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~1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 interview with "Teens Now" magazine, for an article entitled "How The Jackson 5 Get Their Kicks" and "A Turn-on Evening with The Jackson 5" article.

~1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 interview with "Flip" magazine, discussing on what they think "soul" means; they also do a photoshoot at their home with "Flip" and "16" magazines.

1972 - Michael' interview alongside his brothers with "16" magazine, discussing his favorite artists, food, and ambitions, is published.

1972 - Michael's interview alongside his brothers with "Spec" magazine, discussing his personality and latest hobbies, is published.

1972 - Michael interviews with "Right On!" magazine, discussing having girlfriends, "Rockin' Robin", and his need for security when going out.

1972 - Michael's interview for the "Take a Look at Michael! All You Wanted to Know" article, discussing his visit to 2300 Jackson Street, his father’s belief they would make it, and if he had ever been frightened on stage, is published.

1972 - Michael interviews beside his brothers with Star Magazine at their Sunset Strip offices, discussing their relationships with each other.

***1972 - MICHAEL JACKSON VERY MUCH ALIVE - Flip 1972

January 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 receive the "NAACP Image Award" for "Male Group Of The Year".

January 1972 - Michael and his brothers are interviewed at Motown’s new offices in Hollywood for an article titled "Little Big Man & The Jackson Four". Michael talks about college, art, fan mail, and the artists he likes.

January 1972 - Michael's interview alongside his brothers with "Teen Life" magazine, discussing being active, saving money, and girls, is published.
January 1972 - Michael's filled-out questionnaire for "Right On!" magazine is published.

January 1972 - Michael records "Ben" with the Jackson 5.
January 6, 1972 - Michael records background vocals with his brothers on "That's How Love Goes" for Jermaine's "Jermaine" album.

January 12, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform at the first annual Martin Luther King Birthday Commemoration Concert in Atlanta, Georgia, with all proceeds going to Coretta Scott King, MLK's widow, for the MLK Center for Social Change. The Jackson 5 are presented with an award from Coretta.
January-February 1972 - Michael records "People Make the World Go 'Round" with the Jackson 5.
January-February 1972 - Michael records "Everybody Somebody's Fool" with the Jackson 5.
January-February 1972 - Michael records "My Girl" with the Jackson 5.

January - April 1972 - Michael records "Don't Want to See Tomorrow" with The Jackson 5.

~February 1972 - Michael interviews via phone with "Disc and Music Echo" magazine, discussing his solo career for the first time, the Osmond brothers, touring, and the future.

February 1972 - Michael records "Greatest Show on Earth" with the Jackson 5.
February 1972 - Michael records "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" with the Jackson 5.
February 1972 - Michael records "Love's Gone Bad" with the Jackson 5.

February 12, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in St. Louis, Missouri, at Kiel Auditorium for "The Jackson 5 US Tour".

February-March 1972 -Michael records background vocals for "Going My Way" with the Jackson  5.
~Spring 1972 - Michael interviews with "Tiger Beat" magazine.

Mid-Late February 1972 - Michael gives an interview for "Disc and Music Echo Magazine", having just completed his day at school. He discusses his debut album "Got To Be There", going solo, Danny Osmond, looking forward to "Hellzapoppin'" TV special, US tour, England, and his education.
March 1972 - Michael records "With a Child's Heart" with The Jackson 5.
March 1972 - Michael records the song "Music and Me" with The Jackson 5.

March 1972 - Michael records "When I Come of Age" with the Jackson 5.

March 1972 - Michael records "Love Song" with his brothers for the B-side of "Lookin' Through the Windows".
March 1972 - Michael records "Makin' Life A Little Easier For You" with the Jackson 5.

March 1972 - Michael records "To Know" with The Jackson 5.

March 1972 - Michael records "Up On The Roof" with the Jackson 5.

March 1, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5's appearance on "The ABC Comedy Hour" for the "Hellzapoppin'" musical special, performing "Sugar Daddy'", "Got To Be There", and "Brand New Thing", with brother Randy Jackson, airs.

