Jackson 5
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[Edit]The Jackson 5 were one of the biggest phenomenons in pop music during the early '70s, and the last great group to come out of the Motown hitmaking machine before Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder shifted the label's focus to more individual visions. The Jackson 5's infectious brand of funky pop-soul was a definite departure from the typically smooth, elegant Motown sound, as befitting the group's youth and the dawn of a new decade. That youth, coupled with the merchandising juggernaut that sprang up behind them, inevitably got them tagged a bubblegum group. But they were far more talented musically than that label would suggest, especially lead singer Michael, and their material, while sunny and upbeat, didn't pander to its audience. Solo careers and overexposure gradually weakened the Jackson 5, but their best music still holds up surprisingly well as some of the most vibrant mainstream pop/R&B of its era.
Originally, the Jackson 5 were composed of brothers Jackie (born Sigmund Jackson, May 4, 1951), Tito (guitar, born Toriano Jackson, October 15, 1953), Jermaine (bass, lead vocals, born December 11, 1954), Marlon (born March 12, 1957), and Michael (lead vocals, born August 29, 1958). By all accounts, the Jackson family's upbringing in Gary, IN, was strict; their mother Katherine was a devout Jehovah's Witness, and their father Joe was a stern, temperamental disciplinarian. Allowed few outside interests, the boys gravitated to music, which was in their blood — prior to his job as a crane operator for a steel company, Joe had played guitar in an R&B group called the Falcons (not the same group that launched Wilson Pickett's career). One night, Joe discovered that Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine had been playing his treasured old guitar without permission; though initially furious, he quickly discovered that his sons had genuine talent, and began to conceive of a family singing group that might eventually get them out of their tough working-class life in Gary. The eldest three sons began performing around the area together in 1962, teamed with two cousins (Johnny Jackson and Ronnie Rancifer), who were replaced by Marlon and five-year-old Michael. Supervised by Joe, who became their manager and began working only part-time, the group practiced and rehearsed often, and improved as dancers, singers, and instrumentalists at a rapid rate. In particular, Michael proved himself a dynamic performer, soon replacing Jermaine as the featured lead vocalist, and establishing himself as a nimble dancer able to mimic talents like James Brown. At first, the group was known as Ripples & Waves Plus Michael, then the Jackson Brothers, and finally the Jackson 5.
In 1966, the Jackson 5 won an important local talent competition with a Michael-led rendition of the Temptations' "My Girl." Their father, who had been chauffeuring them to out-of-state performances, also booked their first paid professional gigs that year. In 1967, the group won an amateur talent competition at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater, where they earned an influential fan in Gladys Knight (probably the first person to recommend the group to Motown). At the end of the year, the Jackson 5 made their first studio recordings for the small Gary-based Steeltown label, and their single "Big Boy" became something of a local hit. Championed again to Motown by Bobby Taylor, a member of the Vancouvers who'd seen the group in Chicago, and Diana Ross, the Jackson 5 finally got a chance to audition for the label in the summer of 1968. Desperately needing new blood, an impressed Berry Gordy signed the group and flew them out to his new headquarters in Los Angeles, where he and his assistants groomed them to be the label's next breakout stars. Having lost his famed Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting team, Gordy formed a new partnership with Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell, and Deke Richards dubbed the Corporation, which set about crafting material for the group.
In August 1969, shortly before Michael turned 11, the Jackson 5 opened for Diana Ross at the L.A. Forum, and in December, they issued their debut album, Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5. On October 7, 1969, the Jackson 5 released their first single, "I Want You Back," a Corporation composition that had originally been intended for Gladys Knight. It was an instant smash, hitting number one on both the pop and R&B charts. So did their next two singles, "ABC" and "The Love You Save" (both from their second album, ABC), which solidified the group's so-called bubblegum-soul sound and certified them as pop sensations. Third Album was released before year's end, spawning the hit ballad "I'll Be There," which not only proved that the group (and lead singer Michael) were more mature and versatile than their bright, bouncy initial singles let on, but also made them the first group in pop history to have their first four singles hit number one. It also became the best-selling single in Motown history, spending a stellar five weeks at number one. And it had still been less than a year since the group's national debut.
A virtual Jackson 5 cottage industry sprang up in the wake of their success, producing everything from dolls to a cartoon show on — what else? — the ABC network (during the summer of 1971). Younger and younger listeners were brought into the fold, adding to an already broad appeal that transcended color lines, and the record label that once billed itself as "the Sound of Young America" could once again lay legitimate claim to the title. Meanwhile, following their four straight number ones, the Jackson 5 opened 1971 with a pair of number two hits, "Mama's Pearl" and the ballad "Never Can Say Goodbye"; "Maybe Tomorrow" was their first single not to make the pop Top Ten, though it still reached the R&B Top Five. That year, Motown executives began grooming Michael and Jermaine for solo careers that would run concurrently with the Jackson 5. Michael was the first to debut on his own (toward the end of 1971), and was an instant success; his first two singles, "Got to Be There" and "Rockin' Robin," both made the Top Five, and later in 1972 he scored his first pop number one with "Ben." Jermaine debuted at the end of 1972, and his first single, "Daddy's Home," reached the Top Ten, though the follow-ups didn't sustain the momentum as well as Michael.
