♥ Feb 20, 2008 MICHAEL JACKSON song “Got The Hots” (Unreleased Thriller Session 1982) was only released on Japan Thriller 25 ♥
♥ On February 20, 2008 Michael Jackson’s song “Got The Hots” (Unreleased Thriller Session 1982) was only released on Japan Thriller 25:
“This Is It” “Thriller” (The Threatened Cut)
THIS WAS FILMED ON JUNE 24, 2009…
Michael Tried To Help Laura Ling & Euna Lee
By Gotham Chopra
- The last time I spoke to my friend Michael Jackson was about 3 weeks before his shocking death. He had called me late one night to ask about another of my close friends who he had read about in the news. Laura Ling, a former colleague and friend, was detained originally by North Korean border guards along with her colleague Euna Lee on March 17th. Since then, they have been imprisoned, had very little contact with their families or western officials, and endured a secretive trial at which they were sentenced to twelve years hard labor. At this present moment, it is unclear where Laura and Euna are – whether they remain in a government guesthouse, or moved to the infamous N Korean labor camps that many do not survive.
Michael had read some of the details regarding Laura and Euna’s predicament. As was often the case with him and global events he read about – from famine in Africa to victims of natural disasters in far off countries, to orphans created by wars – he felt a deep sense of empathy for Laura and Euna. When I shared with him that Euna had a four-year-old daughter, he was even more anguished.
He asked me whether I had had any contact with Laura. I told him I had written her a few letters and had been assured they were getting through. Outside of that, her own family had only heard from her twice in the over three months they had been imprisoned. When I told him that, Michael paused.
“Do you think,” he said hesitantly, “that the leader of North Korea could be a fan of mine?” (more…)
MJ Albums:
The Jackson 5:
1969- Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5
1970- ABC
1970- Third Album
1970- The Jackson 5 Christmas Album
1971- Maybe Tomorrow
1971- Goin’ Back To Indiana
1972- Looking Through The Windows
1973- Skywriter
1873- The Jackson 5 in Japan
1973- G.I.T. Get It Together
1974- Dancing Machine
1975- Moving Violation
1976- The Jacksons
1977- Goin Places
1978- Destiny
1980- Triumph
1981- The Jacksons Live!
1984- Victory
1989- 2300 Jackson Street
1992- The Jacksons: An American Dream Soundtrack
Michael Jackson:
1972- Got To Be There
1972- Ben
1973- Music & Me
1975- Forever Michael
1979- Off The Wall
1982- Thriller
1987- Bad
1991- Dangerous
1995- HIStory: Past. Present, and Future Book1
1997- Blood On The Dancefloor: HIStory In The Mix
2001- Invincible
2009- This Is It
Michael’s 30th Anniversary Concert – Nov 2001
In November 2001, CBS television network aired a two-hour special in honor of Michael Jackson’s Thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, “Got To Be There”, was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City’s Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10, 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were music’s most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster. Jackson reportedly earned $7.5 million for each of the two concerts, which is over $150,000 per minute.
The last of the two concerts wrapped up just hours before planes ran into the Twin Towers of Lower Manhattan’s World Trade Center. The concerts featured in the Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special were his last concerts….ever.
First Hour:
Opening the show was Samuel L. Jackson’s presentation of Usher, Whitney Houston & Mya, performing a rendition of Michael’s hit song “Wanna Be Startin Somethin”, from his 1982 album, Thriller. Among other performers and guests were Liza Minnelli singing “You Are Not ALone”; and James Ingram with Gloria Estephan singing Jackson’s 1987 ballad, ” I Just Cant Stop Loving You” (another #1 U.S. hit). Marc Anthony also sang “Shes Out Of My Life”.
Second Hour:
The second hour of the show is by far the best remembered, featuring the exciting reunion of Michael and his brothers Jermaine, Jacki, Randy, Marlon, and Tito for a “greatest hits” medley, including their headlining songs “Can You Feel It”, “ABC”, “The Love You Save”, I Want You Back”, “Ill Be There”, and “Shake Your Body Down To The Ground”. As the crowd roared, it was evident that the Jackson brothers were enjoying themselves, possibly even more than the adoring fans of past and present. Following the reunion, Michael announced surprise guests for the Jackson 5 hit “Dancing Machine” by NSYNC.
Following a short intermission, Chris Tucker then appeared onstage, recalls a humorous conversation between him and Jackson (imitating his voice) before announcing a live performance of what is Michael’s most well-known tune: “Billie Jean” (The broadcast version is different showing The Way You Make Me Feel/Black Or White/Beat It and then Billie Jean). Michael Jackson once again hit the stage, this time flanked by scores of dancers dressed as gang members for an explosive version of “Beat It”. As Michael glided and danced his way across the floor, the crowd roared all the louder in appreciation. Immediately afterward, Slash was properly introduced for a powerful, whirlwind rendition of “Black Or White”. Then Michael Jackson was joined by Britney Spears for a performance of “The Way You Make Me Feel”. After, he performed his newest single, “You Rock My World”, from the recently-released album Invincible. Michael was joined at the end of the song by Usher, who performed a smooth robotic dance routine. (The broadcast version ends after You Rock My World). Near the end of the final song, Michael Jackson and Co. sang “We Are The World” onstage in an elaborate finale.
For a list of all performances: (more…)
1999 – In London with Mohamed Al Fayed ~ Bollywood Awards ~ Benefit Charity Concerts ~ Thriller, Awarded Best Video Ever ~
- January 13 :
The Japanese pop group J-Friends released the single “People Of The World” composed by Michael.
- January 14-25 :
Michael went to Sun City, with Prince, Paris & their nanny Grace Rawamba.
On the 15th, he attended the Bar Mitzvah of the son of his friends Dean & Darren Cohen.
- January 26 :
On his way back home, Michael stopped by an hospital in Miami to be treated for a small fracture to his right wrist
- January 28 :
Michael took Prince to the emergency room of the Cedars Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles because of a viral infection.
- February :
Michael asked Carole Bayer Sager to work on his new album and she introduced him to Rodney Jerkins, the young R&B producer.
Michael asked Rodney to produce songs with him.
- Mid March :
Michael returned to Sun City.
- March 20 :
Michael went to Munich to announce the Michael Jackson & Friends Benefit Concerts during the German TV Show Wetten Dass.
- March 23 :
Michael went to Cape Town in to give a press conference with Nelson Mandela about the benefit concerts.
- Late March :
Michael, Prince, Paris & Grace checked in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City where Michael started recording new material with Rodney Jerkins.
- April 03 :
Michael hosted a party for Paris 1st birthday.
- April 10-12 :
Michael spent the weekend in London with Mohamed Al Fayed. He attended an English football match at Fulham’s Craven Cottage, and made a surprise visit to Liberty Radio where he gave an interview to tabloid Daily Mirror.
- April 12-14 :
Michael stopped in Paris before going back to London.
- May 1 :
Michael received a charity award at the Bollywood Awards held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York .
- May 10 :
Michael attended a private screening of The Matrix movie in Manhattan .
- May 17 :
Michael attended a private screening of Star Wars Episode 1 in Manhattan with Prince Michael Jr & Uri Geller.
- June 1 :
Due to Prince Michael Jr’s sickness, Michael canceled his participation in the Pavarotti & Friends Charity Concert in Modena.
- June 9 :
Michael was in Munich with Prince, Paris & Grace to hold a press conference for Michael Jackson & Friends.
- June 10 :
Michael was in Paris.
- June 11 :
Michael was New York where he met with Sony executives.
- June 13-20 :
Michael rehearsed for the concerts in Los Angeles .
- June 21 :
Michael arrived in Seoul with Grace & the kids.
- June 25 :
Michael performed the first charity concert in Seoul. Backstage he spent time with Boys 2 Men & Mariah Carey.
- June 26 :
Michael, Grace & the kids arrived in Munich .
- June 27 :
Michael performed his second concert in Munich. During Earth Song, a technical problem occurred and the central section of The Bridge Of No Return collapsed. Michael’s feet and back were injured (he was taken to the hospital after the show)
- June 29 :
Michael, Prince, Paris & Grace arrived in Paris and check in the Plaza Athenée Hotel.
- June 30 :
Michael & his friends went to see the Matrix movie on the Champs Elysées.
- July 3-4 :
In a studio near Paris , Michael posed for a top secret photoshoot with French photograph Arnaud Bani, his make up artist Karen Faye & stylist Michael Bush.
- July 5-13 :
Michael, Grace & the kids stayed at Disneyland Paris where they were joined by Debbie.
- July 14-24 :
They went to Sun City. On the 18th, they attended Nelson Mandela’s birthday.
