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The Jacksons

The Jacksons

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After the commercial reprieve of the innovative "Dancing Machine" single (and album of the same name), the Jackson 5's successful five-year relationship with Motown and Berry Gordy ended. Their last Motown effort, Moving Violation, had barely made a dent. After an acrimonious split, brother Jermaine Jackson stayed at Motown, and Gordy fought and won, keeping the Jackson 5 moniker. The Jacksons isn't only their Epic label debut, it's the first album to feature youngest brother Randy Jackson. To ensure chart success, the group was teamed with Philadelphia producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, as well as their staff of writers and players. Despite the promise, The Jacksons is hampered by derivative tracks and a lack of knowing what to do with the group, particularly lead singer, Michael Jackson. The big hit here, the jerky "Enjoy Yourself," perfectly captured Michael Jackson's late adolescence, with his newfound vocal tics and inflections. "Show You the Way to Go" best captures the Philly sound, with a pretty melody and a great vocal from Michael, but it's a weak lyric. The Dexter Wansel-written and -produced "Keep on Dancing" matches a substandard discofied track to Michael Jackson's singular vocals. The last track, the graceful "Blues Away" marks the writing debut of the group and is a great match between artists and producers. For the most part, The Jacksons gives the guys by-the-numbers Philly tracks that could have been easily done by Lou Rawls. Despite the best songs, The Jacksons misses more than it hits.

© Jason Elias /TiVo

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1
Enjoy Yourself (Album Version)
00:03:26

Leon Huff, Producer - Leon Huff, Composer - Leon Huff, Lyricist - The Jacksons, Performer - Kenneth Gamble, Composer - Kenneth Gamble, Producer - Kenneth Gamble, Lyricist

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment

2
Think Happy (Album Version)
00:03:10

Gamble & Huff, Producer - Leon Huff, Composer - Leon Huff, Lyricist - Leon Huff, Executive Producer - Dexter Wansel, Producer - Gene McFadden, Producer - The Jacksons, Vocal - The Jacksons, Performer - Bobby Martin, Composer - Bobby Martin, Lyricist - John Whitehead, Producer - Kenneth Gamble, Composer - Kenneth Gamble, Executive Producer - Kenneth Gamble, Lyricist

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

3
Good Times (Album Version)
00:04:59

Bobby Martin, Arranger - Carol Nelson, A&R Coordinator - John Whitehead, Producer - L. Huff, Composer - Pete Humphreys, 2nd Engineer - Jeff Stewart, 2nd Engineer - Joe Tarsia, Recording Engineer - Leon Huff, Executive Producer - JAY MARKS, Mixing Engineer - K. Gamble, Composer - The Jacksons, Performer - Kenneth Gamble, Executive Producer - Dexter Wansel, Producer - Gene McFadden, Producer

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

4
Keep On Dancing (Album Version)
00:04:33

Bobby Martin, Arranger - Carol Nelson, A&R Coordinator - John Whitehead, Producer - Pete Humphreys, 2nd Engineer - Gamble & Huff, Producer - Jeff Stewart, 2nd Engineer - Joe Tarsia, Recording Engineer - Leon Huff, Executive Producer - JAY MARKS, Mixing Engineer - The Jacksons, Performer - Kenneth Gamble, Executive Producer - Dexter Wansel, Producer - Dexter Wansel, Composer - Gene McFadden, Producer

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

5
Blues Away (Album Version)
00:03:14

Bobby Martin, Arranger - Michael Jackson, Composer - Carol Nelson, A&R Coordinator - John Whitehead, Producer - Pete Humphreys, 2nd Engineer - Gamble & Huff, Producer - Jeff Stewart, 2nd Engineer - Joe Tarsia, Recording Engineer - Leon Huff, Executive Producer - JAY MARKS, Mixing Engineer - The Jacksons, Performer - Kenneth Gamble, Executive Producer - Dexter Wansel, Producer - Gene McFadden, Producer

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

6
Show You the Way to Go (Album Version)
00:05:30

Bobby Martin, Arranger - Carol Nelson, A&R Coordinator - John Whitehead, Producer - Pete Humphreys, 2nd Engineer - Jeff Stewart, 2nd Engineer - Joe Tarsia, Recording Engineer - Leon Huff, Producer - Leon Huff, Composer - Leon Huff, Lyricist - Leon Huff, Executive Producer - JAY MARKS, Mixing Engineer - The Jacksons, Performer - Kenneth Gamble, Producer - Kenneth Gamble, Composer - Kenneth Gamble, Lyricist - Kenneth Gamble, Executive Producer - Dexter Wansel, Producer - Gene McFadden, Executive Producer

(P) 1976 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

7
Living Together (Album Version)
00:04:27

Bobby Martin, Arranger - Carol Nelson, A&R Coordinator - John Whitehead, Producer - Pete Humphreys, 2nd Engineer - Jeff Stewart, 2nd Engineer - Joe Tarsia, Recording Engineer - Leon Huff, Executive Producer - JAY MARKS, Mixing Engineer - The Jacksons, Performer - Kenneth Gamble, Executive Producer - D. WANSEL, Composer - Dexter Wansel, Producer - Gene McFadden, Producer

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

8
Strength Of One Man (Album Version)
00:03:57

V. Carstarphen, Composer - Bobby Martin, Arranger - Carol Nelson, A&R Coordinator - John Whitehead, Composer - John Whitehead, Producer - Pete Humphreys, 2nd Engineer - Gamble & Huff, Producer - Jeff Stewart, 2nd Engineer - Joe Tarsia, Recording Engineer - Leon Huff, Executive Producer - JAY MARKS, Mixing Engineer - The Jacksons, Performer - Kenneth Gamble, Executive Producer - Dexter Wansel, Producer - Gene McFadden, Composer - Gene McFadden, Producer

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

9
Dreamer (Album Version)
00:03:05

Bobby Martin, Arranger - Carol Nelson, A&R Coordinator - John Whitehead, Producer - Pete Humphreys, 2nd Engineer - Gamble & Huff, Producer - Jeff Stewart, 2nd Engineer - Joe Tarsia, Recording Engineer - Leon Huff, Composer - Leon Huff, Executive Producer - JAY MARKS, Mixing Engineer - The Jacksons, Performer - Kenneth Gamble, Composer - Kenneth Gamble, Executive Producer - Dexter Wansel, Producer - Gene McFadden, Producer

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

10
Style Of Life (Album Version)
00:03:19

Bobby Martin, Arranger - Michael Jackson, Composer - Carol Nelson, A&R Coordinator - John Whitehead, Producer - Pete Humphreys, 2nd Engineer - Gamble & Huff, Producer - Jeff Stewart, 2nd Engineer - Joe Tarsia, Recording Engineer - Leon Huff, Executive Producer - JAY MARKS, Mixing Engineer - The Jacksons, Performer - Kenneth Gamble, Executive Producer - Tito Jackson, Composer - Dexter Wansel, Producer - Gene McFadden, Producer

(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Albumbeschreibung

After the commercial reprieve of the innovative "Dancing Machine" single (and album of the same name), the Jackson 5's successful five-year relationship with Motown and Berry Gordy ended. Their last Motown effort, Moving Violation, had barely made a dent. After an acrimonious split, brother Jermaine Jackson stayed at Motown, and Gordy fought and won, keeping the Jackson 5 moniker. The Jacksons isn't only their Epic label debut, it's the first album to feature youngest brother Randy Jackson. To ensure chart success, the group was teamed with Philadelphia producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, as well as their staff of writers and players. Despite the promise, The Jacksons is hampered by derivative tracks and a lack of knowing what to do with the group, particularly lead singer, Michael Jackson. The big hit here, the jerky "Enjoy Yourself," perfectly captured Michael Jackson's late adolescence, with his newfound vocal tics and inflections. "Show You the Way to Go" best captures the Philly sound, with a pretty melody and a great vocal from Michael, but it's a weak lyric. The Dexter Wansel-written and -produced "Keep on Dancing" matches a substandard discofied track to Michael Jackson's singular vocals. The last track, the graceful "Blues Away" marks the writing debut of the group and is a great match between artists and producers. For the most part, The Jacksons gives the guys by-the-numbers Philly tracks that could have been easily done by Lou Rawls. Despite the best songs, The Jacksons misses more than it hits.

© Jason Elias /TiVo

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(P) 1976 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

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