Author: Fred Colby

TV PERFORMANCES

August 27 , 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform “It’s Too Late To Change the World” and “Dancing Machine” on the Merv Griffin Show. Janet makes her TV debut and performs with Randy a Sonny & Cher skit (taped earlier in Los Angeles).

January 25, 1975 : The Jackson 5 perform “Life Of The Party” on the Carol Burnett Show (taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City). Janet & Randy also perform on the show.

March 16, 1975 : The Jackson 5 appear on the Cher TV show taped at CBS Television City in Los Angeles. They are introduced by Janet and they perform “I Am Love” + a skit called “The World Is a Mess” and finally Cher joins the group to perform a medley of “I Want You Back”/”I’ll Be There”/”Never Can Say Goodbye”/”The Love You Save”/”Dancing Machine”.

June 16, 1975 : The Jackson 5 performs “Moving Violation”, “Forever Came Today” and “One Day in Your Life” on the Dinah Show and they are introduced by Janet (taped in Burbank).

June 16, 1976 : CBS airs the first episode of The Jacksons Variety Show. The show based on their Las Vegas set features The Jacksons + The Jackson Sisters (Rebbie, LaToya & Janet). Special guest star : Sonny Bono. Songs performed :”Forever Came Today”, “Love Will Keep Us Together”, “More Than You Know”/”Am I Blue?”/”For Once in My Life”/ “Try a Little Tenderness”, “Steppin’ Out with My Baby”, “Dancing Machine”.

June 23, 1976 : CBS airs the 2nd episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest star -: Mackenzie Phillips. Songs performed : “(You Were Made) Especially For Me”,
“Do The Fonz”, “A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock and Roll”/”Deep Purple”Convoy”, “Junkfood Junkie”, “Ben”, “Goin’ Back to Indiana”.

June 30, 1976 : CBS airs the 3rd episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest star : Ed McMahon. Songs performed :”Rockin’ Robin”, “Flat Foot Floogie”, “World of Sunshine”, “Save The Bones for Henry Jones”, “The Love You Save”.

July 7, 1976 : CBS airs the 4th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest star : Joey Bishop. Songs performed :”ABC” “Fever”, “I Got You Babe”,”Down by the Old Mill Stream”, “Never Can Say Goodbye”.

January 19, 1977 : CBS airs the 5th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest star : Redd Foxx. Songs performed : “Enjoy Yourself”, “They Can’t Take That Away from Me”/”Puttin’ on the Ritz”, “Blues Away”, “Bei Mir Bist Du Schön (Means You’re Grand)”, “Keep on Dancing”.

January 26, 1977 : CBS airs the 6th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest star : Carroll O’Connor. Songs performed : “Hum Along and Dance”,”Get Happy”/”I Got Rhythm”
“I Got You Babe”, “Coconut”,”I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart”/”Don’t Get Around Much Anymore”/”Caravan”/”Take the “A” Train”, “Show You the Way to Go”.

January 31, 1977 : The Jacksons perform “Good Times” at The American Music Awards held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica and Janet presents an award as Mae West.

February 2, 1977 : CBS airs the 7th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest stars : Dom DeLuise/
George Miller/Muhammad Ali. Songs performed : “Moving Violation”,”On the Wall” “That’s the Way (I Like It)”, “Style of Life”, “Steppin’ Out”, “Hello, Dolly!”, “Life of the Party”.

February 9, 1977 : CBS airs the 8th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest star : Betty White. Songs performed : “Get It Together”, “On The Wall”, “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy”, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree”, “Dreamer”, “Opus No. 1”, “Just a Little Bit of You”.

February 16, 1977 : CBS airs the 9th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest stars : Georgia Engel/David Letterman. Songs performed : “Sugar Daddy”, “On The Wall”,”Cisco Kid”/”I Shot the Sheriff”,”One”, “Ben”, “I Am Love”.

February 23, 1977 : CBS airs the 10th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest stars :John Byner/Nicholas Brothers. Songs performed : “What You Don’t Know Won’t Hurt You”
“On the Wall”,”Midnight at the Oasis”,”Get Ready”,”Good Times” “I Can’t Quit Your Love”.

March 2, 1977 : CBS airs the 11th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest star : Lynda Carter. Songs performed “Think Happy”, “On The Wall”, “On the Good Ship Lollipop”, “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”,”Thank God I’m a Country Boy”, “Living Together”, “I’ll Be There”.

March 9, 1977 : CBS airs the 12th episode of The Jacksons Variety Show.  Special guest stars : Tim Conway/David Letterman. Songs performed : “Dancing Machine”, “On the Wall”
“Behind Closed Doors”, “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby”, “I’m Going To Jackson”, “Flat Foot Floogie”,”World of Sunshine”,”Body Language.

PRESS (interviews/photoshoots)

September 24, 1971 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Life magazine with Katherine & Joe. The photoshoot took place at Hayvenhurst and features Rebbie, baby Stacee, LaToya & 5 years old Janet.

August 1974 : The Jackson family is on the cover of Jet Magazine including Rebbie, LaToya & Janet.

December 1974 : The whole Jackson family is on the cover of Ebony magazine.

February 5, 1975 : Michael, Randy & Janet pose for pictures at the Warwick hotel in New York City.

July 3, 1975 : Randy & Janet are on the cover of Jet Magazine.

June 24, 1976 : The Jacksons are on the cover of Jet Magazine including Rebbie, LaToya & Janet.

November 5, 1976 : The Jacksons are on the cover of Rock & Soul Magazine including Rebbie, LaToya & Janet.

January 1977 : Janet makes a photoshoot at Hayvenhurst.

November 10, 1977 : Janet is on the cover of Jet Magazine with her TV mom Ja’net DuBois.

January 1978 : Janet is on the cover of Soul magazine with an interview and photo session that took place at Hayvenhurst.

July 7, 1978 : LaToya & Janet make a photoshoot together.

August 17, 1978 : The Jacksons (including Michael & Janet) make a publicity photo session at Jackie’s home.

August 16, 1979 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine with an exclusive interview and a photoshoot that took place at Hayvenhurst with Katherine, Janet and LaToya.

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 13 years old Janet who repeats them to Michael.

October 3, 1981 : Michael gives an interview to Randy Taraborrelli with Janet by his side.

TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS

March 10, 1978 : Michael, Tito, Jackie, Marlon, Randy, LaToya and Janet participate to the first Rock N Roll Sports Classic at the University of California in Irvine, close to Los Angeles. The show, inspired by the ABC program “The Battle of The Network Stars” (which pits television actors against each other), will be broadcast on May 3 on NBC. Hosted by Alex Karras and Ed McMahon, the events take place on the grounds of the University of California, Irvine, with the cheerleaders of the Dallas Cowboys. Michael participates in the 100-meter race and the swimming relay. Michael gives a short interview in which he explains that he is not a great athlete but that he enjoyed participating in these events.

November 8, 1980 : Janet gives an interview to Don Cornelius on the Soul Train Show.

AWARDS SHOWS/RED CARPETS/PRESS CONFERENCES

December 1974 : Janet attends the 46th annual Santa Claus Lane Parade in Hollywood, California.

February 18, 1975 : Michael accepts an award on behalf of Diana Ross at the American Music Awards and he also presents an award with Janet to Gladys Knight & The Pips.

June 30, 1975 : Joe Jackson calls a press conference at the Rainbow Grill in Manhattan with the whole family, except Jermaine, to announce that the Jackson 5 are leaving Motown for CBS Epic Records. Jermaine is officially replaced by Randy.

March 10, 1977 : Michael and Janet attend the First Annual Rock and Roll Celebrity Sports Classic at the University of California in Irvine.

November 1977 : Randy, Janet, Marlon, Tito, and Joe attend the Annual Television Parade of Stars in Los Angeles.

January 31, 1978 : Janet attends the Harlem Globetrotters basketball game at the Anaheim Convention in Anaheim with Katherine.

October 25, 1978 : Janet attends the premiere & opening night party of  “The Wiz” at the Pitt’s Century Plaza Theater in Century City (Los Angeles) with Katherine, Joe, Michael & Latoya & Diana Ross among others.

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.

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.

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

April 9 +10 +11 +12+13+14+15+16+17+18+19+20+21+22+23 1974 : Joe Jackson arranges for the whole family , including sisters Rebbie, LaToya & Janet to perform twice a day a family show at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas ( Nevada ). Katherine attends every shows.

April 26+27+28, 1974 : The Jackson family moves their cabaret set to the Sahara Tahoe in Stateline.

August 21+22+23+24+25+26+27+28+30+31 +September 1+2+3, 1974 : The Jackson family return to the MGM Grand Hotel of Las Vegas for another series of shows.

October 4+5+6, 1974 : New series of family shows at the Sahara Tahoe in Stateline.

November 20+21+22+23+24+25+26+27+28+29+30+31 + December 1+2+3, 1974 : Last series of family shows at the MGM Grand Hotel of Las Vegas.

NEXT ERA : JANET JACKSON (1982-1983)

Janet Jackson’s Early Years : 1974-1981

Camp Kuchi Kaiai : LaToya Jackson’s song with Janet in the background vocals recorded in 1981. Released in 1981 (My Special Love).

Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough (demo) : Michael Jackson’s song recorded in Fall 1978 at the Hayvenhurst home studio with Randy & Janet. Released on October 16, 2001 (Off The Wall Special Edition).

Fantasy : First song written by Janet at the age of 8 and recorded at the Hayvenhurst home studio in 1974. Remains unreleased.

If You Feel The Funk : LaToya Jackson’s song featuring Janet’s handclaps recorded in 1980. Released in 1980 (LaToya Jackson).

Love Songs For Kids : Recorded with Randy Jackson in 1978. Released in 1978 as B-side of Randy’s debut single How Can I Be Sure.

Lovely Is She : LaToya Jackson’s song co-written by Janet. Released in 1980 (LaToya Jackson).

Working Day & Night (demo) : Recorded in 1978 at the Hayvenhurst home studio with Randy & Janet & released on October 16, 2001 (Off The Wall Special Edition).

Janet Jackson era : 1982-1983

Come Give Your Love To Me : Recorded in 1982. Released on September 21, 1982 (Janet Jackson).

Don’ Mess Up This Good Thing : Recorded in 1982. Released on September 21, 1982 (Janet Jackson).

Forever Yours : Recorded in 1982. Released on September 21, 1982 (Janet Jackson).

Love And My Best Friend : Recorded in 1982. Released on September 21, 1982 (Janet Jackson).

Mountain Dew Jingle : Jingle recorded by Janet in 1982-1983 to promote Mountain Dew’s soft drink. Remains unreleased.

Pretty Young Thing/PYT : Michael Jackson’s song recorded from April 14 – November 8, 1982 with Janet & Latoya in background vocals. Released on November 30, 1982 (Thriller).

Say You Do : Recorded in 1982. Released on September 21, 1982 (Janet Jackson).

The Magic Is Working : Recorded in 1982. Released on September 21, 1982 (Janet Jackson).

You’ll Never Find (A Love Like Mine) : Recorded in 1982. Released on September 21, 1982 (Janet Jackson).

Young Love : Recorded in 1982. Released on September 21, 1982 (Janet Jackson).

Dream Street era : 1984-1985

All My Love To You : Recorded in 1984. Released on October 23, 1984 (Dream Street).

Baby Sister : LaToya Jackson’s song with background vocals by Janet. Recorded in 1985. Released in 1986 (Imagination).

Bet’cha Gonna Need My Lovin’ : LaToya Jackson’s song feauring Janet. Recorded and released in 1984 (Heart Don’t Lie).

Communication : Recorded in 1984. Released on October 23, 1984 (Dream Street).

Don’t Stand Another Chance : Recorded in 1984. Released on October 23, 1984 (Dream Street).

Dream Street : Recorded in 1984. Released on October 23, 1984 (Dream Street).

Fast Girls : Recorded in 1984. Released on October 23, 1984 (Dream Street).

French Blue : Medley of two tracks Fast Girls and Pretty Boy recorded in 1984. Released as B-side of Fast Girls in 1984.

Frustration : LaToya Jackson’s song with Janet’s backing vocals recorded in 1984. Released in 1984 (Heart Don’t Lie).

Heart Don’t Lie : LaToya Jackson’s song with Janet’s backing vocals recorded in 1984. Released in 1984 (Heart Don’t Lie).

Hold Back The Tears : Recorded in 1984. Released on October 23, 1984 (Dream Street).

If It Takes All Night : Recorded in 1984. Released on October 23, 1984 (Dream Street).

Pretty Boy : Recorded in 1984. Released on October 23, 1984 (Dream Street).

Rock N’ Roll : Recorded in 1984 with Marlon Jackson. Released in 1984 as B-side of Don’t Stand Another Chance japanese single.

Start Anew : Song recorded for “Dream Street’ in 1984 and released as an off-album single in Japan on October 11, 1985, with the B-sides “Hold Back the Tears”.

Two To The Power Of Love : Recorded in 1984. Released on October 23, 1984 (Dream Street).

Control era : 1985-1987

Control : Recorded in August-October 1985. Released on February 4, 1986 (Control).

Control (video mix) : Recorded in 1986. Released on January 26, 1987 (Control: The Remixes).

Diamonds : Herb Alpert’s song feauting Janet. Recorded in 1986. Released on February 13, 19871987 (Keep Your Eye On Me).

Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun) : Recorded in August-October 1985. Released on February 4, 1986 (Control).

He Doesn’t Know I’m Alive : Recorded in August-October 1985. Released on February 4, 1986 (Control).

Let’s Wait Awhile : Recorded in August-October 1985. Released on February 4, 1986 (Control).

Making Love in the Rain : Herb Alpert’s song feauting Janet. Recorded in 1986. Released on February 13, 19871987 (Keep Your Eye On Me).

Nasty : Recorded in August-October 1985. Released on February 4, 1986 (Control).

The Pleasure Principle : Recorded in August-October 1985. Released on February 4, 1986 (Control).

What Have You Done For Me Lately : Recorded in August-October 1985. Released on February 4, 1986 (Control).

When I Think Of You : Recorded in August-October 1985. Released on February 4, 1986 (Control).

You Can Be Mine : Recorded in August-October 1985. Released on February 4, 1986 (Control).

Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 era : 1988-1991

Alright : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Alright (R&B Mix) : Mix recorded in 1990 featuring rap by Heavy D from the ‘Alright” short film. Released in 1990 (B side of “Alright” single).

Black Cat : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Come Back : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Come Back To Me : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Escapade : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Hey Baby : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Let’s Dance : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Livin’ in a World (They Didn’t Make) : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Livin’…In Complete Darkness : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Lonely : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Love Will Never Do (Without You) : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Miss You Much : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

No Acid : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Pledge : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Race : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Rhythm Nation : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Someday Is Tonight : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

State Of The World : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

The Knowledge : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

The Skin Game : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released in 1990 (B side of “Come Back To Me” single).

TV : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Vuelve A Mi : Spanish version of “Come Back To Me” recorded in 1989. Released in 1990 (B side of “Come Back to Me” single).

Work : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Posted by Bryan Loren on his MySpace page in July 2009. Remains unreleased.

You Need Me : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released in 1989 (B side of “Miss You Much” single).

2300 Jackson Street : Recorded in 1989. Released on May 28, 1989 (2300 Jackson Street). It is the only song on the album featuring Michael and Marlon Jackson, as they had left the group before further recording sessions. The song also features Rebbie and Janet but not LaToya.

Janet era : 1992-1995

Again : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Again (French Version) aka Amoureuse de toi aka Encore : Recorded in 1993. Released in 1993 (Janet Limited edition bonus disc).

And On And On : Recorded in 1993. Released in 1993 (Janet Special Oz Tour Limited Edition (bonus disc).

Another Lover : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Any Time, Any Place : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Are You Still Up : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Back : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Be A Good Boy : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Because Of Love : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Best Things Are Free : Duet between Luther Vandross and Janet, Recorded in early 1992 for the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-produced soundtrack to the 1992 American film Mo’ Money, starring Damon Wayans. Released on May 12, 1992.

Funky Big Band : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Go On Miss Janet : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Hold On Baby : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

If : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Love Pt. 2 : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Morning : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

New Agenda : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

One More Chance : Randy Jackson’s cover recorded in 1993. Released in 1993 (Janet Special Oz Tour Limited Edition (bonus disc).

Otra Vez : Spanish version of Again recorded in 1993. Remains unreleased.

