Had a thought & felt the need 2 bring up the old with the new.
As a youngster, the enthusiasm for the Jackson 5 with it's music
& style made them one of my favorites. (looking back I find it a bit
unusual how much of a fan I actually was.)
Originally from smalltown Gary, Indiana, they had an amazing brand &
made themselves something much bigger than just a local act.
Living only 30 minutes from Gary, I can recall driving through just 2 see the old house they once lived in.
As a youngster, the enthusiasm for the Jackson 5 with it's music
& style made them one of my favorites. (looking back I find it a bit
unusual how much of a fan I actually was.)
Originally from smalltown Gary, Indiana, they had an amazing brand &
made themselves something much bigger than just a local act.
Living only 30 minutes from Gary, I can recall driving through just 2 see the old house they once lived in.
Big Boy, released on Steeltown Records was a pretty decent indication what was to come.
Yep, I always hoped the local radio stations would play it due 2
it being such a rare find.
Play/Record button locked & loaded.
After the Jackson 5 were recommended to Gordy by another Motown act - Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - they were signed to the label in 1969 and left the midwest for the glitz of Hollywood to be pampered and polished as a coming major act.
Yep, I always hoped the local radio stations would play it due 2
it being such a rare find.
Play/Record button locked & loaded.
After the Jackson 5 were recommended to Gordy by another Motown act - Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - they were signed to the label in 1969 and left the midwest for the glitz of Hollywood to be pampered and polished as a coming major act.
By January of 1970 their debut Motwon single I want You Back (which had
originally been intented for Gladys Knight) & became number one
on the charts & sold over a million copies.
originally been intented for Gladys Knight) & became number one
on the charts & sold over a million copies.
The follow-up ABC did likewise, achieving the distinction of toppling The Beatles' Let It Be from the Billboard top spot. The list of their other hits is enormous and includes The Love You Save, I'll Be There, Mama's pearl & Never Can Say Goodbye
I mean, before there was a New Edition, Jodeci, 112, Boyz 2 Men, Backstreets Boys, N'Sync, LFO, 98 Degrees, West Life, H-Town, B2K.....(you get the point.)....
there was the J5!!
...They even had the nerve 2 have a cartoon series which I personally watched on a regular.....Ok, enough of the ranting' . Either case, here's my tribute 2 the most influential group in regards 2 music in my lifetime....ok, one of em'....lol
Peace!...with 2 fingers;)
