Michael Jackson

"Beautiful Girl" is a previously unreleased song by Michael Jackson, released as the 55th track on The Ultimate Collection. The song was written and recorded in 1998 for Invincible, although it didn't make the cut.  The booklet for The Ultimate Collection says the song was recorded for the last time in 2004, although it's not confirmed if it's the version we hear on the box set or the Invincible demo. Footage of Jackson showcasing the song was featured in a 2005 interview with Geraldo Rivera. The song was finally released in 2004 as part of The Ultimate Collection.  I'm in love with a beautiful girl I'm in love with a beautiful girl It's almost like dancing and romancing In her arms It's just a part of it Can't you see that I'm In love (Love) I'm in love (Love) I'm in love (Love) Da de de da de da da dum (Love) Da da da da da da da dum (Love) La da da da da da da dum Can't you see that I'm in love (Love) I'm in love with...

"In The Back" is a previously unreleased song by Michael Jackson, released as the 51st track on The Ultimate Collection. It was first written and recorded by Michael Jackson and Glen Ballard in 1994 for HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, although it didn't make the cut.  The song was nearly ended up on the final tracklist to Blood On The Dance Floor: HIStory In The MIx, as it was featured in early press releases of the album.  The song was finally re-recorded in 1999 for Invincible, but again got scrapped.  The booklet for The Ultimate Collection says the song was recorded for the last time in 2004, although it's not confirmed if it's the version we hear on the box set or the Invincible demo.  The song was finally released in 2004 as part of The Ultimate Collection.  You're just preaching the Bible And they still speaking you're a liar And you still deal with the fires That they make get bigger Dah dah dah dah dah dah Dah dah dah dah dah dah, and y...

"Fall Again" is a previously unreleased song by Michael Jackson, released as the 50th track on The Ultimate Collection. The song was co-written with Walter Afanasieff and Robin Thicke (who also provides backing vocals) and recorded in 1999 for the Invincible. Afanasieff confirmed in January, 2000: "We worked to the point that we were three-fourths of the way finished, then the incident happened when his son got very sick. We’re going to have to reserve a little spot to finish the song." The song got scrapped from the album and landed on the soundtrack to a 2002 movie starring Jennifer Lopez, Maid In Manhattan, sang by Glenn Lewis. In 2019, footage of the writing session for the song leaked featuring MJ and Afanaiseff. The song was finally released in 2004 as part of The Ultimate Collection.  Feels like a fire That burns in my heart Every single moment that we spend apart I need you around For every day to start I haven't left you alone Something about you Is the...

"Monkey Business" is a previously unreleased song by Michael Jackson, released as the 39th track on The Ultimate Collection. The song was co-written and co-produced with Bill Bottrell and recorded in 1989 for Dangerous, although it didn't make the cut. The song was finally released in 2004 as part of The Ultimate Collection.  Well Lord have mercy Well Lord have mercy This ain't no good for me This ain't no good for me babe Well Lord have mercy Well Lord have mercy Ain't no good for me babe Tell me what is going down babe Every time I want to say it It is just too much for me I don't ever want to say it Cause it's all blasphemy Everybody is doing it to somebody's love In sight of me I might tell on you So don't you start no stuff with me Your brother's got kids with your mother-in-law I might drop dead about what I saw (oh Lord) (Oh yeah) I caught your mom she doing a dude You can't lie cause I was looking right at you (oh Lord) Stop it ...

"Serious Effect" is an unreleased song from the Dangerous album, featuring LL Cool J.  Serious Effect was co-written and co-produced with Bryan Loren and recorded in 1991. Loren mentioned he believed the song was considered for the final track list of Dangerous and was "very disheartened when Michael said "no". On July 7, 2002, the song leaked in its entirety leaked online along with other 21 demos by Jackson.  On December 5, 2007, a short edit leaked. The song was going to be included as the 5th track on Dangerous: Special Edition (Bonus Cuts) although the project got scrapped. You got to get back every rhyme Going to jump back She won't get it I got a feeling but giving you, I And I'm so damn So damn glad about it I got a feeling That your jumping around Going to get back She won’t get it I got to feeling Like jumping around And I'm so damn So damn glad about it Serious effect on me, baby Serious effect on Serious effect on me, baby Serious effect...

"If You Don't Love Me" is an unreleased song from the Dangerous album.  It was written, co-produced with Bill Bottrell and recorded in 1989 for Dangerous, although it didn't make the cut. On July 7, 2002, the song was leaked along with other 21 demos made by Jackson.  Another, more complete version was leaked on December 5, 2007.  It was going to be included as the 4th track on Dangerous: Special Edition (Bonus Cuts) although the project got scrapped. Lookin' over my photographs I saw a picture of you an' me Lovin' made deep I had to write you just to tell you that And to find out, if you really now missin' me, 'cause If you don't love me (If you don't love me) If you don't love me (If you don't love me) If you don't need me Just like I need you If you don't love me If you don't love me And if you don't love me If you don't love me And if you don't love me If you don't love me And if you don't love me...

  American Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Michael Jackson. April 20, 2002.  On April 20, 2002, Michael Jackson performed at the American Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration. The show was televisted at ABC and hosted by Dick Clark. Jackson performed only one song, "Dangerous".

"Shout" is a song by Michael Jackson released as a b-side to the Cry single. The song was co-written with Teddy Riley (who also produced the track), Claues Forbes, Roy Hamilton, Samuel Hoskins and Carmen Lampson.  It was going to be on Invincible, although in the last few weeks of recording the album, MJ wrote You Are My Life and wanted the song to be on it, and thus Shout was replaced. It is one of Jackson's only songs where he raps throughout the track.   This is not your ordinary record Record, Re-re-record, re-re-re-cor-cor-cord (Hit it!) Ignorance of people purchasing diamonds and necklaces And barely able to keep the payments up on their lessons And enrolled in a class and don't know who the professor is How low people go for the dough and make a mess of things? Kids are murdering other kids for the fun of it Instead of using their mind or their fist, they put a gun in it Wanna be a part of a clique, don't know who's runnin' it Tragedy on top of trag...

The 30th Anniversary Special is a musical revue show by Michael Jackson. It was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 7 and 10, 2001. In November 2001, CBS aired the two concerts as a two-hour special honoring Jackson's 30th year as a solo artist. The show was edited by combining footage of the two concerts into a whole special. It has also aired on BET and TV One.      

"I Have This Dream" is a unreleased song from the Invincible album. Michael in the 1999 interview with TV Guide: "There’s a song on the new album called “I Have This Dream”. It’s a millennium song about the world and the environment that I cowrote with Carol Bayer Sager and David Foster." The song was completely finished, with Ciara, Snoop Dogg, James Ingram, Jermaine Jackson, Shirley Caesar, the O’Jays and R. Kelly featured, although Jackson wanted to remove Kelly from the song, likely due to the allegations against him in 2001. Just like What More Can I Give, the song was going to be under the name of "Michael Jackson & The All-Stars" It was also registered on ASCAP. Around the time, a contest was also held by AOL where the song's instrumental would be provided. The members of the contest would write lyrics for the song, whichever would win would later be recorded by MJ. (verse 1) Some people say I live in fantasy, because I see the world differe...

  MJ & Friends. Live in Munich. Michael Jackson. June 27, 1999.  MJ & Friends were concerts held by American recording artist Michael Jackson in 1999, with numerous other performers as well. The purpose of the tour was to raise funds for children in Kosovo, Africa and elsewhere. Jackson gave two concerts during the tour. The first one took place in Seoul, South Korea on June 25 (exactly ten years before his death) and the second one was in Munich, Germany June 27th.

  MJ & Friends. Live in Seoul. Michael Jackson. June 25, 1999.  MJ & Friends were concerts held by American recording artist Michael Jackson in 1999, with numerous other performers as well. The purpose of the tour was to raise funds for children in Kosovo, Africa and elsewhere. Jackson gave two concerts during the tour. The first one took place in Seoul, South Korea on June 25 (exactly ten years before his death) and the second one was in Munich, Germany June 27th.

  HIStory World Tour JOHANNESBURG, October 12, 1997. Michael Jackson

  HIStory World Tour HELSINKI, August 26, 1997. Michael Jackson

  HIStory World Tour GOTHENBURG, August 16, 1997. Michael Jackson.

HIStory World Tour COPENHAGEN, August 14, 1997. Michael Jackson  

  HIStory World Tour BASEL, July 25, 1997. Michael Jackson

  HIStory World Tour MUNICH, July 4 & 6, 1997. Michael Jackson

  Elizabeth Taylor's 65th Birthday Party. Michael Jackson. February 16, 1997.   Michael Jackson wrote this song exclusively for his dear friend Dame Elizabeth Taylor and performed it in honor of her 65th birthday on 16th February 1997. Michael appreciated Elizabeth’s friendship dearly, "I’ve met a lot of people in my life... and very few are real, real friends. Elizabeth is one of the most loyal, loving, caring people that I know.” – Michael Jackson  Welcome to Hollywood That's what they told you A child star in Hollywood That's what they sold you Grace with beauty, charm and talent You would do, what you were told But they robbed you, of your childhood Took your youth, and sold it for gold Elizabeth, I love you You're every star that shines in the world to me Elizabeth, can't you see that it's true? Elizabeth, I love you You're more than just a star to me Lovely Elizabeth You have surpassed them all My friend Elizabeth Learned to outlast them all Many ...

"On The Line" is a song by Michael Jackson released as the 1st track to a a single promoting the movie by Spike Lee, Get On The Bus. The song was co-written and produced by Babyface and recorded in 1996. It was featured in the opening credits for the Spike Lee movie, Get On The Bus, released the same year.  The song was mysteriously absent from the film's soundtrack, however it was featured on a Get On The Bus promo CD along with Over A Million Strong by the Neville Brothers as a potential Oscar nominee for Best Original Song.  A year later, on January 11, 1997 the song would be featured as the 1st track on a minimax CD included in the Ghosts (Deluxe Collector Box Set).   In 2004, a longer version was featured as the 48th track on The Ultimate Collection. No sense pretending it's over Hard times just don't go away You got to take that chip off your shoulder It's time you open up, have some faith Nothing good ever comes easy All good things come in due time, ye...

  HIStory World Tour BRUNEI, December 31, 1996 Michael Jackson. Bandar Seri Begawan (LaserDisc)

  HIStory World Tour AUCKLAND, November 11, 1996. Michael Jackson

  HIStory World Tour AUCKLAND, November 9, 1996. Michael Jackson

  HIStory World Tour KUALA LUMPUR, October 29, 1996. Michael Jackson

  HIStory World Tour SEOUL, October 7 & 11, 1996. Michael Jackson

  Royal BRUNEI Concert. July 16, 1996. Jerudong Park Amphitheatre, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Michael Jackson.  Prior to the HIStory Tour, Michael Jackson performed a free concert at the Jerudong Park Amphitheatre in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on July 16, 1996.  The concert's purpose was a birthday performance for the Sultan of Brunei's 50th birthday. The concert was attended by the royal family of Brunei. Much of this concert resembled Jackson's Dangerous Tour, keeping the details of the HIStory Tour a close secret. Jackson would later return to Brunei during the HIStory Tour on December 31, 1996.

  World Music Awards, Mónaco, Monte Carlo. Michael Jackson. May 8, 1996

Brit Awards. Michael Jackson. February 19, 1996.  Jackson performed "Earth Song" for the first time in November 1995 on the German celebrity game-show, Wanna Bet?. It was later brought back for the Brit Awards in 1996.  

  Soul Train 25th Anniversary. Michael Jackson. November 22, 1995

  Wetten Dass. Michael Jackson. November 4, 1995.  Jackson performed "Earth Song" for the first time in November 1995 on the German celebrity game-show, Wanna Bet?. It was later brought back for the Brit Awards in 1996.

  BET 15th Anniversary Special. Michael Jackson. September 22, 1995

  The MTV Video Music Awards were held on September 7, 1995.  During the show, Michael and Janet Jackson took home 3 awards for their video for "Scream." In addition, Michael performed a fifteen-minute medley of his main songs.

  Dangerous World Tour BUENOS AIRES. October 12, 1993. Michael Jackson.

  Michael Jackson - Live In Bucharest (The Dangerous Tour)  Watch Michael Jackson's first leg on his Dangerous World Tour (October 1, 1992) at the Bucharest National Stadium, with a sold-out attendance of 90,000.

  Dangerous World Tour BREMEN. August 8, 1992. Michael Jackson.

  Dangerous World Tour COPENHAGEN. July 20, 1992. Michael Jackson.

  Dangerous World Tour OSLO. July 15, 1992. Michael Jackson.

  Dangerous World Tour REHEARSAL, Los Angeles. May 16, 1992. Michael Jackson.

  MTV 10th Anniversary special 1991. Michael Jackson

  Sammy Davis, Jr 60th Anniversary Celebration. Michael Jackson. (November 13, 1989.)   "You Were There" is a song by Michael Jackson, performed only once on February 4, 1990 at Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration. Michael's version was recorded in December, 1989. While his version wasn't ever officially released, the song's performance won Jackson a nomination for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.

