Top 10 Songs You Didn't Know Were Written By Michael Jackson
# Michael Jackson: Songs You Didn't Know He Wrote
Michael Jackson wrote a lot more songs than you realize. For this list, we’ll be looking at songs the King of Pop wrote for other artists - not including tracks that he is featured on. Our countdown of songs you didn't know were written by Michael Jackson includes “This Had to Be” (1980) by The Brothers Johnson, “State of Shock” (1984) by Mick Jagger, “Joy” (1994) by Blackstreet, “Eaten Alive” (1985) by Diana Ross, and more! Let us know which writing credit surprised you the most in the comments below!
## 10. "This Had to Be" (1980) - The Brothers Johnson
## 9. "Muscles" (1982) - Diana Ross
## 8. "State of Shock" (1984) - Mick Jagger
## 7. "Eaten Alive" (1985) - Diana Ross
## 6. "Centipede" (1984) - Rebbie Jackson
## 5. "Nite Line" (1984) - Quincy Jones
## 4. "We Are the World" (1985) - USA for Africa
## 3. "Joy" (1994) - Blackstreet
## 2. "Do the Bartman" (1990) - The Simpsons
## 1. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (1987) - Michael Jackson
These hidden gems showcase the King of Pop's incredible talent and versatility as a songwriter. Which writing credit surprised you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Michael Jackson wrote a lot more songs than you realize. For this list, we’ll be looking at songs the King of Pop wrote for other artists - not including tracks that he is featured on. Our countdown of songs you didn't know were written by Michael Jackson includes “This Had to Be” (1980) by The Brothers Johnson, “State of Shock” (1984) by Mick Jagger, “Joy” (1994) by Blackstreet, “Eaten Alive” (1985) by Diana Ross, and more! Let us know which writing credit surprised you the most in the comments below!
## 10. "This Had to Be" (1980) - The Brothers Johnson
## 9. "Muscles" (1982) - Diana Ross
## 8. "State of Shock" (1984) - Mick Jagger
## 7. "Eaten Alive" (1985) - Diana Ross
## 6. "Centipede" (1984) - Rebbie Jackson
## 5. "Nite Line" (1984) - Quincy Jones
## 4. "We Are the World" (1985) - USA for Africa
## 3. "Joy" (1994) - Blackstreet
## 2. "Do the Bartman" (1990) - The Simpsons
## 1. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (1987) - Michael Jackson
These hidden gems showcase the King of Pop's incredible talent and versatility as a songwriter. Which writing credit surprised you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below!