list of the unrealeased tracks of J5/jacksons/MJ
123- The Alternate Version of ABC
7 Rooms of Gloom- The Jackson 5ive's cover of the Four Tops single
A Baby Smiles-song Michael wrote in 1979 and included as a poem in his 1992 book, "Dancing The Dream"
A Place In The Sun-The Jackson 5ive's cover of the Stevie Wonder classic
A Pretty Face Is-written by Stevie circa 1974. either intended for J5 or a duet between Stevie and Michael. Stevie talked about it during an interview in Japan in 1988 and said he envisioned it as a duet with Michael. A version from 1987 with Michael and Stevie was recorded for the Characters album
After The Storm (The Sun Will Shine)-written by Willie Hutch
Ain't Too Proud To Beg-J5 cover of Temptations single
Al Capone- written for the BAD album but didn't make the cut
All In Your Name- a duet with Michael and Barry Gibb from 2002
Alright Now-Michael's original version that was recorded by Ralph Tresvant
Angel- written by Babyface for an unreleased greatest hits compilation from 1998
Another Day-duet with Lenny Kravitz from the Invincible sessions
Attitude-Michael solo
Baby I Need Your Lovin-J5 cover of Four Tops single
Baby It's Love- rumored duet with J5 and Diana Ross from 1970
Back In My Arms Again-J5 cover of Supremes single
Bad Girl-Michael solo
Bassouille-track from the HIStory sessions
Be Me 4 A Day-written during Michael's 2004 trial. Alternative title is "Be Michael" and "Just For One Day, Be Michael."
Be My Girl-song performed during 1973 and cited as a new single with Jermaine on lead, but was never released
Behind The Mask-vocal version of Yellow Magic Orchestra's song that was recorded for Thriller, but due to legal reasons, didn't make the tracklistings. Later recorded by Greg Philliganes and Eric Clapton
Belong 2-song done by Michael and Teddy Riley for the Invincible album, but never released
Blowin In The Wind-J5 cover of Bob Dylan song
Bottle of Smoke-song intended for the Dangerous album. written in 1989
Buffalo Bill-written around the 1983-1984 period and intended for either Victory and Bad
Buttercup-written 1974/1975 by Stevie for a J5 album that he was going to produce. Buttercup was cited for release for 1975
California Grass-Michael solo
Can I Get A Witness-J5 cover of Marvin Gaye song
Can I Live-written by Sisqo and Teddy Riley. intended for Invincible but didn't make the cut
Carousel-written by Michael Sembello (who wrote New Edition's Mr Telephone Man), was to be on Thriller but replaced by Human Nature
Cheater-recorded in 1987 or 1986 for Bad. Written by Michael and Greg Philliganes
Chicago 1945-written by Michael and Toto's Steve Pocaro. Recorded for Bad and again for Invincible. The possible original version of Smooth Criminal
The Children's Hour-Michael solo
Color of My Soul-the possible original album title and title track to the album that became Invincible
Color of Love-written by Randy for 2300 Jackson Street(a friend of mine and Maxx has the DAT tape to this one)
Come and Get It-J5 song that was recorded for Motown
Crack Kills-planned as a duet between Michael and Run DMC but was shelved for several reasons
Cry-written by Michael for HIStory album. Different track from the song on Invincible
Daydreamer-song written and performed by The Jackson 5 for the 1972 TV special "The Jackson 5 Show), but was never released
Do You Love Me- J5 cover of Contours hit
Do You Love Me-song written by Babyface for Invincible
Do You Want Me-written by Dru Hill for Invincible
Doing Dirty-written by Michael and Marlon in 1982 or 1983 for Victory. Also considered for the shelved "Decade 1980-1990/1979-1989" greatest hits project
Dreams-Michael solo
What About Us-original version of Earth Song and intended for Dangerous. Also intended as a duet with Michael and Shirley Caesar
Eaten Alive-written by Barry and Maurice Gibb and Michael. Michael's demo version is unreleased
Free- song written by Michael possibly around the 83-91 period
From The Bottom of My Heart-the Katrina single that was later cancelled
Girls Girls Girls (Remix)- version of Jay Z's 2002 hit that featured Michael on the hook but due to legal warnings from Sony, it was cancelled.
