From Invincible to the present day!
If this is your fist time here, I'd encourage you to go through the collaborations I've already covered: "The Jackson Five Years", "The Jacksons-Off The Wall Years", "The Thriller Years", "The Bad Years", and finally "The Dangerous and History Years".
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It's Not Worth It-While working with Michael on The Invincible sessions, Rodney Jenkins invited Mr. Jackson to contribute a few back-ups for Brandy Norwood's "Fullmoon" album track "It's Not Worth It". In return, Brandy got a chance to add her own background on Michael's song "Unbreakable". Rodney also inserted Michael's back-up vocals on his own compilation and named it "Ride With Me".
Hold My Hand-In 2008, Michael Jackson and Akon got together to record a track for "Freedom". However due to uncontrollable circumstances, it remains unreleased to this day.
&s;And that concludes our six-part series on Michael Jackson's collaborations. I hope you've learned something new about your favorite idol!
Showing posts with label Michael Jackson Collaborations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Jackson Collaborations. Show all posts
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Michael Jackson-The Spin-Offs Part 5
&We will now transition into The Dangerous and History Eras. If your new here, I'd encourage you to read this collaboration series from cover to cover. Starting at: "The Jackson 5 Years", "Off The Wall Era", "The Thriller Years", and "The Bad Years".
Yeah-In addition to dueting with Eddie Murphy for his "Loves Alright" album track, Michael Jackson also joined in with many to sing along on an all-star choir "Yeah". Those who collaborated include: Stevie Wonder, Garth Brooks, Paul McCartney, Amy Grant, Emmanuel Lewis, Alton John, Heavy D, among many other well-knowns.
&The song doesn't really go anywhere but when you look at the whole of Eddie's Loveland album, the pieces starting fitting on the puzzle.
To Satisfy You-After not making the Dangerous sessions, Michael Freely gave this track to Bryan Loren for his 1992 album "Music From The New World". Yet Michael's background vocals were intentionally left in there as it suited this track quite nicely.
"Why" and "I Need You"-During his "History Years", Mr. Jackson thought it worthwhile to help out his three nephews for their 1995 album debut "Brotherhood". "Why" was a duet between the sons of Tito and their Uncle Michael. "I Need You" consisted of him singing in the background. To learn more, go visit my post on 3T Feat. Michael Jackson.
Happy Birthday Lisa-During the early 90's, Mr. Jackson did a few songs for The Simpson's. "Do The Bartman" was written and produced by Michael. And so was "Happy Birthday Lisa". Except the latter was also sang by him(well at least in a demo). For more on The King of Pop's work with The Simpson's, Go Here.
&And that is all for this good evening, thanks for dropping by and keep Michealing!
Yeah-In addition to dueting with Eddie Murphy for his "Loves Alright" album track, Michael Jackson also joined in with many to sing along on an all-star choir "Yeah". Those who collaborated include: Stevie Wonder, Garth Brooks, Paul McCartney, Amy Grant, Emmanuel Lewis, Alton John, Heavy D, among many other well-knowns.
&The song doesn't really go anywhere but when you look at the whole of Eddie's Loveland album, the pieces starting fitting on the puzzle.
To Satisfy You-After not making the Dangerous sessions, Michael Freely gave this track to Bryan Loren for his 1992 album "Music From The New World". Yet Michael's background vocals were intentionally left in there as it suited this track quite nicely.
"Why" and "I Need You"-During his "History Years", Mr. Jackson thought it worthwhile to help out his three nephews for their 1995 album debut "Brotherhood". "Why" was a duet between the sons of Tito and their Uncle Michael. "I Need You" consisted of him singing in the background. To learn more, go visit my post on 3T Feat. Michael Jackson.
Happy Birthday Lisa-During the early 90's, Mr. Jackson did a few songs for The Simpson's. "Do The Bartman" was written and produced by Michael. And so was "Happy Birthday Lisa". Except the latter was also sang by him(well at least in a demo). For more on The King of Pop's work with The Simpson's, Go Here.
&And that is all for this good evening, thanks for dropping by and keep Michealing!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
MJJ Spin Offs-The Forth Installment
Let us now venture forth into his collaborations during The Bad Era. Go ahead and catch-up on what I've already gone through. "The Jackson 5 Years", "The Off The Wall Years", and "The Thriller Years".
Don't Stand Another Chance-Written by Marlon Jackson and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Janet wanted Michael, Jackie, and Tito to sing back-ups for her successful "Dream Street" single "Don't Stand Another Chance".
Eaten Alive-A Diana Ross duet with Michael Jackson. An MJ solo is believed to be floating around somewhere. Very likely within his retrieval system.