In the meantime, the fantastically hyped Jackson 5 craze was beginning to cool down. Their prolific LP release schedule slowed a bit, and while their singles continued to perform reliably well on the R&B charts, they were no longer a sure-fire bet for the pop Top Ten. After a relatively lengthy drought, the Jackson 5 scored what would be their last major smash for Motown, the 1974 number two hit "Dancing Machine," a nod to the emerging sound of disco (it also topped the R&B charts). The group's frustrations with Motown had been building — not only did the label seem less interested in their career, but they still refused to allow the Jacksons to write or choose their own material, or play their own instruments on their records. Finally, in early 1976, they left Motown to sign with Epic. When the legal battles finally ended, Motown won a breach-of-contract settlement and retained rights to the Jackson 5 name, forcing the group to become the Jacksons. They also lost Jermaine, whose marriage to Berry Gordy's daughter Hazel made it extremely impractical for him to join his brothers. He was replaced by younger brother Randy (born Steven Randall Jackson, October 29, 1961), who had been appearing (unofficially) with the group as a percussionist for some time.
The Jacksons' first few records on Epic were somewhat erratic affairs produced by Philly soul legends Gamble & Huff. However, the group truly assumed control over their music and hit full stride on 1978's Destiny, which most regard as the strongest studio LP the Jacksons recorded together in any incarnation. Destiny was self-produced and largely self-written, and its success helped encourage Michael to return to solo work. 1979's brilliant Off the Wall made him a star in his own right, signifying his arrival as a mature adult artist, but he remained with his brothers for the time being, helping them record a Grammy-nominated follow-up to Destiny in 1980's Triumph. The staggering success of Michael's next solo album, Thriller, signaled the beginning of the end for the Jacksons, but not quite yet; Jermaine rejoined the group for 1984's Victory, the only album to feature all six brothers. The single "State of Shock," which featured guest vocalist Mick Jagger, hit number three that year, and the group's ensuing tour was a blockbuster success, despite expensive (for the time) ticket prices. Michael and Marlon both left the Jacksons, the latter trying out an unsuccessful solo career; Randy, Tito, and Jackie appeared as the Jacksons on the soundtrack of Burglar, and subsequently became highly regarded session musicians. The Jacksons reconvened in 1989 for the album 2300 Jackson Street, which featured every Jackson sibling save LaToya on the title cut. However, it wasn't as successful as hoped, and to date there have been no further reunions on record. In 1997, the Jackson 5 were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Title: Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: The Complete Album Collection (CD2)
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Disco, Funk
Title: Got To Be There / Ben (CD1)
Artist: Jackson 5, Michael Jackson
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk
Title: We Don't Have to Be Over 21 (To Fall In Love) / Jam Session (Part 1 + 2) [Digital 45]
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop
Title: Gold: Jackson 5
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Teen Pop
Title: Soulsation! 25th Anniversary Collection Cd - 3
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Blues, Dancefloor, Pop
Title: The Dave Cash Collection: Rehearsing with Jackson Five
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Ultimate Collection
Artist: Jackson 5
Title: Ultimate Christmas Collection
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Traditional Pop Music
Title: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jackson 5
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: The Very Best Of Michael Jackson With The Jackson Five
Artist: Jackson 5, Michael Jackson
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: Third Album / Maybe Tomorrow
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: Soulsation! 25th Anniversary Collection Cd - 2
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Blues, Dancefloor, Pop
Title: ABC (Performed Live On The Ed Sullivan Show 5/10/70) - Single
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 50 Best Songs, The Motown Years
Artist: Jackson 5
Genre: Downtempo, Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Disco, Pop, Pop Rock, Synth Pop, Funk
Collections
Title: Motown Remixed (Bonus Track Version)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz
Title: NOW That's What I Call Christmas, Vol. 3
Genre:
Title: Motown Remixed, Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Motown Remixed, Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Modern Art of Music: The Best Dance Album
Genre: Pop
Title: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL CHRISTMAS VOL. 3 2CD
Genre:
Title: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL CHRISTMAS! 3
Genre:
Title: 100 MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE SONGS CD 5
Genre: Pop
Title: The No. 1 Hits - 1970
Title: Rhythm & Soul CD 3
Genre: Soul
Title: De Pre Historie 70s CD 3
Title: Funky Grooves CD 2
Genre: Funk
Title: Funky Grooves CD 3
Genre: Funk
Title: The Ultimate Collection - Soul: 100 Hits CD 5
Genre: Soul
Title: 100 Love Classics CD 5
Genre: Pop
Title: Compact Disc Club - The Motown Soul History CD 1
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: Compact Disc Club - The Motown Soul History CD 2
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: Compact Disc Club - The Motown Soul History CD 4
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: Motown 50 Love CD 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Motown 50 Love CD 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Time Life - Sounds Of The Seventies 1971