- July 25-27 :
In London, where Michael meets Mohamed Al Fayed & Prince Naseem.
- Early August :
Michael resumed the recording sessions of his new album in New York City and moved in a beautiful Fifth Avenue Townhouse with his friend and assistant Frank “Tyson” Cascio.
Rabbi Schmuley Boteach visited Michael at this townhouse and they became friends.
- August 15 :
Michael met the Dalai Lama in NYC.
- August 29 :
Michael was back in Neverland to celebrate his birthday.
Michael decided to cancel the Millenium concerts due to take place in Hawaii & Seoul on the 31st of December.
- September 4 :
Michael went to Sun City to accept an award and present a check to Nelson Mandela during the Kora All African Awards.
- September 9 :
Michael & Elizabeth Taylor interviewed in Talk magazine
- September 11-14 :
Michael was in Disneyland Paris with Grace & the kids. Debbie joined them.
- October 1 :
Michael attended a jewish service in New York with Uri Geller & Schmuley Boteach.
- October 8 :
Debbie officially filed for divorce and signed a confidentiality agreement.
- October 11-early November :
Michael & the kids were at Neverland.
- November 12 :
Michael planned to star as the lead actor in a film named The Nightmares of Edgar Allan Poe.
- November 25 :
Michael & Schmuley Boteach took their kids to see the movie Toy Story in New York for Thanksgiving.
- November 30 :
To celebrate “Thriller” as the best video ever, Michael interviewed with MTV and appeared on the cover of TV Guide with exclusive pictures/interview.
- December 4 :
Michael attended Whitney Houston ‘s Fund Raising Event at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York with his old friend Gregory Peck.
- December 20 :
After recording over 75 songs for his new album, Michael took a break in the recording sessions and went back to Neverland.
- December 24/25 :
Michael celebrated Christmas with Prince & Paris at Neverland.
Michael Jackson’s Top Ten Hits
Michael Jackson had 29 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts during his lifetime.
* 1971: “Got to Be There”
* 1972: “Rockin Robin”
* 1972: “Ben”
* 1979: “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”
* 1980: “Rock With You”
* 1980: “Off The Wall”
* 1980: “She’s Out Of My Life”
* 1983: “The Girl Is Mine”
* 1983: “Billie Jean”
* 1983: “Beat It”
* 1983: “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”
* 1984: “Human Nature”
* 1984: “P.Y.T.”
* 1984: “Say Say Say”
* 1984: “Thriller”
* 1987: “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”
* 1987: “Bad”
* 1988: “The Way You Make Me Feel”
* 1988: “Man In The Mirror”
* 1988: “Dirty Diana”
* 1989: “Smooth Criminal”
* 1991: “Black or White”
* 1992: “Remember The Time”
* 1992: “In The Closet”
* 1993: “Will You Be There”
* 1995: “Scream”
* 1995: “You Are Not Alone”
* 2001: “You Rock My World”
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Michael’s Guinness World Records:
Guiness World Records: (London, England / 2006)
- Youngest vocalist to top the US singles chart (aged 11, fronting The Jackson Five)
- First vocalist to enter the US single chart at No.1 (‘You Are Not Alone’)
- Most weeks at the top of the US album charts (non-soundtrack; 37 weeks for ‘Thriller’)
- Most successful music video (‘Thriller’ sold over 1 million units)
- First entertainer to earn more than $100 million in a year
- Highest paid entertainer of all time ($125 million in 1989 Forbes list)
- Most successful entertainer of all time
Guiness Book Of World Records: (2006)
- Best-selling Album Of All Time: ‘Thriller’ with global sales of over 51 million copies to date
- Longest Music Video: ‘Ghosts’ (USA, 1996), with 35 mins
- Most Valuable Sculpture By A Living Artist: ‘Michael Jackson and Bubbles’, a porcelain sculpture created by the artist Jeff Koons in 1988 sold for $5,616,750 at Sotheby’s in New York on May 15, 2001. The piece measures 106.7 x 179.1 x 82.6 cm (42 x 70.5 x 32.5 in).
- Most Grammy Awards Won In A Year By A Person: At the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in 1984 Michael Jackson won eight Grammy awards.
- Most Valuable Oscar: David O Selznick’s 1940 Best Film Oscar for ‘Gone With The Wind’ (USA, 1939) was bought by Michael Jackson, for $1,542,000 on June 12, 1999, at Sotheby’s, New York.