Get It-As a returning favor for featuring him on Just Good Friends, Stevie Wonder invited The King of Pop to duet on "Get It" for his then upcoming album "Characters". The result was another uptempo high energy fusion! The chemistry between these two is amazing-Especially during that time period.
Stay tuned for more tid bits on The King of Pops many collaborations.
[Note: Part 5 is now up and ready]
Don't Stand Another Chance-Written by Marlon Jackson and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Janet wanted Michael, Jackie, and Tito to sing back-ups for her successful "Dream Street" single "Don't Stand Another Chance".
Eaten Alive-A Diana Ross duet with Michael Jackson. An MJ solo is believed to be floating around somewhere. Very likely within his retrieval system.
Get It-As a returning favor for featuring him on Just Good Friends, Stevie Wonder invited The King of Pop to duet on "Get It" for his then upcoming album "Characters". The result was another uptempo high energy fusion! The chemistry between these two is amazing-Especially during that time period.
Stay tuned for more tid bits on The King of Pops many collaborations.
[Note: Part 5 is now up and ready]
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Michael Jackson Spin Offs-The Third Installment
If you haven't already, I'd encourage you to check out the previous two installments-The J5 Years and the Off The Wall Years. Now, I will be looking into The Thriller Years!
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The Dude-It would be one year before Michael Jackson's zenith was reached when Legendary producer Quincy Jones assigned Mr. Jackson a choral spot on the background of his 1981 titled album track The Dude. You can even tell where the sessions from the early demo of PYT originated.
Goin' Back To Alabama-Both Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson harmonized back-ups for this track on Kenny Rogers 1981 album "Share Your Love".
A few more years and MTV would abolish Jim Crow's social Darwinism. Thanks to The One In That sparkling Glove. Could it be. Just maybe, Jackson was tuning his anti-racial fork? Warming-up with that country ode "Goin' Back To Alabama"?
Just Friends-In 1981, a long time friend of Michael's asks to feature on her new album "Sometimes Late At Night". The result was a touching love song mingled with innocence.
Don't Let A Women Make A Fool Out Of Me-While working up the Thriller sessions in studio 55, Joe King asked Michael if he would like to help fill-in the back-ups for a recording. He was coincidentally working that same day in the same studio as Mr. Jackson. What resulted was a splendid tropical Reggie track included on the Synapse Gap album.
So Shy and Papa Was A Rolling Stone-Around this time, Michael Jackson filled in the gaps for Bill Wolfer on these two tracks for his 1982 album "Call Me". Bill Wolfer is also the programming synthesizer behind Billie Jean.
State of Independence-In 1983 Quincy Jones invited Michael Jackson, James Ingram, Stevie Wonder to join the chorus of Donna Summer's hit single "State of Independence". Later, this song would serve as an inspiration for "We Are The World" just two years down the road.
Muscles-Just before Thriller shock the world, Michael wrote and produced a song for Diana Ross's 1982 album "Silky Electric". Some questioned Jackson's sexuality. However, Michael originally penned it for his pet snake Muscles. But she wanted more of a sexual overtone. Yet MJ still pitched in as a back-up. As a matter of fact, I believe this is where he got inspiration for Streetwalker.
"Say Say Say" and "The Man"-Just after dueting with Michael on "The Girl Is Mine, Mecca invites this Gloved One to return the favor on two album tracks for his 1983 album "Pipes Of Peace". Find more interesting tidbits on my sister post "Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney".
Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin'-As Michael's elder brother Jermaine kindly asks if he could record a duet for his upcoming album "Dynamite". Mr. Jackson agreed and another hit is what came to fruition.
Somebody's Watching Me-Enjoying Thriller tremendously, Rockwell Gordy(Berry Gordy's son) invited Mr. Jackson to duet on a Thriller of his Own-The now famous "Somebodies Watching Me". Michael immediately identified himself with the lyrics.
Centipede-In 1985, Michael Jackson had written and composed a track for Rebbie Jackson's debut album also by that same name. As her younger brother, Michael supported her with background vocals.
Stay tuned for more!
[Note: Part 4 is now up]
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The Dude-It would be one year before Michael Jackson's zenith was reached when Legendary producer Quincy Jones assigned Mr. Jackson a choral spot on the background of his 1981 titled album track The Dude. You can even tell where the sessions from the early demo of PYT originated.
Goin' Back To Alabama-Both Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson harmonized back-ups for this track on Kenny Rogers 1981 album "Share Your Love".
A few more years and MTV would abolish Jim Crow's social Darwinism. Thanks to The One In That sparkling Glove. Could it be. Just maybe, Jackson was tuning his anti-racial fork? Warming-up with that country ode "Goin' Back To Alabama"?
Just Friends-In 1981, a long time friend of Michael's asks to feature on her new album "Sometimes Late At Night". The result was a touching love song mingled with innocence.
Don't Let A Women Make A Fool Out Of Me-While working up the Thriller sessions in studio 55, Joe King asked Michael if he would like to help fill-in the back-ups for a recording. He was coincidentally working that same day in the same studio as Mr. Jackson. What resulted was a splendid tropical Reggie track included on the Synapse Gap album.
So Shy and Papa Was A Rolling Stone-Around this time, Michael Jackson filled in the gaps for Bill Wolfer on these two tracks for his 1982 album "Call Me". Bill Wolfer is also the programming synthesizer behind Billie Jean.
State of Independence-In 1983 Quincy Jones invited Michael Jackson, James Ingram, Stevie Wonder to join the chorus of Donna Summer's hit single "State of Independence". Later, this song would serve as an inspiration for "We Are The World" just two years down the road.
Muscles-Just before Thriller shock the world, Michael wrote and produced a song for Diana Ross's 1982 album "Silky Electric". Some questioned Jackson's sexuality. However, Michael originally penned it for his pet snake Muscles. But she wanted more of a sexual overtone. Yet MJ still pitched in as a back-up. As a matter of fact, I believe this is where he got inspiration for Streetwalker.
"Say Say Say" and "The Man"-Just after dueting with Michael on "The Girl Is Mine, Mecca invites this Gloved One to return the favor on two album tracks for his 1983 album "Pipes Of Peace". Find more interesting tidbits on my sister post "Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney".
Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin'-As Michael's elder brother Jermaine kindly asks if he could record a duet for his upcoming album "Dynamite". Mr. Jackson agreed and another hit is what came to fruition.
Somebody's Watching Me-Enjoying Thriller tremendously, Rockwell Gordy(Berry Gordy's son) invited Mr. Jackson to duet on a Thriller of his Own-The now famous "Somebodies Watching Me". Michael immediately identified himself with the lyrics.
He often feels like a fish in a bowl - always being watched by people wanting a piece of him.
Centipede-In 1985, Michael Jackson had written and composed a track for Rebbie Jackson's debut album also by that same name. As her younger brother, Michael supported her with background vocals.
Stay tuned for more!
[Note: Part 4 is now up]
Sunday, June 07, 2009
The Michael Jackson Spin-Offs Continued
So far, we've covered collaborations from The Jackson 5 Era. Now let's take a look at what Michael Jackson was up to during The Jacksons Era and his very first adult sole album Off The Wall.
We all know Michael contributed "Ease On Down The Road" and "You Can't Win" for The Wiz Soundtrack. But what some of you don't know is he added his background vocals to such tracks as "Be A Lion" and "A Brand New Day"(a.k.a. Rejoice Everybody).
That's pretty much all he did during "The Jacksons Era".
Who's Right Who's Wrong-In 1979, Kenny Logins invited both Michael Jackson and Richard Page for back-ups on his upcoming album "Keep The Fire".
Save Me-A year later, Dave Mason thought it worthwhile to let Mr. Jackson duet on his 1980 album "Old Crest On The New Moon. Michael's vocals really show their true colors on this album track "Save Me".
I'm In Love Again-Out of respect for Minnie Riperton, Michael contributed his vocals to a song she recorded before her death. All part of her album "Love Lives Forever". As for her voice, here's what Mr. Jackson has to say. "Her vocals are amazing! I admire the way she does the impossible with her voice".
Night Time Lover-Written and produced by Michael Jackson. As a brother, Michael helped his sister Latoya with her solo album debut "Latoya Jackson". The rumor that Michael purposely changed the song to keep it from reaching #1 was started(and forced) by Latoya's husband around 1991.
All I Do-After contributing a song for "Off The Wall", Stevie Wonder calls on Michael to help in singing back-ups for his 1980 album "Hotter Then July".
This Had To Be-A song co-written by Michael Jackson for The Johnson Brothers. Mr. Jackson also contributed his background vocals. I don't know about you but I an sense a bit of Sunset Driver around the edges.
Stay tuned for more rare Michael Jackson collaborations for The Thriller era!
[Note: Part 3 is now available]
In the meantime, catch-up on what I've already covered during my previous review of Singer Michael Jackson's Collaborations.
We all know Michael contributed "Ease On Down The Road" and "You Can't Win" for The Wiz Soundtrack. But what some of you don't know is he added his background vocals to such tracks as "Be A Lion" and "A Brand New Day"(a.k.a. Rejoice Everybody).
That's pretty much all he did during "The Jacksons Era".
