Author: Fred Colby

Released : September 19, 1989
Recorded : September 1988 – May 1989
Studio:  Flyte Tyme (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Length : 64:34
Label : A&M
Producers : James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson, Jellybean Johnson

Track listing

1. “Interlude: Pledge” 
2. “Rhythm Nation” 
3. “Interlude: T.V.”
4. “State of the World” 
5. “Interlude: Race”
6. “The Knowledge”
7. “Interlude: Let’s Dance”
8. “Miss You Much”
9. “Interlude: Come Back”
10. “Love Will Never Do (Without You)”
11. “Livin’ in a World (They Didn’t Make)”
12. “Alright” 
13. “Interlude: Hey Baby”
14. “Escapade” 
15. “Interlude: No Acid”
16. “Black Cat”
17. “Lonely” 
18. “Come Back to Me” 
19. “Someday Is Tonight” 
20. “Interlude: Livin’…In Complete Darkness”

Singles from Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814

“Miss You Much” Released: August 21, 1989
“Rhythm Nation” Released: October 23, 1989
“Escapade” Released: January 8, 1990
“Alright” Released: March 4, 1990
“Come Back to Me” Released: June 18, 1990
“Black Cat” Released: August 28, 1990
“Love Will Never Do (Without You)” Released: October 2, 1990
“State of the World” Released: February 6, 1991

Personnel
Herb Alpert – trumpet, horn, brass
Julie Ayer – violin
Stephen Barnett – conductor
Steve Barnett – conductor
David Barry – electric and 12-string guitar
Lee Blaske – arranger
Chris Brown – bass
Carolyn Daws – violin
Hanley Daws – violin
David Eiland – programming
Rene Elizondo – background vocals
Richard Frankel – art direction, cover design
Brian Gardner – mastering at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA
Johnny Gill – percussion, special effects, finger snaps
James Greer – background vocals
Guzman (Constance Hansen & Russell Peacock) – photography
Steve Hodge – background vocals, engineer, mixing at Flyte Tyme Studio D, Edina, MN
Peter Howard – cello
Janet Jackson – arranger, keyboards, vocals, background vocals, producer
Jimmy Jam – percussion, piano, drums, keyboards, programming, producer
Jellybean Johnson – guitar, drums, vocals, background vocals, producer
Jesse Johnson – guitar
Lisa Keith – background vocals
Kathy Kienzle – harp
Joshua Koestenbaum – cello
Jamila Lafleur – background vocals
Terry Lewis – bass, percussion, arranger, background vocals, producer
Tshaye Marks – background vocals
John McClain – background vocals, executive producer
Tamika McDaniel – vocals
Tarnika McDaniel – background vocals
John McLain – guitar, background vocals
Shante Owens – background vocals
Amy Powell – vocals
Randy Ran – background vocals
Nicholas Raths – guitar, classical guitar
Sonya Robinson – background vocals
Clarice Rupert – background vocals
Warlesha Ryan – background vocals
Tamas Strasser – viola
John Tartaglia – viola
Reshard Taylor – background vocals
Romuald Tecco – concert master
Anthony Thomas – background vocals
Hyacinthe Tlucek – concert master
Steve Wilson – background vocals

Peak on Billboard 200 : 1

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Rhythm Nation 1814 : The Videos (1989-1990)

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Rhythm Nation era (1989-1991)

PREVIOUS ERA : « Control » era : 1985-1987

NEXT ERA : « Janet » era : 1992-1995

Released : February 4, 1986
Recorded : June – October 1985
Studio: Flyte Tyme (Minneapolis)
Length : 41:48
Label : A&M
Producers : Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Monte Moir

Track listing

1. “Control”
2. “Nasty”
3. “What Have You Done for Me Lately”
4. “You Can Be Mine”
5. “The Pleasure Principle”
6. “When I Think of You”
7. “He Doesn’t Know I’m Alive” Spencer Bernard
8. “Let’s Wait Awhile”
9. “Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun)”

Singles

“What Have You Done for Me Lately” Released: January 13, 1986
“Nasty” Released: April 15, 1986