- Honorable Mention – Greatest Distance Moonwalked in One Hour: Adam Hall of San Francisco, California, was over the moon aftering moonwalking through the backstreets of Denver, Colorado, for a distance of 2.41 km (1.5 miles) in one hour on October 22, 2002. A “moonwalk support crew” shadowed 25-year-old Adam in an automobile, measuring his distance with an odometer.
March 14, 2006 in London:
Guinness Book Of World Records: (2000)
Listed in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book Of World Records for breaking the world record for the most “Charities Supported By a Pop Star”. It states that Michael Jackson has supported 39 charity organizations either with monetary donations through sponsorships of their projects or by participating in their silent auction.
- Guinness Book Of World Records: (1993)
Lifetime Achievement Award for most world records in the world of entertainment
- Guinness Book of World Records: (1986)
Largest Endorsement for Product Promotion ($15 million for Pepsi)
- Guinness Book Of World Records: (1984)
Best Selling Album Of All Time, “Thriller”
1984 for Thriller:
Michael, You Will Always Be The KING Of POP – Jan 1984
On January 27, 1984, Michael and other members of the Jacksons filmed a Pepsi Cola commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. In front of a full house of fans during a simulated concert, pyrotechnics accidentally set Jackson’s hair on fire. He suffered second-degree burns to his scalp. Jackson never fully recovered from this injury. Pepsi settled out of court, and Jackson donated ALL of his $1.5 million settlement to the Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, California, which now has a “Michael Jackson Burn Center” in honor of his donation.
The Year of Michael’s “Thriller” – 1983
- Early January:
Michael hired Marlon Brando’s son, Miko Brando
The single “Billie Jean” was released by Epic.
Michael recorded a video for the song directed by Steve Barron.
- February:
Michael went to London to work on songs with Paul Mac Cartney.
While in London , he attended the British Awards to accept an award on behalf of Barbara Streisand and he also visited his friend Mark Lester.
- February 8:
Michael & Paul Mac Cartney were on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine
- February 17:
Michael was on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine with exclusive photo and an interview by Gerri Hirchey.
- February 25:
At a CBS Records press conference, Jane Fonda presented Michael with a Platinum certification for “Thriller”.
- Late February:
The single “Beat It” was released by Epic.
- March:
The video of “Billie Jean” was added to MTV’s playlist
Michael was on the cover of Rock & Soul magazine.
- March 9:
On Skid Row, east of Hollywood , Michael began filming the video for “Beat It”, directed by Bob Giraldi & choreographed by Michael Peters with 25 dancers and 50 actual Los Angeles gang members. The video was $ 150,000 to make.
- March 20:
Michael attended the opening night party of the stage show Dreamgirls with Latoya.
- March 25:
Michael & The Jacksons rehearsed for ‘Motown 25th Anniversary Show’ at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
- April:
“Beat It” was added to MTV’s playlist.
- April 6:
Michael attended a post concert party for Liza Minnelli at the New Universal Amphitheater, Hollywood with Quincy Jones & David Geffen.
- April 9:
All the Jackson brothers (including Jermaine) rehearsed and recorded their segment of the Motown 25th Special at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
- April 16:
Michael & Samir Kamoun wore Charlie Chaplin outfits to pay tribute to him on his birthday.
- April 25:
Michael was on the cover of Jet magazine.
- May:
The single “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin” was relased by Motown.
- May 16:
NBC broadcasts the two hour special ‘Motown 25th: Yesterday, Today & Forever’ featuring for the first time since 1975, a performance of the six Jackson brothers for a medley of the Jackson 5 hits followed by a solo performance of “Billie Jean” during which Michael performed his first ever public performance of the ‘Moonwalk’.
At the end of the show, Michael joined Diana Ross and all the Motown stars on stage to pay tribute to Berry Gordy.
The show was watched by 47 millions Americans and Michael’s dancing talents are recognized when legends such as Fred Astaire & Gene Kelly call him and congratulate his performance.
- June:
Michael was on the cover of Cream magazine.
- June 22 :
Michael decided not to renew his managing contract with Joe, Weisner & DeMann.
- July:
Michael worked with Steven Spielberg on a new adapatation of the children fairy tale Peter Pan.
The single “Human Nature” was released by Epic.
- July 9:
Michael appeared on the cover of the teenage magazine Top.
- August 20 :
Pre-production begins on the “Thriller” short film directed by John Landis & choreographed by Michael Peters.
