had a Dream Come True : Recorded late 1969/early 1970. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).

Neverland Landing : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Damien Shields : Just say “children’s song”. This demo was recorded in 1983 and intended to be featured in Steven Spielberg’s Peter Pan musical. On August 28, 2025, a high-quality snippet was leaked online by Legend Zx1 on Discord. The full demo leaked on January 06, 2026 but remains unreleased.

NEW JELLY : Recorded at the Hit Factory, in 1994. Considered lost. I assume New Jelly spider be it’s official title of it was completed and/or released, and is probably just a working title. Remains unreleased.

Night Time Lover : Song recorded in 1980 by LaToya Jackson. It was the second single from her eponymous debut (1980). The track was produced and co-written by her brother Michael, who provides co-lead vocals on the chorus. They originally wrote the song for Donna Summer under the title “Fire Is The Feeling”.

Nightline aka Nite-Line (demo) : Recorded in 1982 during the Thriller sessions. The song leaked in 2008 but remains unreleased.

Nobody : Recorded in August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).

No News Is Good News : Song recorded with Stevie Wonder & The Jackson 5 in 1974. Remains unreleased.

Nymphette Lover : Written by Michael Jackson in 1981. Registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.

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Ode To Sorrow : Written by Michael Jackson in 1977. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.

Off The Wall : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).

Oh, I’ve Been Bless’d : Recorded in May-August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).

Oh How Happy : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).

OH LOVE : Recorded at the Hit Factory, in 1994. Considered lost. Remains unreleased.

On My Anger : Written in 1999 by MJ and Teddy Riley. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.

On The Line : Recorded in 1994-1996. First used in the closing creditd of Spike Lee’s movie Get On The Bus (released on October, 16, 1996) but not featured on the soundtrack album. Finally released in December 1997 (Ghosts’ Deluxe Collector Box Set).

One Day I’ll Marry You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1973. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).

One Day In Your Life : Recorded in October–December 1974. Released on January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).

One More Chance : Recorded late 1969/early 1970. Released on May 8, 1970 (ABC).

One More Chance : Different than the song from 1970. Recorded in 1999-2003. Released on November 18, 2003 (Number Ones).

ONLY YOU : Recorded at the Hit Factory, in 1994. Considered lost. Remains unreleased.

Ooh Baby, Baby : Smokey Robinson’s cover recorded with The Jackson in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.

Ooh, I’d Love To Be With You : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).

Our Love : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

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Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone : Temptation’s cover recorded with The Jackson in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.

PALESTINE DON’T CRY : Basically nothing seems to be known about this track, other than the handwritten lyrics from 1993, which were sold at an auction. It is unknown if the song was even recorded, which it doesn’t seem to be since there’s no cassette or DAT tape for it, or at least there isn’t one that I know of. Remains unreleased.

Penny Arcade : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970-1973. Released on January 16, 1979 (Boogie).

People Got To Be Free : Demo recorded with The Jacksons and Bobby Taylor at the Hayvenhurst home studio in 1975-1976. Remains unreleased.

People Have To Make Some Sort of Joke : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

People Of The World : Released only in Japan in 1998 for the Japanese children’s choir J-Friends. Solo demo leaked in 2014 but remains unreleased.

People Make The World Go Round : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).

Petals ; Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).

Peter Pan : Song mentioned by MJ during an interview with Diane Collins at Hayvenhurst in 1983. The same year, MJ sings parts of the song during a private home movie filmed at Hayvenhurst. Remains unreleased.

Piece Of The Pie : Demo recorded with The Jacksons and Bobby Taylor at the Hayvenhurst home studio in 1975-1976. Remains unreleased.

Planet Earth : Originally written as a poem. In 1990, MJ decided to record it as a spoken piece for inclusion on the Dangerous album, specifically as an introduction to “Earth Song”, which was by then still considered for the album. A new mix with background music was done on June 08, 1994 during the “History” album sessions. The 1990 version was released posthumously on October 26, 2009 (This Is It). The 1994 mix with background music leaked on August 31, 2026 but remains unreleased.

