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***1973 - RIGHT ON - THE JACKSONS WRITE IN Music Star

1973 - Michael's interview with "Hit" magazine, discussing his dreams, being grateful for a happy home life, and free time.

1973 - Michael interviews with "Right On!" magazine, discussing where he got inspiration for his stage moves, working with Bill Cosby, playing piano, "Ben", and practical jokes.

1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 film for a second set of Alpha-Bits cereal commercials.

1973 - Michael records "Buttercup", written by Stevie Wonder; he records several other songs in collaboration with Stevie Wonder for an ultimately shelved album.

January 1973 - Michael's interview with "Superstar '73" magazine, discussing the family's new boa constrictor, a new album, and his room setup.

March 1973 - Michael's interview alongside his brothers with "Right On!" magazine, discussing the success and highlights from their European tour.
1973 - Michael interviews with Charlie Tuna on KROQ radio station, discussing the years before his beginnings at Motown and his career choice in a theoretical world where he wasn't an entertainer.

***January 1973 - MICHAEL JACKSON IN MY ROOM - http://www.the-michael-jackson-archives.com/panic1.html

January 1973 - Michael records "I Can't Quit Your Love" with The Jackson 5.

January 1973 - Michael records background vocals for "I Need You" with the Jackson 5; Jermaine records lead vocals.

January 15, 1973 - Michael records "Melodie" with the Jackson 5.

January 28, 1973 - Michael attends the "30th Golden Globe Awards", performing "Ben", which receives the "Best Original Song Award".

January-March 1973 - Michael records "Johnny Raven" with The Jackson 5.

January-March 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 interview with "Soul" newspaper, discussing their recent European tour and their upcoming tour in Japan and the U.S.

February 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 interview with "Entertainment Rap" magazine, discussing their life during their recent Europe tour. Joe Jackson is also interviewed on his role in the group.

February-March 1973 - Michael records "Love Trip" with the Jackson 5.

February-March 1973 - Michael records "Jumbo Sam" with the Jackson 5.

March 1973 - Michael records "Morning Glow".

March 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 interview with Lisa Robinson for "Disc" magazine at their Encino home.

March 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5's, including Joe Jackson, interview with "Superstars" magazine is published, discussing their plans for the next couple of months.

March 2, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the Myriad Convention Center for "The Jackson 5 World Tour".

March 4, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform twice in Houston, Texas at the Astrodome for "The Jackson 5 World Tour".

March 7, 1973 - Michael visits the bedside of 6-year old Leslie Robinette, suffering from aplastic anemia caused by the genetic disease fanconi anemia at The Children's Orthopedic Hospital and Medical Center.

March 27, 1973 - Michael appears on the "45th Academy Awards" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, performing "Ben", one of the nominations for "Best Song Original for the Picture".

March 29, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5's "Skywriter" album is released, including album liner notes, and cover art.

March 31, 1973 - Michael's interview alongside his brothers with "Diana" magazine, discussing favorite school subjects, the Osmonds, first memory, and his idols, is published.

April 1973 - Michael records "If'n I Was God" with the Jackson 5. (RECORDED EARLIER VERSION FOR LOOKING BACK TO YESTERDAY - UNKNOWN DATE)

April 1973 - Michael interviews with "Music Week" magazine, discussing his early rehearsals and solo work.

April 7, 1973 - Michael interviews with "Pink" magazine, discussing the type of girl he’d like to date in category order: Honesty, Adaptable, Good Personality, Non Jealousy Type and Music Lover.

April 11, 1973 - Michael records "To Make My Father Proud" with the Jackson 5.

April 7, 1973 - Michael's interview alongside Donny Osmond with "Music Star" magazine, discussing the friendship between The Jackson 5 and The Osmonds, is published.

April 22, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 arrive in Tokyo. While in Japan, they take time to visit Buddhist temples, art museums and the Oriental Gardens of the Takanawa Prince Hotel.

April 27, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Tokyo, Japan at the Imperial Theatre, as part of the Tokyo Music Festival.

April 28, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Hiroshima, Japan at the Yūbin Chokin Hall for "The Jackson 5 World Tour".

