Jackson Sings About Escapism On Previously Unreleased Song

Posted Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:17pm PDT by Billy Johnson, Jr. in Hip-Hop Media Training

A clip of a previously unreleased Michael Jackson song has hit the net, and it feels eerie.

In the song "A Place With No Name," the late King of Pop sings about his desire to travel to a mysterious locale: "Take me to a place without no name."

It is not clear when the song was recorded or if it is referring to a heaven-like utopia or a remote getaway.

The 25-second snippet obtained by TMZ is an interpolation of America's song "A Horse With No Name" that reached Number 1 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972.

Years ago, America's manager reportedly approved Michael's "A Place With No Name."

Jim Morey, America's current manager who also represented Michael in the late '80s and early '90s, told TMZ that the band supported Michael's rendition. "The band was honored that Michael chose to do their song and they hope it becomes available for all Michael's fans to hear."

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21. Miranda - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:38pm PDT

i like it alot

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22. Chris - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

He is gunna be the new Tupac...

23. Jhoyce M - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

i miss michael jackson.. i love him.. T_T

24. Cire - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

I like it too I want to hear the whole thing, it sounds like a hit, and I know hits

25. twatski - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

Thats funny becuase I wonce had a horse with no name, whos name I cant tell you becos he diddn't have one.

26. RandyG - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

Eh, it was okay I guess. Wouldn't have been a hit or anything though.

27. JV - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

Take me to a place with no name? So then, a place with a name? Aren't double negatives great?

28. Juju - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

yeah it's exactly like America's song, which is such a classic. Would he get sued if he released it??

29. John H - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

Sounds great like A horse with no name, both are Awesome!!!

30. BCGirl - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

If Mj owned the rights to the song, he had every right to use it as he seen fit. Can we let him rest in peace now........sheez

31. Grace - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

dang!!!! but either way you can tell michael jackson is better!!!!
yay MICHAEL JACKSON!!!
he is super gooood!!!!

32. Jay - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

like both versions :) If only Michael were here to release his music and know how much we love it :(

33. Kyra - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

i miss michael im so sad

34. Yahoo! Music User - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

Interesting.

35. Melissa - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:39pm PDT

A place without no name? Cringe! The double negative hurts my ears!

36. jeannied - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:40pm PDT

I hope and pray he was saved because we are living in the end days and we will be judged

37. Dave - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:40pm PDT

i dont think michael jackson was gay, i do think he is one of the most missunderstood persons in the world and i think he really loved people kinda like john lennon you know

38. kiki - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:40pm PDT

o i love dis song

39. Sashae - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:40pm PDT

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT SOOOOOOOOO INTO IT MAN!

40. Carrie M - Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:40pm PDT

I hope this will be one of his songs released soon I absolutely love it!

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