March-December 1972 - Michael records "Up Again" with The Jackson 5.

April 1972 / June 1973 - Michael records "Let's Go Back To Day One" with the Jackson 5.

April 1972 - Michael records "Keep Off The Grass" with The Jackson  5.

April 1972 - Michael interviews with "Right On!" magazine, discussing girls, favorite comedians, Randy's inclusion in the group, favorite songs, preparing for performances, and favorite songs.

April - May 1972 - Michael records "Corner of the Sky" with The Jackson 5.

April - August 1972 - Michael records "You Made Me What I Am" with The Jackson 5.

May 1972 - Michael records "If I Have To Move A Mountain" with the Jackson 5 for "Third Album".
May 1972 - Michael speaks with "Right On" magazine on brotherly love.

~May 1972 - Michael interviews with "Star" magazine at his home, discussing fashion, his recent filming of "The Dating Game" and studio sessions, and his rehearsals for the upcoming tour with The Jackson 5.

May 1, 1972 - Michael's interview alongside his brothers with "Soul" magazine, discussing his desire to act and their fans love for the group.

May 15, 1972 - Michael's interview alongside his brothers with "Scholastic Awards" magazine, discussing where his feelings come from in his love songs, is published.

Summer 1972 - Michael does a photoshoot for "16" magazine at his home, showing his daily life activities. (Date assessed by the fact that mentioned "I Wanna Be Where You Are" was released on May 2, 1972, and that the next issue would be released in November.

June 5, 1972 - Michael appears on "The Dating Game", performing "Rockin' Robin" and choosing a winner.

June 29, 1972 - Michael goes out for a dinner with Latanya Simmons, the winner of The Dating Game TV Show, at Sardi's Restaurant in New York.

June 30, 1972 - Michael and the Jackson 5 kick off the first concert of "The Jackson 5 US Tour", after receiving the Key to the City by Deputy Mayor Ed Hamilton, perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, with "The Dating Game" winner Latanya Simmons seated in the front row. (Undated images of this tour are provided in this entry.)

July 1972 - Michael's interview with "FaVE!" magazine, discussing his ideal food and spots for a family picnic.

July 1, 1972 - Michael appears on "American Bandstand", performing "Rockin Robin", "Ben", and "I Wanna Be Where You Are"; after his "Ben" performance, he interviews with host Dick Clark. Lastly, Michael is joined by The Jackson 5 to perform "Lookin’ Through The Windows".

July 14, 1972 - Michael's background vocals with The Jackson 5 for "I Only Have Eyes for You" are released in Jermaine Jackson's "Jermaine" album.

July 15, 1972 - Michael's interview with "Melody Maker" magazine, discussing concert security, the earliest group rehearsals, and his favorite film, is published.

July 18, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Chicago, Illinois at the International Amphitheatre; Michael interviews with "Chicago Tribune", discussing his excitement about an expected tornado, the "practice makes perfect" motto his father gave him and his brothers, his very first performances with his brothers as a group, treating fans well, his animals, a ring he got from a friend, and the  "Dating Game" winner.

July 22, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5's interview with "Associated Press", discussing love and the Osmond Brothers, is published.

~July-August 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 interview with "Tiger Beat" magazine, discussing their life after Tito's recent marriage, relationship to fans, and one word that's most important to each of them.

July - Mid-August 1972 - Michael interviews with Los Angeles Times at his Encino home in Los Angeles, discussing about learning the piano, wanting to produce and write, lighting during concerts, and the occasional stopping of shows.

~August- Fall 1972 - Michael interviews with Roger St. Pierre for his "Jackson Five - Pranksters, Puppets?" article.

August 2, 1972 - Michael's interview with "Star" magazine at his Encino home, discussing Heavy, the family's dog, and his dilemma, is published.

August 1972 - Michael's interview with "Right On!" magazine, discussing his visits to different parts of the world and the unique reactions to their music, opportunities from success, songwriting ambitions, and hobbies, is published.

