Thriller 25 (2008)

Recording sessions : 2007

Studios : Las Vegas, New Jersey, New York

Label : Sony

Release date : February 8, 2008

Peak on Billboard 200 : not eligible

Tracklisting

  1. “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” Michael Jackson
    Quincy JonesMichael Jackson[a]
    6:02
  2. “Baby Be Mine” Rod Temperton Jones 4:20
  3. “The Girl Is Mine” (with Paul McCartney) Jackson
    JonesJackson[a]
    3:42
  4. “Thriller” Rod Temperton Jones 5:57
  5. “Beat It” Jackson
    JonesJackson[a]
    4:18
  6. “Billie Jean” Jackson
    JonesJackson[a]
    4:54
  7. “Human Nature”
    Steve PorcaroJohn Bettis
    Quincy Jones 4:06
  8. “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)”
    James IngramJones
    Jones 3:59
  9. “The Lady In My Life” Temperton Jones 4:59
  10. “Vincent Price excerpt from Thriller Voice-Over Session” Temperton Jones 0:24
  11. “The Girl Is Mine 2008” (with will.i.am)
    JacksonWilliam AdamsKeith Harris
    Jacksonwill.i.am
    3:10
  12. “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 2008” (with will.i.am)
    JacksonAdamsHarris
    Jacksonwill.i.am
    4:21
  13. “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ 2008” (with Akon)
    JacksonAliaune ThiamGiorgio Tuinfort
    JacksonAkonTuinfort
    4:14
  14. “Beat It 2008” (with Fergie) Jackson
    Jacksonwill.i.am
    4:11
  15. “Billie Jean 2008” (Kanye West Mix) Jackson
    JacksonKanye WestAnthony Kilhoffer
    4:36
  16. “For All Time” (previously unreleased; recorded in 1990 during “Dangerous” and finished in late 2007)
    JacksonSteve PorcaroMichael Sherwood
    Jackson 4:04

Japanese bonus track

  1. “Got the Hots” (previously unreleased) (recorded 1981–1982, during “Thriller” sessions)
    JacksonJones
    JacksonJones
    4:27

No concerts

Previous era : The Ultimate Collection (2004)

Next era : The last recording sessions (2002-2009)

Number Ones (2003)

Recording sessions : 2003

Studios : Los Angeles.

Label : Sony

Release date : November 18, 2003

Peak on Billboard 200 : 12

Tracklisting

Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough (2003 Edit) 3:55
Rock With You 3:40
Billie Jean 4:52
Beat It 4:18
Thriller 5:10
Human Nature 4:06
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You 4:11
Bad 4:05
The Way You Make Me Feel 4:56
Dirty Diana 4:40
Smooth Criminal 4:17
Black Or White 3:18
You Are Not Alone 4:33
Earth Song 5:01
Blood On The Dance Floor 4:11
You Rock My World 4:25
Break Of Dawn 5:29
One More Chance 3:48

Singles and short films

One More Chance : released on November 22, 2003 (from the “Number Ones″ album)

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 83

Short film directed by : Nicolas Brandt (never completed because of Michael’s arest in the Arvizo case).

Date of shooting : November 17, 2003

Date of premiere : November 19, 2010

Official release :  Released on DVD in 2010 (Vision) and on Michael Jackson’s You Tube official page.

No promotion and no concerts because of the trial

Previous era : What More Can I Give (2003)

Next era : The Ultimate Collection (2004)

What More Can I Give (2003)

What More Can I Give (solo demo) :  Recorded in 1998 and sent to artists during the recording of 9/11 Charity song  in 2001. Leaked in 2017 but remains unreleased.

What More Can I Give : Recorded from September to November 2001.Sony refused to release it in 2001. 200 promo copies of the song were sent to the musicians who participated in the recording process, it was leaked in 2002 by WKTU-FM’s Program Director Frankie Blue and finally released digitally on October 27, 2003. The song was never released on CD or streaming platforms.

Toda Para Ti : Spanish version of What More Can I Give. Recorded from September to November 2001.Sony refused to release it in 2001. Released digitally on October 27, 2003. The song was never released on CD or streaming platforms.

What More Can I Give (released digitally on October 27, 2003)

The short film was filmed during the recording of the song in September/October 2001. A first version was previewed on November 21, 2002 during the Bambi Awards in Berlin. A second version featuring new footage of Michael was premiered on October 27, 2003 during the Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas. The short film was never officially released on DVD or YouTube.

Promotion (TV performances/Award Shows/magazine covers etc.)

October 21, 2001 : Michael is in Washington DC where he participates at a TV concert for the victims of September 11. He performs “Man In The Mirror” and at the end, he sings “What More Can I Give” with all the artists of the night (including Usher & Mariah Carey) 

November 12, 2001 : Entertainment Tonight airs the first footage of the “What More Can I Give” video. The song is ready but Sony doesn’t want to release it. They also refuse to put commercials for Michael’s new album during the airing of his concert on CBS.

November 21, 2002 : Michael attends the Bambi Awards with Wiesner & Bashir where Boris Becker presents him the Pop Artist Of The Millenium award. During the ceremony, the video for “What More Can I Give” is premiered.

October 27, 2003 : “What More Can I Give” is made available as a download on the Internet. In the evening, Michael premieres the video of the song during the Radio Music Awards where Beyonce also presents him with the Humanitarian Award.

Concerts

No tour.

Previous era : Invincible (2001)

Next era : Number Ones (2003)

We Are The World (1985)

Recording sessions : 

January 22, 1985 : Michael, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder & Quincy Jones record a demo version of the song “We Are The World” at Kenny Rogers ‘Lion’s Share Recording Studio in L.A (Michael takes Emmanuel Lewis to the studio) and later they send the demo cassettes to all artistes involved in the recording.

January 28 : Two hours after the American Music Awards, Michael and 44 other artists (including Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, LaToya, Jackie, Marlon & Randy) gather secretly for 10 hours at the A&M Recording Studios in L.A to record “We Are The World”.

Label : CBS Epic Records

Release date : March 7, 1985

Track listing
Vinyl single


“We Are the World” (USA for Africa) – 7:14
“Grace” (Quincy Jones) – 4:56

ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS*

*Worked by MJ during his lifetime. Covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

We Are The World (demo) : Recorded in 1985 with John Barnes & released in 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

Concerts

No tour.

Previous era : Victory (1984)

Next era : Bad (1987)

Compilations/Special Editions/Soundtracks

Greatest Hits (Released on December 9, 1971)

A Collection of Michael Jackson’s Oldies (released on December 8, 1972)

The Best of Michael Jackson (Released on August 28, 1975)

Anthology (Released on June 15, 1976)

Joyful Jukebox Music (released on October 26, 1976)

The Wiz (Released on September 18, 1978)

Boogie (released on January 16, 1979)

One Day in Your Life (Released on March 25, 1981)

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Released November 15, 1982)

18 Greatest Hits (Released on June 1983)

Farewell My Summer Love (Released on May 8, 1984)

The Great Love Songs of Michael Jackson (Released in 1984)

Looking Back to Yesterday (released on February 11, 1986)

Anthology (Released on November 14, 1986)

The Original Soul of Michael Jackson (released in October 1987)

The Jackson 5 – Beginning Years 1967-1968 (1989)

The Jacksons: An American Dream (Released on September 29, 1992)

Children of the Light (released in May 1993)

HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (Released June 20, 1995)

Soulsation! (released on June 20, 1995)

Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection (released on August 15, 1995)

The Jackson 5 pré-history The Lost Steeltown Recordings (June 1996)

Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix (Released on May 20, 1997)

20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Jackson 5 (released on October 7, 1999)

Off the Wall – Special Edition (Released on October 16, 2001)

Thriller – Special Edition (Released on October 16, 2001)

Bad – Special Edition (Released on October 16, 2001)

Dangerous – Special Edition (Released on October 16, 2001)

Love Songs (Released January 15, 2002)

Number Ones (Released November 18, 2003)

The Essential Jacksons (Released on March 9, 2004)

The Very Best of The Jacksons (Released on July 5, 2004)

The Jacksons Story (Released on July 20, 2004)

The Ultimate Collection (Released November 16, 2004)

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)

Posthumous release

The Definitive Collection (Released on August 25, 2009)

Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection (Released on September 1, 2009)

Michael Jackson’s This Is It (Released on October 26, 2009)

J Is for Jackson 5 (released on March 30, 2010)