April 28, 1973 - Michael's interview with "Pink" magazine, discussing home life, pets, and a second family ranch home, is published.
April 30, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Osaka, Japan, at the Koseinenkin Hall for "The Jackson 5 World Tour". The entire concert's audio is professionally recorded.

April - May 1973 - Michael records "Dancing Machine" with The Jackson 5.

April - May 1973 - Michael records "Reflections" with The Jackson 5.

May 1973 - Michael records "Hum Along and Dance" with The Jackson 5.

***May 1973 - Michael writes a letter to his fans for Spec Magazine, thanking them for helping him reach the successes with his music and television appearances. http://www.the-michael-jackson-archives.com/wannaspec.html
May 1973 - Michael records "Label Me Love" with the Jackson 5.
May 1973 - Michael records "Pride and Joy" with the Jackson 5.

May 1973 - Michael records "Don't Say Goodbye Again" with The Jackson 5.

May 1973 - Michael records "Get It Together" with The Jackson 5.

May 1, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Osaka, Japan, at the Festival Hall for "The Jackson 5 World Tour".

May 4, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 fly home from Japan.

 May 6, 1973 - Michael's background vocals alongside his brothers on "So in Love" and "You're in Good Hands" for Jermaine Jackson's "Come Into My Life" album is released.

***May 19, 1973 - Music Star Touring with the Jackson 5

June 1973 - Michael's interview alongside his brothers with "Teen Now" magazine, discussing what their dream vacation would be, is published.

 June 1973 - Michael records "If I Don't Love You This Way" with The Jackson 5.

 June 1973 - Michael records "Mama I Gotta Brand New Thing (Don't Say No)" with The Jackson 5.

June 6, 1973 - Michael records "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" with The Jackson 5.

 June 11, 1973 - Michael records a slower version of their group's previous cover of "You've Really Got a Hold on Me".

 June 14, 1973 - Michael records "Touch the One You Love" with the Jackson 5.

June 22, 1973 - The Jackson 5 arrive in Brisbane.

June 23, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Brisbane, Australia at the Brisbane Festival Hall for "The Jackson 5 World Tour".

June 25, 1973 - Michael writes a letter to Debraca Fox from Melbourne, Australia, mentioning his 2-day flight, Randy being sick, and Jackie saying "Hello".

June 26, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Melbourne, Australia at the Festival Hall for "The Jackson 5 World Tour".

 June - July 1973 - Michael records "It's Too Late to Change the Time" with The Jackson 5.

June - July 1973 - Michael records "Make Tonight All Mine" with the Jackson 5.

June - July 1973 - Michael records "You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)" with The Jackson 5.

~July 1973 - Michael records "Little Christmas Tree" with The Jackson 5 for the "A Motown Christmas" album.

 July 1973 - Michael records "Whatever You Got, I Want" with The Jackson 5; his brothers' vocals are recorded in December.

July 1973 - A photoshoot for "Right On!" and "Teen Raves" magazines, with Michael and The Jackson 5 recording and rehearsing in the studio, is published; Michael's short interview discussing his love for art is also published.

July 1973 - Michael and The Jacksons' interview with "Superstars" magazine, discussing idea of getting married, and his future nephew from Tito and Dee Dee, is published.

July 21, 1973 - Michael's written message in "Valentine" magazine, discussing rumors on Jackie dating Debraca Foxx, what Michael does when he's feeling down, and a favorite family prank of his, is published.

 July 22, 1973 - Michael and the Jackson 5 interview at at radio station WWRL in New York City, New York, and perform at Madison Square Garden for their Jackson 5 World Tour. Michael talks with Lisa Robinson in their dressing room before the show.

July / December 1973 - Michael records "What You Don't Know"; he records ad-libs for the song in Decmber.

August 4, 1973 - Michael's written message in "Valentine" magazine, discussing their summer tour, his German Shepherd Lobo, Jermaine's education, and his "Music and Me" album, is published.

August 1973 - Michael's interview with "Tiger Beat Spectacular", discussing his own concerns with privacy, is published.

August 6, 1973 - Michael's interview with "Soul" magazine, discussing life on stage, his visit to Japan, and their attendance records at the Astrodome.

August 11, 1973 - Michael's interview with "Popswop" magazine, discussing admired qualities in a person, being The Jackson 5's star, and favorite TV show and singers, is published.

