Hit Songs Meant For Other Singers

(March 6, 2013) Billboard published a list of 20 hit songs which were initially intended for other artists. This occurrence is not at all uncommon in the music world: the past is littered with examples of iconic pop songs that were originally intended for someone else to perform.

Included on the list is also a song which was initially offered to Michael Jackson: "Rock Your Body". It was later on recorded by Justin Timberlake and became a smash hit. The Billboard caption reads as follows:

"Rock Your Body"

Turned Down By: Michael Jackson

Recorded By: Justin Timberlake

Imagine, if you will, that Michael Jackson's final album was comprised of Neptunes-produced bangers like "Rock Your Body" instead of the uneven fare of 1999's "Invincible." And imagine that Justin Timberlake's solo debut was not blessed with tracks like this ubiquitous dance-starter. MJ passed on "Rock Your Body," and a number of other "Justified" songs, before the tracks went to JT, sending us into an alternate pop universe that still resonates today.

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Source: MJFC / Billboard