*** August 1972 - MICHAEL: IF I LEFT THE J5 I’D LIKE TO BE AN ACTOR (Right On) Michael and The Jackson 5 interview with "Right On" magazine.
August 1972 - Michael's interview alongside Jermaine with "16" magazine, discussing each other's habits and interests, is published.
August 1972 - Michael records "Happy" with The Jackson 5.

August 1972 - Michael records "Can't Get Ready for Losing You" with the Jackson 5.
August 1972 - Michael records "I'm Glad It Rained" with the Jackson 5.
August 1972 - Michael records "Let's Have a Party" with the Jackson 5.
August 1972 - Michael records "Love Scenes" with the Jackson 5.
August 1972 - Michael records "Lonely Teardrops" with the Jackson 5.

August 19, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in St. Louis, Missouri, at Kiel Auditorium for "The Jackson 5 US Tour".

August 26, 1972 - Michael and his brothers perform in Inglewood, California, at The Forum. The entire concert's audio is professionally recorded. Earlier in the week, Michael interviews with "Los Angeles Times".

August 27, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in San Diego, California, at the "San Diego International Sports Arena".

August-October 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 record the song "Skywriter".

August-November 1972 - Michael records "Too Young" with The Jackson 5.

August-November 1972 - Michael records "Touch" with The Jackson 5.

August-December 1972 - Michael records "Doggin' Around" with The Jackson 5.

August-December 1972 - Michael records "Uppermost" with The Jackson 5.
August-November 1972 - Michael records "Euphoria" with The Jackson 5.

Summer 1972 - Michael interviews with "Crawdaddy" magazine, discussing fame, studio work, "Rockin' Robin", voice changes, interests outside music, favorite actors, and what he'd do if the President gave him money to get something done.

September 1972 - Michael's brief interview with "Tiger Beat" magazine, discussing a fearful dream that he had involving a carousel, is published.

September 1972 - Michael interviews with "Tiger Beat" magazine about girl-watching and what he notices about girls.
September 15, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 appear on "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour", where Michael does a skit with Sonny and Cher, performs 'Lookin’ Through The Windows' with his brothers, and does a solo performance of 'Ben'.
September 24, 1972 - Michael and the Jackson 5 appear on "Soul Train", performing "That's How Love Goes", "I Want You Back", interviewing the Soul Train audience, and performing "Corner Of The Sky", "Daddy's Home", and "Lookin' Through the Windows".

September 30, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform at the PUSH ( People United to Save Humanity) Expo, whose goal is to improve the economic status of African Americans, in Chicago, Illinois, at the International Amphitheatre. Their performances are included in the documentary "Save the Children", which is the theme of the exposition.

October 1972 - Michael records "Our Love" with The Jackson 5.

October 1972 - Michael's interview with "Right On!" magazine is published.

October 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 interview by phone with "Melody Maker" newspaper, discussing their upcoming trip to England and tour.

October 1972 - Michael is forced to refuse an interview (required by road manager) with "New Musical Express" magazine due to rehearsals, with Jermaine and Jackie filling in; their discussion over their upcoming European tour and Royal Variety Performance is published.
October 8, 1972 - Michael interviews with Lisa Robinson, the first journalist to visit the Jackson family in their own home in 1972. Topic highlights: Every need catered to within the home's gates, European Tour, UK, Napoleon, feeling normal.

October 26, 1972 -  Michael and The Jackson 5's appearance on "The Flip Wilson Show", performing in a couple of skits with host Flip Wilson, "Ain’t Nothin' Like The Real Thing", and Jermaine performing "That’s How Love Goes", airs.

October 29, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 land in England for their first European Tour & rehearse for the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium; they later stay at the same Churchill Hotel as musical group The Osmonds are residing in.
October 30, 1972 - Michael and the Jackson 5 perform in "Royal Variety Performance", a TV variety show that raises money for Royal Variety Charity, performing I Want You Back, ABC, Rockin’ Robin, We Thank You and The Love You Save. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and other senior Royal Family members are in attendance.
October 31, 1972 -  The Jackson Five: The Talk of the Town, London ("Tuesday", "Two days after they arrived") Article here.

October-November 1972 - Michael records "World of Sunshine" with The Jackson 5.

November 1972 - Michael's interview alongside his brothers with "Right On!" magazine, talking about his changes, why new songs take longer to record, how he learned to dance watching, and his ironic stance on solo work, and moments from their last tour.
November 1972 - Michael records "She Say 'Want'" with the Jackson 5.

November 1972 - Michael records "Ooh, I'd Love to Be with You" with the Jackson 5.
November 1972 - Michael records "If I Can't Nobody Can" with the Jackson 5.
November 1972 - Michael records "Love Is The Thing You Need" with the Jackson 5.
November 1972 - April 1973 - Michael records "Teenage Symphony" with the Jackson 5.

November 2, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at the Concertgebouw for "The Jackson 5 European Tour."

November 4, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Munich, Germany, at Circus Krone for "The Jackson 5 European Tour". Michael's interview on Radio 1 program "Scene and Heard" with Nicky Horne, discussing how they were discovered, on rehearsals after school and the Jackson 5 TV show, airs.

November 5, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5's appearance on "The Jackson 5 Show" TV special, performing "I Want You Back", "Ben", a medley of "ABC", "I'll Be There", and "The Love You Save", and "Never Can Say Goodbye" airs.

November 6, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Paris, France at the Olympia for "The Jackson 5 European Tour". While in Paris, the group visits the Eiffel Tower and go shopping with bodyguard Bill Bray.

November 7, 1972 - Michael's brief interview with an unknown British newspaper, discussing his future solo album, is published.

November 9, 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5 starts their British tour, performing in Manchester, England at the Bellevue.

November 9, 1972 - Michael and the Jackson 5 appear on British TV show "Top of the Pops" and perform "Lookin’ Through The Windows" and "Rockin' Robin".

November 11, 1972 - Michael's interview with "Sounds" Magazine, discussing the hype and excitement, and his father's drive to get them to the top, is published.

November 1972 - January 1973 - Michael records "Hallelujah Day" with The Jackson 5.

December 1972 - Michael's interview with "Tiger Beat Spectacular" magazine, discussing the type of house he would like to live in, is published.

December 1972 - Michael's interview with "Flip / Superstars" magazine, discussing his trip to Europe, is published.

December 1972 - Michael's interviews with "Right On" magazine at a party in his home for the press, discussing on what drives him on stage and what his kind of friend his.  Joe Jackson's interview with "Right On" at the home press party is also published.

***~December 1972 - Michael speaks about his Christmas dream for the article "Christmas Dream" in a teen magazine.

***December 1972 - http://www.the-michael-jackson-archives.com/rightinon2.html
December 1972 - Michael records "Would Ya Would Ya Baby" with the Jackson 5.
December 1972 - Michael records "Who's Lookin' For a Lover" with the Jackson 5.

December 1972 - Michael interviews with "Record Mirror", discussing Christmas.

December 5, 1972 - Michael's interview with "Popster" magazine, discussing his influences, sense of humor, going out, and working the stage, is published.

December 9, 1972 -  Michael and The Jackson 5 make an appearance in the Watts Christmas Parade in Los Angeles, California, and they serve as honorary chairmen. The parade is televised the following day on KTLA.

December 23, 1972 - Michael and the Jackson 5, dressed in Santa costumes, hand out presents to 700 underprivileged children at Motown's Children Christmas party at the Pacific Town Club.
December 1972 - January 1973 - Michael records "All the Things You Are" with The Jackson 5.

December 1972 - Michael and The Jackson 5's interview with "Star" magazine, discussing Christmas, is published.

December 1972 - Michael records "I’ll Try You’ll Try (Maybe We’ll All Get By)" with The Jackson 5.

December 1972 - January 1973 - Michael records "The Boogie Man" with The Jackson 5.

December 1972 - March 1973 - Michael records "Morning Glow" with The Jackson 5.