“When I Think of You”Released: July 28, 1986
“Control” Released: October 17, 1986
“Let’s Wait Awhile” Released: January 6, 1987
“The Pleasure Principle” Released: May 12, 1987
“Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun)” Released: November 25, 1987

Rare and unreleased songs from this era

Personnel
Janet Jackson – vocals, background vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, bells
Melanie Andrews – background vocals
Troy Anthony – saxophone
Jerome Benton – vocals
Spencer Bernard – synthesizer, guitar
Geoff Bouchieiz – guitar
Mark Cardenas – synthesizer
Roger Dumas – drums, programming
Jimmy Jam – synthesizer, percussion, piano, drums, vocals, background vocals
Jellybean Johnson – guitar, vocals
Lisa Keith – background vocals
Terry Lewis – percussion, vocals, background vocals
John McClain – executive producer
Monte Moir – synthesizer, guitar, drums
Nicholas Raths – acoustic and 12-string guitar
Gwendolyn Traylor – background vocals
Hami Wave – background vocals

Peak on Billboard 200 : 1

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Control : The Videos (1986-1987)

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Control era (1986-1987)

PREVIOUS ERA :  « Dream Street » era : 1984

NEXT ERA : « Rhythm Nation 1814 » era : 1988-1991

Released on : September 1984
Recorded : January-July 1984
Studios : Soundcastle (Los Angeles), Can-Am (Los Angeles), American Artists (Minneapolis) mixed at Sunset Sound (Los Angeles), Capitol (Hollywood)
Length : 37:45
Label : A&M
Producers : Marlon Jackson, Jesse Johnson, Giorgio Moroder, Pete Bellot

Track listing

1. Don’t Stand Another Chance
2. “Two to the Power of Love (with Cliff Richard)”
3. “Pretty Boy”
4. “Dream Street”
5. “Communication”
6. “Fast Girls”
7. “Hold Back the Tears”
8. All My Love to You
9. “If It Takes All Night”

Singles

Don’t Stand Another Chance : Released: August 13, 1984
“Two to the Power of Love” Released: September 15, 1984
“Fast Girls” Released: October 23, 1984
“Dream Street” Released: November 20, 1984

Rare and unreleased songs from this era 

Baby Sister

Personnel

Janet Jackson – duet, lead vocals
Beth Andersen – background vocals
John Barnes – associate producer, drum programming, keyboards, Moog bass, Moog synthesizer, programming, rhythm arrangements
Arthur Barrow – arranger, bass guitar, keyboards
Steve Bates – engineer
Chuck Beeson – art direction
Pete Bellotte – producer
Bill Bottrell – engineer, mixing
Sam Emerson – inlay photography, photography
Dino Espinosa – background vocals
Michael Espinosa – background vocals
Tito Espinosa – background vocals
Gary Falcone – background vocals
Mitchell Froom – arranger, keyboards
Brian Gardner – mastering
Steve Hodge – engineer
Jackie Jackson – background vocals
Marlon Jackson – drum programming, drums, producer, programming, rhythm, rhythm arrangements, background vocals
Michael Jackson – background vocals
Tito Jackson – background vocals
Jesse Johnson – producer
Marva King – background vocals
Harry Langdon – cover photo
Peter Martinsen – engineer, mixing, remixing
Peggy McCreary – mixing
Jonathan Moffett – drums
Giorgio Moroder – producer
Melanie Nissen – design
Cecille Parker – stylist
Anthony Patler – keyboards, rhythm, rhythm arrangements
Greg Phillinganes – keyboards, Moog bass, Moog synthesizer
Joe Pizzulo – background vocals
Brian Reeves – mixdown engineer, mixing
Cliff Richard – duet, vocals
John Philip Shenale – arranger, keyboards
Jeremy Smith – engineer, mixing
Julia Tillman Waters – background vocals
Maxine Willard Waters – background vocals
Richie Zito – guitar

Peak on Billboard 200 : 147

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Dream Street : The Videos (1984-1985)

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Dream Street era (1984-1985)

PREVIOUS ERA : « Janet Jackson » era : 1982-1983

NEXT ERA : « Control » era : 1985-1987

All the studio recordings (songs, demos and alternate versions) recorded by Janet Jackson in 1982-1983. Songs and poems written but never recorded, live performances, covers and remixes by other artists are not included.

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Janet Jackson, For The Record written by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead.

Released on : September 21, 1982
Recorded in : May–August 1982
Studios :  Allen Zentz Recording, Los Angeles
Conway Studios, Hollywood; Media West, Los Angeles; Davlen Sound, North Hollywood; Wally Heider, Los Angeles; Larrabee Sound Studios, Los Angeles; Spindletop; Studio Masters; mixed at Sunset Sound and Studio 55, Los Angeles[1
Length : 37:22 (vinyl) 38:50 (CD)
Label : A&M
Producers : René Moore, Angela Winbush, Foster Sylvers, Bobby Watson, Jerry Weaver

Original tracklisting :

1. “Say You Do”
2. “You’ll Never Find (A Love Like Mine)”
3. “Young Love”
4. “Love and My Best Friend”
5. “Don’t Mess Up This Good Thing”
6. “Forever Yours”
7. “The Magic Is Working”
8. “Come Give Your Love to Me”

Singles

“Young Love” Released: July 7, 1982
“Come Give Your Love to Me” Released: January 10, 1983
“Say You Do” Released: April 29, 1983
“Love and My Best Friend” Released: 1983
“Don’t Mess Up This Good Thing” Released: 1983

Rare and unreleased songs from this era : 

Personnel
Janet Jackson – lead vocals
Bobby Watson, James Jamerson, Jr., Leon Sylvers III, Ricky Smith – bass guitar
Foster Sylvers – synthesizer, bass, drums, producer, rhythm arrangements
Marlo Henderson, Greg Moore, Tony Maiden, Michael McGloiry,
Fred Jenkins, Pepper Read – guitars
Paulinho Da Costa, Edmund Sylvers, Melvin Webb – percussion
André Fischer, John JR Robinson – drums
Wardell Potts, Jr. – drums, rhythm arrangements
René Moore – keyboards, background vocals, handclapping, producer, rhythm arrangements, Moog bass
Angela Winbush – keyboards, background vocals, producer, rhythm arrangements
Phillip Ingram – keyboards, string machine, background vocals
Joey Gallo – keyboards, synthesizer
Eddie Fluellen – string machine
Jerry Hey – horn arrangements
Humberto Gatica – mixing
Stuart Furusho – engineer, mixing assistant
Kirk Ferraioli – assistant engineer
Gene Dozier – keyboards, horn arrangements, string arrangements
Jeff Lorber, Barry Sarna, Ian Underwood – synthesizers
Attala Zane Giles – background vocals
Monica Joy Rhodes, Wendell C. Wellman – handclaps
Dana Meyers – background vocals, vocal arrangement
Howard Hewett – background vocals
Chuck Beeson – art direction
Bob Brown – engineer
Jerry Knight – background, vocals
Harry Langdon – photography
Nyya Lark – assistant engineer
Peggy McCreary – mixing assistant
Taavi Mote – engineer
Ambrose Price – handclapping
Lynn Robb – design
John Stronach – engineer
Steve Thume – engineer
Wally Traugott – mastering
John VanNest – engineer, mixing assistant
Trevor Veitch – contractor
Gerald Vinci – concertmaster
Jerry Weaver – producer, rhythm arrangements, synthesizer
Benjamin Wright – string arrangements

Peak on Billboard 200 : 63

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No short film

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Janet Jackson era (1982-1983)

PREVIOUS ERA : Janet Jackson’s Early Recordings : 1974-1981

NEXT ERA : « Dream Street » era : 1984

Recording sessions : August 1998-September 2001

Studios : The Hit Factory (New York City), Criteria Studios (Miami, Florida), Marvin’s Room
(Los Angeles, California), Darkchild Studios (Los Angeles, California), Record Plant (Los Angeles, California), Future Recording Studio (Norfolk, Virginia), Sony Studios (New York City), Record One
(Los Angeles, California), A Touch of Jazz Studios (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Brandon’s Way Recording
(Los Angeles, California), Capitol Studios (Hollywood, California)