The 1994 mix remains unreleased.

Pray for Peace : Very little is officially known about the song. It was written and produced by Michael Jackson and Brad Buxer and was registered with the U.S. Copyright Office in 2010. While some researchers have suggested it may date to 2007-2008, there is no confirmed recording date, and other evidence points to it being developed during Michael’s later creative period. A snipped leaked on August 02, 2026. This newly leaked excerpt offers fans one of the first opportunities to hear material from the song. Although only a short work-in-progress snippet has surfaced, it provides another fascinating glimpse into Michael’s creative process and the unreleased music that remains locked away in the vault. On august 02, 2026, a leaked audio features an acapella phone conversation associated with the song, offering another rare glimpse into Michael’s creative process. While it isn’t a finished musical performance, moments like these help document how ideas were developed behind the scenes and provide valuable insight into an unreleased project that remains largely unheard. Because only fragments have surfaced publicly, many details surrounding the recording are still unconfirmed.

The full demo remains unreleased.

Prayers : Written and recorded on June 15th, 2009. This is the last song Jackson fully completed in his lifetime, having been recorded only 10 days before his death. Vocally complete and ready for release. Has a runtime of 6:51. Remains unreleased.

Pressure : “Pressure” was first recorded sometime during the Dangerous sessions with Bryan Loren (1989-1991). It was intended for the album although it was left off of it. The Invincible version was registered with ASCAP. Little is known about this version, other than it was written by LaShawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins, and Harvey Manson. Failed to make the Invincible album. 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 “Pressure” (complete). 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.

Pretty Young Thing/PYT (demo) : Recorded in 1982. Released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

Pretty Young Thing/PYT : Recorded from April 14 – November 8, 1982. Released on November 30, 1982 (Thriller)/

Price Of Fame

Pride And Joy : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972-1975. Released on October 26, 1976 (Joyful Jukebox Music).

Privacy : Recorded from July 1998 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).

Purple Snowflakes : Song recorded with The Jackson in 1970 fot the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.

Push Me Away : Recorded in 1978 and released on December 17, 1978 (Destiny).

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Rampage : Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins production written and recorded in 1999-2001. Snippet leaked in 2020. Remains unreleased.

Reach In : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).

Reach Out, I’ll Be There : Recorded between May-August 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on June 20,1995 (Soulsation!).

Ready or Not (Here I Come) : Recorded in April–July 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on September 8, 1970 (Third Album).

Red Eye : Written by Michael Jackson. Mentioned by MJ during the 1993 Mexico Deposition. Reworked in 2008 with Neff U. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.

Reflections : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in November 1972 – July 1973. Released on September 12, 1973 (Get It Together).

Remember The Time : Recorded in 1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).

Remember The Time (short film version) : Mix done in 1991 for the short film. Remains unreleased.

Remember What I Told You : Damien Shields : “has vocals. Starts off acapella and builds into an epic finale with many layers of MJ’s voice. Recorded at MJ’s house in Vegas in 2008. Very rough demo with lovely vocals.Yes, it’s a somewhat comparable vibe to Speechless. Remember What I Told You is nicer, IMO. It had potential to be really special. I wish he’d been able to finish it. Alas. It’s an incomplete demo with “do do, de de” parts. It starts acapella, but MJ asks for playback. And so then he sings with a piano. The end has multi-layered MJ vocals and finger snaps. It’s like 90 seconds in total. Short but very sweet. Fans deserve to hear it. They’d adore it. As for lyrics… “Remember what I told you, and remember for all time. Do do do do do do do do, dee dee dee dee dee dee.”. Written and recorded on June 19, 2009. Reportedly similar to “Speechless” in terms of tone. Song includes a short verse and multi-layered chorus. Michael vocals was recorded in June 15, 2009. Last song Michael ever put vocals to. Also known as “Just Remember”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. The full song lasts only 1:30. A short snippet leaked online in August 2025. The full demo leaked on January 06, 2025 but remains unreleased.

RESCUE ME : Recorded at the Hit Factory, in 1994. Considered lost. Remains unreleased.

