“Chicago 1945 was done prior to Al Capone”, Matt Forger: the secrets of BAD 25

[Richard Lecocq]

Thing is all demos from the final songs could be released. It is just a matter of time

[WhoIsIt89]

Great article, it was great reading about these songs. Thanks for this.

[PriceOfFame]

Cool! Great article.
I always imagined Al Capone being first, and then Chicago 1945 and Smooth Criminal.

[lom kit]

was a demo Hot fever even recorded? Maybe it was only on paper and was changed to twymmf before recording anything of the song.

[Michael'sFedoraHat]

this is incredible! thanks!

[Michael'sFedoraHat]

wonderful

[Arklove]

Love reading all these tidbits of his songs...Always layers and layers to discover

[tricia70]

Thank you so much Richard. Great article. It was a fascinating read. I love to discover all these details and background on Michael's songwriting prowess. Now I can't wait to hear Chicago 1945 and the latest reincarnation of DBMA. It is interesting to also learn the I'm so Blue is basically a finished song for everybody but MJ! He was such a perfectionist, because to me it is a perfect song already,

[MJBT]

Thanks enjoyed reading that, shame about Groove Of Midnight would of like to heard it but hopefully well have the complete Smooth Criminal Trilogy soon with Chicago 1945

[MJ5]

anyone know if the chicago 1945 song is out there? any collectors have this song?

[Pentum]

Yeah, I have it

Cmon, dude, no one would answer you that

[AMG]

Yeah, I have it

Cmon, dude, no one would answer you that

So tell me about the bass line and other. It is more similar to SC than Al Capone? ; >

[Richard Lecocq]

Thanks for your comments.
Hope we will all live long to dicsover more treasures from the archives. Even a draft is an important document that helps document the legacy.

[thiron]

A Smooth Criminal EP with the whole trilogy + bonus would be cool
Chicago 1945, Al Capone, Smooth Criminal (first pressing version), Smooth Criminal (second version), Chicago 1945 (2001 version).

[AlwaysThere]

Great read, Richard! Much thanks

Any other MJ articles coming our way? I'm really interested in hearing more about his post-Invincible material, if you've ever considered it.