Label : Sony Music

Release date : October 30, 2001

Peak on Billboard 200 : 1

Original track listing 

Unbreakable (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.)
Heartbreaker (featuring Fats)
Invincible (featuring 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 (featuring Prince Jackson & Aldo Cascio)
Whatever Happens (featuring Carlos Santana)
Threatened

ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS*

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

You Rock My World (short film version) : Mix done in July 2001 for the short film. Remains unreleased.

OUTTAKES FROM THE ALBUM RECORDING SESSIONS

Bio : Written by Michael Jackson, Brad Buxer in 1998-2001 Remains unreleased.

Blue Powder : Written by Michael Jackson, Brad Buxer in 1998-2001. Remains unreleased.

Shout : Recorded in 2001 & released in 2001 (Side B to the “Cry” single).

Fall Again (demo) : Recorded in 1999 & released in 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

She Was Loving Me (Chicago) : Recorded in 1999. Original demo + new remix by Timbaland released posthumously in 2014 (Xscape) under the title “Chicago”.

A Place with No Name : Recorded in 1998-2008, snippet leaked in 2009. Full song leaked in 2013. Original demo + new remix by Stargate released posthumously in 2014 (Xscape)

Blue Gangsta :  Recorded in 1998, snippet known as “No Friend Of Mine” leaked in 2006 and full song leaked in 2010. Original demo + new remix released posthumously in 2014 (Xscape)

Rampage : Written and recorded in 1999-2001. Snippet leaked in 2020. Remains unreleased.

Seeing Voices : Recorded in 1999. Frank Casio auctionned a demo tape in May 2014. Leaked online in 2016 but remains unreleased.

We Be Ballin : Recorded in 1999-2001 and leaked in 2009. Remains unreleased.

(I Can’t Make It) Another Day : Recorded in 1999-2001 & released posthumously in 2010 as a remix (Michael). Original demo remains unreleased.

Cheater (2nd demo) : Reworked during Invincible sessions (1999-2001). Failed to make the Invincible album; Features rapper “Fats”. Short snippet leaked online but remains unreleased.

Xscape/aka Escape : Recorded in 1999-2002 & leaked in 2002. Original demo + new remix by Darkchild released posthumously in 2014 (Xscape).

Get Your Weight Off Of Me : Written and recorded in 1999-2004. Finalized and mixed in 2004. One of numerous tracks recorded with Rodney Jerkins that is vocally complete and ready for release. Often referred to with the wrong title (“Can’t Get Your Weight Off Of Me”), Only three very short snippets are online. The whole version was played by Michael Prince to a few fans. Run time: 5:17. Full demo remains unreleased.

We’ve Had Enough : 1st mix recorded in 1999-2001. New mix recorded in 2004 & released in 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

One More Chance : Recorded in 1999-2003 & released in 2003 (Number Ones).

Beautiful Girl : First mix recorded in 1998. New mix recorded & released in 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

What You Do To Me : Demo recorded in 1998.  Damien Shields : “The 1998 What You Do To Me filing is an early demo of The Way You Love Me. The version I heard had primitive production and only had scratch vocals on the chorus (no verse vocal). However, a lyric sheet for the complete song was also enclosed. MJ is scatting/yodelling at the end”.

The Way You Love Me  : Recorded in 2000. Second mix recorded and released in 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set) + new remix released in 2010 (Michael).

Hollywood Tonight : Recorded in 1999-2008. Additional vocals recorded late 2008 in Michael’s Bel Air Hotel suite. Damien Shields : “There are unreleased vocals of MJ ad-libbing “she’s too young to understand” during the bridge of Hollywood Tonight which somehow slipped through the cracks and were never used in any posthumous remix. There’s an unreleased rhythm guitar by David Williams too”. Remixed version featuring Taryll Jackson was released posthumously in 2010 (Michael). Demo leaked in 2014 but remains unreleased.

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

I Have This Dream (1st demo) : Written by Michael Jackson, David Foster and Carol Bayer Sager in 1999 during the Invincible sessions. The song was reworked in 2005. Both demos remains unreleased.

OTHER SONGS FROM THIS ERA

Thank Heaven : Damien Shields : “MJ spoken intro (dedicating the song to “my son Michael Jackson Jr”) but the song itself is sung by a woman + choir. Sounds like a lullaby/nursery rhyme. Remains unreleased.

Neverland Landing : Damien Shields : Just say “children’s song” Remains unreleased.

Light The Way : Damien Shields: “has a horn section intro, and a choir in the choruses. According to my notes, the choir sings: “Light the way, let’s pray for peace”. Slow song. No lead vocal on what I heard. Just music + choral chorus”. Remains unreleased.

Children’s Holiday : Recorded in November 1997 for the fund-raising band J-friends along with ‘People Of The World’. The lyrics were translated to Japanese by Goro Matsui. Released in 1998 only in Japan. Michael’s solo demo remains unreleased.

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

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

I Love You : Song recorded by 3T for their second album in 1998 and co-produced by MJ. Over 20 songs were recorded for the album and only 12 would have been on it. The album however was never released by Sony due to strained relationships between MJ (3T were signed on his label MJJ Music) and Sony. This album is known as The Lost Album. When MJ died in 2009, a written note indicates that he wanted to finish the song “I Love You” with Taryll.

“Ekan Satyam (The One Truth)” : Recorded as a duet in 1999 by Jackson (singing in English) and Rahman (singing in Sanskrit).

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.

Invincible : single and videos (2001-2002)

Concerts

Michael Jackson And Friends 1999

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration 2001

Previous era : « Blood On The Dance Floor » (1997)

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

Recording sessions : February 1994-March 1995

Studios : Hit Factory, New York.

Label : Sony Music

Release date : June 20, 1995

Peak on Billboard 200 : 1

Original track listing

Scream (duet with Janet Jackson)
They Don’t Care About Us
Stranger In Moscow
This Time Around (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.)
Earth Song
D.S
Money
Come Together
You Are Not Alone
Childhood
Tabloid Junkie
2 Bad (featuring Shaquille O’Neal)
HIStory
Little Susie
Smile

ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS*

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

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

They Don’t Care About Us (Prison version) : Mix done in January 1996 for the Prison version of the short film. Remains unreleased.

They Don’t Care About Us (Brazil version) : Mix done in January 1996 for the Brazil version of the short film. Remains unreleased.

2 Bad (Ghost version) : Special version remixed in 1996 for the “Ghost” short film but remains unreleased.

OUTTAKES FROM THE ALBUM RECORDING SESSIONS

In The Back (demo) : First mix recorded in 1994. New mix recorded in 2004 & released in 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

On The Line : Recorded in 1994-1996 & released in 1997 (Ghosts Box Set).

Morphine (demo) : Recorded 1994-1997 & released in 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor). Original demo from 1994 remains unreleased.

Is It Scary (demo) Recorded in 1994-1997 & released in 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor). Original demo from 1994 remains unreleased.

Ghosts (Demo Guide Vocal) : Recorded in 1994. Full demo leaked in 2017 but remains unreleased.

Learned My Lesson (Much Too Soon) : Written in 1982 but recorded in 1994. A different version was released in 2010 under the title “Much Too Soon”  (Michael). Original demo from 1994 leaked in 2018 but remains unreleased.

Faces : Failed to make the HIStory album. Also known as “Face” The song is about African pride. Michael Jackson has never recorded any vocals on this track except the introduction words. Originally intended to feature a spoken intro by South African Nelson Mandela made by Jackson on the demo. Features a performance by the percussion group STOMP. The song has never been completed due to Mandela’s advisors not allowing him to send back the song to Jackson with his intro because of the scandals surrounding him during this time. Full demo leaked in 2018 but it remains unreleased.