Michael (Released on December 10, 2010)

Immortal (Released on November 18, 2011)

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

Bad 25 (Released on September 18, 2012)

Xscape (Released on May 9, 2014)

Scream (Released on September 29, 2017)

Thriller 40 (Released on November 18, 2022)

Live Albums

Goin’ Back to Indiana

Released on September 29, 1971

Goin’ Back to Indiana is a live/soundtrack album by the Jackson 5 for Motown Records, taken from their September 16, 1971 ABC TV special of the same name. It is the Jackson 5’s sixth album overall, and was released on September 29, 1971. The Goin’ Back to Indiana television special featured comedians Bill Cosby and Tommy Smothers, singers Bobby Darin and Diana Ross, football players Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier and Ben Davidson, and basketball stars Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, and Elvin Hayes. It also featured tracks recorded by the Jackson 5 during their May 29 “homecoming” concert at the Coliseum in Indianapolis, hence the show title.

Track listing

Jackson 5 during their filming of Goin’ Back to Indiana
“I Want You Back” (The Corporation) – 4:14
“Maybe Tomorrow” (The Corporation) – 4:15
“The Day Basketball Was Saved” (Bill Angelos, Buz Kohan, Dick DeBenedictis) – 7:59
“Stand!” (Sylvester Stewart) – 4:15
“I Want to Take You Higher” (Sylvester Stewart) – 2:13
“Feelin’ Alright” (originally by Traffic) (Dave Mason) – 4:12
Medley: “Walk On” (this version originally by Isaac Hayes) / “The Love You Save” (The Corporation) – 4:57
“Goin’ Back to Indiana” (The Corporation) – 4:47

Re-release
In 2001, Motown Records remastered all Jackson 5 albums in a ‘Two Classic Albums/One CD’ series (much like they did in the late 1980s). This album was paired up with Lookin’ Through the Windows (1972). The bonus tracks were “Love Song” and a live performance of “Who’s Lovin’ You”, which first appeared on the soundtrack of the 1992 TV movie The Jacksons: An American Dream.

The Jackson 5 in Japan

Released in October 31, 1973 (Japan only) and October 31, 2004 (5,000 copy limited re-issue)

The Jackson 5 in Japan, also known as In Japan!, is the first live album released by the Jackson 5, culled from a live concert held in Japan in 1973. It was released in the UK in 1986 as Michael Jackson with the Jackson 5 Live; Motown did not release the album in the United States until a limited-edition version was released in 2004, via specialty reissue label Hip-O Select. A quadrophonic mix was released in Japan in 1975, marking an early release of the band’s material in surround sound. The album sold over a million copies worldwide.

Track listing
Side A
“Introduction”/”We’re Gonna Have a Good Time” 3:39
“Lookin’ Through the Windows” (Clifton Davis) 3:52
“Got to Be There” (Elliot Willensky) 3:44
Medley: “I Want You Back”/”ABC”/”The Love You Save” (The Corporation) 2:59
“Daddy’s Home” (William Miller, James Sheppard) 5:23
“Superstition” (originally by Stevie Wonder) (Stevie Wonder) 3:17
Side B
“Ben” (Don Black, Walter Scharf) 2:54
“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” (originally by the Temptations) (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) 3:59
“That’s How Love Goes” (Wade Brown Jr., Johnny Bristol, David Jones Jr.) 4:46
“Never Can Say Goodbye” (Clifton Davis) 2:21
“Ain’t That Peculiar” (originally by Marvin Gaye) (Warren “Pete” Moore, William Robinson, Bobby Rogers) 5:28
“I Wanna Be Where You Are” (Arthur “T-Boy” Ross, Leon Ware) 6:30

The Jacksons Live!

Released on November 11, 1981

The Jacksons Live! (a.k.a. Live) is a live album by The Jacksons. It was released on November 11, 1981 by Epic Records. The album was recorded during the band’s North American concert tour in fall 1981, known as the Triumph Tour. The live double album was culled from recordings made on the tour’s stops in Buffalo, Providence, Atlanta, and New York City. The live album would go on to sell over two million copies worldwide.

Track listing
No. Title Writer(s) Length

  1. “Opening/Can You Feel It” Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson 6:04
  2. “Things I Do for You” Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson 3:38
  3. “Off the Wall” Rod Temperton 4:00
  4. “Ben” Walter Scharf, Don Black 3:52
  5. “Heartbreak Hotel” Michael Jackson 4:40
  6. “She’s Out of My Life” Tom Bahler 4:48
  7. “Movie and Rap, Including Excerpts of: I Want You Back/Never Can Say Goodbye/Got to Be There” Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonzo Mizell, Deke Richards, Clifton Davis, Elliot Willensky 3:04
  8. “Medley: I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save” Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonzo Mizell, Deke Richards 2:55
  9. “I’ll Be There” Berry Gordy, Bob West, Willie Hutch, Hal Davis 3:12
  10. “Rock with You” Rod Temperton 3:59
  11. “Lovely One” Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson 6:28
  12. “Workin’ Day and Night” Michael Jackson 6:53
  13. “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” Michael Jackson 4:22
  14. “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson 8:34

Posthumous release

Live at the Forum (The Jackson 5 album)

Released on June 21, 2010

Live at the Forum is a live album by American family musical group the Jackson 5. It was released on June 21, 2010. The live tracks contained in the album were mostly recorded on June 20, 1970 and August 26, 1972, during concerts at The Forum, in Inglewood, California. The 1970 concert was a record-breaking show of over 18,000 attending, with the group only having released two studio albums and a couple of singles out up to that point. This concert is an example of the group’s very early part of their career, on their first tour.

Track listing
Disc one

“Introduction” – 0:41
“I Want You Back” (The Corporation) – 3:08
“Feelin’ Alright” (Dave Mason) – 4:51
“Who’s Lovin’ You” (William “Smokey” Robinson Jr.) – 4:56
“Walk On” (Suzanne de Passe, Jackson 5) – 2:21
“Don’t Know Why I Love You” (Don Hunter, Stevie Wonder, Lula Hardaway, Paul Riser) 3:40
“Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” (Ray Gilbert, Allie Wrubel) – 2:55
“ABC” (The Corporation) – 3:33
“Intro / It’s Your Thing” (Rudolph Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley) – 4:55
“I Found That Girl” (The Corporation) – 4:45
“There Was a Time” (James Brown) – 3:14
“Intro / Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin” (Sylvester Stewart) – 7:08
“The Love You Save” (The Corporation) – 3:32
“Mama’s Pearl” (Bonus Track) (The Corporation) – 3:10
Disc two

“Brand New Thing” (Jackson 5) – 3:01
“Medley: I Want You Back / ABC / Mama’s Pearl”^ (The Corporation) – 4:51
“Sugar Daddy” (The Corporation) – 2:57
“I’ll Be There” (Berry Gordy, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch) – 4:04
“Introduction by Michael” – 1:56
“Goin’ Back to Indiana / Brand New Thing / Goin’ Back to Indiana” (The Corporation, The Jackson 5) – 3:55
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” (Paul Simon) – 2:21
“I Found That Girl” (The Corporation) – 3:41
“I’m So Happy” (The Corporation) – 2:59
“Lookin’ Through the Windows” (Clifton Davis) – 3:53
“Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing” (Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson) – 2:35
“Introduction by Jackie” – 0:22
“Ben” (Don Black, Walter Scharf) – 2:39
“Rockin’ Robin” (Jimmie Thomas) – 2:30
“Got to Be There” (Elliot Willensky) – 2:11
“You’ve Got a Friend” (Carole King) – 2:21
“Ain’t No Sunshine” (Bill Withers) – 5:29
“I Wanna Be Where You Are” (Arthur “T-Boy” Ross, Leon Ware) – 3:42
“Introduction by Jermaine” – 1:09
“That’s How Love Goes” (David H. Jones Jr., John Bristol, Wade Brown Jr.) – 3:16
“Never Can Say Goodbye” (Clifton Davis) – 4:43
“Walk On” (Suzanne de Passe, The Jackson 5) – 2:22
“The Love You Save” (The Corporation) – 3:48
“Intro / I Wanna Be Where You Are” (Bonus Track)^^ (Arthur “T-Boy” Ross, Leon Ware) – 4:14
Notes:

^Previously issued, in part, on the soundtrack to The Jacksons: An American Dream in 1992.
^^Originally released on the soundtrack to Save the Children.