August 11, 1973 - Michael performs with the Jackson 5 at the 1973 "National Association of Television and Radio Announcers (NATRA) Convention" luncheon sponsored by Motown.

August 18, 1973 - Michael's interview with "Tina" magazine, discussing his summer break, is published.

August 31, 1973 - Michael records "Don't Let It Get You Down" with the Jackson 5.

August 31, 1973 - Michael records "Girl You're So Together" with the Jackson 5.

August 31, 1973 - Michael records "Farewell My Summer Love" with the Jackson 5.

~Fall 1973 - Michael records a short season's greetings message for a promo single, sent by Motown to American radio stations and record distributors.

September 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5's photoshoot with "Rock and Soul" magazine is published. Michael's interview with "Flip" magazine, discussing a dream he had about a fire, is published.

September 1, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5's interview with "Mirabelle" magazine, discussing fears, is published.

September 4, 1973 - Michael records "Call on Me" with the Jackson 5.

September 9, 1973 - "Thank You" party (Home footage narrated by Joe Jackson - from Soul Train 1973 show)

September 26, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 appear on "The Bob Hope Special", performing "Get It Together" and "Dancing Machine".

October 6, 1973 - Michael's written message in "Valentine" magazine, discussing what music groups he likes, writing songs with Jermaine, and his "Top of the Pops" performance, is published.

October 13, 1973 - Michael and the Jackson 5 appear on "Soul Train", performing "Dancing Machine". Joe Jackson interviews with host Don Cornelius, narrating footage from a party the month before. The "Soul Train Gang" dance to "It's Too Late to Change the Time". After Randy introduces their band, Michael and the Jackson 5 perform "You're In Good Hands" then the "Soul Train Gang dance to "Hum Along and Dance". Michael and the Jackson 5 interview with Cornelius and the "Soul Train Gang", and perform "Get It Together". Michael interviews with Cornelius and performs "With a Child's Heart". Finally, Michael and the Jackson 5 perform "Don't Say Goodbye Again".

October 20, 1973 - Michael's message recording alongside his brothers for "Valentine" magazine, thanking readers for their support during the group's most recent European tour, is released with the magazine issue.

October 26, 1973 - Michael's backing vocals in Jackie Jackson's self-titled debut solo album, which are included in "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" and "Do I Owe", is released.

October 27, 1973 - Michael's interview alongside his brothers with "Mirabelle" magazine, discussing some of the drawbacks of having so much fame with their success, is published.

October 28, 1973 - Michael's written message in "Valentine" magazine, discussing their tour performances in Australia and Japan, is published.

December 1973 - Michael's recording of a Christmas message begins airing on radio.

***November 24, 1973 - Michael's interview with "Hits" magazine is published.

~November - Mid-December 1973 - Michael interviews with "Disc" magazine, discussing his time off after their recent tour, is rock-collecting hobby, and music.

December 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5's interview with "Ebony Jr.", discussing their holiday, which include fan mail, Christmas in Gary, and what Michael wants for a Christmas gift, is published.

December 1973 - Michael records "You're Good For Me" with the Jackson 5.

December 1973 - Michael records "I Can't Get Enough Of You" with the Jackson 5.

December 1973 - Michael records "I'll Come Home To You" with the Jackson 5.

~December 6, 1973 - Michael and the Jackson 5 appear on "One More Time", a Mills Brothers special, performing ‘Get It Together,’ a medley featuring ‘I Want You Back’, ‘ABC,’ ‘I’ll Be There,’ ‘Ben,’ ‘Daddy’s Home,’ ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ and ‘The Love You Save’, and join the Mills Brothers to perform ‘Opus One’ and ‘Up The Lazy River.’

December 8, 1973 - Michael records "Window Shopping" with the Jackson 5, then interviews with "Melody Maker" magazine at MoWest Studio.

December 15, 1973 - Michael attends the wedding of Jermaine Jackson and Hazel Gordy in Los Angeles, California, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Michael's interview with "Disc" magazine, discussing his new hobby, collaborating with Jermaine on music, and upcoming albums, is published.

December 22, 1973 - Michael's Christmas message for "Record Mirror" magazine, discussing his spending time with family, and visiting local hospitals, is published.