REVENGE : It was auctioned off with tracks like Ask DD, Family Thing, and a few others in 2016. It was recorded in 1994, but is very unfinished. During an episode of the Big MJ Debate, Pez Jax (@Pezjax) said the track is just a short series of stomps and clicks. Remains unreleased.

RICH GIRL : During the 100th episode of the MJCast in 2019, Brad Buxer mentioned the track as one of the songs he and Michael worked on together, around 1993-1994. Remains unreleased.

River Ripple aka Breathe

Rock In A Hard Place : Demo recorded with The Jacksons and Bobby Taylor at the Hayvenhurst home studio in 1975-1976. Remains unreleased.

Rock With You : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).

Rock Tonight : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.

Rocker : August 13, 2004 : Michael records a demo for the song “Rocker” at Neverland with Brad Buxer and Michael Prince.

Damien Shields : “Rocker reminds me of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” – a really aggressive spitting type of verse vocal with an anthemic chorus. The verses on Rocker are just MJ spitting out random nonsensical sounds and phrases. The chorus has lyrics, but without the verses it’s not a complete song. I wish MJ would have finished it. Alas. I don’t know the exact date, but I was told by the engineer who recorded MJ’s vocals that Rocker was recorded in a bathroom at Neverland ranch. So sometime before then end of 2004? I don’t know exactly when. The composition is not similar to “We Will Rock You”, but the vocal melody and aggressive “spitting” style of vocal delivery in the verses are similar to it. VERY strong vocal. The verses are PURE nonsensical mumbling. The chorus is pretty close to complete.”. On August 7, 2025, two LQ snippets of “Rocker” were leaked online by KaiMakesMusic.

An HQ snippet was leaked online by Legend Zx1 through Discord on August 28, 2025. Another snippet leaked on August 02, 2026. This newly leaked excerpt reveals more of the song’s second verse, giving fans another glimpse into how the track was evolving in the studio. Along with previously leaked snippets, it helps paint a clearer picture of a song that remains unfinished and continues to exist only through work-in-progress recordings.

The full demo remains unreleased.

Rockin’ Robin : Recorded in July – November 1971. Released on January 24, 1972 (Got To Be There).

Rolling the Dice aka Roll The Dice : Written by Rod Temperton. MJ worked on the song with Temperton and Quincy Jones during the Thriller recording sessions in 1982. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).

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Sad Souvenirs : Four Tops’ cover recorded with The Jackson in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).

Satisfy : Written by Terry Lewis and James Harris III. Mariah Carey song featuring Jackson on backing vocals. Failed to make the 2002 Charmbracelet album. Remains unreleased.

Saturday Night At The Movies : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in 1995 (Michael Jackson Pre History).

Saturday Woman : Demo recorded in 1991. Damien Shields : “Saturday Woman is listed in one of the many handwritten notes found in Michael’s Holmby Hills mansion at the time of his death. A picture of that particular note has never been published. The song is mentionned in Frank Cascio book in 2011 : “about a girl who wants attention and goes out to party instead of focusing on her relationship. The first verse went : “I don’t want to say that I don’t love you/I don’t want to say that I disagree…” then Michael mumbled the rest of the lines because he wasn’t sure of them yet. The chorus went : “She’s a saturday woman. I don’t want to live my life all alone. She’s a saturday woman”. Remains unreleased.

Saved By The Bell : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Save Me : Song by Dave Mason recorded in 1980. Released on June 15, 1980 (Old Crest on a New Wave). MJ sings background vocals.

Say Say Say : Recording began at AIR Studios in London in May 1981. As keyboard player Bill Wolfer recalled in a 2014 interview, he and Jackson worked on a rough sketch of the song based on the original acoustic demo with McCartney, Jackson’s intention being to present the latter his vision for the song. This soon evolved into a 24-track studio recording with a rhythm section, horns and harmonica laid down, which Michael presented to McCartney instead and this was kept in the final version. Released on October 3,1983 on Paul’s solo album “Pipes of Peace”. An early demo of the song featuring Michael & Paul singing with an acoustic guitar leaked online on March 13, 2024 but remains unreleased.