Why : Recorded in 1994 & released in 1995 as a duet with 3T (Brotherhood). Solo demo remains unreleased.

Basszouille : Written in 1994.

OTHER SONGS FROM THIS ERA

I Need You : Song recorded by 3T in 1994 ans released in 1995 on their debut album Brotherhood. Michael does background vocals.

History : Single & Videos (1994-1996)

Concerts

History World Tour 1996-1997

Previous era : « Dangerous » (1991)

Next era :« Blood On The Dance Floor » (1997)

Recording sessions : June 1989 – October 1991

Studios : Larrabee Sound, Record Plant, Record One, and Westlake (Los Angeles, California), Ocean Way Recording (Hollywood, California), Smoketree Ranch (Chatsworth, California), Toad Hall (Pasadena, California)

Label : Sony Music

Release date : November 26, 1991

Peak on Billboard 200 : 1

Original track listing

Jam (featuring Heavy D)
Why You Wanna Trip on Me
In the Closet (featuring Princess Stéphanie of Monaco)
She Drives Me Wild (featuring Wreck-n-Effect)
Remember the Time
Can’t Let Her Get Away
Heal the World
Black or White (featuring L.T.B.)
Who Is It
Give In to Me (featuring Slash)
Will You Be There
Keep the Faith
Gone Too Soon
Dangerous

ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS*

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

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

Dangerous (demo 1) : Recorded in 1990/1991, played in a courtroom in 1994 during the trial for the song “Dangerous”. Slightly different version from the one released in 2004. It remains unreleased.

Dangerous (demo 2) : Recorded in 1990/1991 & released in 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

Dangerous (1993 mix) : Mix done for the American Music Awards 1993 and Dangerous World Tour 1993 performances. Remains unreleased.

Dangerous (1995 mix) : Mix done for the MTV Video Music Awards 1995 performance. Remains unreleased.

Dangerous (HBO 1995 mix) : Mix done for the canceled HBO Special in December 1995. Remains unreleased. 

Dangerous (History Tour mix) : Mix done for the History World Tour 1996-1997 performances. Remains unreleased.

Dangerous (Michael Jackson And Friends) : Mix done for the Michael Jackson And Friends performances in June 1999. Remains unreleased.

Dangerous (American Bandstand) : Mix done for the American Bandstand and Apollo Theatre performances in April 2002. Remains unreleased.

Dangerous (This Is It) : Mix done for the canceled This Is It performances in June 2009. Remains unreleased.

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

In The Closet (solo demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991 & leaked online but remains unreleased.

In The Closet (video version featuring the voice of Naomi Campbell) : Recorded in 1992 and used in the short film for the song but remains unreleased.

Gone Too Soon (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991 & leaked online but remains unreleased.

Give In To Me (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991. It leaked but remains unreleased.

Give In To Me (Recording Sessions) : It was played at a musical seminar and leaked on You Tube but remains unreleased.

Who Is It (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991 & leaked online but remains unreleased.

Black Or White (Pepsi version)  : Recorded in 1991 & used in a Pepsi commercial in 1992. Remains unreleased.

Black Or White (short film version) : Mix done in 1991 for the short film. Remains unreleased.

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

Can’t Let Her Get Away (extended version) : Recorded in 1991. 8 minutes version with an unreleased rap from Michael. A snippet leaked in 2020 but full version remains unreleased.

OUTTAKES FROM THE ALBUM RECORDING SESSIONS

Earth Song (1st demo) : Demo recorded in 1988. A snippet leaked in 2020 but full demo remain unreleased.

Earth Song (2nd demo) : Recorded in 1991 & leaked online in 2007 but remains unreleased.

Someone Put Your Hand Out : Recorded in 1989-1991 & released in 1992 (Pepsi exclusive promo cassette single) and in 2004 on CD (The Ultimate Collection).

She Got It (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. It leaked online in 2005 but remains unreleased.

All The Truth : Written by Bryan Loren. One of 20-25 songs recorded with Bryan Loren. Loren sings on this song, with Michael in the choruses. Song registered with Broadcast Music Incorporated. Remains unreleased.

