Michael Jackson: For The Record
Michael Jackson first entered a recording studio in November 1967, just three months after his ninth birthday. Two years later he and his older brothers scored their first hit, 'I Want You Back' - and, despite set-backs that would have ended the career of a lesser man, Michael's legion of fans remain as loyal today as they have ever been. This is the story of the man and his music...
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I had seen reviews for this book and I wasn't disappointed.
It took three years to research and write and documents all the songs that Michael wrote, sang or produced. They are in alphabetical order and each entry includes the release date and other interesting facts, for example In The Closet was originally called (Coming) Out Of The Closet, and was intended as a duet with Madonna. A demo version is believed to exist!
It starts with officially released singles and albums by Michael and his brothers and all other collaborations he has been involved with, also unreleased songs he has written or co written. Also included are official remixes, demo versions,cover versions and tracks which have sampled his songs.
There are some interesting snippets at the back of the book in a section called Rumour Has It. Here lies a list of titles that may or may not exist that Michael may have recorded, written or been involved with. One entry is I'll Try Anything Once, one of two songs Michael alledgedly wrote for Kylie Minogue - slated to appear on her Fever album in 2001, but remains unconfirmed.
An enjoyable book I would be happy to recommend. -- Enjoyable and interesting
This is the book for you if you wand every detail of musical works Mj was involved in thru his life. I can be dry and dull if you try to read it all in one sitting but it's packed with trivia! I plan to donate my MJ books to the local library after I've read them. It is a way to get out that he was innocent and that his kind of entertainment talent only happens once. I am a new fan; post MJ's death. To keep his legacy alive we need to spread the word. I'd like to see a book dedicated soley to MJ's humanitarian deeds. He was such a loving and caring person. -- Michael Jackson for the record
This is a reference book which has recorded all of Michael Jackson's creative work. It is a compilation of material he has written himself and includes material from various collaborations as well. It lists songs that are still unreleased - there are many of these so no doubt a future CD will be released. As well as the titles of all the songs being included, poems, essays, short films, videos, concerts etc where the songs were performed are also included. There are a few black and white photos but you wouldn't get the book for the photos. If you're after a biography, then this is definitley not for you but if you're after a record of MJ's work, then get this book. It is an excellent resource and a must for fans who are interested in having a record of MJ's work without the 'tinsell'. -- Great reference book
This book is so detailed! Chris Cadman and Craig Halstead did a wonderful job. But this book has been updated since Michael's death so do a search specifically for this title and be sure to get the most recent edition!! -- GREAT BUY - MUST HAVE - BUT GET NEWEST EDITION
Michael Jackson: For The Record is a great reference for fans of not only Michael's solo music, but that of the Jackson 5 and Jacksons as well. It documents music that he wrote, co-wrote, sang, copyrighted (released or unreleased),or was the subject of or inspiration for. The "Rumor Has It" section contains songs that Michael was rumored to have been involved with in some way. For a lot of the songs, the authors provide background information that is quite interesting and I have not found anywhere else. This book goes WAY beyond your normal discography. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who has a love for Michael's music. -- For the Record