Racism : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Rain : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Sweet Dreams : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

That’s The Way Love Goes : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

That’s the Way Love Goes/If (1993 MTV Awards Medley) : Recorded in 1993. Released in 1993 (Janet Limited edition bonus disc).

The Body That Loves You : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

The Lounge : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

This Time : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Throb : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

What’ ll I Do : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Where Are You Know : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Wind : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Whoops Now : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

Yeah : Song recorded with Eddie Murphy in 1992. Released on February 23 1993 (Love’s alright).

You Know : Interlude recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

You Want This : Recorded in September 1992-March 1993. Released on May 18, 1993 (Janet).

70’s Love Groove : Recorded in 1993. Released in 1993 (Janet Special Oz Tour Limited Edition (bonus disc).

Design Of A Decade era : 1995-1996

Runaway : Recorded in June/July 1995. Released on October 10, 1995 (Design Of A Decade, 1986-1996).

Scream : Duet with Michael Jackson recorded from February 1994 to March 1995. Released on June 20, 1995 (History).

Twenty Foreplay : Recorded in June/July 1995. Released on October 10, 1995 (Design Of A Decade, 1986-1996).

The Velvet Rope era : 1997-1999

Accept Me : Recorded in 1997. Released in 1998 as a B side of “Every Time” single.

Anything : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Ask For More : Recorded in late 1998 and released in January 1999 as part of a Pepsi contest. Ask for More” is released as a promotional single by Janet Jackson for Pepsi. The campaign is launched as a re-branding for Pepsi internationally. Alternate versions of the campaign also co-stars Hong Kong singer Aaron Kwok for the Asian market and aired in China, and Latino singer Ricky Martin for the Latin market and aired in Latin America. A duet version of the song performed in Spanish by Jackson and Martin was also aired in Europe as part of the commercial campaign.

Can’t Be Stopped : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Empty : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Every Time : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Fasten Your Seatbelts : Interlude recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Free Xone : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Full : Interlude recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Girlfriend/Boyfriend : Background vocals recorded in 1998 released in 1999 on Blackstreet’s “Finally” album.

Go Deep : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Go Deep (Timbaland Remix feat Missy Elliott) : Recorded in 1998. Released in 1998 (Go Deep single).

God’s Stepchild : Recorded in 1997. Released in 1997 on The Velvet Rope’s Japanese Edition (bonus track).

Got Til It’s Gone : Recorded in January-July 1997. Featuring Q-Tip and Joni Mitchell. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

How We Roll 98 : Registered with the BMI. Date unknown. Remains unreleased.

I Get Lonely : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

I Get Lonely (TNT Remix Edit) (Ft. Blackstreet) : Recorded in 1997. Released in 1998 (I Get Lonely single).

I Know The Truth : Duet with Elton John recorded in 1998 and released in 1999 on Elton John’s “AIDA” album.

Luv Me, Luv Me : Recorded in 1998 with Jamaican-American reggae singer Shaggy featuring Janet is released as a single from the soundtrack to the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back. The song is re-recorded in 2000 with Samantha Cole’s vocals after Janet’s label withheld the song from being included on Shaggy’s next album. Version with Janet included on a promo CD entitled Stella’s Favourite Grooves but remains unreleased.

Memory : Interlude recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Message From Penny : Interlude recorded by Janet in 1998 and released on Methid Man’s album Tical 2000 : Judgment Day.

My Need : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

On The Floor : Demo recorded in 1998 with Teddy Riley. Remains unreleased.

Online : Interlude recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Rope Burn : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Sad : Interlude recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Speaker Phone : Interlude featuring Lisa Marie Presley recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Special : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

The Beat Of Black Wings : Joni Mitchell’s cover recorded in 1997. It leaked in 2011 but remains unreleased.

Together Again : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Together Again (Jimmy Jam Deep remix) : Recorded in 1997. Slower version with new vocals by Janet released in 1997 as a B side of the “Together Again” and used for an alternate version of the video.

Together Again (Jimmy Jam Deeper remix) : Recorded in 1997. Slower version with new vocals by Janet released in 1997 as a B side of the “Together Again” and used for an alternate version of the video.

Together Again (Jimmy Jam Deep remix) : Recorded in 1997. Slower version with new vocals by Janet released in 1997 as a B side of the “Together Again” and used for an alternate version of the video.

Tonight’s The Night : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Twisted Elegance : Interlude recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

Velvet Rope : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

What About : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

What’s It Gonna Be : Background vocals recorded in 1998 and released in 1998 on Busta Rhymes”s “E.L.E (Extinction Level Event) “album.

You : Recorded in January-July 1997. Released on October 7, 1997 (The Velvet Rope).

You Outta Be With Me : Song recorded by Janet in the late 90’s. Remains unreleased.

All For You era : 2000-2002

All For You : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

All For You (video mix) : Recorded in 2001. Released in 2009 (Number Ones).

(And She Said) Take Me Now : Justin Timberlake’s song with Janet’s background vocals. Recorded and relreased in 2002 (Justified).

Bang Bang : Recorded in 2001 during the All For You sessions. Remains unreleased.

Better Days : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Boyz : Song recorded during the All For You sessions in 2001. Remains unreleased.

China Love : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Clouds : Interlude recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Come On Get Up : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Doesn’t Really Matter (album version) : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Doesn’t Really Matter (single version) : Recorded in 2000. Released in 2000 on the “Nutty Professor II : The Klumps” soundtrack. Slightly different from the album version.

Ecstacy : Song recorded with the Neptunes in 2001. Remains unreleased.

Feel It Boy : Background vocals recorded in 2002. Released in 2002 on Beenie Man’s “Tropical Storm” album.

Feels So Right : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

For Love I’l Do It All Again : Recorded in 2001 during the All For You sessions. Remains unreleased.

Intro : Interlude recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Lame : Interlude recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Love Scene (Ooh Baby) : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Lucky Again : Recorded in 2000-2001 during the All For You sessions. Remains unreleased.

New Beginnings : Recorded in 2000-2001 during the All For You sessions. Remains unreleased.

Outro : Interlude recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Pussycat : Missy Elliott’s song featuring Janet & Lil Kim recorded in 2002. Remains unreleased.

Someone To Call My Lover : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Someone To Call My Lover (So So Def remix featuring Jermaine Dupri) : Recorded in 2001. Released in 2001 as a B side of the “Someone To Call My Lover’ single and used in an alternate version of the music video.

Son Of A Gun(I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)”(with Carly Simon): Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Son Of A Gun (Flyte Tyme Remix featuring Missy Elliott) : Recorded in 2001. Released in 2001 as a B side of the “Son Of A Gun’ single.

Son Of A Gun (P Diddy Remix featuring P Diddy Missy Elliott) : Recorded in 2001. Released in 2001 as a B side of the “Son Of A Gun’ single.

Theory : Interlude recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Trust A Try : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Truth : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

When We Oooo : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Who : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (bonus track from the All For You Japanese edition).

Would You Mind : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

You Ain’t Right : Recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

You’ve Been On My Mind : Recorded in 2000-2001 during the All For You sessions. Remains unreleased.

2wayforyou : Interlude recorded in March 2000-February 2001. Released on April 16, 2001 (All For You).

Damita Jo era : 2003-2004

All Nite (Don’t Stop) : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Could This Be Love : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004 with the Neptunes. The song leaked but remains unreleased.

Country : Interlude recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Damita Jo : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Don’t Worry : Song by rapper Chingy feauturing Janet. Recorded and released in 2004 (Powerballin’).

Exhibition : “Clean” version of Sexhibition recorded in 2004 and released on some versions of Damita Jo.

Have Your Way With Me : Recorded in 2003-2004 with John Legend & Kayne West during the Damito Jo sessions. Remains unreleased.

If You Want To : Recorded in 2003-2004 with Dallas Austin during the Damito Jo sessions. Remains unreleased.

I’m Here : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (bonus track on the japonese edition of Damita Jo).

Island Life : Interlude recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

It All Comes Down To Love : Interlude recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

I Want You : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Just A Little While : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Let It Go : Recorded in 2003-2004 with Dallas Austin during the Damito Jo sessions. Remains unreleased.

Like You Don’t Love Me : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Looking for Love : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Love Me : Recorded in 2003-2004. Alternate version of Just A Little While. Leaked online but remains unreleased.

Magic Hour : Interlude recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Moist : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

My Baby : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Featuring Kayne West. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Pillow Talk : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004 In 2020, Questlove played clips of a long lost Janet cover of the classic Sylvia #1 smash, “Pillow Talk,” recorded during the Damita Jo sessions. The internet lit up when he played it, but the song never really saw the light of day, until now. Remains unreleased.

Pops Up : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004 during the Damito Jo Sessions. The song leaked but remains unreleased.

Put It On You : Recorded in 2003-2004 with Bad Luck during the Damita Jo sessions. It leaked online in early 2006 but remains unreleased.

Put Your Hands Out : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (bonus track on the japonese edition of Damita Jo).

R&B Junkie : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Ruff : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004 with the Neptunes. The song leaked but remains unreleased.

Sexhibition : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

S.E.X.L.I.N.E.S : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004 during the Damita Jo sessions. Leaked in September 2015 but remains unreleased.

Slolove : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Speed It Up : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004 during the Damita Jo sessions. Remains unreleased.

Spending Time With You : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Strawberry Bounce : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

The Islands : Interlude recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

The One : Interlude recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Thinkin’ Bout My Ex : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Truly : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

Truly In Love : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004 during the Damito Jo sessions. Remains unreleased.

Warmth : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004. Released on March 30, 2004 (Damita Jo).

What Can I Say : Recorded in October 2002-February 2004 during the Damito Jo sessions. Remains unreleased.

20 Y.O era : 2005-2006

Almost There : Song by R&B singer Nodesha (Felix) with background vocals by Janet. Recorded and released in 2006.

Call On Me : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006 with Nelly. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Charged : Song recorded during the 20 Y.O sessions in 2005-2006. Remains unreleased.

Clap Your Hands : Song recorded during the 20 Y.O sessions in 2005-2006. Remains unreleased.

Daybreak : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Days Go By : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (bonus track on the Japanese edition of 20 Y.O).

Do It To Me : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Enjoy : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Get It Out Of Me : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Gotta Getcha : Jermaine Dupri’s song featuring Janet recorded in 2005. Released in 2005 (Jermaine Dupri Presents Young, Fly & Flashy Vol 1).

Guilty Pleasure : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with Jermaine Dupri during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

Hold On : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with Jermaine Dupri during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

(Intro) 20 : Interlude recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Kiss : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with R. Kelly during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

Love 2 Love : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

My One : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with Jermaine Dupri during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

Never Again : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with Jermaine Dupri during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

(Outro) 20 Part 5 : Interlude recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Question Me : Recorded in 2005- 2006 during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

Rated : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with Jermaine Dupri & Lil’ John during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

Roll Witchu : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (bonus track on the Japanese edition of 20 Y.O).

Show Me : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

So Excited : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Stuck Inside The Groove : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with Jermaine Dupri & Lil’ John during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

Take Care : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Take It Back : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with The Neptunes during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

Tell Them Why : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with Jermaine Dupri, Nate Dogg & Houston during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

This Body : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

When We Were : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with Stevie Wonder during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

With You : Recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

You Crossed The Line : Recorded in 2005- 2006 with Johnta Austin during the 20 Y.O sessions. Remains unreleased.

20 Part 2 : Interlude recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

20 Part 3 : Interlude recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

20 Part 4 : Interlude recorded in May 2005-May 2006. Released on September 26, 2006 (20 Y.O).

Discipline era : 2007-2008

Back : Interlude recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Can’t Be Good : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Curtains : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Discipline : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Feedback : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Good Morning Janet : Interlude recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Greatest X : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Intro : I.D : Interlude recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Let Me Know : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (bonus track on the japanese edition of Discipline).

Luv : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Never Letchu Go : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Play Selection : Interlude recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Rock With U : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Rollercoaster : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

So Much Betta : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Spinnin : Interlude recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

The 1 : Recorded in July-December 2007 with Missy Elliott. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

The Meaning : Interlude recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Truth Or Dare : Interlude recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Weekend : Recorded in 2006. Song Janet made available for free download from her official website on May 1st, 2006 for one day only. Remains unreleased.

What’s Your Name : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

2Nite : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

4 Words : Interlude recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Number Ones era : 2009-2011

Heartbeatlove : Recorded in late 2009 with Rodney Jerkins & Pitbull. Posted on Darkchild website in February 2010. Remains unreleased.

Make Me : Recorded in July 2009. Released on September 22, 2009 (Make Me single).

Nothing : Soundtrack from the film Why Did I Get Married Too?. Recorded in January 2010. Released on March 23, 2010.

We Are The World 25 : Recorded in 2010 for the victims of the earthquake that rocked Haïti on January 12, 2010. Released as a digital single in 2010.

Unbreakable era : 2012-2016

After Your Fall : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Bathroom Break : Recorded in July-December 2007. Released on February 26, 2008 (Discipline).

Black Eagle : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Broken Hearts Heal : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Burnitup! : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Feauturing Missy Elliott. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Dammn Baby : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Dream Maker/Euphoria : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Gon’ B Alright : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Lessons Learned : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Love U 4 Life : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable). Released as a bonus track of the japanese edition

Night : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

No Sleeep : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

No Sleeep : New mix feauturing J Cole. Recorded in 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Promise : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Promise of You : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable). Longer version of the “Promise” interlude. Released as a bonus track of the japanese edition.

Shoulda Known Better : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Take Me Away : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

The Great Forever : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Unbreakable : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

Well Traveled : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

2 Be Loved : Recorded in August 2012 to August 2015. Released on October 02, 2015 (Unbreakable).

State Of The World/Metamorphosis era : 2017-2019

Luv I Luv : Song recorded in 2017. On January 29, 2022, parts 3 and 4 of Janet’s documentary air on Lifetime and A&E. During the ending credits, a short snipped of a new song titled “Luv I Luv” is played. The song is not released on digital platforms and it remains unreleased.

Made For Now : Recorded in spring of 2018. Released on August 17, 2018 (Made For Now single).

Made For Now (latin version) : Spanish version recorded in 2018. Released in 2018 on streaming.

The Black Diamond era : 2020-2023

February 10, 2020 : Janet on her social medias : “Hey U Guys! I’ve heard all your wishes and now from my lips to your ears. I’m working on my new album and going on a brand new World Tour this summer! Both titled “Black Diamond”. I love u guys so much and I’m so excited to share this new era with you. See u soon!”.

September 14, 2021 : US medias like Rolling Stone or People report that “Janet Jackson’s new album will be released in 2022…For the album, she has worked with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Darrel Randle, Ralph Johnson, Siedah Garrett and Marcel East.”Those reports are removed a few hours later without any explanation from Janet’s team.

January 29, 2022 : Parts 3 and 4 of Janet’s documentary air on Lifetime and A&E. In Part 4, Janet reveals that she has forgiven Justin Timberlake and that they are friends. During the ending credits, a short snipped of a new song titled “Luv I Luv” is played. The song is not released on digital platforms.

October 15, 2022 : UK’s tabloid The Sun : “Janet Jackson is set to return with a huge world tour and her first London performance in more than a decade. She will perform a re-worked show after cancelling her Black Diamond tour in 2020 and will tease some new material. It will focus on the reissue of her 1997 album The Velvet Rope as well as some brand new material. It’s a massive deal”.

December 12, 2022 : During a live video chat on Instagram from her London home, Janet announces a new tour titled “Together Again” with dates in Nort America in April-June 2023 and she promises “new music”. The annoncement comes with two brand new pictures.

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.

California Grass 

Children’s Hour

Colour of My Soul : Known to have been recorded by MJ, though the date is uncertain. Remains unreleased.

Don’t Make Me Stay : Damien Shields : “Based on what I heard: Don’t Make Me Stay had a scratch vocal, but it sounded very distant – like MJ wasn’t near the mic when it was recorded or something. The only coherent lyrics I could make out were the words “don’t make me stay”. Remains unreleased.

Dreams : Song registered with Broadcast Music Incorporated. Remains unreleased.

Fantasy : Song registered with EMI Music Publishing. Remains unreleased.

Far, Far Away : Song registered with EMI Music Publishing. Remains unreleased.

