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The Jackson 5

( aka The Jacksons )

  • