web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:34:09 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) #JCsMusicology - Episodes Tagged with “Michael Jackson” https://jcsmusicology.fireside.fm/tags/michael%20jackson Fri, 16 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +1000 Focusing on a creative peak in an artist's career, #JCsMusicology tells the story of how greatness was achieved. "Must Listen!" - RuPaul "If you are a stan - this is Christmas." - Questlove "Check this out." - Maxwell "This is incredible. I love it." - Darren Hayes "One of 10 best things to do this week." - The Guardian "Meticulously stitched together by John Cameron. Get ready to go deep." - MuuMuse "An amazingly well-done extensive dive. John Cameron does a fantastic job." - Bill Bottrell en-us episodic A music documentary series. John Cameron Focusing on a creative peak in an artist's career, #JCsMusicology tells the story of how greatness was achieved. "Must Listen!" - RuPaul "If you are a stan - this is Christmas." - Questlove "Check this out." - Maxwell "This is incredible. I love it." - Darren Hayes "One of 10 best things to do this week." - The Guardian "Meticulously stitched together by John Cameron. Get ready to go deep." - MuuMuse "An amazingly well-done extensive dive. John Cameron does a fantastic job." - Bill Bottrell no #jcsmusicology, jcsmusicology, john cameron, documentary, podcast, janet jam & lewis, mixcloud, syn media John Cameron john_michael_cameron@hotmail.com #JCsMusicology - Michael Jackson (1983 - 1988) https://jcsmusicology.fireside.fm/27 9952d437-8e7d-4494-b9a3-d81909563b43 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +1000 John Cameron full 4 John Cameron In this edition of #JCsMusicology, we explore the real story behind the creation of Michael Jackson's "Bad" album. 2:19:55 no In this edition of #JCsMusicology, we explore the real story behind the creation of Michael Jackson's Bad album. It delves into the extensive recording sessions at Jackson's home studio, Havenhurst, shedding light on the significant contributions of John Barnes and Bill Bottrell, often overshadowed by the narrative of Jackson's collaboration with Quincy Jones and his 'A-Team.' Interview Credits: Diane Collins, "The Unauthorised Interview", Ebony/ Hulu, MBC ("Arabic interview"), Bad: Special Edition, Bad 25 (Spike Lee), Private Home Movies, Kingvention (https://www.kingvention.com/), Oceanachine (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6Dp_10ymyAavg3o9NcTsg) and The MJ Cast (https://www.themjcast.com/). Special Thanks: Damien Shields (https://www.amazon.com/Books-Damien-Shields/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADamien+Shields), Lucas Cava (https://lucascava.medium.com/), Adez and The MJ Cast. Please note: The audio quality of this episode has been comprimised, due to it's runtime. John Barnes, Centipede, Bill Bottrell, State of Shock, Matt Forger, Scared of The Moon, Chris Currell, Abortion Papers, Liberian Girl, Dirty Diana, The Way You Make Me Feel, We Are The World, Captain EO, We Are Here To Change The World, Another Part of Me, Streetwalker, Moonwalker, Al Capone, Smooth Criminal, Leave Me Alone, Speed Demon, Come Together, Do You Know Where Your Children Are, Cheater,Price of Fame, Bad, I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Just Good Friends, Stevie Wonder, Get It, Man In The Mirror, Fly Away In this edition of #JCsMusicology, we explore the real story behind the creation of Michael Jackson's Bad album.

It delves into the extensive recording sessions at Jackson's home studio, Havenhurst, shedding light on the significant contributions of John Barnes and Bill Bottrell, often overshadowed by the narrative of Jackson's collaboration with Quincy Jones and his 'A-Team.'

Interview Credits: Diane Collins, "The Unauthorised Interview", Ebony/ Hulu, MBC ("Arabic interview"), Bad: Special Edition, Bad 25 (Spike Lee), Private Home Movies, Kingvention, Oceanachine and The MJ Cast.

Special Thanks: Damien Shields, Lucas Cava, Adez and The MJ Cast.

Please note: The audio quality of this episode has been comprimised, due to it's runtime.

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It delves into the extensive recording sessions at Jackson's home studio, Havenhurst, shedding light on the significant contributions of John Barnes and Bill Bottrell, often overshadowed by the narrative of Jackson's collaboration with Quincy Jones and his 'A-Team.'

Interview Credits: Diane Collins, "The Unauthorised Interview", Ebony/ Hulu, MBC ("Arabic interview"), Bad: Special Edition, Bad 25 (Spike Lee), Private Home Movies, Kingvention, Oceanachine and The MJ Cast.

Special Thanks: Damien Shields, Lucas Cava, Adez and The MJ Cast.

Please note: The audio quality of this episode has been comprimised, due to it's runtime.

]]> #JCsMusicology - Michael Jackson (1977 - 1980) https://jcsmusicology.fireside.fm/24 8987d879-88bc-4cc9-bfce-8a3de3c4e943 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +1000 John Cameron full 3 John Cameron In this episode of #JCsMusicology, we deconstruct each song from Michael Jackson's first solo album as an adult artist - Off The Wall. 1:22:14 no In this episode of #JCsMusicology, we deconstruct each song from Michael Jackson's first solo album as an adult artist, Off The Wall. Once The Jacksons gained more independence with their group work, allowing them to write and produce the vast majority of their albums, Michael also began to plot his own emancipation. By starring in The Wiz and meeting up with Quincy Jones, a significant musical partnership was formed and a team was assembled. Using demos and multitrack tapes, we learn how one of the greatest albums in history was crafted. Interview Credits: Roundtable, Sylvia Chase, WBLS Frankie Crocker, Countdown, John Pigeon, Robbie Vincent Show, Steve Rosen, Diane Collins, Spotlight Special, Mexico Deposition, 2001 Special Edition, Make it Funky, BBC, Ebony, NVLP, Joy, Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, Red Bull Music, Artist Series and Sweetwater. Special Thanks: Chris Cadman (https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Jackson-Off-Wall-Record/dp/1530949378), Brice Nijar (https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Make-HIStory-insight-album/dp/1533296723) and Andy Healy (http://www.mj101series.com/). michael jackson, the jacksons, you can't win, sunset driver, shake your body, don't stop til you get enough, get on the floor, workin' day and night, she's out of my life, girlfriend, it's the falling in love, i can't help it, rock with you, off the wall, burn this disco out In this episode of #JCsMusicology, we deconstruct each song from Michael Jackson's first solo album as an adult artist, Off The Wall.

Once The Jacksons gained more independence with their group work, allowing them to write and produce the vast majority of their albums, Michael also began to plot his own emancipation. By starring in The Wiz and meeting up with Quincy Jones, a significant musical partnership was formed and a team was assembled.

Using demos and multitrack tapes, we learn how one of the greatest albums in history was crafted.

Interview Credits: Roundtable, Sylvia Chase, WBLS Frankie Crocker, Countdown, John Pigeon, Robbie Vincent Show, Steve Rosen, Diane Collins, Spotlight Special, Mexico Deposition, 2001 Special Edition, Make it Funky, BBC, Ebony, NVLP, Joy, Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, Red Bull Music, Artist Series and Sweetwater.

Special Thanks: Chris Cadman, Brice Nijar and Andy Healy.

]]> In this episode of #JCsMusicology, we deconstruct each song from Michael Jackson's first solo album as an adult artist, Off The Wall.

Once The Jacksons gained more independence with their group work, allowing them to write and produce the vast majority of their albums, Michael also began to plot his own emancipation. By starring in The Wiz and meeting up with Quincy Jones, a significant musical partnership was formed and a team was assembled.

Using demos and multitrack tapes, we learn how one of the greatest albums in history was crafted.