I Have This Love of Mine : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

In The Life of Chico : Written by MJ. Remains unreleased.

In The Valley : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Little Girls : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Llama Lola : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Lonely Man : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

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

Neverland Landing : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Damien Shields : Just say “children’s song” Remains unreleased.

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

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

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

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

The Children’s Hour : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

The Sky Is The Limit : Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Tragedy of a Cheer-leader : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

What’s Your Life : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Who Is the Girl With Her Hair Down : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Why Shy : Written by MJ. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

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.

STUDIO ALBUM

NONE

COMPILATIONS/SPECIAL EDITIONS/SOUNDTRACKS

The Essential Michael Jackson (Released on July 19, 2005)

Visionary: The Video Singles (Released on Released February 20, 2006)

Thriller 25 (Released on February 8, 2008)

King of Pop (Released on August 22, 2008)

The Motown Years (Released on September 9, 2008)

RARE AND UNRELEASED SONGS FROM THIS ERA

A Place With No Name

Baby’s Fire

Beatbox 2010

Best Of Joy aka The Toy

Billie Jean

Bomb Detonation

Boy No

Broken Chair

Breath aka River Ripple

Can’t Stop Loving You

Can You…

Coco Butter

Dark Lady aka H2O

Days In Gloucestershire 

D.I.E

Don’t Be Messin’ Around

Don’t Make Me Stay

Dreams aka I’m Dreamin’

Everybody Wants To Be A Movie Star : One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased.

TV PERFORMANCES

NONE

SHORT FILMS/COMMERCIALS/MOVIES

NONE

PRESS

PHOTOSHOOTS

TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS

PUBLIC APPEARANCES (EXCEPT CONCERTS)

PRIVATE/FAMILY EVENTS

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

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.

PREVIOUS ERA : THE TRIAL ERA (JANUARY-JUNE 2005)

All the studio recordings (songs, demos and alternate versions) recorded by MJ during the Invincible/Number Ones/Ultimate Collection era (1998-2004). Songs and poems written but never recorded, live performances, covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.

Release date : October 30, 2001

Recorded : October 1997 – September 2001
Studios : Hit Factory (New York City), Criteria (Miami), Marvin’s Room (Los Angeles), Darkchild (Los Angeles), Record Plant (Los Angeles), Future Recording (Norfolk, Virginia), Sony (New York City), Record One (Los Angeles), A Touch of Jazz (Philadelphia), Brandon’s Way Recording (Los Angeles), Capitol (Hollywood)
Length : 77:01
Label : Sony Music
Producers : Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Teddy Riley, Dr. Freeze, Andre Harris, Kenneth” Babyface” Edmonds, R. Kelly

Tracklist :

Unbreakable (with The Notorious B.I.G.)
Heartbreaker (with Fats)
Invincible (with Fats)
Break Of Dawn
Heaven Can Wait
You Rock My World
Butterflies
Speechless
2000 Watts
You Are My Life
Privacy
Don’t Walk Away
Cry
The Lost Children
Whatever Happens (with Carlos Santana)
Threatened

Singles

“You Rock My World” (August 22, 2001)
Butterflies (November 27, 2001)
Cry (December 4, 2001)

Rare and unreleased songs from this era (1998-2004) :

Adore You 

All In Your Name

Angel

(I Can’t Make It) Another Day

A Place With No Name

Beautiful Girl

Belong 2

Be Me 4 A Day

Bio

Blue Gangsta

Blue Powder

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

Can I Live

Children’s Holiday

Do You Love Me : Song recorded with Babyface in late 1998. Remains unreleased/Not confirmed

Do You Want Me : Written in 1999 by Sisqó & Dru Hill. Failed to make the Invincible album. Remains unreleased/Not confirmed

Ekam Satyam (The One Truth)

Fall Again

She Was Loving Me aka Chicago

Xscape/aka Escape

Personnel
Credits adapted from Invincible album liner notes.

Michael Jackson – lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (1–7, 9–12, 15–16), arranger (8, 14), multiple instruments (1, 4, 6, 16), programming (2, 3), drum programming (4, 13), orchestral arrangements and conducting (8), keyboard programming (9, 13, 14)
Marsha Ambrosius – background vocals (track 7)
Maxi Anderson – vocals (track 8)
Gloria Augustus – vocals (track 8)
Babyface – acoustic guitar, bass guitar, background vocals, drum programming, and keyboards (track 10)
Tom Bahler – youth choir conductor (track 14)
Emanuel “Bucket” Baker – drums (track 11)
Rose Beatty – youth choir (track 14)
Edie Lehmann Boddicker – youth choir (track 14)
Robert Bolyard – youth choir (track 14)
Norman Jeff Bradshaw – horns (track 7)
Brandy – additional background vocals (track 1)
Stuart Brawley – whistle solo (track 15)
Mary Brown – additional background vocals (track 15)
Tim Brown – vocals (track 8)
Brad Buxer – drum programming (tracks 4, 13), keyboards (8), keyboard programming (9, 12, 14)
David Campbell – string arrangement (track 11)
Matt Cappy – horns (track 7)
Martha Cowan – youth choir (track 14)
Andraé Crouch – vocals (track 8)
Sandra Crouch – vocals (track 8)
Paulinho da Costa – percussion (track 13)
LaShawn Daniels – background vocals (tracks 2, 11)
Valerie Doby – vocals (track 8)
Dr. Freeze – background vocals (tracks 4, 5), multiple instruments (4)
Monique Donally – youth choir (track 14)
Kevin Dorsey – vocals (track 8)
Marja Dozier – vocals (track 8)
Alfie Silas Durio – vocals (track 8)
Nathan East – bass guitar (track 11)
Jason Edmonds – choir (track 10)
Geary Lanier Faggett – vocals (track 8)
Vonciele Faggett – vocals (track 8)
Fats – rap (tracks 2, 3)
Lynn Fiddmont-Lindsey – choir (track 10)
Kirstin Fife – violin (track 8)
Judy Gossett – vocals (track 8)
Harold Green – vocals (track 8)
Jonathon Hall – youth choir (track 14)
Justine Hall – youth choir (track 14)
Andre Harris – multiple instruments (track 7)
Scottie Haskell – youth choir (track 14)
Micha Haupman – youth choir (track 14)
Tess (Teresa) Escoto – youth choir (track 14)
Gerald Heyward – drums (track 11)
Tabia Ivery – choir (track 10)
Luana Jackman – youth choir (track 14)
Prince Jackson – narrative (track 14)
Rodney Jerkins – multiple instruments (1, 4, 6, 16), programming (2, 3)
Tenika Johns – vocals (track 8)
Angela Johnson – vocals (track 8)
Daniel Johnson – vocals (track 8)
Zaneta M. Johnson – vocals (track 8)
Laquentan Jordan – vocals (track 8)
R. Kelly – choir arrangement (track 13)
Peter Kent – violin (track 8)
Gina Kronstadt – violin (track 8)
Michael Landau – guitar (track 13)
James Lively – youth choir (track 14)
Robin Lorentz – violin (track 8)
Jeremy Lubbock – orchestral arrangements and conducting (tracks 5, 8, 15)
Brandon Lucas – youth choir (track 14)
Jonathon Lucas – youth choir (track 14)
Ricky Lucchse – youth choir (track 14)
Melissa MacKay – youth choir (track 14)
Alex Martinez – youth choir (track 14)
Howard McCrary – vocals (track 8)
Linda McCrary – vocals (track 8)
Sam McCrary – vocals (track 8)
Alice Jean McRath – vocals (track 8)
Sue Merriett – vocals (track 8)
Bill Meyers – string arrangements (track 10)
Mischke – background vocals (track 2)
Patrice Morris – vocals (track 8)
Kristle Murden – vocals (track 8)
The Notorious B.I.G. – rap (track 1)
Novi Novog – viola and contractor (track 8)
Nora Payne – background vocals (track 2)
Que – background vocals (track 5)
Teddy Riley – multiple instruments (track 5) additional background vocals (9)
John Robinson – drums (track 13)
Baby Rubba – narrative (track 14)
Carlos Santana – guitar and whistle solo (track 15)
Deborah Sharp-Taylor – vocals (track 8)
F. Sheridan – youth choir (track 14)
Slash – guitar solo (track 11)
Andrew Snyder – youth choir (track 14)
Sally Stevens – youth choir (track 14)
Richard Stites – additional background vocals (track 12)
Thomas Tally – viola (track 8)
Brett Tattersol – youth choir (track 14)
Ron Taylor – vocals (track 8)
Michael Thompson – guitar (track 11)
Chris Tucker – introduction (track 6)
Mario Vasquez – additional background vocals (track 15)
Johnnie Walker – vocals (track 8)
Nathan “N8” Walton – choir (track 10)
Rick Williams – guitar (track 15)
Yvonne Williams – vocals (track 8)
Zandra Williams – vocals (track 8)
John Wittenberg – violin (track 8)

