The following songs recorded by American singer Britney Spears were not released commercially. Some songs have been given to other recording artists for recording. The list encompasses studio-quality recording by Spears that were not commercially or promotionally released by a reputable label, documented demo versions of songs not released in any form, early demo versions of released songs where there is a substantial difference to the released versions (such as completely different melody), and officially commissioned Spears-related professional remix not chosen for release.
Spears has written and recorded material that has never been officially released. Several unreleased songs had been planned for inclusion on her studio albums ...Baby One More Time (1999), Britney (2001), In the Zone (2003), Blackout (2007), Circus (2008), Femme Fatale (2011), and Glory (2016), but were ultimately rejected. There are many registered tracks included under the unreleased section that have not been commercially released, but have gained media attention or were confirmed by Spears herself. Many of her unreleased songs have been registered (usually by her company Britney Spears Music) with professional bodies such as the United States Copyright Office, Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI), and American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).[1][2][3]
Spears's unreleased material includes songs recorded by her and demo versions, some co-written by artists such as Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga. In 1997, she recorded "Today", originally meant for Toni Braxton. Snippets of "Rebellion" and "Little Me" were released on Spears's official website in 2006. She has also co-written and recorded songs that were later given to other artists, such as her sister Jamie Lynn Spears, Selena Gomez and BoA. A collection of songs that leaked on October 6, 2011 received the name of "Britmas".[4]
Unreleased songs
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Denotes songs registered with Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI)
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Denotes songs registered with American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
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Denotes songs registered with BMI and ASCAP
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Denotes songs cited by producers and/or Spears herself
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Denotes songs registered with ASCAP and cited by producers and/or Spears herself
The song was later given to the Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover Z; the song was translated into Japanese and rewritten under the new name "Rock the Boat" on the album Hakkin no Yoake.[citation needed]
"Diary Of"‡
Michelle Bell Bloodshy & Avant
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Published by Elleganza Music Publishing and Universal Music Corporation[18]
In March 2008, a duet version with Heidi Montag was sent to Ryan Seacrest, who premiered it on his show On Air with Ryan Seacrest. Both Jive Records and Montag's representatives denied having knowledge of the recording.[20]
Recorded and released by Ask Embla (a duo of Birgisson and Wroldsen) on their debut album Northern Light (2013)[25] and separately by pop group Steps for their seventh album What the Future Holds Pt. 2 (2021).
Published by Dollanaire Publishing, Hitco Music and Team S Dot Publishing[56]
"Let Me Take You There"†
Full Force Britney Spears
July 9, 2018
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It was included on a cassette tape labeled "Britney Spears Demos" from November 1997, submitted to various labels by Spears' manager Larry Rudolph. The handwritten list of songs includes "Soda Pop", "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart", "Thinking About You", "Wishing on a Falling Star", "Let Me Take You There", "You Got It All", "Love the Hurt Away", and "Nothing Less than Real".
The cassette tape was put on auction on the website Julien's Auctions[57]
It was included on a cassette tape labeled "Britney Spears Demos" from November 1997, submitted to various labels by Spears' manager Larry Rudolph. The handwritten list of songs includes "Soda Pop", "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart", "Thinking About You", "Wishing on a Falling Star", "Let Me Take You There", "You Got It All", "Love the Hurt Away", and "Nothing Less than Real".
The cassette tape was put on auction on the site "Julien's Auctions"[57]
Described by J.R. as an introspective composition written solely by Spears. She sings, "Where am I?/Where will I find my face?/Where will I find my faith?" over a snap music hip-hop beat, accompanied by the sound of a camera shutter clicking.[119]
It was included on a cassette tape labeled "Britney Spears Demos" from November 1997, submitted to various labels by Spears' manager Larry Rudolph. The handwritten list of songs includes "Soda Pop", "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart", "Thinking About You", "Wishing on a Falling Star", "Let Me Take You There", "You Got It All", "Love the Hurt Away", and "Nothing Less than Real".
The cassette tape was put on auction on the site "Julien's Auctions"[57]
"Wonderland"†
Jimmy Harry Balewa Muhammad Reza Safinia Sheppard Solomon Britney Spears
