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

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“Fingertips” is a 1963 hit single recorded live by “Little” Stevie Wonder for Motown’s then Tamla label. Written and composed by Wonder’s mentors, Clarence Paul and Henry Cosby, “Fingertips” was originally a jazz instrumental recorded for Wonder’s first studio album, The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie. The live version of the song was recorded in 1963 during a Motortown Revue performance at the Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois. Containing only a few stanzas of improvised lyrics, “Fingertips” is essentially an instrumental piece, meant to showcase Wonder’s talents on the bongos and the harmonica.

The song was recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. Remains unreleased.

STUDIO(S)

Los Angeles

SONGWRITER(S)

Clarence Paul, Henry Cosby

PRODUCER(S)

Berry Gordy, Jr.

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

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

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“Far, Far Away” is an unreleased song written by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson, intended for The Jacksons’ Victory album. “Far, Far Away” was recorded in 1983 during the Victory sessions. it was intended for the album, although it was ultimately left off of it. “Far, Far Away” was first acknowledged by Jackson during the Mexico deposition in November 1993. According to Jackson, he and someone else wrote the track, though the former couldn’t recall who it was. No further information is available, other than that the track was likely intended for The Jacksons. Song registered with EMI Music Publishing. Remains unreleased.

“‘I’ve never been able to get a definitive answer on Far Far Away. Some say just a chorus others say just the title vocal and mumblings. Sometimes these titles or lyrics have ended up in other songs. These could all be found if the Estate put the effort in.” ”
–Chris Cadman, X, May 13, 2023

STUDIO(S)

Los Angeles

SONGWRITER(S)

???

PRODUCER(S)

???

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

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

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“Fantasy” was recorded in 1983 for inclusion on the Victory album, but was ultimately left off the final track listing. The song was first acknowledged by MJ himself during the Mexico deposition in November 1993. It was written by Jackson and one of his brothers; however, he didn’t specify who exactly. Judging by that, the track was likely intended for the Jacksons. No further information on the song or its history is available. Song registered with EMI Music Publishing. Remains unreleased.

STUDIO(S)

Los Angeles

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson & Brad Buxer

PRODUCER(S)

???

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

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

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“Fanfare Transition” (also known as “Fanfare 1992”) is an unreleased song written and produced by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson, possibly intended for use during the Dangerous World Tour. The song co-written and co-produced with Brad Buxer and recorded in 1992. The title was registered with ASCAP and the U.S. Copyright Office (in the first Buxer is uncredited). Judging by the title, it is likely that the track is an instrumental interlude originally intended for use during the Dangerous World Tour concerts.

STUDIO(S)

Los Angeles

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson & Brad Buxer

PRODUCER(S)

???

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

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

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One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009. Remains unreleased. SONG NEVER CONFIRMED.

STUDIO(S)

Los Angeles

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson

PRODUCER(S)

???

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

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

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A CD containing “Earth Love” was found in court documents relating to the 2022 Jeffré Phillips lawsuit. The disc has the date of April 22, 2009, written on it. No further info is currently available.

STUDIO(S)

Los Angeles

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson

PRODUCER(S)

???

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

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

RECORDING DATE

“Dreams” was registered with BMI, and credits Jackson as the only writer. It was recorded in 1991 for the Dangerous album, although it didn’t make the cut. No further info is currently available, besides the album it was meant for. The title appears on an early track list draft for Dangerous shared by Shana Mangatal.

STUDIO(S)

Los Angeles

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson

PRODUCER(S)

???

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

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

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“Do You Love Me” is a rhythm and blues song recorded by the Contours in 1962. Written and produced by Motown Records owner Berry Gordy Jr., it appeared twice on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching numbers three in 1962 and eleven in 1988.

Contours cover recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974. 

Remains unreleased/Not confirmed

STUDIO(S)

???

SONGWRITER(S)

Berry Gordy Jr.

PRODUCER(S)

Berry Gordy Jr.

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

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

RECORDING DATE

Similar to Circles, not much is known other than it I was worked on at the Hit Factory, and the tape, which was apart of the failed auction, is dated August 11. Bruce Swedien apparently mixed the track. Considered lost. SONG NEVER CONFIRMED.

STUDIO(S)

???

SONGWRITER(S)

PRODUCER(S)

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

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

RECORDING DATE

It was apart of the failed auction, recorded in 1994, and other than that there’s very little known about the track. It’s inside of the track is literally about Diana Ross or if it was just a name given to the track for whatever reason. Considered lost. SONG NEVER CONFIRMED.

STUDIO(S)

???

SONGWRITER(S)

PRODUCER(S)

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single in the US

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV show

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts