>-Behind The Mask
> *written by Chris Mosdell and Ryuichi Sakamoto with
>additional lyrics by Michael
>The original instrumental with choral background was recorded
>by the Yellow Magic Orchestra for the 1979 album "Solid State
>Survivor"
>Quincy Jones heard it, brought it to Michael's attention, who
>recorded it, added an extra melody line, and extra lyrics
>Issues with royalties prevented the song from making the cut

I had no idea he tried to cover that song. *Great* song from YMO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh5gG_NUWTg

YMO first three albums were pretty fun actually. They're like Kraftwerk meets The Three Stooges, but in a very good Japanese way.

Behind the mask from YMO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh5gG_NUWTg (Live in 1979)