The Gloved One- written by Sisqo for inclusion on Invincible in 1999
God Rest Ye Merry Christmas- recorded for the Jackson 5 Christmas Album but didn't make the cut
Goin' To Rio- written by Michael in Carole Sager Bayer in 1976 and considered for Off The Wall
Got The Hots- written by Michael and Quincy for Thriller. Was to be released in 2001 for the Special Edition of Thriller but was taken off the tracklisting at the last minute. Was finally released on the Japanese edition of Thriller 25
Got To Find A Way Somehow- written by Michael in 1979 and possibly for Off The Wall or Triumph
Groove of Midnight- written by Rod Temperton for the Bad album but then recorded by Siedah Garrett for her 1988 album
Guess Who's Making Whoopie With Your Girlfriend- original version of Mama's Pearl. Berry Gordy felt the the original lyrics didn't fit the group's image
Happy Birthday, Lisa- written by Michael for the The Simpsons' episode "Stark Raving Dad". Michael's version finally surfaced in 2007
He Who Makes The Sky Grey- written by Jermaine Jackson and Sheik Abdullah of Bahrain with Michael featured on vocals
Heaven Help Us All- Jackson 5 cover of Stevie Wonder's song
Heaven Is Here- written by Michael and included in his 1992 book "Dancing The Dream" rumored to have been recorded due to the structure of the poem
Heaven's Girl- written by R. Kelly for HIStory, but was later recorded by Kelly himself for Quincy Jones' compilation, "Q's Jook Joint"
I'm Your Sunny Boy- J5's version of The Supreme's song that was titled "He's My Sunny Boy"
Ecstacy- poem by Michael from his 1992 book "Dancing The Dream", possibly originally a song
Ekam Satyam (The One Truth) written by A.R. Rahman and A.R. Porthasarathy with English translation by Karika Myer Bharat
Recorded as a duet with Michael singing in English and Rahman singing in Sanskrit. Recorded in September for the Invincible album
Elizabeth I Love You- written by Michael for his friend Elizabeth Taylor. Performed for her during her 65th birthday celebration special in February 1997
Face- song Michael written for HIStory
Fall Again- written by Walter Afanasieff and Robin Thicke. The song was 3/4 finished when Michael's oldest became ill
Fantasy- written by Michael and Jermaine. Possibly for Victory or Jermaine's "Dynamite" album
Far Far Away- written by Michael
Fear- written by Michael in 1993 for HIStory
Fingertips- Jackson 5's cover of Stevie Wonder's first ever single
Fly Away- written by Michael in 1986/87 for the Bad album but later given for sister Rebbie for her 1998 album
For All Time- writte by Michael Sherwood, David Paich, and Steve Pocaro for the Thriller album but wasn't recorded until 1990 for the Dangerous album. Surfaced on the internet in 2002. Finally released in 2008 on Thriller 25 with new vocals and added production
For Once In My Life- Jackson 5 cover of Stevie Wonder classic
For The Rest of My Life- song rumored to be a duet with The Jackson 5 and Diana Ross in 1970
Free- written by Michael before 1992
Get Around- written by Michael before 1993, possibly for Bad or Dangerous. A second version credited to Michael, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins, and LaShawn Davis for the Invincible album is said to exist
Girl You're So Together- featured on the 1984 compilation "Farewell My Summer Love" recorded on August 31, 1973, the same day he recorded Don't Let It Get You Down, and Farewell My Summer Love
Holiday Inn- written by Michael in 1976 and registered with the U.S Copyright Office in late 1984
Hot Fever- the original version of The Way You Make Me Feel from 1985.
Hot Street- written by Rod Temperton for the Thriller album. Although Michael liked the song, Temperton and Jones felt it wasn't strong enough
Slapstick- the early demo of Hot Street
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You- the J5 cover of Marvin Gaye's Top 10 hit
I Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart Out Anymore- one of the seven songs that was issued on the 1979 compilation "Boogie"
I Can't Get You Off My Mind- song Michael worked on in the early 70s
I Can't Help Myself(Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)- J5 cover of Four Tops classic
I Don't Live Here Anymore- song written by Michael for Invincible
I Forgive You- written by Michael in either the 70s or 80s
I Got A Feeling- J5 cover of Four Tops song
I Have This Dream- written by Michael with Carole Sager Bayer and David Foster for inclusion on Invincible, but later became the subject of a song writing contest by Tonos Entertainment and AOL Music.
Recorded again in 2006 with guest vocalists such as James Ingram, Shanice, R. Kelly, The O'Jays, Jermaine Jackson, Snoop Dogg, and others but remains unreleased
I Have This Love In Me- written by Michael before 1993
I Hear A Symphony- J5 cover of Supremes hit. Michael suggested singing a male version of the song in 1970-73. Released in 1986 on the "Looking Back At Yesterday" compilation. Alternate vocal version released on the 1995 "Soulsation" boxset
I Like The Way You Are- J5 unreleased song recorded in 1970-73. Later released in 1986 on "Looking Back At Yesterday"
I Want To Be Free- the original title of I Want You Back
I Was Made To Love Her- J5 cover of Stevie Wonder hit. Released in 1979 on "Boogie", alternate vocal version released on "Looking Back At Yesterday"
If I Can't (Nobody Can)- recorded by The Jackson 5 and written by Stevie Wonder. Recorded for the shelved Jackson 5/ Stevie Wonder album
If You Don't Love Me- recorded for the Dangerous album in 1990. Was going to be included on the second disc of the 2001 special edition, but the second disc was shelved
If You Really Love Me- J5 cover of Stevie Wonder's 1971 hit
If You Want Heaven- written by Michael and his brothers for Motown, but was never released, probably due to Motown barring the brothers from releasing material that they wrote
I'll Turn To Stone- J5 cover of Four Tops hit
In The Back- written by Michael in 1994, and was to included on the 1997 album "Blood On The Dancefloor". Released in 2004 on the compilation "The Ultimate Collection"
In The Life of Chico-written by Michael in 1979 along with Be Not Always and Little Susie
In The Valley- written by Michael
Iowa-piece of classical music by Michael. Recorded before he left Encino to film the Wiz and put Iowa and other songs on tape at the family home studio.
It's Christmas Time- song recorded for the Jackson 5 Christmas Album but failed to make the cut
It's Not Worth It- recorded by Michael for the Invincible album but later given to Brandy for her "Full Moon" album with Michael contributing background vocals
It's The Same Old Song- J5 cover of Four Tops hit
I've Gotta Be Me- J5 cover of Sammy Davis Jr song
Jackson Man-recorded for Steeltown as somewhat of a tribute to their father.
Take My Heart- another unreleased Steeltown song
Joy To The World- recorded for the Jackson 5 Christmas Album, but didn't make the cut
Keep Off The Grass- recorded by The Jackson 5 for the Jackson 5/Stevie Wonder album
Kentucky-written by Michael in the mid 70s, possibly 1976
Kentucky Road- recorded by The Jackson 5 for Motown
Kick It- written by Michael, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins, LaShawn Davis, and Norman Gregg for the Invincible album in 1999
Lavender Blue- J5 cover of Disney song by Burl Ives from the 1948 movie, "So Dear To My Heart"
Learned My Lesson- written by Michael in 1981 and registered at the US Copyright Office in 1985
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