Timmy84 said:

lacefront weaves and wigs

dreamfactory313 said:

he feeds his llamas, eat Macaroni and Cheese, watch soap operas, and looks through weave catalogs

PatrickS77 said:

No,I don't buy any of those excuses.If Michael truly wanted to tour,there is nothing holding him back.He just doesn't want to tour anymore,which is fine,but he should be honest about it and let the fans know that he has retired from live performances.I would be pissed if Madonna was playing games like this with her fans.

SoulAlive said:

He hasnt said he's not touring, and he has NOT even hinted that he is touring. Cant the man just live his life in peace and do what the fuck he wants? If he doesnt feel like touring, why should he? If he decides next week he wants to, he can. Who gives a shit. He doesnt owe anyone any explanations, answers, nothing. He shouldnt have to tell his "fans" his every friggin thought or movement. He has given so much to the world of entertainment. There is no need to retire, because that in itself would create a fuss, and then if he feels he wants to make a career move then he would have to come OUT of retirement and ruffle more feathers. Just leave the poor guy alone and let him life his life as he pleases, seriously!

I just want unreleased songs

bboy87 said:

At this point,if he's not release a new CD or go on tour,he should just raid his vault and release a bunch of old recordings.I wish Prince would do this,too.

To be honest, I'm moving on to other music, I guess I'll play MJ based on how I'm feeling. Now I'm playing shit online from people like Little Brother and shit like that.

Timmy84 said:

Thanks to me

bboy87 said:

You introduce me to Foreign Exchange (which was Phonte by himself). I knew of Little Brother before tho. I didn't know of his solo stuff until you told me, lol.

Anyway, you heard that album Cinnie posted?
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Timmy84 said:

Which one?

SoulAlive said:

Stuff has been leaking here and there for the past 2 years so that's good thing for me:

so far since 2002:
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (demo) (better quality)
Starlight snippet
Beat It (early mix)(not sure if it's real
Billie Jean (studio demo)
Billie Jean (studio demo) snippet
Baby Be Mine (demo snippet)
The Lady In My Life uncut
Slapstick (snippet)
Hot Street (better quality snippet)
Groove of Midnight (snippet)
Liberian Girl (instrumental)
Trouble (better quality snippet)
Nightline
In The Closet demo
Remember The Time (original version)
Remember The Time (vocal runs)
Give In To Me (demo)
Keep The Faith (demo)
Gone Too Soon (alternate take)
For All Time
Work That Body
She Got It
Serious Effect
Lisa It's Your Birthday

all of the tracks released on compilations


the Brisbane show and both Brunei concerts, and I've been finding alot of Jackson 5 unreleased tracks
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bboy87 said:

Sounds like some fascinating stuff. Any chance of putting all that (or some of it) on a single thread?

midnightmover said:

I'm kinda reluctant on doing another MJ thread right now I might when all the other ones die down


I still have to post this interview he did in '79 on Youtube. Looks like I'm the only one who has it

SoulAlive said:

Stuff has been leaking here and there for the past 2 years so that's good thing for me:

so far since 2002:
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (demo) (better quality)
Starlight snippet
Beat It (early mix)(not sure if it's real
Billie Jean (studio demo)
Billie Jean (studio demo) snippet
Baby Be Mine (demo snippet)
The Lady In My Life uncut
Slapstick (snippet)
Hot Street (better quality snippet)
Groove of Midnight (snippet)
Liberian Girl (instrumental)
Trouble (better quality snippet)
Nightline
In The Closet demo
Remember The Time (original version)
Remember The Time (vocal runs)
Give In To Me (demo)
Keep The Faith (demo)
Gone Too Soon (alternate take)
For All Time
Work That Body
She Got It
Serious Effect
Lisa It's Your Birthday

all of the tracks released on compilations


the Brisbane show and both Brunei concerts, and I've been finding alot of Jackson 5 unreleased tracks
[Edited 2/23/09 2:04am]

mega1999fan said:

Of course he has the right to do whatever he pleases but just the same,people have the right to criticize if they choose to.Get off his nutsack and stop defending/explaining/justifying his every move.If you don't want to see him being criticized,then why the hell are you on a Prince fansite?

The reason I suggested retirement is because it would stop all these silly rumors and press reports about a tour that's not likely to ever happen.YOU obviously don't care about this,but I think it's sad when fans get excited/hopeful about something that ain't gonna happen.That's my opinion.

so far since 2002:
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (demo) (better quality)
Starlight snippet
Beat It (early mix)(not sure if it's real
Billie Jean (studio demo)
Billie Jean (studio demo) snippet
Baby Be Mine (demo snippet)
The Lady In My Life uncut
Slapstick (snippet)
Hot Street (better quality snippet)
Groove of Midnight (snippet)
Liberian Girl (instrumental)
Trouble (better quality snippet)
Nightline
In The Closet demo
Remember The Time (original version)
Remember The Time (vocal runs)
Give In To Me (demo)
Keep The Faith (demo)
Gone Too Soon (alternate take)
For All Time
Work That Body
She Got It
Serious Effect
Lisa It's Your Birthday


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He's just got to outdo Prince, huh?

Why not just bid $1?

NDRU said:

If Billie Jean is the best u can do.....u cannot out do Prince.

Graycap23 said:

Billie Jean is NOT Michael's best composition.

paisleypark4 said:

All of your lies, all of your sweet talk
Baby this, baby that
But your lies ain't working now...

Timmy84 said:

Thats what I feel like tellin Mike

Despite the usual cynical reaction by orgers - perhaps sadness that our man's record run will be broken - as a person who has been directly attached to both ground events, I can confirm that this summer's comeback will go ahead. There is no rumour element to this. AEG Live and Outside Organisation are handling it - just like Prince.

What's more is that Mr. Jackson was in perfect health last week, just a few training sessions short of tour readiness.

He is chomping at the bit to get back out there, and it's not just the money or proving people wrong. Jackson lives for his fans and the live performance. He has been through very difficult times, which made getting the best out of him was unlikely in recent years. He is very eloquent on the subject. Being the consumate professional and perfectionist, Jackson now feels in the right state of mind, with the right energy and motivation to produce his very best.

You can doubt all you like, but 2009 will go down as the year that the improbable happened, the year when Michael Jackson restored his mantle as one of history's greatest and most reputed live performers.

I will post some more details about the shows themselves at a later date.

If 2007 was the year of Prince, 2009 heralds the return of a King.