Farewell My Summer Love (song)

"Farewell My Summer Love" is a song recorded by Michael Jackson, released posthumously as a single in May 1984. It was part of an album of the same name, which compiled unreleased tracks recorded by Jackson in 1973 during his time with Motown Records.

The song is a pop ballad with a theme of lost summer romance. Jackson's youthful vocals are a prominent feature, reflecting his early teenage voice at the time of the recording. The instrumentation includes strings, keyboards, and a standard pop arrangement typical of early 1970s Motown recordings.

The release of "Farewell My Summer Love" in the 1980s capitalized on Jackson's newfound superstardom following the success of his Thriller album. The song, while not considered a major hit compared to Jackson's later work, achieved moderate success in several countries, particularly in Europe. Its release served as a reminder of Jackson's early beginnings and his evolution as an artist. The song and album are generally seen as archival releases, offering a glimpse into Jackson's development during his time as a young performer with the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist with Motown.