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Jackson Left Behind Secret 100-Song Library

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 27, 2009 10:03 AM CDT

(Newser) – Michael Jackson might have a few albums left in him. The singer left behind over a hundred recorded songs that could now be released posthumously, the Times reports. The songs were made for his children, according to Jackson biographer Ian Halperin, but because the singer also left behind about $400 million worth of debt, they’re unlikely to remain private for long.

“He wants to leave them for his kids, a very personal legacy to them. I was told he will not let them come out,” Halperin said before Jackson’s death. The songs could be real money-makers if released soon; Jackson music and memorabilia is selling like hotcakes. Thriller has jumped to number one on iTunes, while 14 of the top 20 albums on Amazon are Jackson’s.

In this March 8, 2007 file photo, Michael Jackson smiles as he poses for a photograph with a group of Japanese children from a Tokyo orphanage.
In this March 8, 2007 file photo, Michael Jackson smiles as he poses for a photograph with a group of Japanese children from a Tokyo orphanage.   (AP Photo/Eric Talmadge, File)
Author Ian Halperin speaks during a press conference in this file photo. Halperin, writer of Unmasked, The Michael Jackson Story, says Jackson left a vault of unreleased songs for his kids.
Author Ian Halperin speaks during a press conference in this file photo. Halperin, writer of "Unmasked, The Michael Jackson Story," says Jackson left a vault of unreleased songs for his kids.   (Getty Images)
In this April 19, 1997 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson, right, poses by his wax figure at the Grevin Wax Museum in Paris.
In this April 19, 1997 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson, right, poses by his wax figure at the Grevin Wax Museum in Paris.   (AP Photo/Michel Lipchitz, File)
FILE- This May 8, 1997 shows US pop star Michael Jackson arriving at the Festival Palace in Cannes  to attend the screening of his music  video Ghost during the Cannes Film Festival.
FILE- This May 8, 1997 shows US pop star Michael Jackson arriving at the Festival Palace in Cannes to attend the screening of his music video "Ghost" during the Cannes Film Festival.   (AP PHOTO/Laurent Rebours, File)
This July 30, 1984 file photo shows Michael Jackson performing at Giant Stadium in New Jersey.
This July 30, 1984 file photo shows Michael Jackson performing at Giant Stadium in New Jersey.   (AP Photo/Mike Derer,File)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 4 comments
zentenai
Jun 28, 2009 10:35 AM CDT
His theme park. Legal fees.
JonmarkP
Jun 28, 2009 9:26 AM CDT
His estate isn't in debt at all. He owned the rights to most of the Beatles' catalogue, worth over 1 $Billion. That, plus the 100 unreleased songs, should keep his kids in money for the rest of their lives. And who knows, maybe one or more of them will have inherited the magic.
AClotfelter
Jun 28, 2009 6:07 AM CDT
ethical_person: I agree with the first half of your comment
 

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