***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 Charlie Tuna at his Woodland Hills studio, 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 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.
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 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.
April 1973 - Michael records "If'n I Was God" with the Jackson 5. (RECORDED EARLIER VERSION FOR LOOKING BACK TO YESTERDAY - UNKNOWN DATE)
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 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 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 28, 1973 - Michael's interview with "Pink" magazine, discussing home life, pets, and a second family ranch home, is published.
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.
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 26, 1973 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Melbourne, Australia at the Festival Hall for "The Jackson 5 World Tour".
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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)
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 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.
***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 "I Can't Get Enough Of 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 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.