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Thread started 10/27/03 1:11pm

jthad1129

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Michael's 'What More Can I Give' availible for download at $2

The multi-artist benefit single "What More Can I Give" will be made available today (Oct. 27) for download through the non-profit organization Music for Giving. Completed in 2001, recording of the single was orchestrated by Michael Jackson and featured the talents of Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Carlos Santana, Beyoncé Knowles, Usher and Brian McKnight, among others.

For a $2 donation, the single can be downloaded from musicforgiving.com. According to the site, proceeds will be divided between several children's charities: Oneness, Hollywood Education and Literacy Program, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation and the International Child Art Foundation. The download will be accessible beginning at 6 p.m. ET.

Jackson originally wrote the song in response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Also taking part in the recording were 3LW, Anastacia, Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman and Michael McCary, Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, Gloria Estefan, Billy Gilman, Hanson, Ziggy Marley, Ricky Martin, Reba McEntire, Mya, 'N Sync, Tom Petty, Jon Secada, Shakira, ThalĂ­a and Luther Vandross.

It is unknown why the song never saw an official release, which Jackson had initially hoped would raise as much as $50 million for 9/11-related relief organizations. Some reports suggested it never saw the light of day due to disagreements between Jackson and Sony Music, the parent company of his label, Epic Records. Jackson has publicly feuded with the company since the release of his 2001 studio album, "Invincible," which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 but sold a disappointing 2.1 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Jackson performed the song on Oct. 21, 2001, at the star-studded United We Stand: What More Can I Give benefit concert in Washington, D.C. Produced by Clear Channel Entertainment, the event grossed about $3 million in ticket sales and benefited the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross and the Pentagon Relief Fund.

As previously reported, Jackson's biggest hits have been collected on "Number Ones," an 18-track CD or 15-track DVD. Due Nov. 18 via Epic, the CD will include the brand new single "One More Chance." The title is No. 59 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
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Reply #1 posted 10/27/03 4:25pm

Marrk

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No way would that trash raise $50m.
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Reply #2 posted 10/27/03 6:48pm

Sdldawn

Marrk said:

No way would that trash raise $50m.


lol

haha
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Reply #3 posted 10/27/03 7:07pm

Jestyr

Be careful - they totally fucked me on this. I put in my VISA number and all my info and the next page says I am not authorized to view it. Something is very wrong here.
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Reply #4 posted 10/27/03 11:22pm

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Jestyr said:

Be careful - they totally fucked me on this. I put in my VISA number and all my info and the next page says I am not authorized to view it. Something is very wrong here.



get it from Kazaa. They hav it there. But $2. If i had a account i would give it also.
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Reply #5 posted 10/28/03 4:47am

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Sdldawn said:

Marrk said:

No way would that trash raise $50m.


lol

haha


MJ fan or not, that song is shit. I wish MJ would get away from stuff like that.

Pants.
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Reply #6 posted 10/28/03 7:11am

jthad1129

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such a beautiful song touched At least he is not trying to Get Into the Zone
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Reply #7 posted 10/28/03 9:15am

VinnyM27

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jthad1129 said:

such a beautiful song touched At least he is not trying to Get Into the Zone


??? What does that mean? The song is 2 years old. I'm sure MJ will soon be begging to get into Justin's zone. Ok, I have to throw up now!
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Reply #8 posted 10/28/03 10:05am

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VinnyM27 said:

jthad1129 said:

such a beautiful song touched At least he is not trying to Get Into the Zone


??? What does that mean? The song is 2 years old. I'm sure MJ will soon be begging to get into Justin's zone. Ok, I have to throw up now!


'britney spears/madonna reference'
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Reply #9 posted 10/28/03 12:41pm

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jthad1129 said:

VinnyM27 said:

jthad1129 said:

such a beautiful song touched At least he is not trying to Get Into the Zone


??? What does that mean? The song is 2 years old. I'm sure MJ will soon be begging to get into Justin's zone. Ok, I have to throw up now!


'britney spears/madonna reference'


I got it. That's why I said MJ would love to do a Justin duet (and I'm sure vice versa). Give him time and don't be shocked if he does a duet with his special friend little friend Nick Carter.
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Reply #10 posted 10/28/03 5:22pm

Jestyr

paisleypark4 said:

Jestyr said:

Be careful - they totally fucked me on this. I put in my VISA number and all my info and the next page says I am not authorized to view it. Something is very wrong here.



get it from Kazaa. They hav it there. But $2. If i had a account i would give it also.



I already had it from P2P so I guess I should be quiet about my indignation, but sheesh. They never even emailed me back with an answer! I can only hope the money really went somewhere besides their pockets!
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