A Place with No Name

Michael Jackson

About A Place with No Name

"A Place with No Name" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson. A 24-second snippet of the full song was released posthumously by website TMZ.com on July 16, 2009, three weeks after Jackson's death. The full version leaked online on December 3, 2013. The track resembles "A Horse with No Name", a hit song by rock band America. At the time of the leak, America stated that they were "honored" that Michael Jackson chose to sample their work. It has been claimed that there are "dozens and dozens" of unreleased Jackson songs that could be issued for several years to come. The song was later contemporized by Norwegian producers StarGate for inclusion on Jackson's second posthumous album, Xscape (2014), along with the original version. "A Place with No Name" was released to American urban adult contemporary radio on August 12, 2014. 


Year:
2014
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As I drove across on the highway
My jeep began to rock
I didn't know what to do so I stopped and got out
And looked down and noticed I got a flat

So I walked out, parked the car like sideways
So I can find what I can fix
I looked around there were no cars on the highway
I felt a strange feeling like a mist

I walked down towards the end of the road
And in the fog a woman appeared
She said don't you worry my friend I'll take care
Take my hand, I'll take you there

Oh
Take me to a place without no name
Take me to a place without no name
Take me to a place without no name
Take me to a place without no name

As she took me right through the fog
I see a beautiful city appear
Where kids are playin' and people are laughin' and smiling and
Nothing to fear fear

She said this is the place where no people have pain
With love and happiness
She turned around looked down at my eyes and started cryin'
She grabbed my hand, you got a friend

Oh
Take me to a place without no name
Yeah

She started likin' me kissin' me and huggin' me
She didn't really, really want me to leave
She showed me places I've never seen things I've never done
This really looks like a lotta fun

I seen the grass and the sky and the birds
And the flowers surrounded by the trees
This place is filled with love and happiness
How in the world could I wanna leave

So then I went in my pocket took my wallet on out
With my pictures of my family and girl
This is the place that you choose to be with me
When you thought you could be in another world

Oh
Take me to a place without no name
La la la
A place without no name
La la la

A place without no name (La, la, la)

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Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist also he is the most famous recording artist worldwide, entertainer and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, King of Pop, Rock and Soul, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. He has donated a total of 500 Million dollars to charities and has sold… more »

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Written by: ELLIOT STRAITE, MICHAEL JACKSON, DENNY BUNNELL

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Posthumous Release
"A Place with No Name" was not released during Michael Jackson's lifetime. It is one of the songs featured on his first posthumous album "Xscape", which came out in 2014, five years after his death.
Inspiration from a Classic
The song was inspired by the 1972 America's hit single "A Horse with No Name." In fact, the song used the exact same melody with new lyrics written by Jackson.
Controversial Debut
The song was first revealed to the public when a 24-second snippet of it was leaked on the internet in 2009, shortly after Jackson's untimely death, which stirred much controversy.
Permission Granted
Before releasing "A Place with No Name," permission was sought from the original band, America, and their record label since it was a rework of their popular song.
Visual Album
The song also had a music video that was released as part of the project of making "Michael Jackson's Xscape" a visual album. It's the first music video from the pop star to debut on Twitter.
Dance Tribute
The music video for "A Place with No Name" features predominantly black and white footage of Jackson from behind-the-scenes of the "In the Closet" video shoots, with newly recorded dance sequences as a tribute.
Chart Performance
"A Place with No Name" didn’t make it onto the Billboard Hot 100 in the US but peaked at 67 in the UK charts.
Critical Response
The song received mixed reviews from the music critics. Some praised Michael Jackson's vocal performance and the fresh take on America's classic, while others criticized the posthumous release and production.
Unreleased During Lifetime
"A Place with No Name" is one of many songs that Jackson recorded during his lifetime but never released. After his death, a huge treasure trove of unreleased music was found.
Multiple Versions
There are multiple versions of "A Place with No Name," including the original version, Xscape album version and a remix by Norwegian producers Stargate.

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