Record production

Executive producer: Michael Jackson
Produced by Michael Jackson (all tracks), Rodney Jerkins (1–3, 6, 11, 16), Dr. Freeze (4), Teddy Riley (tracks 5, 9, 12, 15), Andre Harris (7), Babyface (10), R. Kelly (13)
Co-produced by Andreao “Fanatic” Heard” and Nate Smith (track 5), Richard Stites (12)
Recorded by Bruce Swedien (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15), Teddy Riley (5, 9, 12, 15), Rodney Jerkins (6, 11), Stuart Brawley (1–3, 6, 8, 14, 16), Brad Gilderman (4, 6, 11, 13), Dexter Simmons (4, 6), George Mayers (4, 5, 9, 12, 15), Jean-Marie Horvat (6, 11), Brad Buxer (8, 14), Mike Ging (4, 13), Paul Boutin (10), Andre Harris (7), Humberto Gatica (4, 13)
Assistant engineers: Rob Herrera, Craig Durrance, Kevin Scott, Steve Robillard, Franny Graham, Richard Thomas Ash, Chris Carroll, Dave Ashton, Christine Tramontano, Vidal Davis (track 7)
Rap recorded by Bob Brown (tracks 2, 3)
Strings recorded by Tommy Vicari (track 10)
Assisted by Steve Genewick
Production coordinator: Ivy Skoff
Mixed by Bruce Swedien (tracks 1–3, 5–9, 12, 14–16), Teddy Riley (4, 5, 9, 12, 15), Rodney Jerkins (1–3, 6, 11, 16), Michael Jackson (13), Mick Guzauski (13), Stuart Brawley (1–3, 16), George Mayers (4, 5, 9, 12, 15), Jean-Marie Horvat (11), Jon Gass (10), Humberto Gatica (4)
Assisted by Kb and EQ (track 10)
Mastered by Bernie Grundman
Digital editing by Stuart Brawley (tracks 1–4, 6, 8, 14, 16), Brad Buxer (8, 14), Rob Herrera, Harvey Mason, Jr. (4, 6, 11), Alex Greggs (2), Fabian Marasciullo (2), Paul Cruz (11), Paul Foley (1), George Mayers (5, 9, 12, 15)
Additional digital editing and engineering by Michael Prince
Art direction: Nancy Donald, David Coleman, Adam Owett
Cover design: Steven Hankinson
Photography: Albert Watson
Illustration: Uri Geller
Make-Up and hair: Karen Faye
Vocal consultant: Seth Riggs
Archivist: Craig Johnson

Peak on Billboard 200 : 1

PREVIOUS ERA : Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix (1996-1997)

NEXT ERA : “Number Ones/The Ultimate Collection” era (January 2003-December 2004)

All the studio recordings (songs, demos and alternate versions) recorded by MJ during the History (1994-1996). Songs and poems written but never recorded, live performances, covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.

Released on : June 20, 1995

Recorded : February 1994-March 1995
Label : Sony Music

Disc 1: HIStory Begins/Greatest Hits: HIStory, Volume I
Billie Jean
The Way You Make Me Feel
Black or White
Rock With You
She’s Out Of My Life
Bad
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You (with Siedah Garrett)
Man in the Mirror
Thriller
Beat It
The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney)
Remember the Time
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Heal the World

Disc 2: HIStory Continues
Scream (with his sister Janet)
They Don’t Care About Us
Stranger In Moscow
This Time Around
Earth Song
D.S.
Money
Come Together
You Are Not Alone
Childhood
Tabloid Junkie
2 Bad
HIStory
Little Susie
Smile

Singles

Scream / Childhood ( May 31, 1995)
“You Are Not Alone” (August 15, 1995)
“Earth Song” (November 7, 1995)
“This Time Around” (December 26, 1995, promo only)
“They Don’t Care About Us” (April 16, 1996)
“Stranger in Moscow” (November 4, 1996)

Rare and unreleased songs from this era (1994-1996) :

Basszouille

Changes

Don’t Be Messin’ Around

Faces

Unreleased Michael Jackson music to be auctioned

November 23, 2023 : https://www.mjvibe.com/unreleased-michael-jackson-music-to-be-auctioned/

We all know the auction house “Gotta Have Rock and Roll” who have numerous time offered Michael Jackson items. This winter (November 22 to December 16), Gotta will auction the usual autographs, sunglasses, drawings and clothing from the King of Pop but also unreleased Michael Jackson music tapes.

The tapes are from the HIStory sessions recorded at the Hit Factory in New York in 1994 and containing the following titles:

– New Jelly
– Like U
– Rescue Me
– What Do You Want From Me
– Diana Ross
– Like You
– Tears of Stone
– Haven’t Got A Lot
– Starlight
– Lost In Love
– How You Like Your Love
– Lost In Love
– Circles
– D.N.A.
– Doing What My Heart
– Do What Your Heart Says
– Thinking About You
– Give All Your Love
– Take Your Time
– Only You
– Ain’t No Doubt About It
– You’ll Know
– Best is Yet
– Oh Love
– Sexy Love
– U Know

Peak on Billboard 200 : 1

SHORT FILMS

History : The Videos (1995-1996)

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS AND CONCERTS

History/Blood On The Dancefloor era (1994-1997)

PREVIOUS ERA : Dangerous (1989-1993)

NEXT ERA : Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix (1996-1997)

All the studio recordings (songs, demos and alternate versions) recorded by MJ during the Dangerous era (1989-1993). Songs and poems written but never recorded, live performances, covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.

Released on : November 26, 1991

Recorded : June 1989 – October 1991
Studios :
Record One, Los Angeles
Westlake, Los Angeles
Larrabee, Los Angeles
Record Plant, Los Angeles
Ocean Way, Hollywood
Smoketree Ranch, Chatsworth
Toad Hall, Pasadena
Length : 77:03
Label : Epic CBS Records
Producers : Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell, Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley

Track List
Jam
Why You Wanna Trip On Me
In The Closet
She Drives Me Wild
Remember the Time
Can’t Let Her Get Away
Heal The World
Black Or White
Who Is It
Give In To Me
Will You Be There (with Cleveland Orchestra)
Keep the Faith
Gone Too Soon
Dangerous

Singles

Black Or White (November 11, 1991)
“Remember the Time” (January 14, 1992)
“In the Closet” (April 9, 1992)
“Jam” (July 13, 1992)
“Who Is It” (July 13, 1992)
“Heal the World” (November 23, 1992)
“Give In to Me” (February 15, 1993)
“Will You Be There” (June 28, 1993)
“Gone Too Soon” (December 1, 1993)

Rare and unreleased songs from this era (1989-1993) :

A Baby Smiles aka Baby Smiles

Addams’s Groove aka Family Thing, Family values, or Family Affairs

All The Truth aka All The Truth You Need.

Bad Girl

Best Of Joy aka The Toy

Blood On The Dance Floor

Bottle of Smoke

Bumper Snippet aka Bumper Snipper Kid

Call It Off

Child

Deep In The Night

Don’t Be Messin’ Around

Don’t Believe It

Do The Bartman

Personnel
Personnel as listed in the album’s liner notes.

