I'm going to have to revise this list because alot of info on songs are surfacing as of late
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 Fool For You- The Jackson 5ive's cover of the Ray Charles tune.
A Place In The Sun-The Jackson 5ive's cover of the Stevie Wonder classic
A Place With No Name- a slightly alternate version of America’s song “A Horse With No Name” Recorded in 1998 in London England, possibly for the 2001 album “Invincible”
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. Snippet leaked December 2009 without permission from Kravitz and The Estate of Michael Jackson
Another Part Of Me- Early version used for Captain EO. Written by Michael in 1985. Revised for the 1987 album “Bad”
Ashes To Ashes- Instrumental piece Michael composed with Nicholas Pike for the film "Ghosts"
Attitude-written by Michael, Kathy Wakefield, and Michel Pierre Columbier
Ave Maria- The classic song recorded in 1970 for The Jackson 5's Christmas Album
Baby Be Mine- Early demo. Written by Rod Temperton
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 (Pepsi Version)- The revised version of the #1 hit with new lyrics. Used in Michael’s pepsi commercials in 1987 and 1988
Bad Company-written by Tito Jackson for the Victory album
Bad Girl- written by Michael
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
Billie Jean- 1981 studio demo of the #1 hit. Longer than the 1982 home demo that was released on the 2001 Special Edition of “Thriller”
Billie Jean (Studio Demo)- alternate studio demo. Leaked in 2009
Black Or White (Pepsi Version)- The revised version of the 1991 hit. Briefly used in the intro of the MTV series “The Dangerous Diary” in 1992
Blowin In The Wind- The Jackson 5ive's cover of Bob Dylan classic
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. Michael exclaimed he felt it could be a hit in an interview in 1984 but the song never has been released
California Grass-written by Michael
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
Can You.....- recorded in 2007 with Will.i.Am
Carousel-written by Michael Sembello. Was to be on Thriller but replaced by Human Nature. Released in 2001 in severly edited form on the Special Edition of Thriller. Unedited version in HQ quality leaked in 2009
Ceiling Dance- part of the film "Ghosts" score. Composed by Nicholas Pike
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
Christmas Everyday- Recorded for The Jackson 5's Christmas album, but never released
Cloud Nine-The Jackson 5ive's cover of The Temptation's hit single
Color of My Soul-the possible original album title and title track to the album that became Invincible
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 before 1994 and considered for the 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
Deep in The Night- song recorded for the Dangerous album
Do You Know Where Your Children Are- written by Michael
Disco Kids- written by James Whitney and recorded by Michael in 1976-79
Do You Love Me- J5 cover of Contours hit
Do You Love Me-song written by Babyface for Invincible in either 1999 or 2000
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 for Diana Ross for her 1985 album . Michael's demo version is unreleased
Escape- written by Michael during the Invincible sessions and leaked in late 2002. Michael and his legal team released a press statement to fans NOT to spread the song. It was possibly considered for release on the 2003 compilation “Number Ones”
Fever- song recorded for the Dangerous album. Produced by Bryan Loren (?)
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. Contrary to belief. This version has NOT leaked
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
Goodness Knows- written by James Whitney
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
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
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
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
Ghost- written by Michael. The 1991 early version from the Dangerous recording sessions
Goin’ To Rio- written by Michael before the Off The Wall recording sessions
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. HQ version leaked in 2009
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 Can't Get You Off My Mind- song The Jackson 5 recorded in 1973
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 Of Me- written by Michael before 1993
If I Can't (Nobody Can)- recorded by The Jackson 5 around 1972-74
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 Be There-the 1989 Adult Version that was recorded for Decade. Contrary to some fan's belief, it is not the same version that was featured in the 1992 Pepsi Commercial
I'll Turn To Stone- J5 cover of Four Tops hit
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.
Joy- written by Teddy Riley, Tammy Lucas, and Michael Jackson. Originally for Michael’s 1991 album, “Dangerous”, but later given to Riley’s group, Blackstreet, for their 1994 debut album
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- Recorded August 1969. The Jackson 5’s 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
Little Girls-written by Michael before 1992
Llama Lola
Lonely Heart- unreleased J5 song on the mid 60s. Surfaced in 1989. Believed to be from a demo tape that was recorded in the 2300 Jackson Street home living room or Tito's music teacher Shirley Cartman's living room, who passed the tape to Steeltown Records' Gordon Keith. Cartman later had the tape transferred to a better quality tape, after moving to Atlanta Georgia, to preserve the recordings.
Lonely Bird
Lonely Man- written by Michael before 1992
Love Call- unreleased J5 song that was recorded on October 12, 1971. The Original version remains unreleased
Love Feels Like Fire- unreleased J5 cover of Four Tops song
Love Go Away- J5 song recorded for Motown. Lyrics appeared in the Winter '84 issue of "Rock And Soul Magazine"
Love Never Felt So Good- written by Michael with Paul Anka and Kathy Wakefield and recorded by Johnny Mathis in 1984. Michael’s original demo is circulating amongst fans online
Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever- J5 cover of Four Tops single
Lucy Is In Love With Linus- song written by Michael, written possibly around 1978-1980
Make A Wish- unreleased MJ song. During the 1993 deposition, he couldn't recall if he had written it or not
Make Or Break- written by Michael and John Barnes in 1985-1987. Alternate titles are "For God's Sake/Make Or Break" and "Make A Break"
Maybe We Can Do It- written by Michael, Rodney Jerkins, and P. Diddy for Invincible, but didn't make the cut
Men In Black- recorded in 1989 for Decade but then later considered for Dangerous. Included on a rare promo CD "Promo Flight Only" of which 10 copies exist and given to certain Sony executives on the way to Neverland from Europe in 1991 as a teaser from the Dangerous album. Circulating amongst hardcore collectors
Michael McKeller- written by Michael, possibly for Bad or Dangerous
Much Too Soon- written by Michael in 1981. Believed by fans to be an early version of "Gone Too Soon"
My Favorite Things- J5 cover of the song from The Sound of Music. recorded for the 1970 Christmas Album, but failed to make the album
Mystery- written by Rod Temperton for Michael. Michael turned the song down and Anita Baker recorded it instead in 1986.
Neither One Of Us (Wants To Say Goodbye)- J5 cover of Gladys Knight and The Pips hit.
Neverland Landing- written by Michael before 1993
Nightline- written by Glen Ballard and recorded by Michael for Thriller. Ballard was optimistic after finding out the song wasn't going to be included on Thriller, knowing he'd write for the next album. He would go on to write Man In The Mirror, which he feels is a better song, for the "Bad" album and Keep The Faith for the "Dangerous" album. Later recorded by The Pointer Sisters for the original 1983 edition of "Breakout", but was replaced by "I'm So Excited" on later editions. Also recorded by Ellen Foley and Randy Crawford
Never Can Say Goodbye- the 1989 Adult Version that was recorded for Decade
Nightmare of Edgar Allen Poe- song believed to be written by Michael and Walter Afansieff in 1999-2000 for the planned film "The Nightmare of Edgar Allen Poe"
No News Is Good News-written by Stevie Wonder for the J5/Steve collaboration album that was planned for 1974
Nona- written by Jackie Jackson. Intended for the Victory album
Nymphette Lover- written by Michael in 1981
Ode To Sorrow- written by Michael in 1977. Possibly one of the classical pieces he wrote in the mid 70s
On My Anger- written by Michael and Teddy Riley in 1999 for the Invincible album
Ooh Baby Baby- J5's cover of Smokey Robinson and The Miracle's hit single
The Pain- written by Rodney Jerkins, Jay Harvey Mason, and Shawn Stockman for Invincible
People Have To Make Some Kind of Joke- written by Michael possibly between 1985-1993
Peter Pan- written by Michael for the planned movie about the fantasy character that turned out to become the 1993 film "Hook"
Power- written by Jackie Jackson for the Victory album in around 1983-84
Pressure written by Rodney Jerkins, Lashawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, and Jay Harvey Mason for the Invincible album
The Price of Fame- written by Michael in 1985-86 for the Bad album. Originally slated to appear in the 1987 "Chase" Pepsi commercials, but due to not making the album, it was replaced by a special version of Bad". The Price of Fame version exists.
Purple Snowflakes- J5 cover of Marvin Gaye's holiday song for their 1970's Christmas album
Quantum Leap- poem written by Michael. Possibly also recorded as a song
Quicksand- J5's cover of Martha and The Vandella's hit single
Red Eye- written by Michael. Date Unknown
Rock With You- demo version that was to released on the 2001 Special Edition, but was taken off at the last minute
Rolling The Dice- written by Rod Temperton for Thriller
Sweet Music- written by James Whitney
Take My Heart- another unreleased Steeltown song
Thank Heaven- written by Michael in 1998
Thank You For Life- written by Michael in 1976 when he was around 18 years old
That- written by Michael in 1998
That Girl- written by Michael, Jackie, Randy, Marlon, and Tito in 1978 for the Destiny album and possibly re-recorded again in 1980 for the Triumph album
That Kind Of Lover- written by Michael and Ray Ruffin. No confirmation if Michael ever actually recorded the song
That’s How Love Is- unreleased song recorded by The Jackson 5. Recorded in 1969
That’s What Love Is Made Of- cover of the Miracles song. Recorded around
The Lady In My Life- The original edit. Originally over 6 minutes, The song was edited to fit the time limits on vinyl.
