List of songs recorded by Michael Jackson
Introduction Michael Jackson in 1984American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson recorded songs for ten studio albums, two posthumous studio albums, seventy two compilation albums, three soundtrack albums, one live album and seven remix albums. He has provided background vocals for songs recorded by other artists, as well as featured on duets.Jackson debuted on the professional music scene at age five as a member of The Jackson 5.The group set a chart record when its first four singles—"I Want You Back" (1969), "ABC" (1970), "The Love You Save" (1970), and "I'll Be There" (1970)—peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.As Jackson began to emerge as a solo performer in the early 1970s, he maintained ties to the Jackson 5 and Motown. Between 1972 and 1975, Michael released four solo studio albums with Motown: ''Got to Be There'' (1972), ''Ben'' (1972), ''Music & Me'' (1973), and ''Forever, Michael'' (1975). "Got to Be There" and "Ben", the title tracks from his first two solo albums, became successful singles, as did a cover of Bobby Day's "Rockin' Robin". In June 1975, the Jackson 5 signed with Epic Records, a subsidiary of CBS Records, and released six more albums between 1976 and 1984.Michael, the group's lead songwriter during this time, wrote hits such as "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" (1979), "This Place Hotel" (1980), and "Can You Feel It" (1980). Jackson's fifth solo album, ''Off the Wall'' (1979), co-produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. Songwriters for the album included Jackson, Rod Temperton, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney. ''Off the Wall'' was the first solo album to generate four top 10 hits in the United States: "Off the Wall", "She's Out of My Life", and the chart-topping singles "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Rock with You". This album helped Jackson win three awards at the American Music Awards and a Grammy Award for his solo efforts. Jackson recorded with Queen singer Freddie Mercury from 1981 to 1983, including a demo of "State of Shock", "Victory", and "There Must Be More to Life Than This". Jackson went on to record the single "State of Shock" with Mick Jagger for The Jacksons' album ''Victory'' (1984). In 1982, Jackson combined his interests in songwriting and film when he contributed the song "Someone in the Dark" to the storybook for the film ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''. The song, with Jones as its producer, won a Grammy for Best Recording for Children in 1983.Jackson's sixth album, ''Thriller'', was released in late 1982.The album earned Jackson seven Grammys and eight American Music Awards. ''Thriller'' was the first album to have seven ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 10 singles, including "Billie Jean", "Beat It", and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'". Jackson's seventh album ''Bad'' (1987) produced nine singles with seven charting in the United States. Five of these singles ("I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Man in the Mirror", and "Dirty Diana") reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, a record for most number-one Hot 100 singles from any one album. In 1991, he released his eighth album, ''Dangerous'', co-produced with Teddy Riley. The album produced four top ten singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, including one number-one hit "Black or White", "Remember the Time", "In the Closet" and "Will You Be There" which produced and performed by Jackson the theme for the film ''Free Willy''. In June 1995, Jackson released his ninth album, ''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I'', a double album. The first disc, ''HIStory Begins'', is a 15-track greatest hits album. The second disc, ''HIStory Continues'', contains 13 original songs and two cover versions. The album features hits like "Scream", a duet with Jackson's youngest sister Janet Jackson, "Earth Song", "They Don't Care About Us", and "You Are Not Alone". "You Are Not Alone" holds the ''Guinness World Record'' for the first song ever to debut at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Jackson worked with collaborators including Teddy Riley and Rodney Jerkins to produce his tenth solo album, ''Invincible'' (2001). ''Invincible'' spawned three singles, "You Rock My World", "Cry", and "Butterflies".Michael Jackson's recorded music also encompasses providing background vocals for other artists like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, La Toya Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Janet Jackson, Barry Gibb, and 3T. He collaborated with singers and musicians including The Jackson 5, Paul McCartney, and Freddie Mercury.