  Michael Jackson - Live At Wembley (July 16, 1988)  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.

"Groove Of Midnight" is a song by Siedah Garrett, released as the 6th track on her album, Kiss Of Life. The song was originally recorded by Michael Jackson in 1987 and was going to end up on the album, Bad, although it didn't make the cut. Matt Forger tried to find the song in the vault of MJ estate to be included in Bad 25, Forger did not find the track concluding that Michael's version was not recorded.  A minute long bit of the recording sessions for Michael's version leaked sometime in 2003. 

  30th Annual Grammy Awards. Michael Jackson. March 2, 1988.  The 30th Annual Grammy Awards were held March 2, 1988, at Radio City Music Hall, New York City.  Michael Jackson was present at the ceremony. Michael performed two of his new songs: "The Way You Make Me Feel" followed by "Man in the Mirror". The first track featured a never heard before, slow, minute and a half long intro, while the latter featured a choir singing alongside Jackson.

  Bad World Tour BRISBANE, November 28, 1987. Michael Jackson.

  Bad World Tour YOKOHAMA, September 26, 1987. Michael Jackson.

  Victory Tour TORONTO, Canada (CNE Stadium), October 5, 6 & 7, 1984. The Jacksons.

When You Wish Upon A Star, Follow The Yellow Brick Road, and Ease On Down The Road.  Recorded in 1983 at Walt Disney World.

  MOTOWN 25; Yesterday, Today, Forever. The Jacksons & Michael Jackson. March 25, 1983.  Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was a 1983 television special produced by Suzanne de Passe for Motown Records, to commemorate Motown's twenty-fifth year of experience. About halfway through the special, Michael Jackson reunited with his brothers on stage to perform a medley of some old Jackson 5 songs. His brothers then left the stage, leaving him solo in his sparkling jacket. Michael then addressed the audience briefly, dramatically introducing his solo performance to Billie Jean. Michael grabbed his fedora and struck a pose, and the audience made a standing ovation before he even started to sing. Then he sang and danced to Billie Jean. During a musical interlude, Michael performed the moonwalk for the first time in public and then spun incredibly fast, and the audience erupted in applause. He showcased a level of talent that shocked many people, and the performance was highly...

  Destiny World Tour NEW ORLEANS. October 3, 1979. The Jacksons.  The Destiny World Tour was the third concert tour by The Jacksons to promote the group's Destiny.  The tour began on January 22, 1979, with their opening concert in Bremen, Germany. They visited 3 continents and 9 countries, playing 83 concerts in the United States alone. The tour concluded in Hawaii on January 13, 1980.

  Destiny World Tour LONDON, February 23, 1979. The Jacksons.  The Destiny World Tour was the third concert tour by The Jacksons to promote the group's Destiny.  The tour began on January 22, 1979, with their opening concert in Bremen, Germany. They visited 3 continents and 9 countries, playing 83 concerts in the United States alone. The tour concluded in Hawaii on January 13, 1980.

  TVE Aplauso. Madrid. February 2, 1979

  Moving Violation Tour Mexico City. The Jackson 5. December 1975.  The Jackson 5 World Tour. Tour by the Jackson 5 Start date: March 2, 1973 End date: December 1975  The Jackson 5 World Tour was the fifth concert tour by the Jackson 5.  It was the first world tour by both the group and Michael Jackson. Among places the group visited were North America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand or South America.

  WHEN WE GROW UP Michael Jackson & Roberta Flack. March 11, 1974

Got To Be There (released October 7, 1971) Got To Be There is a song by Michael Jackson, released as the fifth track and the lead single to the album of the same name. It was the first solo song Jackson has ever released.    Got to be there (Got to be there) Got to be there in the morning When she says hello to the world Got to be there (Got to be there) Got to be there, bring her good times And show her that she's my girl Oh, what a feeling there'll be The moment I know she loves me 'Cause when I look in her eyes, I realise I need her sharing her world beside me So I've got to be there (Got to be there) Got to be there in the morning And welcome her into my world And show her that she's my girl When she says, "Hello, world!" (Got to be there) I need her sharing the world beside me That's why I've got to be there (Got to be there) Got to be there where love begins And that's everywhere she goes I've got to be there so she knows That when ...