John Bahler – vocal and choir arrangements (track 7)
The John Bahler Singers – choir (track 7)
Glen Ballard – arrangements (track 12)
John Barnes – keyboards (track 8)
Michael Boddicker – synthesizer (tracks 1, 7, 11–13), sequencer (8), keyboards and programming (9)
Bill Bottrell – producer, engineer, and mixing (tracks 8–10); guitar (8, 10); drums (9, 10); percussion, rap, and intro voice-over (8); synthesizer (9); bass guitar and mellotron (10)
Craig Brock – assistant guitar engineer (track 10)
Brad Buxer – keyboards (tracks 1, 7–9, 11), synthesizer (1, 14), percussion (8), programming (9)
Larry Corbett – cello (track 9)
Andraé Crouch – choir arrangements (tracks 11, 12)
Sandra Crouch – choir arrangements (tracks 11, 12)
The Andraé Crouch Singers – choir (tracks 11, 12)
Heavy D – rap (track 1)
George Del Barrio – string arrangements (track 9)
Matt Forger – engineer and mixing (track 7), engineering and sound design (8 intro)
Kevin Gilbert – speed sequencer (track 8)
Endre Granat – concertmaster (track 9)
Linda Harmon – soprano voice (track 9)
Jerry Hey – arrangements (track 12)
Jean-Marie Horvat – engineer (track 14)
Michael Jackson – producer and lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (1–12, 14), arrangements (1, 9), vocal arrangements (1, 3–7, 11, 14), rhythm arrangements (7, 11), director (8 intro), soprano voice (9)
Paul Jackson Jr. – guitar (track 2)
Terry Jackson – bass guitar (track 8)
Louis Johnson – bass guitar (track 9)
Abraham Laboriel – bass guitar (track 13)
Christa Larson – ending solo vocal (track 7)
Rhett Lawrence – synthesizer (tracks 1, 11, 12, 14); drums, percussion, and arrangements (12); synthesizer programming (11)
Bryan Loren – drums (track 8, 9), synthesizer (8)
Johnny Mandel – orchestral arrangements and conductor (track 11)
Jasun Martz – keyboards (track 8)
Andres McKenzie – intro voice-over (track 8)
Jim Mitchell – guitar engineer (track 10)
René Moore – arrangements and keyboards (track 1)
David Paich – keyboards (tracks 7, 9, 13), synthesizer (7, 13), keyboard arrangements and programming (9), rhythm arrangements (13)
Marty Paich – orchestral arrangements and conductor (tracks 7, 13)
Greg Phillinganes – keyboards (track 11)
Tim Pierce – heavy metal guitar (track 8)
Jeff Porcaro – drums (track 7)
Steve Porcaro – synthesizer (tracks 7, 13), keyboards and programming (9)
Teddy Riley – producer, engineer, mixing, and synthesizers (tracks 1–6, 14); keyboards (1–6); guitar (1, 2); rhythm arrangements (2–6, 14); synthesizer arrangements (3–6, 14); drums and arrangements (1)
Thom Russo – engineer (track 14)
Slash – special guitar performance (track 10)
Bruce Swedien – producer (track 1), co-producer (tracks 7, 11–13), engineer and mixing (1–7, 11–14), arrangements and keyboards (1), drums (1, 11, 12), percussion (11, 12)
Jai Winding – keyboards and programming (track 9), piano and bass guitar (12)
Mystery Girl (Princess Stéphanie of Monaco) – vocals (track 3)

Peak on Billboard 200 : 1

SHORT FILMS

Dangerous : The videos (1991-1993)

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS AND CONCERTS

Dangerous era (1990-1993)

PREVIOUS ERA : Bad (1985-1989)

NEXT ERA : HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1994-1996)

All the studio recordings (songs, demos and alternate versions) recorded by MJ during the Bad era (1985-1989). Songs and poems written but never recorded, live performances, covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.

Released on : August 31, 1987

Recorded : January 1985 – July 1987
Studios : Hayvenhurst, Westlake (Los Angeles, California)
Length : 43:59 (LP version) 48:40 (CD version)
Label : Epic CBS Records
Producers : Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson

Track List
Bad 
The Way You Make Me Feel
Speed Demon
Liberian Girl
Just Good Friends (featuring Stevie Wonder)
Another Part Of Of Me
Man In the Mirror
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You (featuring Siedah Garrett)
Dirty Diana
Smooth Criminal
Leave Me Alone

Singles

“I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” (July 20, 1987)
Bad (September 7, 1987)
“The Way You Make Me Feel” (November 9, 1987)
“Man in the Mirror” (February 6, 1988)
Dirty Diana (April 18, 1988)
Another Part Of Me (July 11, 1988)
“Smooth Criminal” (November 14, 1988)
“Leave Me Alone” (February 13, 1989)
“Liberian Girl” (July 3, 1989 in UK only)

Rare and unreleased songs from this era (1985-1989) :

Al Capone

Be Me 4 A Day

Changes

Cheater

Come Together

Crack Kills

Don’t Be Messin’ Around

Do You Know Where Your Children Are

Eaten Alive

Personnel
Personnel as listed in the album’s liner notes are

Lead and backing vocals: Michael Jackson
Background vocals: Siedah Garrett (tracks 7–8), The Winans (7), and The Andraé Crouch Choir (7)
Bass guitar: Nathan East (track 8)
Hammond organ: Jimmy Smith (track 1)
Drums: John Robinson (tracks 1–4, 9–10), Miko Brando (3), Ollie E. Brown (3, 5), Leon “Ndugu” Chancler (8), Bill Bottrell (10), Bruce Swedien (5, 10), Humberto Gatica (5)
Programming: Douglas Getschal (tracks 1–4, 9), Cornelius Mims (5), Larry Williams (11)
Guitar: David Williams (tracks 1–3, 6, 9–10), Bill Bottrell (3), Eric Gale (2), Danny Hull, Steve Stevens (solo, 9), Dann Huff (7–8), Michael Landau (5), Paul Jackson Jr. (6, 9, 11)
Trumpet: Gary Grant, Jerry Hey (tracks 1–3, 5–6, 10)
Sounds engineered: Ken Caillat and Tom Jones
Percussion: Paulinho da Costa (tracks 1–5, 8), Ollie E. Brown (2, 7)
Keyboards: Stefan Stefanovic, Greg Phillinganes (track 7)
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft (tracks 1–3, 5–6, 10), Larry Williams (1–2, 5–6, 10)
Synclavier (tracks 1–6, 8–10), digital guitar (1), finger snaps (2), sound effects (3): Christopher Currell
Synthesizer: John Barnes (tracks 1–4, 6, 9–10), Michael Boddicker (1–5, 9–10), Greg Phillinganes (1–3, 5, 8, 11, solo–1), Rhett Lawrence (5–6), David Paich (4, 8), Larry Williams (4–5, 11), Glen Ballard (7), Randy Kerber (7), Randy Waldman (9)
Piano: John Barnes (track 8), Kevin Maloney (10)
Rhythm arrangement: Michael Jackson (tracks 1–4, 6, 9–11), Quincy Jones (1, 3–5, 7–8), Christopher Currell (1), John Barnes (4, 6, 9–10), Graham Lyle (5), Terry Britten (5), Glen Ballard (7), Jerry Hey (9)
Horn arrangement: Jerry Hey (tracks 1–3, 5–6, 10)
Programming: Larry Williams (track 2), Eric Persing (3), Steve Porcaro (4, 8), Casey Young (11)
Midi saxophone: Larry Williams (track 3)

Peak on Billboard 200 : 1

SHORT FILMS

Bad : The Videos (1987-1989)

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS AND CONCERTS

Bad era (1985-1989)

PREVIOUS ERA : Victory (1983-1984)

NEXT ERA : Dangerous (1989-1993)

All the studio recordings (songs, demos and alternate versions) recorded by MJ during the Victory era (1983-1984). Songs and poems written but never recorded, live performances, covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.