Interview Credits: Roundtable, Sylvia Chase, WBLS Frankie Crocker, Countdown, John Pigeon, Robbie Vincent Show, Steve Rosen, Diane Collins, Spotlight Special, Mexico Deposition, 2001 Special Edition, Make it Funky, BBC, Ebony, NVLP, Joy, Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, Red Bull Music, Artist Series and Sweetwater.

Special Thanks: Chris Cadman, Brice Nijar and Andy Healy.

]]> #JCsMusicology - Michael Jackson (1993 - 1997) https://jcsmusicology.fireside.fm/12 8b43f20e-b66e-4a03-95c9-7b9e76894434 Thu, 22 Nov 2018 21:30:00 +1100 John Cameron full 1 John Cameron Following from the first episode of #JCsMusicology, we pick-up from where we left off in 1993. 44:20 yes In this season finale of #JCsMusicology, we pick up from where we left off in 1993. Using archival interviews and never-before-heard audio, the podcast explores 'HIStory: Past, Present & Future, Book I,' from its early concept as a greatest hits album to its remixed counterpart, 'Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix.' Credits: The MJCast (http://www.themjcast.com/episode-030-rob-hoffman-special/), Oprah, Brice Najar (http://bricenajar.com/en/home-2/), Entertainment Tonight, Prime Time, Amaru Don TV, BBC, BET https://www.facebook.com/JohnCameronProductions https://twitter.com/Cameron_John michael jackson, history, blood on the dance floor, stranger in moscow, they don't care about us, much too soon, money, morphine, scream, on the line, you are not alone, childhood, ghosts, smile In this season finale of #JCsMusicology, we pick up from where we left off in 1993.

Using archival interviews and never-before-heard audio, the podcast explores 'HIStory: Past, Present & Future, Book I,' from its early concept as a greatest hits album to its remixed counterpart, 'Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix.'

Credits: The MJCast, Oprah, Brice Najar, Entertainment Tonight, Prime Time, Amaru Don TV, BBC, BET

https://www.facebook.com/JohnCameronProductions
https://twitter.com/Cameron_John

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Using archival interviews and never-before-heard audio, the podcast explores 'HIStory: Past, Present & Future, Book I,' from its early concept as a greatest hits album to its remixed counterpart, 'Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix.'

Credits: The MJCast, Oprah, Brice Najar, Entertainment Tonight, Prime Time, Amaru Don TV, BBC, BET

https://www.facebook.com/JohnCameronProductions
https://twitter.com/Cameron_John

]]> #JCsMusicology - Michael Jackson (1988 - 1993) https://jcsmusicology.fireside.fm/1 42d8c411-1ab5-459f-94da-cc6e6e668442 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:30:00 +1100 John Cameron full 1 John Cameron This first episode of #JCsMusicology focuses on the career of Michael Jackson between 1988 and 1993. 47:27 no Using archival interviews and never-before-heard music, we focus on the career of Michael Jackson between 1988 and 1993. From the unreleased greatest hits album, 'Decade,' to its eventual blockbuster album, 'Dangerous,' we also take a peek into the early sessions for 'HIStory: Past, Present & Future, Book I.' https://www.facebook.com/JohnCameronProductions https://twitter.com/Cameron_John michael jackson, dangerous, decade, give into me, I'll be there, black or white, monkey business, for all time, what about us, planet earth, earth song, streetwalker, who is it, do the bartman, sigfried and roy, the drill, jam, gone too soon, slave to the rhythm, blood on the dance floor, joy, remember the time, will you be there, keep the faith, someone put your hand out, stranger in moscow, podcast, documentary Using archival interviews and never-before-heard music, we focus on the career of Michael Jackson between 1988 and 1993. From the unreleased greatest hits album, 'Decade,' to its eventual blockbuster album, 'Dangerous,' we also take a peek into the early sessions for 'HIStory: Past, Present & Future, Book I.'

https://www.facebook.com/JohnCameronProductions
https://twitter.com/Cameron_John

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https://www.facebook.com/JohnCameronProductions
https://twitter.com/Cameron_John

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