Scared Of The Moon :  The song was first written and recorded in 1984 for the Jacksons’ Victory album, however, it didn’t make the cut. The track was re-recorded the next year in the fall of 1985 for Bad, although, it was scrapped again. The song was brought again in 1994-1995 during the History sessions. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. The 1985 mix was released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

Scream : Duet with Janet recorded from September 1994 to March 1995 at the Flyte Time Studios (initial tracking and Janet vocals), The Hit Factory (Michael vocals) and Record One (mixing). It was released as a single on May 29, 1995, serving as the lead single from the “History” album. It was released specifically as a part of a double-a side, “Scream/Childhood”. Alongside Michael, Janet Jackson is featured on lead vocals.

Season’s Greetings from Michael Jackson : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released posthumously in 2009 (Ultimate Christmas Collection bonus tracks).

Seduction : Written by Michael Jackson and Shelby Lee Myrick III. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.

Seeing Voices : Recorded in 2000 with Ray Charles and Sidney Fine. Frank Casio auctionned a demo tape in May 2014. Leaked online in 2016 but remains unreleased.

Serious Effect : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. Features rap by LL Cool J. Solo demo version by MJ exists. Included in the first acetate version of the special expanded edition of Dangerous in 2001 but the bonus dis was canceled. It leaked in 2002. 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 “Serious Effect” (completed). 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.

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Set It On Out : Written by Michael Jackson and recorded in 1982. Remains unreleased.

Seven Digits : “Seven Digits” was written and produced with Bryan Loren in the Summer of 1990, intended for the Dangerous album. However, it didn’t make the final selection. “Seven Digits” was later considered for Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix. However, it was replaced by “Superfly Sister”, as it was more complete and demanded less time to finish.A snippet of the song was leaked on Shana Mangatal’s Instagram story on August 25, 2019, alongside “Don’t Believe It”. Mangatal also confirmed she owns a thirty-minute cassette tape with at least three different versions of the song. The tape also includes audio of Jackson writing the song.

On February 02, 2024 : Another Michael Jackson song called “Seven Digits” on a DAT tape will be auctioned on February 7 by Los Angeles Estate Auction. Writers Bryan Loren, this master tape was recorded around 1991 and contains the song but also an extensive 1-hour and 13-minute session of Michael Jackson’s practice and workout routines, providing an intimate look into his artistic process. “Seven Digits” is an unreleased track, Recorded in high-quality digital audio, the tape is in excellent condition, preserving the clarity and integrity of the recording.

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  “Seven Digits” completed with 1m09 of creative process between Loren & MJ. 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.

On February 2, 2024, a DAT tape of “Seven Digits” was announced to be put up for auction, which was set to take place on February 7. Los Angeles Estate Auction posted on their Instagram a completely new snippet of the song, revealing details concerning the cassette. Unfortunately, no one bid. Similarly to Shana’s description, the DAT features not only the song but a full one-hour and thirteen minutes long “session of Michael Jackson’s practice and workout routines, providing an intimate look into his artistic process.” These are also bundled with an MP3 of the song. In February and April 2025, the same tape Mangatal owned (or a copy of it) with the song and its writing session went on sale at gottahaverockandroll.com. On February 14, 2026, the first take of “Seven Digits” was leaked. Full demo remains unreleased.

Sex Life : Recorded in June 1981. The original version that he made during Off The Wall Sessions was called Flex Strife but he changed this version to Sex Life during Thriller Sessions. Sex life was supposed to be for Off the wall, Thriller, Dangerous, Invincible. Worked on in 1978, 1981, 1989, 1999. In the closet replaced it on Dangerous. Was going to be released on Thriller 40 but “Who Do You know” replaced it at the last second. A 46 seconds snippet leaked in 2023. Remains unreleased.

SEXY LOVE SONG : It was written by Babyface and LA Reid, and was recorded at the Hit Factory, in 1994. Judging by the title it is probably just a working title, like Ask DD, Broken Chair, New Jelly, etc are. Remains unreleased.

