Did MJ ever record the Neptunes songs that he refused like Like I love You or Rock your body?

MikeMatronik said:

Is this really true? Those songs were presented to MJ first?
[Edited 2/15/07 22:53pm]

LaDiosa said:

Yes. I'm pretty sure Senorita was too.

TheBoyfromtheBand thanks 4 sharing that list.

it's impressive

Just to clear some things up...


* You Haven't Done Nothing (1974) (Stevie Wonder)
Stevie Wonder
Not an out-take, because it was officially released.

* A Brand New Day (1978) (???)
Various Artists
See above.

* Be A Lion (1978) (???)
Various Artists
See above.

* Ease On Down The Road (1978) (Charlie Smalls)
Duet with Diana Ross
See above.

* You Can't Win (Part I) (1978) (Charlie Smalls)
Michael Jackson
See above.

* You Can't Win (Part II) / Can't Get Outta The Rain (1978) (Charlie Smalls)
Michael Jackson
See above.

* Who's Right, Who's Wrong (1979) (Kenny Loggins, Michael Jackson)
Kenny Loggins
Not an out-take, because it was officially released.

* All I Do (1980) (Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson)
Stevie Wonder
See above.

* I'm In Love Again (1980) (Minnie Riperton, Michael Jackson)
Duet with Minnie Riperton
See above.

* Night Time Lover (1980) (Michael Jackson)
La Toya Jackson
See above.

* Goin' Back To Alabama (1981) (Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie)
Kenny Rogers
See above.

* Just Friends (1981) (Michael Jackson, Carole Bayer Sager)
Carole Bayer Sager
See above.

* Muscles (1982) (Michael Jackson)
Diana Ross
See above.

* Someone In The Dark (1982) (Rod Temperton, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman)
Michael Jackson
See above.

* Say Say Say (1983) (Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson)
Duet with Paul McCartney
See above.

* The Man (1983) (Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson)
Duet with Paul McCartney
See above.

* Centipede (1984) (Michael Jackson)
Rebbie Jackson
See above.

* Don't Stand Another Chance (1984) (???)
Janet Jackson
See above.

* Somebody's Watching Me (1984) (Rockwell)
Rockwell
See above.

* Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good To Be True) (1984) (???)
Duet with Jermaine Jackson
See above.

* Behind The Mask (1985) (Michael Jackson, Chris Mosdell, Ryuichi Sakamoto)
Greg Phillinganes
See above.

* Eaten Alive (1985) (Michael Jackson, Barry & Maurice Gibb)
Diana Ross
See above.

* We Are The World (1985) (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie)
USA for Africa
This was the biggest selling single of all-time, until "Candle in the Wind". Cannot by any means be classified as an out-take. It was officially released, and eveyone knows about it.

* You're The One (1985) (Michael Jackson, Buz Kohan)
Jennifer Holliday
See above.

* You Were There (1985) (Michael Jackson, Buz Kohan)
Can't really be classed as an out-take, because it was never intended to be on an album. It was written for the Sammy Davis Jr tribute and nothing else.

* Chicago 1945 (1987) (Michael Jackson, Steve Pocaro)
Not an out-take. It's just the working titled for "Smooth Criminal"
Actually Chicago 1945 has different lyrics
* Get It (1987) (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder)
Not an out-take. Was officially released.

* Come Together (1968) (John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
Not an out-take. Was officially released on HIStory. (Wasn't intende for Bad. I don't even know why it was on HIStory)

* Do The Bartman (1990) (???)
"Bart Simpson"
Not an out-take. Was officially released.

* Mind Is The Magic (1990) (Michael Jackson)
See above.

* Happy Birthday, Lisa (1991) (Michael Jackson)
First of all, it's not an out-take because it was released. Secondly, it's not even Michael singing.
There is a version of Michael singing but it's not circulating
* Neverland Landing (1987-1991) (Michael Jackson)
FAKE. Fans heard this song a couple of years ago, and thought it was Michael singing. Someone claimed it was titled "Neverland Landing". But it is actually a song by Tom Fox (who sounds uncannily like Michael) and it's called "Wayfaring Stranger".

* Satisfy You / To Satisfy You (1990-1992) (Bryan Loren, Michael Jackson)
Was officially released, as far as I know.

* Whatzupwitu (1992) (???)
Eddie Murphy
Not an out-take. Was officially released.

* Yeah (1992) (???)
Eddie Murphy
See above.

* You Cry (1992) (Michael Jackson)
FAKE. Someone put it up on the internet, claiming it was a short snippet of an unreleased song by Michael. It was just a verse from "Be Not Always".

* Joy (1994) (Michael Jackson)
Blackstreet
Not an out-take. Was officially released.

* I Need You (1995) (3T)
3T
See above.

* Why - Released Version (1994-1995) (Michael Jackson)
3T
See above.
This song was originally on HIStory but he gave it to 3T. The chorus is from Michael's version
* Elizabeth, I Love You (1996) (Michael Jackson, Buz Kohan)
How is this an out-take? It was recorded for any album. It was written for Elizabeth Taylor to be performed in honour of her.

* Be Me For A Day (1998) (Michael Jackson)
Is this song really that old? I thought it was recent, like 2004/5 or something.

* People Of The World (1999) (Michael Jackson)
J-Friends
This isn't an out-take, It was officially released.

* Chicago 1945 (2001) (Michael Jackson, Steve Pocaro //
This isn't a new version of anything. It was originally written in 1986/1987, and was the working title for "Smooth Criminal".


* Force (2003) (Michael Jackson, Irv Gotti, Ashanti, Ja Rule)
Michael Jackson
Feat. Ashanti and Ja Rule

* One More Chance (????-2003) (R. Kelly)
Not an out-take. Written and recorded for the Number Ones album.

* Prayer For Peace (2003) (Michael Jackson, Barry Gibb)
Michael Jackson

* We've Had Enough (????-2004)
This wasn't a Vince out-take. It was written for the Ultimate Collection. It's an officially released song.

* Breaking (2004) (Michael Jackson)
* Dead Or Alive (2004) (Michael Jackson)
* Healing My Feelings (2004) (Michael Jackson)
* What About Me (2004) (Michael Jackson)
FAKE, FAKE, FAKE, FAKE

* UNTITLED SONG (2005)
This is just a rumour, made by Michael. Nothing indicates that there was such a song, or who the writers were. Michael just said the Jacksons might be making a Tsunami benefit song.

* From The Bottom Of My Heart (2005) (Michael Jackson)
* I Have A Dream (2005) (Michael Jackson)
I'm not sure, but Bain's reports from 2005 regarding the song indicate they are the same song, but the title was changed from "From the Bottom of My Heart" to "I Have A Dream". "I Have This Dream" actually dates back to about 2003.
I Have This Dream actually dates back to 1999 and originally recorded for Invincible
Also, I don't know how you can include demos. Nearly every song ever recorded by any artist is first recorded as a demo. Artists rarely release those demos, except as a B-side. So they aren't out-take because they eventually end up on an album, in one form or another.


* Pressure (2000-2003)
* Seduction (2000-2003) (Michael Jackson, Shelby Lee Myrick II)
* The Pain (2000-2003) (Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins)
I heard about these songs ages ago, and I've been dying to hear them ever since. The titles sound cool. I was hoping they would be on TUC.
[Edited 2/15/07 18:39pm]