- September:
It was announced that The Jacksons would tour in 1984.
Michael was on the cover of Black Beat magazine.
- September 6 :
Michael signed an agreement through his production company Optimum Productions, that will pay John Landis 50 per cent of net profits from both the “Thriller” video and the documentary.
- September 25:
Michael’s performance at the Motown 25th was shown at the Emmy Awards Ceremony where it was nominated but does not win.
- September 30:
The Jacksons signed Don King, as the promoter of their forthcoming tour.
- October:
Michael was on the cover of People, Interview, Globe & Rock & Soul magazines.
The single “P.Y.T.” was released by Epic and it featured Janet & Latoya doing background vocals.
- October 4:
A new duet between Michael & Paul Mac Cartney named “Say Say Say” was released by Columbia Records.
Michael & Paul recorded the video in Santa Ynez Valley, California
- October 11-20:
Michael recorded the “Thriller” short film in Los Angeles. Jackie Kennedy Onassis visited him on the set and has dinner at Hayvenhurst.
- November:
Michael & Diana Ross were on the cover of Ebony.
Michael attended a James Brown’s concert at the Roxy and went on stage to sing and dance
Michael & Quincy returned to the Westlake studios to interview about “Thriller”.
- November 11:
A $5 million endorsement contract was signed between The Jacksons & Pepsi Cola involving sponsorship of the Victory Tour & two TV commercials.
- November 30:
Michael attended a press conference at New York ’s Tavern On The Green to announce plans for the Victory Tour. He is accompanied by his parents, sisters, his brothers, and Emanual Lewis.
- December 2:
The 14 minutes short film of “Thriller” premiered on MTV.
- December 8:
Michael left for New York to promote the “Thriller” video.
- December 14:
“The Making Of Thriller” was released on VHS and it became the most biggest selling music video of all time!
1982 ~ The Beginning Of ‘Thriller’ ~ ET Storybook ~
January:
Michael became friends with Marlon Brando and Mark Lester.
Michael recorded back up vocals for the song State Of Independence by Donna Summer.
March:
- April 14:
Michael & Paul McCartney started recording the song “The Girl Is Mine” in Los Angeles.
- August:
Michael, Quincy Jones & Bruce Swedien started recording The “Thriller” album at the Westlake Studios in Los Angeles.
Michael began rebuilding the Encino family Home. During the reconstruction, he moved into a condo that he owned with Katherine, Janet & LaToya.
During a photoshoot by Dick Zimmerman for the cover of ET Storybook, Michael met Karen Faye and hired her as his personal make-up artist
- August 20:
Michael did an interview for the October’s issue of Interview magazine
- September:
The single “Muscles” by Diana Ross was released. The song was written, composed and produced by Michael.
Steven Spielberg asked Quincy Jones and Michael to produce a storybook album for his movie ET. They accept and spend days & nights working in the Westlake Studio.
- October 23:
“The Girl Is Mine” was released as a one-sided single by Epic.
- November:
“ET Storybook” was released by MCA Records. A legal battle immediately ensues over the release of the album. CBS Records claimed that MCA violated their agreement by releasing their album before Thriller. A New York Supreme Court judge prohibits further sales of the album and of the single “Someone In The Dark” which were removed and destroyed
- November 8 :
Michael, Quincy & Bruce completed the mixing of the “Thriller” album.
- November 30 :
The album “Thriller” was released on Epic. It became the most successful album of all time with 7 hit singles, 107 millions copies sold worldwide, 3 legendary videos , 8 American Music Awards & 7 Grammy Awards!
- December:
The family moved back to Hayvenhurst now equipped with a second story for the bedrooms, an upstairs den and a gym, downstairs a game room and a thirty-two-seat movie theatre and off the entry hall, a trophy room. Michael spent most of his time at Hayvenhurst playing with his menagerie composed of Louis & Lola (the llamas), Prince & Princess (the deer), Winter & Spring (the peacocks), Jabbar (the giraffe) or Muscles (the snake)
Michael & ET were on the cover of Ebony Magazine.
Michael did an interview with UK’s magazine Smash Hits.
Michael attended a Queen’s concert at The Forum of Los Angeles.
Michael recorded a duet with Freddie Mercury (State Of Shock )
April 1982: Michael Jackson in studio with Paul McCartney recording “The Girl Is Mine”
“Let the song create it’s self. Let the strings tell you what to do..”- Michael Jackson