The Toy- written by Michael in 1981 for the Richard Pryor film of the same name
There Must Be More To Life Than This- song Michael worked on with the late Freddie Mercury in the summer of 1983 at Hayvenhurst during a 5 to 6 hour recording session. Other songs done during the session were Victory and State Of Shock. Considered for the 1984 album “The Works” but wasn’t released until Freddie’s solo album “Mr. Bad Guy” in 1985 with Freddie on lead vocals instead of Michael. The original demo featuring Michael on vocals and Freddie on the piano circulating amongst fans
Throwin’ Your Life Away- written by Michael in 1988
To Satisfy You- written by Michael and Bryan Loren between 1989-1990 for Dangerous album. When Bryan found that wasn’t going to be released on the album, He asked Michael if he could record it for his album, “Music From The New World”, using Michael’s original background vocals. Michael’s original version remains unreleased.
To Sir With Love- The Jackson 5’s cover of the title song of the Sidney Poitier film. Recorded in 1969
Tomboy- written by Michael in 1985. Recorded for the Bad album but didn’t make the cut. Was submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office/Library of Congress on a tape with 1985 versions of Speed Demon, Dirty Diana, and Smooth Criminal
Tragedy of A Cheerleader- written by Michael
Twinkle Twinkle Little Me- Supremes cover The Jackson 5 recorded for their 1970 ‘Christmas Album”
Under Your Skin- written by Michael in 1979
Vibrationist- written by Michael in 1998
We Are The Ones- written by Michael in 1978
When Babies Smile- written by Michael. Later used as a poem for Michael’s 1992 book, “Dancing The Dream” as “A Baby Smiles”. The song recording remains unreleased
Wouldja?- recorded by The Jackson 5 in 1973
What A Lonely Way To Go- written by Michael in 1975
What’s It Gonna Be- written by Michael
What’s Your Life- written by Michael and his brother Jermaine
What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Jimmy Ruffin hit from 1966
What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Jr. Walker and The All Stars’ hit from 1969
What You Do To Me- written by Michael in 1985, possibly for the Bad album. Revised in 1998 possibly for Invincible
Where Did Our Love Go?- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Supremes’ hit from 1964
Where Do I Stand?- written by Marlon Jackson for the Victory album. Marlon recorded the song for his 1987 debut album "Baby Tonight"
White Christmas- The Jackson 5’s cover of the most successful Christmas song ever. Recorded in 1970 for their “Christmas Album”
Who Do You Know? Written by Michael from 1981
Who Is It- written by Michael in 1989 for the Dangerous album. Charted #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. The original version, clocking in over 7 minutes, remains unreleased and is circulating amongst fans
Who Is The Girl With Her Hair Down- written by Michael
Why- The original version. Written by Babyface and recorded for the HIStory album. After his nephews, 3T heard Michael’s version, he gave it to them for the 1995 debut album, “Brotherhood”
Why Can’t I Be- written by Michael in 1980. Has a similar chord progressions as “The Girl Is Mine”
Why Shy- written by Michael
Why Can’t I Be? Written by Michael in 1980
Work That Body- written by Michael and Bryan Loren in 1989 or 1990
Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Stevie Wonder hit.
You Ain’t Giving Me What I Want (So I’m Taking It All Back)- Recorded January 8, 1970 and originally titled “Your A B C’s and D’s” Later released on the 1995 compilation, “Soulsation”.
You Ain’t Gonna Change Nothin- written by Michael
You Are A Liar- written by Michael
You Are So Beautiful- written by Michael during his 2005 trial, inspired by the fans’ ongoing support
You Can’t Hurry Love- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Supremes’ hit
You Not Me- written by Michael in 1979 around the same time he wrote Little Susie, Be Not Always, Lovely One, and In The Life of Chico. The lyrics, about a failing relationship, were used in the Brothers Johnson 1980 track “This Had To Be”, which featured Michael on background vocals
You Told Me Your Lovin’- written by Michael in 1979
You Were There- written by Michael and Alan “Buz” Kohan. Performed during the 60th Birthday Celebration for the late Sammy Davis Jr. at the Shrine Auditorium in 1989. Performed one time, and Michael was heard saying afterwards that he’ll never sing the song again because it was now Sammy’s song.
You’re My Everything- The Jackson 5’s cover of the Temptation’s hit.
You’re Supposed To Keep Your Love From Me- written by Stevie Wonder during 1973-75 with Jermaine on lead and Stevie, Michael, and Jackie on background vocals. Re-recorded in 1980 for Jermaine’s “Let’s Get Serious”. The original version remains unreleased
You’re The Only One- written by Deke Richards, Freddie Perren, and Fonce Mizell and recorded by The Jackson 5 in 1972.
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