Serious Effect (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. It leaked in 2005  but remains unreleased.

For All Time (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1990, leaked in 2002 & released in 2008 (Thriller 25)

For All Time (alternate take) : Recorded in 1989-1990, leaked in 2020 in low quality but remains unreleased.

To Satisfy You : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. A version featuring background vocals by MJ was released in 1992 on Bryan Loren’s album « Music From The New World ».

Work That Body (demo) : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren. It leaked online in 2005 but remains unreleased.

Superfly Sister : Recorded in 1989-1990 with Bryan Loren & released in 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor).

Monkey Business : Recorded in 1989, leaked in 2002 & released in 2004 (The Ultimate Collection Box Set).

Blood On The Dance Floor (1991 demo) : Recorded in 1989-1991. The song was reworked in 1997 and released in 1997 (Blood On The Dance Floor) 

Planet Earth : Recorded in 1991 & released in 2009 (This Is It)

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

Man In Black : Written and recorded during the dangerous album sessions (1989-1991). Planned for release on the later cancelled greatest hits compilation album “Decade 1979-1989”. One of around 20–25 songs that Michael and Bryan Loren worked on. A low quality snippet leaked in 2018, full demo leaked in 2020 but remains unreleased.

If You Don’t Love Me : Recorded in 1989-1991 & leaked online in 2005 but remains unreleased.

Bumper Snippet : Recorded in 1989-1991 & leaked in 2004. Remains unreleased.

Ghost of Another Lover : Bootleg snippet leaked online without intro in low quality. Full demo remains unreleased.

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

Don’t Believe It : A 10 second snipped leaked in 2019. Full demo remains unreleased.

Seven Digits  : A 10 second snipped leaked in 2019. Full demo remains unreleased.

Bottle of Smoke : Written by Michael Jackson. Written and possibly recorded in 1989. Remains unreleased.

Best Of Joy (1991 demo) : New version of “The Toy” written by Michael Jackson and recorded in 1981 for a Richard Pryor movie. In April 1991, Michael recorded new vocals for the track, including a new opening lyric. The original lyric, “I am your toy, I am your boy,” was changed to: “I am your joy, your best of joy”. In November 2008, Michael recorded new vocals for the track in the bathroom of his suite at the Bel-Air Hotel in LA, including a never-heard alternate option for a third verse. New lyrics include: “I am the rock that stands on solid ground, I am that friend always around. After Michael died, “Best of Joy” was remixed Ron “Neff-U” Feemster for the ‘Michael’ album in 2010. The vocals that appear on Neff-U’s remix are those recorded at the Bel-Air Hotel in November 2008. Demo from 1991 remains unreleased.

They Don’t Care About Us (demo) :  Recorded in 1989-1991. The song was reworked in 1994-1995 ans released on History. Demo from 1991 remains unreleased.

OTHER SONGS FROM THIS ERA

Mind Is The Magic : Recorded in 1989 & released in 1995

Do The Bartman : Recorded in 1991 with Bryan Loren & released in 1991 (The Simpsons)

I’ll Be There (Adult version) : Recorded in 1989, used in a Pepsi commercial in 1992. Remains unreleased.

Happy Birthday Lisa : Recorded in 1991 & leaked online in 2007 but remains unreleased

Family Thing (demo) : Recorded in 1993 but never completed. Planned song for Addams Family Values movie. Cancelled due to allegations of 1993. Also known as “Addams’s Groove”, “Family values”, or “Family morales”. Demo leaked in 2018 but remains unreleased.