Songs Diana Ross was featured in several songs with Jackson like "Eaten Alive" and "A Brand New Day".Paul McCartney was featured in "Say Say Say", "The Man", and "The Girl Is Mine".Janet Jackson was featured in "2300 Jackson Street" and "Scream". + Name of song, year of release, originating album, writer(s), notes and references. Song Year Album Writer(s) Notes "2 Bad"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael JacksonBruce SwedienRené MooreDallas AustinShaquille O'Neal* Rap by Shaquille O'Neal* Used in the film ''Michael Jackson's Ghosts'' (1996)"2000 Watts"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonTeddy RileyTyrese GibsonJaron Henson* Backing vocals by Teddy Riley"2300 Jackson Street"1989''2300 Jackson Street''Jermaine JacksonJackie JacksonTito JacksonRandy JacksonGene GriffinAaron Hall* The Jacksons with Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Rebbie Jackson and Janet Jackson"A Brand New Day"1978''The Wiz''Luther Vandross* Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell and Ted Ross"A Place with No Name"2014''Xscape''Michael JacksonElliot "Dr. Freeze" StraiteDewey Bunnell* Written and recorded in 1998* Failed to make ''Invincible'' album. * The track resembles "A Horse with No Name", a hit song by rock band America"Ain't No Sunshine"1972''Got to Be There''Bill Withers* Bill Withers cover"Al Capone"2012''Bad 25''Michael Jackson* Recorded at the Encino House in 1986 (or 1985)* Evolved into "Smooth Criminal""All in Your Name"Barry GibbMichael Jackson* Barry Gibb with Michael Jackson* Released by Barry Gibb on June 25, 2011, the two year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death as a standalone single "All the Things You Are"1973''Music & Me''Oscar Hammerstein IIJerome Kern* Hiram Sherman cover"Another Part of Me"1987''Bad''Michael Jackson* Used in the film ''Captain EO'' (1986)"Baby Be Mine"1982''Thriller''Rod Temperton*One of the two disco songs from album "Bad"1987''Bad''Michael Jackson* Originally intended to be a duet with Prince* Remix with Afrojack, DJ Buddha and Pitbull released on ''Bad 25'' (2012) "Be a Lion"1978''The Wiz''Charlie Smalls* Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell and Ted Ross"Beat It"1982''Thriller''Michael Jackson* Guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen* Demo released on ''This Is It'' (2009) and ''Thriller 40 (Deluxe Edition)'' (2022)* Remix with Fergie released on ''Thriller 25'' (2008)"Beautiful Girl"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael Jackson* Previously unreleased demo recorded between 1998 and 2004 (during ''Invincible'' sessions)* Failed to make ''Invincible'' album	"Behind the Mask"2010''Michael''Michael JacksonChris MosdellRyuichi Sakamoto* Featuring additional background vocals by Shanice* Greg Philinganes recorded this song on the album ''Pulse'' (1984) with the contribution of Michael's background vocals* An agreement to share the royalties equally between Michael Jackson, Chris Mosdell and Ryuichi Sakamoto broke down when the management of Yellow Magic Orchestra disagreed and it prevented the song to be released on Jackson's sixth studio album, ''Thriller'' (1982), which made it unreleased for over 25 years* Demo released on ''Thriller 40'' (2022)"Ben"1972''Ben''Walter ScharfDon Black* Theme from ''Ben'' (1972)"Best of Joy"2010''Michael''Michael Jackson* Evolved from "The Toy"* One of the last songs that Michael Jackson recorded during his lifetime, having written and recorded it in 2009, the year of his death* Was slated to premiere during the final This Is It concert"Billie Jean"1982''Thriller''Michael Jackson* 1981 demo released on ''Thriller (Special Edition)'' (2001), ''Thriller 25 (Deluxe Edition)'' (2008) and ''Thriller 40 (Deluxe Edition)'' (2022)* Remix with Kanye West released on ''Thriller 25'' (2008)"Black or White"1991''Dangerous''Michael JacksonBill Bottrell* Rap by L.T.B. "Blood on the Dance Floor"1997''Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix''Michael JacksonTeddy Riley* Originally recorded for the ''Dangerous'' album"Blue Gangsta"2014''Xscape''Michael JacksonElliot "Dr. Freeze" Straite* Also known as "No Friend of Mine" or "Gangsta"* Recorded in 1998"Break of Dawn"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonElliot "Dr. Freeze" Straite* Background vocals by Elliot Straite (Dr. Freeze)"Burn This Disco Out"1979''Off the Wall''Rod Temperton*Recorded in June 1979"Butterflies"2001''Invincible''Andre HarrisMarsha Ambrosius* Remix with Eve"Call on Me"1984''Farewell My Summer Love''Fonce MizellLarry Mizell* Original version released on ''Anthology'' (1995)* Working title "Fussin' and Fightin'""Can't Get Outta the Rain"Michael JacksonQuincy Jones* B-side of "The Girl Is Mine" (1982)* An overdubbed version of ''The Wiz'' song "You Can't Win" (1978)* Later released on ''The Essential Michael Jackson 3.0'' (2008), several editions of ''King of Pop'' (2008),''The Ultimate Fan Extras Collection'' (2013) and ''Thriller 40'' (2022)"Can't Let Her Get Away"1991''Dangerous''Michael JacksonTeddy Riley*It was recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien and Teddy Riley in 1991. *Sometimes incorrectly referred to as "I Can't Let Her Get Away". "Carousel"2001''Thriller (Special Edition)''Michael SembelloDon Freeman* Also known as "Circus Girl"* Short version released on ''Thriller (Special Edition)'' (2001) and ''Thriller 25 (Deluxe Edition)'' (2008)* Full version released on several editions of ''King of Pop'' (2008), ''The Ultimate Fan Extras Collection'' (2013) and ''Thriller 40'' (2022)"Centipede"1984''Centipede''Michael Jackson* Rebbie Jackson featuring background vocals by Michael Jackson, La Toya Jackson and The Weather Girls"Cheater"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael JacksonGreg Phillinganes* Recorded in 1987* Failed to make ''Bad'' album"Chicago"2014''Xscape''Cory Rooney* Also known as "She Was Lovin' Me" and "Chicago (She Was Lovin' Me)"* Recorded in 1999* Failed to make the ''Invincible'' album"Childhood"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael Jackson* Theme from ''Free Willy 2'' (1995)"Cinderella Stay Awhile"1975''Forever, Michael''Michael Burnett SuttonMack David*This song was recorded in December 1974*It was produced by Hal Davis and is 3 minutes and 8 seconds in length. "Come Together"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''John LennonPaul McCartney* The Beatles cover* Recorded in 1988 for the film ''Moonwalker'' (1988)* Full version released on the single "Remember the Time" (1992)* Edited version released on ''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I'' (1995)"Cry"2001''Invincible''R. Kelly* Also known as "Cry (You Can Change the World)"* Recorded in 2000"D.S. "1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael Jackson* Guitar by Slash"Dangerous"1991''Dangerous''Michael JacksonBill BottrellTeddy Riley* Evolved from "Streetwalker"* Early version released on ''The Ultimate Collection'' (2004)"Dapper-Dan"1975''Forever, Michael''Don Fletcher* Freestyle"Dear Michael"1975''Forever, Michael''Hal DavisElliot Willensky*Recorded in December 1974 and was written by Hal Davis and Elliott Wilensky. "Dirty Diana"1987''Bad''Michael Jackson* Guitar by Steve Stevens"Do You Know Where Your Children Are"2014''Xscape''Michael Jackson* Also known as "12 O'Clock"* Written and recorded in 1984 and 1986* Failed to make the ''Bad'' album* Debates on whether this song came from the ''Bad'' era or the ''Dangerous'' era. "Doggin' Around"1973''Music & Me''Lena Agree*1960 song written by Lena Agree and originally performed by Jackie Wilson. "Don't Be Messin' 'Round"2012''Bad 25''Michael Jackson* Song features Michael Jackson playing the piano"Don't Let It Get You Down"1984''Farewell My Summer Love''Mel LarsonJerry MarcellinoDeke Richards* Original version released on ''Anthology'' (1995)"Don't Matter to Me"2018''Scorpion''Michael JacksonPaul AnkaAubrey GrahamNoah ShebibPaul JefferiesNana RoguesNegin Djafari* Drake with Michael Jackson* Original Jackson vocals recorded in 1983"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"1979''Off the Wall''Michael Jackson* 1978 demo released on ''Off the Wall (Special Edition)'' (2001)"Don't Walk Away"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonTeddy RileyRichard StitesReed Vertelney"Earth Song"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael Jackson*"Earth Song" was originally written and composed by Jackson under the title "What About Us". "Ease on Down the Road"1978''The Wiz''Charlie Smalls* Diana Ross and Michael Jackson* In 3 versions "Eaten Alive"1985''Eaten Alive''Barry GibbMaurice GibbMichael Jackson* Diana Ross with Michael Jackson and Barry Gibb* A solo version was recorded by Michael Jackson but remains unreleased"Euphoria"1973''Music & Me''Leon WareJacqueline Hilliard*Appeared on the B side of the album"Everybody's Somebody's Fool"1972''Ben''Gladys HamptonRegina AdamsAce Adams*The song originally recorded by Connie Francis entitled "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" "Fall Again"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Walter AfanasieffRobin Thicke*Recorded a demo of the song in 1999, *It was released in 2004"Farewell My Summer Love"1984''Farewell My Summer Love''Keni St. Lewis* Original version released on ''Anthology'' (1995)* Working title "Let Me Count the Ways""Fly Away"2001''Bad (Special Edition)''Michael Jackson* Rebbie Jackson recorded the song on the album ''Yours Faithfully'' (1998) with Michael's backing vocals"For All Time"2008''Thriller 25''Michael SherwoodSteve Porcaro* Written by Michael Sherwood and Steve Porcaro* Recorded during the ''Thriller'' session* Later reworked during the ''Dangerous'' session* Released on ''Thriller 25'' (2008) from the ''Thriller'' session"Free"2012''Bad 25''Michael Jackson"Get It"1987''Characters''Stevie Wonder* Stevie Wonder with Michael Jackson"Get on the Floor"1979''Off the Wall''Michael JacksonLouis Johnson"Ghosts"1997''Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix''Michael JacksonTeddy Riley* Used in the film ''Michael Jackson's Ghosts'' (1996)"Girl Don't Take Your Love from Me"1972''Got to Be There''Willie Hutch"Girl You're So Together"1984''Farewell My Summer Love''Keni St. Lewis* Original version released on ''Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection'' (2009)"Girlfriend"1979''Off the Wall''Paul McCartney* Paul McCartney & Wings cover* Originally written for Michael Jackson"Give In to Me"1991''Dangerous''Michael JacksonBill Bottrell* Guitar by Slash"Gone Too Soon"1991''Dangerous''Larry GrossmanBuz Kohan* Dedicated to the memory of Michael Jackson's friend Ryan White"Got the Hots"2008''Thriller 25 (Japanese Edition)''Rod Temperton* Later released on several editions of ''King of Pop'' (2008), ''The Ultimate Fan Extras Collection'' (2013) and ''Thriller 40'' (2022)"Got to Be There"1972''Got to Be There''Elliot Willensky* First solo single by Michael Jackson (1971)"Greatest Show on Earth"1972''Ben''Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino"Happy"1973''Music & Me''Michel LegrandSmokey Robinson* Love Theme from ''Lady Sings the Blues'' (1972)"Heal the World"1991''Dangerous''Michael Jackson* Version with Michael's spoken words released on a very rare promo titled ''Signature Series'' (1992)"Heartbreaker"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn DanielsMischke ButlerNorman Gregg* Rap performed by Fats"Heaven Can Wait"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonTeddy RileyAndreao HeardNate SmithTeron BealEritza LauesKenny Quiller"Here I Am (Come and Take Me)"1984''Farewell My Summer Love''Al GreenMabon Hodges* Original version released on ''Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection'' (2009)"HIStory"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis* Backing vocals by Boyz II Men"Hold My Hand"2010''Michael''Aliaune ThiamGiorgio TuinfortClaude Kelly* With Akon* Originally recorded in 2008"Hollywood Tonight"2010''Michael''Michael JacksonBrad Buxer* Spoken bridge by Taryll Jackson and written by Teddy Riley"Human Nature"1982''Thriller''Steve PorcaroJohn Bettis"I Can't Help It"1979''Off the Wall''Stevie WonderSusaye Greene""2010''Michael''Lenny Kravitz* With Lenny Kravitz* Drums by Dave Grohl (of Foo Fighters and formerly of Nirvana) were recorded, but didn't make the final cut* Also known as "Another Day"* Includes vocals from "We've Had Enough"* Rewritten by Lenny Kravitz and retitled "Storm" featuring Jay-Z on Kravitz's album ''Baptism'' (2004)"I Just Can't Stop Loving You"1987''Bad''Michael Jackson* Duet with Siedah Garrett* Originally intended to be a duet with Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, or Agnetha Fältskog (formerly of ABBA)* French and Spanish versions titled "Je Ne Veux Pas La Fin De Nous" and "Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu"""2010''Michael''Michael Jackson* Demo titled "The Way You Love Me" released on ''The Ultimate Collection'' (2004)* Also known as "I Like the Way"* Failed to make the ''Invincible'' album"I Wanna Be Where You Are"1972''Got to Be There''Arthur "T-Boy" RossLeon Ware"If'n I Was God"1986''Looking Back to Yesterday''Robert B. ShermanRichard M. Sherman* Bobby Goldsboro cover"I'll Come Home to You"1975''Forever, Michael''Freddie PerrenChristine Yarian"I'm in Love Again"1980''Love Lives Forever''Minnie RipertonRichard Rudolph* Virtual duet by Minnie Riperton and Michael Jackson"I'm So Blue"2012''Bad 25''Michael Jackson"In Our Small Way"1972''Got to Be There''Beatrice VerdiChristine Yarian* Later released on ''Ben'' (1972)"In the Back"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael JacksonGlen Ballard* Written in 1989* Recorded in 1994* Failed to make the HIStory album* Was worked on in 1997 for inclusion on the ''Blood on the Dancefloor'' album"In the Closet"1991''Dangerous''Michael JacksonTeddy Riley* With female vocal originally labeled as "Mystery Girl", but later revealed to be Princess Stéphanie of Monaco* Originally intended to be a duet with Madonna"Invincible"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn DanielsNorman Gregg* Rap performed by Fats"Is It Scary"1997''Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix''Michael JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis* Used in the film ''Michael Jackson's Ghosts'' (1996)"It's the Falling in Love"1979''Off the Wall''Carole Bayer SagerDavid Foster* With Patti Austin"Jam"1991''Dangerous''Michael JacksonTeddy RileyBruce SwedienRené Moore* Rap by Heavy D"Je Ne Veux Pas la Fin de Nous"2012''Bad 25''Michael JacksonChristine Decroix* Duet with Siedah Garrett* French version of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You""Johnny Raven"1973''Music & Me''Billy Page"Just a Little Bit of You"1975''Forever, Michael''Edward Holland, Jr.Brian Holland"Just Friends"1981''Sometimes Late at Night''Carole Bayer SagerBurt BacharachPeter Allen* Carole Bayer Sager with Michael Jackson"Just Good Friends"1987''Bad''Terry BrittenGraham Lyle* With Stevie Wonder"Keep the Faith"1991''Dangerous''Michael JacksonGlen BallardSiedah Garrett* Choir arrangement by Andrae Crouch* Jackson worked on an early demo for "Keep the Faith" recorded in 1990"Leave Me Alone"1987''Bad''Michael Jackson* Released on later reissues and on the CD edition of ''Bad'' (1987)"Liberian Girl"1987''Bad''Michael Jackson* Spoken part by Letta Mbulu* Recorded in 1987* Evolved from "Pyramid Girl" which was written in 1983 for The Jacksons' album ''Victory'' (1984)"Little Christmas Tree"1973''A Motown Christmas''George S. ClintonArtie Wayne* Later released on the reissues of The Jackson 5's ''Christmas Album'' (1970)"Little Susie"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael Jackson"Lonely Teardrops"1986''Looking Back to Yesterday''Berry GordyGwen GordyTyran Carlo* Jackie Wilson cover"Love Is Here and Now You're Gone"1972''Got to Be There''Holland-Dozier-Holland* The Supremes cover"Love Never Felt So Good"2014''Xscape''Michael JacksonPaul Anka* Two versions released as singles, solo and duet with Justin Timberlake* Written in 1983, after the ''Thriller'' album for The Jacksons' album ''Victory'' * Recorded by Johnny Mathis and released on his 1984 album ''A Special Part of Me''"Love's Gone Bad"1986''Looking Back to Yesterday''Holland-Dozier-Holland* The Jackson 5 version released on ''Boogie'' (1979)"Loving You"2014''Xscape''Michael Jackson* Michael Jackson wrote and recorded the track in the mid-80s before bringing the multi-track tapes to his trusted engineer, Matt Forger, to mix"Man in the Mirror"1987''Bad''Glen BallardSiedah Garrett* Backing vocals by Siedah Garrett, The Winans, and The Andraé Crouch Choir"Maria (You Were the Only One)"1972''Got to Be There''Lawrence BrownLinda GloverGeorge GordyAllen Story"Melodie"1984''Farewell My Summer Love''Mel LarsonJerry MarcellinoDeke Richards* Original version released on ''Anthology'' (1995)"Mind Is the Magic"1995''Dreams & Illusions''Michael JacksonBryan Loren* Written by Michael Jackson and Bryan Loren in 1989 for Siegfried & Roy's ''Beyond Belief Show''* Michael Jackson gave his permission for Siegfried & Roy to release this song on their German album ''Dreams & Illusions'' (1995)"Money"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael Jackson"Monkey Business"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael JacksonBill Bottrell* Originally recorded in 1989 for the ''Dangerous'' album but failed to make it"Morning Glow"1973''Music & Me''Stephen Schwartz"Morphine"1997''Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix''Michael Jackson* Guitar by Slash* Also known as "Just Say No"* Uses samples from the 1980 film The Elephant Man"Much Too Soon"2010''Michael''Michael Jackson"Music and Me"1973''Music & Me''Jerry MarcellinoMel LarsonDon FencetonMike Cannon"My Girl"1972''Ben''Smokey RobinsonRonald White* The Temptations cover* The Jackson 5 pre-Motown version released on ''Big Boy'' (1993)"Night Time Lover"1980''La Toya Jackson''La Toya JacksonMichael Jackson* La Toya Jackson with Michael Jackson"Off the Wall"1979''Off the Wall''Rod Temperton"On the Line"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael JacksonKenneth "Babyface" Edmonds* Was originally recorded by Michael Jackson for the Spike Lee film ''Get on the Bus'' in 1996* It was the lead track of a 3 track minimax CD single, which was released as part of the Deluxe Collector Box Set of ''Michael Jackson's Ghosts'' on December 11, 1997, in the United Kingdom* A shorter version with a fade out was on the minimax CD single and the full length version of the song was released on ''The Ultimate Collection'' (2004)"One Day in Your Life"1975''Forever, Michael''Sam Brown IIIRenée Armand"One More Chance"2003''Number Ones''R. Kelly* Failed to make the ''Invincible'' album"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"1982''Thriller''James IngramQuincy Jones* Demo written by Michael Jackson and Greg Phillinganes* Demo released on ''The Ultimate Collection'' (2004) and ''Thriller 40 (Deluxe Edition)'' (2022)* Remix with will.i.am released on ''Thriller 25'' (2008)"People Make the World Go 'Round"1972''Ben''Thom BellLinda Creed* The Stylistics cover"Planet Earth"2009''This Is It''Michael Jackson* Poem, published in the liner notes of ''Dangerous'' (1991)"Price of Fame"2012''Bad 25''Michael Jackson* Had been scheduled as the theme for a Pepsi commercial starring Michael Jackson, but was replaced by "Bad""Privacy"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn DanielsBernard Belle* Guitar by Slash"Remember the Time"1991''Dangerous''Michael JacksonTeddy RileyBernard Belle"Rock with You"1979''Off the Wall''Rod Temperton"Rockin' Robin"1972''Got to Be There''Leon Rene* Bobby Day cover* Leon Rene is credited under the pseudonym "Jimmie Thomas""Save Me"1980''Old Crest on a New Wave''Jim Krueger* Dave Mason with Michael Jackson"Say Say Say"1983''Pipes of Peace''Paul McCartneyMichael Jackson* Paul McCartney with Michael Jackson"Scared of the Moon"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael JacksonBuz Kohan"Scream"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael JacksonJanet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis* Duet with Janet Jackson"She Drives Me Wild"1991''Dangerous''Michael JacksonTeddy RileyAqil Davidson* Rap by Wreckx-n-Effect"She's Out of My Life"1979''Off the Wall''Tom Bahler* Demo released on ''This Is It'' (2009)"She's Trouble"2022''Thriller 40''Sue ShifrinBill LivseyTerry Britten* Failed to make the ''Thriller'' album* Also known as "Trouble""Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day"1972''Ben''Stevie WonderSylvia MoyHenry Cosby* Stevie Wonder cover"Shout"Michael JacksonTeddy RileyClaude ForbesRoy HamiltonSamuel HoskinsCarmen Lampson* B-side of "Cry" (2001)* Intended to be released on ''Invincible'' (2001), but was replaced with "You Are My Life" at the last minute* Later released on ''The Ultimate Fan Extras Collection'' (2013)"Slave to the Rhythm"2014''Xscape''L.A. ReidKenneth "Babyface" EdmondsDaryl SimmonsKevin Roberson* Also known as "Slave 2 the Rhythm"* Michael Jackson worked on the song during the ''Dangerous'' sessions and completed it in 1998"Smile"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Charlie ChaplinJohn TurnerGeoffrey Parsons* Originally an instrumental theme from Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film ''Modern Times''  * Vocal cover of lyrics originally sung by Nat King Cole"Smooth Criminal"1987''Bad''Michael Jackson* Evolved from "Al Capone" and "Chicago 1945""Somebody's Watching Me"1984''Somebody's Watching Me''Kennedy Gordy* Rockwell with Michael Jackson on chorus and Jermaine Jackson on backing vocals"Someone in the Dark"1982''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''Alan BergmanMarilyn BergmanRod Temperton* Originally released on the audiobook for ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'' (1982)* A short "Closing Version" of the song was included only in the audiobook for ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'' (1982)* Later released in an extended edit on ''Thriller (Special Edition)'' (2001), ''The Ultimate Collection'' (2004) and ''Thriller 25 (Deluxe Edition)'' (2008)"Someone Put Your Hand Out"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael JacksonTeddy Riley* Released May 1992 as an exclusive Pepsi promotional single* Edited version intended for ''Bad (Special Edition)'' (2001) but failed to make the final cut* Later released on ''The Ultimate Collection'' (2004)"Song Groove (AKA Abortion Papers)"2012''Bad 25''Michael Jackson* Also known as "Abortion Papers" and "Song Groove (Abortion Papers)""Speechless"2001''Invincible''Michael Jackson"Speed Demon"1987''Bad''Michael Jackson* Remix with Nero released on ''Bad 25'' (2012)"Stranger in Moscow"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael Jackson* Written on September 15, 1993, in Moscow, Russia during the Dangerous World Tour"Starlight"2022''Thriller 40''Rod Temperton* Evolved into "Thriller""Streetwalker"2001''Bad (Special Edition)''Michael Jackson* Evolved into "Dangerous""Sunset Driver"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael Jackson* Originally scheduled to appear on the special edition reissue of ''Off the Wall'' (1979) in 2001* Later released on ''Thriller 40'' (2022)"Superfly Sister"1997''Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix''Michael JacksonBryan Loren* Originally recorded for the ''Dangerous'' album"Tabloid Junkie"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis"Take Me Back"1975''Forever, Michael''Edward Holland, Jr.Brian Holland"Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)"1984''Dynamite''Michael OmartianBruce SudanoJay Gruska* Jermaine Jackson with Michael Jackson"That's What Love Is Made Of"1986''Looking Back to Yesterday''William "Smokey" RobinsonRobert RogersWarren Moore* The Miracles cover"The Girl Is Mine"1982''Thriller''Michael Jackson* With Paul McCartney* Remix with will.i.am released on ''Thriller 25'' (2008)* Solo demo version (Jackson only) released on the single "The Girl Is Mine 2008" (2008)"The Lady in My Life"1982''Thriller''Rod Temperton"The Lost Children"2001''Invincible''Michael Jackson* Features Jackson's son Prince Jackson and Aldo Cascio"The Man"1983''Pipes of Peace''Paul McCartneyMichael Jackson* Paul McCartney with Michael Jackson"The Toy"2022''Thriller 40''Michael Jackson* Failed to make the ''Thriller'' album* Evolved into "Best of Joy""The Way You Make Me Feel"1987''Bad''Michael Jackson* Evolved from "Hot Fever" which was written in 1985"There Must Be More to Life Than This"2014''Queen Forever''Freddie Mercury* Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson recorded the duet during 1981–1983 along with two other songs, "Victory" and "State of Shock" ("State of Shock" was re-recorded with Mick Jagger and released on The Jacksons's album ''Victory'' (1984))* Song was released as a solo song by Mercury on his album ''Mr. Bad Guy'' (1985)* Reworked duet version released on Queen's album ''Queen Forever'' (2014)"They Don't Care About Us"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael Jackson"This Is It"2009''This Is It''Michael JacksonPaul Anka* Backing vocals by The Jacksons* Originally recorded as a duet with Paul Anka in 1983 under the title "I Never Heard"* Sa-Fire recorded "I Never Heard" for the album ''I Wasn't Born Yesterday'' (1991) * Theme from ''Michael Jackson's This Is It'' (2009)* Duet version with Paul Anka released on Anka's album ''Duets'' (2013)"This Time Around"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''Michael JacksonDallas AustinBruce SwedienRené MooreChristopher Wallase* Rap by The Notorious B.I.G. "Threatened"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn Daniels* Contains snippets of Rod Serling's narration from the TV show ''The Twilight Zone''"Thriller"1982''Thriller''Rod Temperton* Spoken rap by Vincent Price* Second rap verse released on ''Thriller (Special Edition)'' (2001) and ''Thriller 25 (Deluxe Edition)'' (2008)* Evolved from "Starlight""To Make My Father Proud"1984''Farewell My Summer Love''Bob CreweLarry Weiss* Original version released on ''Anthology'' (1995)"Todo Mi Amor Eres Tú"2001''Bad (Special Edition)''Michael JacksonRubén Blades* Duet with Siedah Garrett* Spanish version of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You""Todo Para Ti"Michael JacksonRubén Blades* Recorded with various artists* Charity song for the victims of the September 11 attacks* Spanish version of "What More Can I Give""Too Young"1973''Music & Me''Sidney LippmanSylvia Dee* Nat King Cole cover"Touch the One You Love"1984''Farewell My Summer Love''Artie WayneGeorge S. Clinton* Original version released on ''Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection'' (2009)"Twenty-Five Miles"1987''The Original Soul of Michael Jackson''Edwin StarrBert BernsJerry RagovoyJohnny BristolHarvey Fuqua* Edwin Starr cover* Original version released on ''Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection'' (2009)"Unbreakable"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn DanielsNora PayneRobert SmithChristopher Wallace* Rap by The Notorious B.I.G. * Background vocals by Brandy Norwood"Up Again"1973''Music & Me''Freddie PerrenChristine Yarian"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"1982''Thriller''Michael Jackson* Demo released on ''This Is It'' (2009) and ''Thriller 40 (Deluxe Edition)'' (2022)* Remix with Akon released on ''Thriller 25'' (2008) and includes new Jackson vocals recorded in 2007"We Are Here to Change the World"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael JacksonJohn Barnes* Used in the film ''Captain EO'' (1986)"We Are the World"1985''We Are the World''Michael JacksonLionel Richie* Recorded with USA for Africa* Solo demo version released on ''The Ultimate Collection'' (2004)* 25th anniversary version for Haiti released in 2010"We're Almost There"1975''Forever, Michael''Edward Holland, Jr.Brian Holland"We've Got a Good Thing Going"1972''Ben''Berry GordyFreddie PerrenAlphonzo MizellDeke Richards"We've Got Forever"1975''Forever, Michael''Elliot Willensky"We've Had Enough"2004''The Ultimate Collection''Michael JacksonRodney JerkinsLaShawn DanielsCarole Bayer Sager"What a Lovely Way to Go"2022''Thriller 40''Michael Jackson* Originally titled "What a Lonely Way to Go"* Failed to make the ''Off the Wall'' album* Written in the late 1970s* Failed to make the ''Thriller'' album"What Goes Around Comes Around"1972''Ben''Allen LevinskyArthur StokesDana MeyersFloyd Weatherspoon"What More Can I Give"Michael Jackson* Recorded with various artists* Charity song for the victims of the September 11 attacks* Spanish version titled "Todo Para Ti""Whatever Happens"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonTeddy RileyGil CangJasmine QuayGeoffrey Williams* Guitar and whistle solo by Carlos Santana"Whatzupwitu"1993''Love's Alright''Eddie MurphyTrenten Gumbs* Eddie Murphy with Michael Jackson"When I Come of Age"1986''Looking Back to Yesterday''Weldon Dean ParksDon FletcherHal Davis"Who Do You Know"2022''Thriller 40''Michael Jackson* Written in 1980* Failed to make the ''Thriller'' album"Who Is It"1991''Dangerous''Michael Jackson"Who's Lookin' for a Lover"1986''Looking Back to Yesterday''Jacqueline Dalya HilliardLeon Ware"Why"1995''Brotherhood''Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds* 3T with Michael Jackson* A solo version was recorded by Michael Jackson but remains unreleased"Why You Wanna Trip on Me"1991''Dangerous''Teddy RileyBernard Belle"Will You Be There"1991''Dangerous''Michael Jackson* Theme from ''Free Willy'' (1993)* Choir arrangement by Andrae Crouch"Wings of My Love"1972''Got to Be There''Berry GordyFreddie PerrenAlphonzo MizellDeke Richards"With a Child's Heart"1973''Music & Me''Sylvia MoyHenry CosbyVicki Basemore* Stevie Wonder cover"Workin' Day and Night"1979''Off the Wall''Michael Jackson* 1978 demo released on ''Off the Wall (Special Edition)'' (2001)"Xscape"2014''Xscape''Michael JacksonRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn Daniels* Also known as "Xcape" and "Escape"* Recorded during the ''Invincible'' recording sessions"You Are My Life"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonKenneth "Babyface" EdmondsCarole Bayer SagerJohn McClain* Written for Michael Jackson's children"You Are Not Alone"1995''HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''R. Kelly"You Are There"1975''Forever, Michael''Sam Brown IIIRandy MeitzenheimerChristine Yarian"You Can Cry on My Shoulder"1972''Ben''Berry Gordy"You Can't Win"1978''The Wiz''Charlie Smalls"You Rock My World"2001''Invincible''Michael JacksonRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn DanielsNora Payne* Intro with Chris Tucker* Remix with Jay-Z"You've Got a Friend"1972''Got to Be There''Carole King* Carole King cover"You've Really Got a Hold on Me"1984''Farewell My Summer Love''Smokey RobinsonRonald WhiteRobert Rogers* The Miracles cover* Original version released on ''Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection'' (2009)* The Jackson 5 version released on ''The Ultimate Rarities Collection 1: Motown Sings Motown Treasures'' (1998)===Songs with background vocals contributions===+ Name of song, year of release, originating album, writer(s), notes and references. Song Year Album Writer(s) Notes "All Eyez on Me"2002''All Eyez on Me''Monica ArnoldLaShawn DanielsJames IngramQuincy Jones* Monica with Michael Jackson's background vocal from "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" with ad-libs taken from the ''Invincible'' recording sessions "All I Do"1980''Hotter than July''Stevie WonderClarence PaulMorris Broadnax* Stevie Wonder with backing vocal by Michael Jackson"Do the Bartman"1990''The Simpsons Sing the Blues''Bryan LorenMichael Jackson* The Simpsons featuring background vocals by Michael Jackson"Don't Let a Woman (Make a Fool Out of You)"1982''Synapse Gap (Mundo Total)''Joe King CarrascoJohnny Perez* Joe King Carrasco & The Crowns featuring background vocals by Michael Jackson"Don't Stand Another Chance"1984''Dream Street''Janet JacksonMarlon JacksonJohn Barnes* Janet Jackson with backing vocals by Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson and Jackie Jackson"Girls, Girls, Girls, Pt. 2"2001''The Blueprint''Tom BrockShawn CarterJustin Smith* Jay-Z with backing vocals by Michael Jackson and Chante Moore"Goin' Back to Alabama"1981''Share Your Love''Lionel Richie* Kenny Rogers with backing vocals by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie"Here to Love You"1978''Minute by Minute''Michael McDonald* The Doobie Brothers with backing vocals by Michael Jackson"I Need You"1995''Brotherhood''Eric Carmen* Eric Carmen cover* 3T with Michael Jackson on backing vocals"It's Not Worth It"2002''Full Moon''LaShawn DanielsFred Jerkins IIIRodney Jerkins* Brandy with backing vocals of Michael Jackson from "Ride with Me""Low"2018''Raise Vibration''Lenny Kravitz* Lenny Kravitz with backing vocals by Michael Jackson"Minute by Minute"1978''Minute by Minute''Michael McDonaldLester Abrams* The Doobie Brothers with backing vocals by Michael Jackson"Muscles"1982''Silk Electric''Michael Jackson* Diana Ross with Michael Jackson on backing vocals"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone"1982''Wolf''Norman WhitfieldBarrett Strong* Bill Wolfer with backing vocal by Michael Jackson* The Temptations cover* Live version by The Jackson 5 released on ''The Jackson 5 in Japan'' (1973)"Ride with Me"2006''Versatility''Rodney Jerkins* Instrumental, Rodney Jerkins with backing vocals by Michael Jackson"Somethin' Special"1981''The Dude''Rod Temperton* Quincy Jones featuring Patti Austin and backing vocals by Michael Jackson "So Why"1982''Wolf''John Gibson* Bill Wolfer with backing vocals by Michael Jackson"State of Independence"1982''Donna Summer''Jon AndersonVangelis* Donna Summer featuring background vocals by Michael Jackson, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder and various artists"The Dude"1981''The Dude''Rod TempertonPatti Austin* Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram and Michael Jackson"This Had to Be"1980''Light Up the Night''Michael JacksonLouis JohnsonGeorge Johnson* The Brothers Johnson with backing vocals by Michael Jackson"To Satisfy You"1992''Music for the New World''Bryan LorenMichael Jackson* Bryan Loren with backing vocals by Michael Jackson"Turn on the Action"1981''The Dude''Rod Temperton* Quincy Jones featuring Patti Austin and backing vocals by Michael Jackson"Who's Right, Who's Wrong"1979''Keep the Fire''Kenny LogginsRichard Page* Kenny Loggins with backing vocals by Michael Jackson"Yeah"1993''Love's Alright''Eddie Murphy* Eddie Murphy with backing vocals by Michael Jackson and various artists
See also * Michael Jackson albums discography* Michael Jackson singles discography* Michael Jackson videography* List of unreleased Michael Jackson songs* List of songs recorded by The Jackson 5
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