Who's Right Who's Wrong-In 1979, Kenny Logins invited both Michael Jackson and Richard Page for back-ups on his upcoming album "Keep The Fire".
Save Me-A year later, Dave Mason thought it worthwhile to let Mr. Jackson duet on his 1980 album "Old Crest On The New Moon. Michael's vocals really show their true colors on this album track "Save Me".
I'm In Love Again-Out of respect for Minnie Riperton, Michael contributed his vocals to a song she recorded before her death. All part of her album "Love Lives Forever". As for her voice, here's what Mr. Jackson has to say. "Her vocals are amazing! I admire the way she does the impossible with her voice".
Night Time Lover-Written and produced by Michael Jackson. As a brother, Michael helped his sister Latoya with her solo album debut "Latoya Jackson". The rumor that Michael purposely changed the song to keep it from reaching #1 was started(and forced) by Latoya's husband around 1991.
All I Do-After contributing a song for "Off The Wall", Stevie Wonder calls on Michael to help in singing back-ups for his 1980 album "Hotter Then July".
This Had To Be-A song co-written by Michael Jackson for The Johnson Brothers. Mr. Jackson also contributed his background vocals. I don't know about you but I an sense a bit of Sunset Driver around the edges.
Stay tuned for more rare Michael Jackson collaborations for The Thriller era!
[Note: Part 3 is now available]
In the meantime, catch-up on what I've already covered during my previous review of Singer Michael Jackson's Collaborations.
Monday, June 01, 2009
The Michael Jackson Spin-Offs
Spanning over 43 years, Michael Jackson has collaborated with numerous artists. From the very Funky Sly And The Family Stone to the big shots of today(a.k.a. Akon, Temperton, etc)! Tonight, I hope to give you a short in depth analysis on each one. Let's begin our quest within the years prier to Off The Wall.
The Jackson Five covered two hits by "Sly And The Family Stone" in 1970 on a live album titled "Motown At The Hollywood Palace". "Sing A Simple Song" and "Can You Remember" both preceded "I Want You Back-One of four #1 hits by the emerging Jackson Brothers!
The following year saw them performing on Diana's self-titled T.V. show with two medleys that included "Walk On By" and "Feelin' Alright". The songs can be found on her soundtrack "Diana".
As Jermaine embarked upon a solo career, his debut album featured a track titled "That's How Love Goes" with The Jackson 5 singing along in the background. That same year Little Michael found a spot on "A Motown Christmas" compilation with the hit "Little Christmas Tree".
The very next year Stevie Wonder featured these growing boys on his album "Fulfillingness' First Finale". You Haven't Done Nothin' is during the time period when Michael's voice started to crack.
Look out for my post on the second installment of Michael's many forgotten collaborations. Stay tuned!
[Note: Part 2 is now available]
Michael Jackson Bubblegum Era
The Jackson Five covered two hits by "Sly And The Family Stone" in 1970 on a live album titled "Motown At The Hollywood Palace". "Sing A Simple Song" and "Can You Remember" both preceded "I Want You Back-One of four #1 hits by the emerging Jackson Brothers!
The following year saw them performing on Diana's self-titled T.V. show with two medleys that included "Walk On By" and "Feelin' Alright". The songs can be found on her soundtrack "Diana".
As Jermaine embarked upon a solo career, his debut album featured a track titled "That's How Love Goes" with The Jackson 5 singing along in the background. That same year Little Michael found a spot on "A Motown Christmas" compilation with the hit "Little Christmas Tree".
The very next year Stevie Wonder featured these growing boys on his album "Fulfillingness' First Finale". You Haven't Done Nothin' is during the time period when Michael's voice started to crack.
Look out for my post on the second installment of Michael's many forgotten collaborations. Stay tuned!
[Note: Part 2 is now available]
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Hold My Hand
Akon who earlier collaborated with Michael on Thriller 25 later invited The King of Pop to duet on an anticipated album track "Hold My Hand" for "Freedom" due in October. However, a close associate of Akon's went behind his back and spilled the beans to the public. What's more, this clown actually leaked the track for all to hear on the World Wide Web!
Try as they might, lawyers could not stop it from circulating across the frontiers of the internet. And so Akon had no choice but to halt plans of an upcoming single and video shoot. Even going as far as to omit it from "Freedom's" final track list.
Whoever that guy is sure knows how to ruin peoples plans. Yet luckily for you, it's still floating around the internet to this very day.
Try as they might, lawyers could not stop it from circulating across the frontiers of the internet. And so Akon had no choice but to halt plans of an upcoming single and video shoot. Even going as far as to omit it from "Freedom's" final track list.
Whoever that guy is sure knows how to ruin peoples plans. Yet luckily for you, it's still floating around the internet to this very day.
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