Dangerous : Singles & Videos (1991-1993)

Concerts

Dangerous World Tour 1992-1993

Previous era : « Bad » (1987)

Next era : « History » (1995)

Cast Members (actors still on the show today in bold)

-John McCook as Eric Forrester

-Susan Flannery as Stephanie Douglas

-Ron Moss as Ridge Forrester

-Winsor Harmon as Thorne Forrester (3rd Thorne)

-Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan

-Darlene Conley as Sally Spectra

-Bobbie Eakes as Macy Alexander

-Schae Harrison as Darla Esinstein

-Jennifer Finnigan as Bridget Forrester (2nd Bridget)

-Justin Torkildsen as Rick Forrester (2nd Rick)

-Daniel McVicar as Clarke Garrison

-Mick Cain as Carke “CJ” Garrison Jr

-Adrienne Frantz as Amber Moore

-Michael Swan as Adam Alexander

-Tracy Melchior as Kristen Forrester (2nd Kristen)

-Joseph Mascolo as Massimo Marone

-Nancy Sloan as Katie Logan

-Lesley-Anne Down as Jackie Marone

 

New characters

-Jackie Marone

Characters leaving

-Adam Alexander

-Macy Alexander (death onscreen)

Characters returning 

-Katie Logan

-Storm Logan (for a short time)

 

-Previous year : Bold and Beautiful 2002

-Next era : Bold and Beautiful 2004

Cast Members (actors still on the show today in bold)

-John McCook as Eric Forrester

-Susan Flannery as Stephanie Douglas

-Ron Moss as Ridge Forrester

-Winsor Harmon as Thorne Forrester (3rd Thorne)

-Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan

-Darlene Conley as Sally Spectra

-Bobbie Eakes as Macy Alexander

-Schae Harrison as Darla Esinstein

-Hunter Tylo as Taylor Hayes

-Jennifer Finnigan as Bridget Forrester (2nd Bridget)

-Justin Torkildsen as Rick Forrester (2nd Rick)

-Daniel McVicar as Clarke Garrison

-Mick Cain as Carke “CJ” Garrison Jr

-Adrienne Frantz as Amber Moore

-Michael Swan as Adam Alexander

-Tracy Melchior as Kristen Forrester (2nd Kristen)

-Paulo Benediti as Antonio Dominguez

-Daniel E. Smith as Zende Forrester Dominguez

-Joseph Mascolo as Massimo Marone

-Rick Hearst as Whip Jones

 

New characters

-Hope Logan (daughter of Deacon Sharpe & Brooke Logan born onscreen)

-Whip Jones

Characters leaving

-Zende Forrester Dominguez

-Antonio Dominguez

-Taylor Forrester (presumed dead)

-Whip Jones

Characters returning 

-Sheila Carter (for a few months)

-Mary Warwick/Erica Lovejoy (for a few months)

-Lauren Fenmore (for a short time)

-Margo Maclaine Linley (for a short time)

 

-Previous year : Bold and Beautiful 2001

-Next year : Bold and Beautiful (2003)

Cast Members (actors still on the show today in bold)

-John McCook as Eric Forrester

-Susan Flannery as Stephanie Douglas

-Ron Moss as Ridge Forrester

-Winsor Harmon as Thorne Forrester (3rd Thorne)

-Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan

-Darlene Conley as Sally Spectra

-Bobbie Eakes as Macy Alexander

-Schae Harrison as Darla Esinstein

-Hunter Tylo as Taylor Hayes

-Jennifer Finnigan as Bridget Forrester (2nd Bridget)

-Justin Torkildsen as Rick Forrester (2nd Rick)

-Daniel McVicar as Clarke Garrison

-Mick Cain as Carke “CJ” Garrison Jr

-Adrienne Frantz as Amber Moore

-Michael Swan as Adam Alexander

-Tracy Melchior as Kristen Forrester (2nd Kristen)

-Paulo Benediti as Antonio Dominguez

-Daniel E. Smith as Zende Forrester Dominguez

-Joseph Mascolo as Massimo Marone

 

New characters :

-Massimo Marone

-Antonio Dominguez

-Zende Forrester Dominguez (adopted son of Kristen & Antonio)

Characters leaving :

-Beth Logan (2nd Beth)

-Stephen Logan

-Donna Logan

-Katie Logan

-Storn Logan

Characters returning :

-Kristen Forrester (2nd Kristen)

-Helen Logan (for a short time)

 

-Previous year : Bold and Beautiful 2000

-Next year : Bold and Beautiful 2002