Released on : July 2, 1984

Recorded : November 1983 – May 1984[
Studios : A&R (New York), Can-Am (Los Angeles), Evergreen (Burbank), Hog Manor, Image Recorders, The Ponderosa, Record One (Los Angeles), Soundcastle Sunset Sound (Hollywood), The Villa, Westlake (Los Angeles), Bill Schnee (Hollywood), Hollywood Sound (Hollywood), Ocean Way (Hollywood), Sunset Sound (Hollywood), Village Recorders (Los Angeles).
Length : 40:47
Label : Epic CBS Records
Producers : The Jacksons, David Paich, Steve Porcaro

Track listing

Torture
Wait
One More Chance (The Jacksons song)
Be Not Always
State Of Shock (with Mick Jagger)
We Can Change The World
The Hurt
Body

Singles

State of Shock (June 18, 1984)
“Torture” (August 1984)
Body (October 1984)
“Wait” (March 1985 in UK)

Rare and unreleased songs from this era (1983-1984) :

Billie Jean

Buffalo Bill

Centipede

Chicago 1945

Dirty Diana

Doing Dirty

Don’t Stand Another Chance

Dream Away 

Additional musicians

John Barnes – Fairlight CMI (tracks 1, 3, 6, 8), additional synthesizers & arrangements (track 8)
Michael Boddicker – keyboards, synthesizers, synth horns, and synth programming (track 1)
Lenny Castro – percussion (tracks 2, 6)
Paulinho da Costa – percussion (tracks 3, 5)
Nathan East – bass (track 6)
David Ervin – additional synth programming (track 1), additional synthesizer (track 8)
Mick Jagger – lead vocals (track 5)
Louis Johnson – bass (track 6)
Gayle Levant – harp (track 4)
Steve Lukather – guitar (track 2)
Jonathan Moffett – Simmons drums (track 8)
Johnny Ray Nelson – background vocals (track 5)
David Paich – keyboards, synthesizer and arrangements (tracks 2, 7)
Jeff Porcaro – drums (tracks 1, 2)
Steve Porcaro – keyboards and synthesizer (tracks 2, 7), arrangements (track 7)
Greg Poree – acoustic guitar (track 4)
Robin Renee Ross – viola (track 4)
Jack Wargo – guitar solo (track 1)
David Williams – guitar (tracks 5, 6, 8), bass (track 5)
Greg Wright – guitar solo (track 8)
Additional arrangements and artwork[16]

Murray Adler – concertmaster (track 4)
Jerry Hey – trumpet and horn arrangements (track 1), string arrangements (track 4)
Derek Nakamoto – additional synth programming (track 6)
Painting by Michael Whelan
Photography by Mathew Rolston

Production

Produced by: Jackie Jackson (track 1), David Paich, Steve Porcaro and Jackie Jackson (track 2), Randy Jackson (track 3), Michael Jackson (tracks 4, 5), Tito Jackson (track 6), the Jacksons, David Paich and Steve Porcaro (track 7), Marlon Jackson (track 8)
Engineers: Brent Averil (track 5), Bill Bottrell (tracks 1, 3, 6–8), Tito Jackson (track 6), Tom Knox (tracks 2, 7), Bruce Swedien (tracks 4, 5)
Assistant engineers: Niko Bolas (track 2), Ollie Cotton (track 5), Paul Erickson (tracks 1, 3, 6–8), Bino Espinoza (tracks 1, 3, 6–8), Matt Forger (track 5), Stuart Furusho (track 2), Mitch Gibson (tracks 1, 3, 6, 8), Mike Hatcher (track 4), Shep Longsdale (tracks 2, 7), Brian Malouf (track 7), Terry Stewart (track 2), John Van Nest (track 4)
Additional recordings technicians: Allen Sides, Ann Calnan, Brent Averill, Brian Malouf, Jermany Smith, Michael Schulman, Robin Laine
Mixing: Niko Bolas (track 2), Bill Bottrell (tracks 1, 3, 6–8), Greg Ladanyi (track 2), Bruce Swedien (tracks 4, 5)

Peak on Billboard 200 : 4

SHORT FILMS

Michael did not appear in the videos for the Victory singles.

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS AND CONCERTS

Thriller/Victory era (1982-1984)

PREVIOUS ERA : Thriller (1981-1983)

NEXT ERA : Bad (1985-1989)

All the studio recordings (songs, demos and alternate versions) recorded by MJ during the Thriller era (1981-1983). Songs and poems written but never recorded, live performances, covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.

Released on : November 30, 1982

Recorded : April 14 – November 8, 1982
Studios : Westlake (Los Angeles, California)
Length : 42:16
Label : Epic CBS Records
Producers : Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson

Track Listing
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Baby Be Mine 
The Girl Is Mine
Thriller
Beat It 
Billie Jean
Human Nature
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
The Lady In My Life

Singles

The Girl Is Mine (October 18, 1982)
Billie Jean (January 2, 1983)
Beat It (February 14, 1983)
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” (May 8, 1983)
“Human Nature” (July 3, 1983)
“P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” (September 19, 1983)
“Thriller” (November 5, 1983 in UK and January 23, 1984 in US)

Rare and unreleased songs from this era (1981-1983) :

Attitude

Behind The Mask

Best Of Joy aka The Toy

Carousel aka Circus Girl

Don’t Be Messin’ Around

Don’t Let A Woman Make A Fool Out Of You

Personnel
Personnel as listed in the album’s liner notes are:

Tom Bahler – Synclavier (track 5)
Brian Banks – synthesizer (track 4), synthesizer programming (2)
Steve Bates – assistant engineer (tracks 3, 7–9)
Michael Boddicker – synthesizers (tracks 1, 2), Emulator (6–9), Vocoder (8), background vocals (1)
Bruce Cannon – effects (track 4)
Leon “Ndugu” Chancler – drums (tracks 2, 6, 8)
Paulinho da Costa – percussion (tracks 1, 7)
Mark Ettel – assistant engineer (tracks 3, 7–9)
Matt Forger – engineer (tracks 2, 3, 7–9)
David Foster – synthesizer (track 3), synthesizer arrangement (3)
Humberto Gatica – engineer (tracks 3, 7–9)
Gary Grant – trumpet and flugelhorn (tracks 1, 2, 4)
Bernie Grundman – mastering engineer (tracks 2, 3, 7–9)
Nelson Hayes – bathroom stomp board (track 1)
Howard Hewett – background vocals (track 8)
Jerry Hey – horn arrangements, trumpet, and flugelhorn (tracks 1, 2, 4), string arrangements (3, 6), strings conductor (3)
Bunny Hull – background vocals (tracks 1, 8)
James Ingram – background vocals (tracks 1, 8), keyboards, handclaps, and musical arrangements (8)
Janet Jackson – background vocals (track 8)
La Toya Jackson – background vocals (track 8)
Michael Jackson – co-producer (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6), lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (1–7, 9), drum programming (1, 4), drum case beater (track 5), handclaps (8), horn arrangements and bathroom stomp board (1), vocal arrangements (1, 3, 5, 6), rhythm arrangements (1, 5, 6), synthesizer arrangements (6)
Paul Jackson Jr. – guitar (tracks 5, 8, 9)
Louis Johnson – bass guitar (tracks 1, 3, 6, 8, 9), handclaps (8)
Quincy Jones – producer (all tracks), rhythm arrangements (tracks 1, 3, 5), vocal arrangements (3), musical arrangements (8)
Donn Landee – engineer (track 5 guitar solo)
Becky López – background vocals (tracks 1, 8)
Jerry Lubbock – strings conductor (track 6)
Steve Lukather – guitars (tracks 3, 5, 7), bass guitar (5), musical arrangements (7)
Anthony Marinelli – synthesizer programming (tracks 2, 4)
Paul McCartney – lead vocals (track 3)
David Paich – synthesizers (tracks 2, 7, 9), rhythm arrangements and piano (3), musical arrangements (7)
Dean Parks – guitar (track 3)
Greg Phillinganes – keyboards (2, 4), synthesizers (1, 2, 4–6, 8), Fender Rhodes (1, 3, 5, 6, 9), synthesizer programming and handclaps (8)
Jeff Porcaro – drums (tracks 3, 5, 7, 9)
Steve Porcaro – synthesizers (tracks 5, 7, 9), synthesizer programming (2, 3, 5, 7), musical arrangements (7)
Vincent Price – voice-over (track 4)
Steven Ray – bathroom stomp board (track 1), handclaps (8)
Bill Reichenbach – trombone (tracks 1, 2, 4)
Greg Smith – Synergy (track 5), synthesizer (6)
Bruce Swedien – recording engineer and audio mixer (all tracks), effects (4)
Chris Shepard – vibraslap (track 5)
Rod Temperton – synthesizer (track 4), rhythm and vocal arrangements (2, 4, 9)
Eddie Van Halen – guitar solo (track 5)
Jerry Vinci – concertmaster (track 3)
Julia Waters – background vocals (track 1)
Maxine Waters – background vocals (track 1)
Oren Waters – background vocals (track 1)
David Williams – guitar (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6)
Larry Williams – saxophone and flute (tracks 1, 2, 4)
Bill Wolfer – keyboards (track 5), synthesizer (1, 6), programming (6)

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