The band’s usual opening song, “Stand!”, was excluded from the release because the boys were having technical difficulties during the start of the 1970 show. Jermaine’s vocal microphone was off and his bass amplifier was inaudible, so the show had to be stopped for several minutes while the sound crew fixed everything.
“Mama’s Pearl” in disc one was taken from the group’s concert in Indiana on May 29, 1971. It is one of the five unreleased songs from that concert.
“Ain’t No Sunshine” was recorded the night after most of the second disc was recorded, at the San Diego International Sports Arena, August 27, 1972. It was edited into Michael’s solo set in the album’s track listing, whereas in the San Diego show, it was elsewhere in the setlist.

Live at Wembley July 16, 1988

Released on September 18, 2012

Live at Wembley July 16, 1988 is a live concert CD/DVD by American recording artist Michael Jackson released on September 18, 2012. It was included with the Bad 25 reissue, as well as by itself.

This particular concert took place on July 16, 1988, at Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London, to a sold-out crowd of 72,000, which included Diana, Princess of Wales and Charles, Prince of Wales. The DVD also includes “The Way You Make Me Feel”, from July 15 (the song was not performed on July 16 due to a late start of the show) and “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”, and “Bad”, performed on September 26, 1987, in Yokohama, Japan. The Bad 25 deluxe package also contains a CD of the audio from the July 16 concert as well, with audio edited down to 80 minutes from the original two hours.

Track listing
All tracks are written by Michael Jackson, except where noted.

Live at Wembley July 16, 1988
No. Title Writer(s) Length

  1. “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” 6:32
  2. “This Place Hotel” 4:43
  3. “Another Part of Me” 4:24
  4. “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” (duet with Sheryl Crow) 4:55
  5. “She’s Out of My Life” Tom Bahler 3:53
  6. “I Want You Back/The Love You Save/I’ll Be There”
    Berry GordyFreddie PerrenAlphonzo MizellDeke RichardsBob WestWillie HutchHal Davis
    7:17
  7. “Rock with You” Rod Temperton 4:23
  8. “Human Nature”
    Steve PorcaroJohn Bettis
    5:12
  9. “Smooth Criminal” 6:24
  10. “Dirty Diana” 6:24
  11. “Thriller” Temperton 5:29
  12. “Bad Groove (The Band Jam Section)”
    Greg PhillinganesEric ClaptonJim GordonPhil CollinsMaurice GibbBarry GibbRobin GibbJackson
    13:55
  13. “Workin’ Day and Night” 7:59
  14. “Beat It” 6:45
  15. “Billie Jean” 8:36
  16. “Bad” 10:06
  17. “Man in the Mirror”
    Siedah GarrettGlen Ballard
    9:24
  18. “The Way You Make Me Feel” (Performed at Wembley Stadium, London on July 15, 1988) 5:22
  19. “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You/Bad” (duet with Sheryl Crow) (Performed at Yokohama Stadium, Yokohama on September 26, 1987) 11:23
    “Bad Groove (The Band Jam Section)” contains the following pieces:
    “Band Jam” (composed by Greg Phillinganes)
    “Layla” (composed by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon)
    “Sussudio” (composed by Phil Collins)
    “You Win Again” (composed by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb)
    “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” (composed by Michael Jackson)
    The “Bad Groove” interlude involved the band playing an extended instrumental of “It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night” by Prince from his 1987 album Sign o’ the Times, but was removed during editing of the DVD. Amateur audio of the performance, however, can be found online.

Singles

Big Boy

Artist : Jackson 5

Date of release : January 30, 1968

Album : none

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : did not chart

I Want You Back

Artist : The Jackson 5

Date of release : October 6, 1969

Album : Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 1

ABC

Artist : The Jackson 5

Date of release : February 24, 1970

Album : ABC

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 1

The Love You Save

Artist : The Jackson 5

Date of release : May 13, 1970

Album : ABC

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 1

I’ll Be There

Artist : The Jackson 5

Date of release : August 28, 1970

Album : Third Album

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 1

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town

Artist : The Jackson 5

Date of release : November 25, 1970

Album : Jackson 5 Christmas Album

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 41

Mama’s Pearl

Artist : The Jackson 5

Date of release : January, 1971

Album : Third Album

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 2

Never Can Say Goodbye

Artist : The Jackson 5

Date of release : March 16, 1971

Album : Maybe Tomorrow

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 2

The vault : unknown song origins

Unknown song origins :

A Baby Smiles : Written by Michael Jackson. Lyrics to the song were featured as a poem titled “When A Baby Smiles” in the 1992 book Dancing the Dream. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

California Grass : cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Attitude : Written by Michael Jackson, Kathy Wakefield, Michel Pierre. Songs registered with EMI Music Publishing. Remains unreleased.