Shake A Body (demo version of Shake Your Body) : Recorded in 1978 at the Hayvenhurst home studio. Released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over) : Four Tops’ cover recorded with The Jackson in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.

Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) : Recorded in 1978 and released on December 17, 1978 (Destiny).

She Don’t Love Me : Damien Shields : “Recorded in 2008. But to my knowledge, it’s just one line of vocals. “She don’t love me. She don’t want me. She don’t need me. She doesn’t care. She doesn’t care.” That’s all that was on what I heard. The rest is just instrumental”. Remains unreleased.

She Drives Me Wild : Recorded in 1991. Released on November 26, 1991 (Dangerous).

She Got It (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. Included in the first acetate version of the special expanded edition of Dangerous in 2001 but the bonus dis was canceled. It leaked online in 2005 but remains unreleased. 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 “She Got It” completed. 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.

She Say Want : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.

She’s A Rhythm Child : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1974. Released on September 15, 1974 (Dancing Machine).

She’s Good : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).

She’s Got It Baby : 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 “She’s Got It Baby” (different than She Got It). 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.

She’s Out Of My Life (demo) : Recorded in 1978. Released posthumously on October 26, 2009 (This Is It).

She’s Out Of My Life (Alternate take 1) : Recorded in 1978. Full take leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.

She’s Out Of My Life (Alternate take 2) : Recorded in 1978. Full take leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.

She’s Out Of My Life (Alternate take 3) : Recorded in 1978. Full take leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.

She’s Out of My Life : Recorded from December 1978 to June 1979. Released on August 10, 1979 (Off The Wall).

She’s Not A Girl : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

She’s Trouble aka Trouble (demo 1) : Recorded in 1982. It leaked in 2008. Released posthumously on November 18, 2022 (Thriller 40).

She’s Trouble aka Trouble (demo 2) : Recorded in 1982 & leaked in 2008. Remains unreleased.

She Was Loving Me aka Chicago

Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Da : Recorded in November 1971 – February 1972. Released on August 4, 1972 (Ben).

Shout : Recorded in 2001. Released on December 5, 2001 (Cry).

Show You The Way To Go : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).

Shut Up And Dance : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.

Siegfried & Roy aka Mind Is The Magic : Written and recorded with Bryan Loren in 1989 for Siegfried & Roy’s ‘Beyond Belief Show’ in Las Vegas. Released in 1995 (Dreams & Illusions).

Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours. Stevie Wonder’s cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.

Silent Night : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.

Silver Bells : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album. Remains unreleased.

Sister Sue : Written and Recorded in 1991. Remains unreleased.

Silent spring : Damien Shields : “is an instrumental”. One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.

Since I Lost My Baby : Recorded in May-1969 with The Jackson 5. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Since You’ve Been Gone : Four Tops’ cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in early 70’s. Remains unreleased.

Sister Sue : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Sixteen Candles : Recorded with The Jackson 5.in June 1970 – February 1971. Released on April 12, 1971 (Maybe Tomorrow).

Skywriter : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1972–1973. Released on March 29, 1973 (Skywriter).

Slapstick (early version of Hot Street) : Written by Rod Temperton. Recorded in 1982 & leaked in 2008. Remains unreleased.

Slave To The Rhythm : Demo recorded in 1991. A remix leaked in 2010. A virtual duet with Justin Bieber featuring new vocals from MJ leaked in 2013. Original demo + new remix by Timbaland released posthumously in 2014 (Xscape).

Slipped Away : Song written by MJ & Marlon in 1980 for the Triumph album. Remains unreleased.

Smile : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).

Smooth Criminal

So In Love : Jermaine Jackson’s song featuring The Jackson 5 recorded in 1973. Released on May 6, 1973 (Come Into My Life).

So Shy : Bill Wolfer ‘s song featuring MJ & The Waters Sisters. Recorded in 1982. Released in 1982 (Wolf).

Soldier’s Entrance : Worked on by MJ in 1999 with a view to having it featured on the Invincible album. Remains unreleased.

Some Gils Want Me For Their Lover : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1967-1968. Released in March 1971 as the B-side if You Don’t Have To Be Over 21 To Fall In Love.

Somebody’s Watching Me : The song was recorded late 1983 by American singer Rockwell, released by the Motown label in January 1984, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. The song features guest vocals by brothers Michael Jackson (in the chorus) and Jermaine Jackson (additional backing vocals.

Someday at Christmas : Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5. Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).

Someone In The Dark : Recorded in September 1982. MCA Records was not to release E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial until after Christmas 1982. (This was to avoid the audiobook competing with Jackson’s new album, Thriller.) The song “Someone in the Dark” was not to be released as a single. MCA Records breached both conditions, releasing the storybook in November 1982 and giving 7-inch promo copies of “Someone in the Dark” to radio stations. After Epic lodged a $2 million lawsuit, MCA Records was forced to withdraw the album and prohibited from releasing “Someone in the Dark” as a single. Epic executives had felt that MCA was misleading members of the public into believing that the then-recently released single “The Girl Is Mine” was featured on the storybook album. The plaintiffs further requested that MCA Records be banned from working with Jackson in the future and that any other media owned by MCA featuring the singer be prohibited from release. As a result of the legal restrictions that prohibited the public release of “Someone in the Dark” as a single, the promo copies which were made have since become one of the singer’s rarest and most sought-after records; some have been sold for over $1,600. The song’s opening version was later included as a bonus track on the 2001 special edition of Thriller, as well as the box set Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection in 2004.

Someone Put Your Hand Out (demo) Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. A 37 seconds snippet leaked in 2008. Full demo leaked in 2020 in LQ. HQ demo leaked on January 28, 2023 but remains unreleased.

Someone Put Your Hand Out : Recorded in 1989-1991.The song was supposed to be on Dangerous but did not make the final tracklisting. August 17, 1991 : Michael, Bruce Swedien & Brad Buxer work on the song “Someone Put Your Hand Out”. Released in May 1992 (Pepsi exclusive promo cassette single).

Someone’s Standing In My Love Light : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Released posthumously on August 28, 2012 (Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls).

Somewhere in Time : Written by Michael Jackson in 1980. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in November 1984. Remains unreleased.

Son of Thriller : Unreleased remix by Michael Jackson and Bryan Loren. It’s unknown what project it was intended for. The recording was first acknowledged by fans during Loren’s Music First Association seminar in 2016. “Son of Thriller” can be assumed to have been a side project, rather than something conceived for Dangerous. Jackson and Loren made it in 1989 and its full runtime is 3:06 minutes long. The remix would include excerpts from some of the artist’s biggest hits at the time: “Thriller”, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” and “Billie Jean”.

Instrumental track recorded during the “Dangerous” sessions. One of 20-25 songs worked on with Bryan Loren for the Dangerous album. 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  “Son Of Thriller” completed (dated August 29, 1989/studio mix master tape). 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.

Song Groove/Abortion Papers (demo) : Recorded in 1985 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. Released in 2012 (Bad 25).

Song For Epic : Recorded in 1986 during the Hayvenhurst sessions.

-January 30, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the “song for Epic”.

February 03 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the “song for Epic”.

February 06, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the “song for Epic”.

Bill Bottrell on X (December 6, 2024) : “Epic wanted M to do a trio with Tina Turner and Bruce Springsteen. Pretty lame idea, but M was a good soldier and told them I’ll try something. M went away for a few days and John B and I wrote a hook and no lyric and made a quick demo. M got to tell Epic he tried and all was done.” Remains unreleased.

Soul Jerk : Recorded in 1967 with the Jackson 5. Released in June 1996 (The Jackson 5 pre-history The Lost Steeltown Recordings).

Space Dance : Michael’s voice and beatboxing was recorded for the soundtrack of the videogame Space Channel 5 in 2000. It remains unreleased.

Speechless : Recorded from July 1998 to July 2001. Released on October 30, 2001 (Invincible).

Speed Demon (demo) : Recorded in 1986 during the Hayvenhurst sessions with John Barnes, Bill Bottrell & Matt Forger. A snipped leaked in 2018. Full demo (low quality) leaked on June 18, 2020.

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”.

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

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

May 26, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Speed Demon”.

May 27, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Speed Demon”.

June 18, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Speed Demon”.

A better version of the demo leaked in January 2023 but remains unreleased.

Speed Demon : Recorded in 1987. Released on August 31, 1987 (Bad).

Spice Of Life : Written by Rod Temperton and Derek Bramble in 1982. Was in the running for Thriller, but wasn’t included on the final album and went down the wayside. Later given to Manhattan Transfer. Remains unreleased.

Splash! We Can Get Wet Babe : Recorded in 1988. Remains unreleased.

Stand : Recorded in May 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).

Stand Tall : Written by Michael Jackson in 1982. Song registered with the United States Copyright Office in December 1985. Remains unreleased.

Standing In The Shadows Of Love : Recorded on May 17th, 1969 with the Jackson 5. Released on December 12, 1969 (Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5).

Starlight : Temperton’s first version of Thriller was titled “Starlight”, with the chorus lyric: “Give me some starlight / Starlight sun”. Recored in 1982 and released posthumously on Novemver 18, 2022 (Thriller 40).

State Of Independance : January 17, 1982 : Michael joins a star-studded lineup to record the backing vocals for Donna Summer’s song “State of Independence.” It os produced by Quincy Jones and features other artists like Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, and James Ingram.

State Of Shock (demo with Freddie Mercury) : Recorded in August 1983 at Hayvenhurst & leaked on July 7, 2002. Remains unreleased.

State Of Shock : Duet with Mick Jagger recorded in May 1984 at the A&R Recording in NYC. Released on July 2, 1984 (Victory).

Stranger In Moscow (demo) : Recorded in September 1993 in Moscow. Remains unreleased.

Stranger in Moscow : Recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).

Stay : Written by MJ and Bryan Loren in 1989. Remains unreleased.

Still The King : Song recorded with will.i.am in 2007. Remains unreleased.

Stop The War : Written circa 1999 by MJ and Carole Bayer Sager. Failed to make the Invincible album. The song is an early version of “We’ve Had Enough”, a song featured on the 2004 box set album The Ultimate Collection. Song about the Kosovo War. Remains unreleased.

Stormy Monday : Recorded in 1967 with The Jackson. Released in 1997 (Beginning Years 1967-1968).

Strenght Of One Man : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).

Streetwalker aka Florida Groove

Style Of Life : Recorded with The Jacksons from June to October 1976. Released on November 27, 1976 (The Jacksons).

Sugar Daddy : Recorded with The Jackson 5 in April – October 1971. Released as a single on November 23, 1971 and as album version on December 9, 1971 (Greatest Hits).

Sunset Driver (demo 1) : It was first written and recorded from November 1978 to April 1979 for Off the Wall, although didn’t make the cut. In 2001, “Sunset Driver” was supposed to be on “Off the Wall: Special Edition”, unfortunately, it didn’t make the final selection of the album. Remains unreleased.

Sunset Driver (demo 2) : It was finally recorded in August 1982 with extra overdubs for Thriller but the song was scrapped again. Released on November 16, 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

Sunset Driver (demo 3) : According to the official michaeljackson.com website, as well as Bill Bottrell’s notes, the song was also later reworked and considered for inclusion on the Bad album.

May 30, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Sunset Driver”.

May 31, 1986 : Recording session at Michael’s Hayvenhurst home studio. MJ, Bill Bottrell, John Barnes and Matt Forger work on the song “Sunset Driver”.

Superfly Sister : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. Released on May 20, 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor).

Superstition : performed in concerts in 1973.

Susie : Written and recorded by Michael Jackson circa 1978. The song was re recorded in 1994-1995 as Little Susie during the “History” sessions. 1978 demo remains unreleased.

Sweet Music : Written by James Whitney. Recorded in 1976-1979. Remains unreleased.