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Jazz Rock, Rock & Roll, Reggae, World Music, Latin, Country Rock, Disco, Pop, Pop Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack, Funk, Psychedelic, Classical
Title: Time Life - Sounds Of The Seventies 1974 - Take Two
Genre: Electronica, Techno, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Folk Rock, Reggae, World Music, Disco, Pop, Pop Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack, Funk
Title: He'S The King, I'M The DJ
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: In The Club CD4
Genre: Club/Dance, Pop
Title: Merry Christmas CD2
Genre: Jazz, Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: The Rolling Stone Collection: 1969 - 1970
Genre: Rock
Title: Totally 70s A Decade Of Hits CD3
Genre: Disco
Title: Mastermix - Issue 306 (CD 1)
Genre: Eurodance, House, Rock & Roll, Disco, Dance Pop, Retro
Title: Ultimate Love The Collection CD2
Genre: Pop
Title: Mastermix - Issue 307 (CD 1)
Genre: Eurodance, Hip Hop/R&B, Disco, Dance Pop
Title: Motown 50 (Disc 1)
Title: Motown Classics: Gold (Disc 2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: Top 100 Pop Love Songs CD 1
Genre: Folk Rock, World Music, Disco, Pop
Title: Top 100 Pop Love Songs
Genre: Folk Rock, World Music, Pop
Title: The Motown 50 Mixes
Title: Ultimate R & B The Love Collection
Genre: Downtempo, Electronica, Euro House, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk
Title: Young Hearts Run Free CD1
Genre: Disco
Title: Soul City
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 100 Greatest Love Songs CD1
Title: Top Of The Pops 1970 CD1
Genre: Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 1970 CD2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 1971 CD2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Hard Rock, Dancefloor, Christian Country Music, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Top Of The Pops 1971 CD5
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 1974 CD1
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco, Pop, Funk
Title: 30 Años De La Musica Disco 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Dancefloor, Disco, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Driving 70'S
Genre: Pop
Title: Sounds Of The Seventies: 1971
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop
Title: Sounds Of The Seventies: 1970
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop
Title: Motown: The Complete No. 1'S Disc 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Motown: The Complete No. 1'S Disc 4
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Motown: The Complete No. 1'S Disc 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: More Christmas 2012
Genre: Pop
Title: Now That'S What I Call Christmas CD 2
Genre: Pop
Title: So Fresh Songs For Christmas (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: The Ultimate Christmas Album, Vol 2
Genre: Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: The Ultimate Christmas Album, Vol 5
Genre: Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: The Ultimate Christmas Album, Vol 6
Genre: Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Die Ultimative Chartshow
Genre: Pop
Title: Rock Christmas Vol. 3
Title: A Motown Christmas, Vol. 2
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Ultimate R & B The Love Collection 2011
Genre: Downtempo, Electronica, Euro House, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk
Title: The No. 1 Christmas Album (CD2)
Genre: New Age, Traditional Pop Music
Title: The No. 1 Christmas Album (CD1)
Genre: New Age, Disco, Traditional Pop Music
Featuring albums
Title: The Essential Michael Jackson
Artist: Michael Jackson
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Funk
Title: The Definitive Collection: Michael Jackson
Artist: Michael Jackson
Title: Anthology: The Best of Michael Jackson
Artist: Michael Jackson
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop
Title: Gold: Michael Jackson
Artist: Michael Jackson
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Funk
Title: Michael Jackson: The Complete Remix Suite
Artist: Michael Jackson
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: The Original Soul of Michael Jackson
Artist: Michael Jackson
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop
Title: Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection
Artist: Michael Jackson
Title: Pure Michael: Motown a Cappella
Artist: Michael Jackson
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: Good Times 3
Artist: Joey Mbe & Norman Jay Mbe
Genre: Electronica, House, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Dancefloor, Disco, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: The Essential NOW That's What I Call Christmas
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of The '70s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Pop
Title: The Ultimate Motown Christmas Collection
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Hitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Hitsville USA, The Motown Collection 1972-1992
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Motown: The Musical - The Classic Songs That Inspired The Broadway Show!
Artist: Various Artists
Genre:
Title: Best Of Motown Christmas/20th Century Christmas
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Defected Presents House Masters - Henrik Schwarz
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor
Title: Disco Fever
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Dancefloor, Disco, Dance Pop, Kids
Title: Crooklyn Volume II (Music From The Motion Picture)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Crooklyn Volume 1 (Music From The Motion Picture)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack