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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.

ERA

1969-1975 : Motown era

RECORDING DATE

“Ain’t That Peculiar” is a 1965 song recorded by American soul musician Marvin Gaye for the Tamla (Motown) label.

The Jackson 5 performed this song in concerts and probably recorded their own version even though it was never released.

STUDIO(S)

Motown studios in Los Angeles

SONGWRITER(S)

Pete Moore, William “Smokey” Robinson, Bobby Rogers, Marv Tarplin

PRODUCER(S)

William “Smokey” Robinson

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

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Jackson 5 World Tour 1973

Source : Rachel from “On MJ Footsteps”

Date : November 12, 2023

“The security guard at the entrance of Neverland was very friendly, particularly talkative this time, and although he didn’t reveal crucial information, he agreed to discuss the future filming of the biopic, Michael’s children, and the ranch’s future.

The ranch has been completely revamped for the biopic: the road to the main gate has been redone, attractions, some original, have been restored to the park Michael created, and animals are back in the zoo, according to him. “But no giraffe, tiger, or elephant,” he specified. “They really did things right, and a lot of money was invested.”

The filming of the biopic has not started yet, at least not at Neverland. The security guard confirmed to me that it’s because of the Hollywood strike that has been going on for a few months (at the time of writing these lines, an agreement has been reached, and Hollywood productions should resume. The filming of the biopic should start soon).

I asked him if Michael’s children often came to the ranch. He told me that Prince and Bigi, especially, come from time to time, Paris a bit less. But we know that she has been very busy in recent months with her singing career.

Even though I knew the answer, I still asked him if fans could ever enter the ranch, which is what many hoped for. “I don’t know. Not as long as this biopic project is ongoing. But with all the money invested, maybe they will consider doing something afterward…”

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.

ERA

ABC

RECORDING DATE

December 1969 with The Jackson 5

STUDIO(S)

Motown’s California Studios

SONGWRITER(S)

Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Holland

PRODUCER(S)

The Corporation, Hal Davis, Bobby Taylor

RELEASE DATE :

May 8, 1970 (album version ABC)

LABEL

Motown

LENGTH

2:46

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

???

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Not released as a single

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON CONCERTS

Never performed in concert

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.

ERA

1969-1975 : Motown era

RECORDING DATE

Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1969-1974.

STUDIO(S)

Motown Studios in California

SONGWRITER(S)

Deke Richard, Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell

PRODUCER(S)

Deke Richard, Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell

RELEASE DATE :

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

LABEL

Motown

LENGTH

3:12

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 :

Never released as a single

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON CONCERTS

Never performed on concerts

1984-1999

2000-2009

2010

2011-2018

2019-2023

2024

2025

2026

Dominic “King Dom” Cascio : Father

Connie Cascio : Mother

Franck Cascio : Born in 1980

Eddie “Angel’ Cascio : Born in 1982

Dominic “Little D” Cascio Jr : Born in 1986

Marie Nicole Cascio : Born in 1988

Aldo “Baby Rubba Cascio : Born in 1990

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.

ERA

The last recordings (2005-2009)

RECORDING DATE

One of the songs listed by MJ on a handwritten note of songs he wanted to finish in June 2009.

STUDIO(S)

???

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson

PRODUCER(S)

Michael Jackson

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 :

Never released as a single

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

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.

ERA

Forever Michael (1975)

RECORDING DATE

Recorded in October–December 1974.

STUDIO(S)

Motown Recording Studios, Hollywood, California

SONGWRITER(S)

Mack David & Michael Burnett Sutton

PRODUCER(S)

Sam Brown III

Hal Davis

Brian Holland

Fonce Mizell

Freddie Perren

RELEASE DATE :

January 16, 1975 (Forever Michael).

LABEL

Motown

LENGTH

3:11

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

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

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.

ERA

Jackson 5 Christmas Album (1970)

RECORDING DATE

Recorded in 1970 with The Jackson 5.

STUDIO(S)

Motown Recording Studios, Hollywood, California

SONGWRITER(S)

Pam Sawyer & LaVerne Ware

PRODUCER(S)

The Corporation & Hal Davis

RELEASE DATE :

Released on October 15, 1970 (Jackson 5 Christmas Album).

LABEL

Motown Records

LENGTH

2:31

: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

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

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.

ERA

Rare and unreleased songs from Motown years (1969-1975)

RECORDING DATE

Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1970 for the Christmas album.

STUDIO(S)

Motown Recording Studios, Hollywood, California

SONGWRITER(S)

???

PRODUCER(S)

???

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased

LABEL

Motown Records

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

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

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.

ERA

Lookin’ Through the Windows (1972)

RECORDING DATE

Recorded with The Jackson 5 in 1971-1972.

STUDIO(S)

Hitsville West, Los Angeles, California

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Randall

PRODUCER(S)

Michael Randall

RELEASE DATE :

May 23, 1972 (Lookin’ Through the Windows).

LABEL

Motown

LENGTH

2:27

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 :

Never released as a single in the US.

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts