January 2011
24 posts
Bientot a Dakar →
Coming to J5 Collector Next Week →
Sepia Hits a Grand Slam Home Run →
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39 years ago, "Got To Be There"
On January 24th, 1972, Motown released Michael’s first solo album, “Got To Be There”
Riding high on the wild success of the Jackson 5, Motown ringleader Berry Gordy assembled every single notable production team member and songwriter in his arsenal to contribute to the solo debut of the J5’s boy wonder, Michael. By the time Got to Be There was released, much had changed...
Who Were the Keepers of the Dream? →
Concert at West Side High →
The J5 Have Landed! →
From Jackson Street to Jackson 5 Blvd →
Iron-On Transfers →
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36 years ago..."Forever, Michael"
On January 16th, 1975, Motown released the last MJ’s solo album on Motown, “Forever, Michael”.
Side 1
1. We’re Almost There 3:41
(Brian Holland / Edward Holland Jr.) Produced by Brian Holland
2. Take Me Back 3:29
(Brian Holland / Edward Holland Jr.) Produced by Brian Holland
3. One Day In Your Life 4:15
(Sam Brown III / Renee Armand) Produced by Sam Brown
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TcB!: Jackie and Tito, Teen Idols →
TcB!'s Super Giant Color Pinups! →
Photo & invitation
jackson5ive:
Unpublished Joe Jackson photograph & invitation to spend an afternoon with The Jackson 5. Color photo measures 3.5” x 3.5” and shows Joe Jackson at a 1973 family event
Takin' Care of Busines withTcB! →
Coming to J5 Collector Next Week →
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Song of the Week: Mama's Pearl →
“Mama’s Pearl” was the fifth single released by the Jackson 5 and the first release by the boys for 1971. 1970 proved to be the year of success for the Jackson 5. With four back-to-back number one hits, three top pop albums, numerous TV appearances, and a successful tour, what more could the boys ask for? 1971 would bring a lot of change for the group and this record was the start of that.
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Mama's Pearl 40 ! #jackson5
On January 7th, 1971, Motown released “Mama’s Pearl” b/”Darling Dear”, the second single from the Third Album. The fans discovered a different version than the album version.
The single, written by The Corporation, reached #2 Pop and #2 R&B.
you send cold chills up and down my spine we kiss for thrill then you draw the line, oh baby ’cause your mama told...
Live Performances of Mama's Pearl →
Lend an Ear, Frosty the Snowman →
Pearls and Bad Apples →
By the time the the Jackson 5’s fifth single was released, it had already been available to fans for four months as an album cut on theThird Album. There were a couple of things Motown did to call attention to it as a single. First, they gave it the red vinyl treatment to make it stand out to radio disc jockeys.
The second was to issue the regular stock 45 with a picture sleeve, the first...
Snapshots from the Holiday Tour →
A Holiday from the Holiday Tour →