Baby’s Fire : Written by Michael Jackson, Ryan D.Groves. Recorded by Black Yussef.
Also known as “Baby’s On Fire” and “Higher Baby’s Fire”. Song registered with Broadcast Music Incorporated. Remains unreleased.

Bad Girl : cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Be Me 4 a Day : Written by Michael Jackson, Calix Days Grey. Songs registered with Broadcast Music Incorporated. Remains unreleased.

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

I Forgive You : Written by Michael Jackson. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

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

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

Lonely Bird : Written by Michael Jackson. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

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

Lucy Is in Love With Linus : Written by Michael Jackson. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

Make a Wish : Written by Michael Jackson. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

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

Saved By the Bell : Written by Michael & Jermaine Jackson. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

She’s Not a Girl : Written by Michael & Jermaine Jackson. Cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

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

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

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

1967-1977 : The Vault

1967-1977

I’m A Big Boy Now : On July 13, 1967, The Jackson 5 made their first professionnal recording at the George & Ernie Leaner Studio for One-derful Records in Chicago. They recorded the song but they did not sign any record deal. This recording session was found 42 years later in 2009 and released in 2014.

I Can’t Get You Off My Mind : Written by Michael Jackson. MJ worked on the song in the early 1970s; A demo version/mono acetate is known to exist. Remains unreleased.

A Pretty Face Is : Written by Stevie Wonder circa 1974. The song was originally intended for the Jackson 5 or as a duet between Wonder and Jackson. Remains unreleased.

What a Lonely Way to Go : Written by Michael Jackson in 1975. Song cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition. Remains unreleased.

You Ain’t Gonna Change Nothin : Written by Michael Jackson in 1975. Song cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition and registered with the United States Copyright Office. Remains unreleased.

You’re Supposed to Keep Your Love For Me : Written by Stevie Wonder. Originally recorded in 1975 by Jermaine Jackson, with Wonder, Jackie Jackson and Michael on backing vocals. Re-cut solo version by Jermaine featured on his 1980 Let’s Get Serious album, replacing the original recording featuring brother Michael. Remains unreleased.

Disco Kids : Written by James Wnitney. Recorded between 1976 and 1979. Remains unreleased.

Goodness Knows : Written by James Wnitney. Recorded between 1976 and 1979. Remains unreleased.

Goin’ To Rio : Written in 1976 by Michael Jackson and Carole Bayer Sager. Failed to make the Off the Wall album. Remains unreleased.

Thank You For Life : Written in 1976 by Michael Jackson. Song cited by MJ in his 1993 deposition and registered with the United States Copyright Office. Remains unreleased.

Holiday Inn : Written in 1976 by Michael Jackson and registered with the United States Copyright Office. Remains unreleased.

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

You Can’t Win (extended version) :  After the original soundtrack version of “You Can’t Win” was recorded in 1977, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones went back into the studio and re-recorded the track. It was the re-recording that was released in January 1979 as the second single from The Wiz. The 7-inch version split the song in half, with “Part 1” as the A-side and “Part 2” as the B-side; the full-length version was released as a 12-inch single and later was included on The Ultimate Collection in 2004.

Can’t Get Outta the Rain : Part 2″ of “You Can’t Win”, in which Michael Jackson repeatedly sings the line “Can’t get outta the game”, was vocally overdubbed, and the resulting track was titled “Can’t Get Outta the Rain”; it became the B-side of “The Girl Is Mine”, the first single from Jackson’s landmark album Thriller in 1982. Despite “Can’t Get Outta the Rain” being melodically identical to “You Can’t Win”, as well as lyrically identical except for the word “rain”, Jackson and Quincy Jones are credited as the song’s composers, not Charlie Smalls.