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Lookin' Through the Windows was a 1972 soul album released by The Jackson 5 on the Motown label. At this point, the group members, including thirteen-year-old lead singer Michael Jackson, were growing up, and no longer felt comfortable singing the same bubblegum pop records that had made them teen idols. Lookin' Through the Windows in fact marks the beginning of lead singer Michael's vocal change, from the boy soprano who fronted the Jackson 5's early hits, to the tenor who would later become a success as a solo artist. The sessions for this album also marked the beginning of the bad vibes between the Jacksons and Motown, as they found it difficult to deal with both the maturing Michael, who had an independent mind of how he wanted to sound, and his father Joseph Jackson, who managed the Jackson 5 and became dissatisfied with Motown's handling of the group. Most of the album tracks were recorded in late 1971 intended to be on an album for their hit single at the time "Sugar Daddy". Lookin' Through the Windows was the second-to-last Jackson 5 album to include any songs written by The Corporation (Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards, and Fonce Mizell). The album peaked at no.8 on Billboard 200 album chart. In Europe the album cut "Doctor My Eyes" was a top ten hit. All songs produced by Jerry Marcellino & Mel Larson, Hal Davis, The Corporation and Willie Hutch. Track list: A: B: Record label: Motown Singles released out of that album:
Greatest Hits was the first greatest hits compilation for The Jackson 5, released by Motown Records in late 1971. The Top 10 hit single "Sugar Daddy" is included as a new track alongside J5 hits such as "I Want You Back" and "I'll Be There". The collection features mostly No. 1 and Billboard top 10 singles that were initially released on their first five studio albums. Charted at no.2 on Billboard's R&B albums chart and no.12 on the Pop albums chart in the States, and no.26 in the UK. All songs produced by The Corporation. Track list: A: B: Record label: Motown Single released out of that album:
Goin' Back to Indiana was a live/soundtrack album by The Jackson 5 for Motown Records, taken from their September 16, 1971 ABC TV special of the same name. The TV special featured comedians Bill Cosby and Tommy Smothers, singers Bobby Darin and Diana Ross, football great Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier, and basketball stars Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Elvin Hayes and Ben Davison. It also features tracks that were recorded by the group during their May 29 "homecoming" concert in Gary, Indiana (hence the title and also the name of a 1970 song they recorded for their Third Album). Charted at no.5 on Billboard's R&B albums chart, and no.15 in the Pop albums chart, in the States. Executive Producer : Berry Gordy Track list: A: B: Record label: Motown Single released out of that album:
Maybe Tomorrow (1971) was the Jackson Five's fourth long-player in less than two years, actually their fifth if you count the excellent holiday offering Jackson 5 Christmas Album (1970). Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy and Michael continue their prolific run, building off the same combination of swooning slow jams and funky rockers that had catapulted their previous outings into the Top Five R&B and Pop Album surveys. No doubt influenced by the recent success of "I'll Be There," the focus tunes extracted as singles were the heartfelt and Michael-led ballads "Never Can Say Goodbye," as well as the title track "Maybe Tomorrow." Although the youngest member of the Jackson 5, he consistently turned in precociously age-defying performances. Once again Motown's self-inclusive team of Bobby Taylor, instrumentalists Deke Richards (guitar), Freddie Perren (keyboard), Fonce Mizell (keyboards) and the label's co-founder Berry Gordy, known collectively as the Corporation, supplied a majority of the grooves. The album went to the no.1 position on the Billboard's R&B chart in the States and peaked at no.11 on the Pop chart. All songs produced by The Corporation, Hal Davis, Mel Larson & Jerry Marcelino. Track list: A: B: Record label: Motown Single released out of that album:
"The Jackson 5 Christmas Album" was the only holiday album released by Motown family quintet The Jackson 5. Released in October, 1970, the album showcased the brothers' harmonies and vocals. Lead singer Michael Jackson is prominently featured on the album tracks. Included on the Christmas Album is the Jackson 5's hit single version of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town". Rendered with a pop-soul feel, the Jackson 5's versions of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" remain frequent radio requests during the holiday season. The album went to the no.1 position on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1970. All songs produced by The Corporation / Hal Davis. Track list: A: B: Record label: Motown Single released out of that album: Singles released out of that album:
"Third Album" was released in september 1970 while the Jackson 5 knew their glory year. The group linked TV shows, concerts, and teens magazines covers. The first song to be released was "I'll Be There", a few weeks before the album, in August. The song became the third Motown best selling single, behind Marvin Gaye's "I've Heard It Through the Grapewine" and Diana Ross & Lionel Richie's "Endless Love". I'll Be There was followed by Mama's Pearl early 1971. Two other singles were released out of USA : How Funky Is Your Chicken and Goin' Back To Indiana. The album is larded with cover versions like : a cover of Simon & Garfunkel (Bridge Over Troubled Water), one of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage) and an adaptation of the gospel Oh How Happy. The album peaked at no.4 on the Pop chart and spent 10 weeks at no.1 on Billboard's R&B albums chart in the States. All songs produced by The Corporation, Hal Davis, George Gordy & Lawrence Brown. Track list: A: B: Record label: Motown Singles released out of that album:
"ABC" was the second studio album by The Jackson 5, issued on May 8, 1970 on Motown Records. It featured the number-one singles "ABC" and "The Love You Save". Also present on the LP are several notable album tracks, including a cover of Funkadelic's "I'll Bet You", "I Found That Girl" (the only lead song from brother Jermaine - Michael takes most of the leads on the album), and "The Young Folks", originally recorded by the Diana Ross-led version of The Supremes. Spend 12 weeks at no.1 on Billboard's R&B albums chart in the States, and peaked at no.4 on the Pop chart and no.22 in the UK. It was named number ninety-eight on the VH1 All Time Album Top 100. It remains of one of their most popular efforts. All songs produced by The Corporation / Hal Davis. Track list: A: B: Record label: Motown Singles released out of that album:
"Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5" was the debut album from Gary, Indiana-based soul family band The Jackson 5, released on the Motown label in December 1969. The Jackson 5's lead singer, a pre teenage boy named Michael Jackson, and his older brothers Marlon, Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie, became pop successes within months of this album's release. Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5's only single, "I Want You Back", became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 within weeks of the album's release. The album title suggested that Motown star Diana Ross had discovered the group, as do the Ross-penned liner notes on the back cover. Ross' alleged discovering of the Jackson 5 was in fact part of Motown's marketing and promotions plan for the Jackson 5; Motown artists Bobby Taylor and Gladys Knight were the ones who had actually discovered the Jacksons. Ross did, however, introduce the group to the public both in concert and on television. Spend nine weeks at no.1 on Billboard's R&B albums chart in the States, and achieved no.5 on the Pop chart and no.16 in the UK. All songs produced by Bobby Taylor except for "Nobody" and "I Want You Back", produced by The Corporation. Track list: A: B: Record label: Motown Single released out of that album:
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Lookin' Through The Windows
Greatest Hits
Goin' Back To Indiana - Original TV Soundtrack
Maybe Tomorrow
The Jackson 5 Christmas Album
Third Album
ABC
Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5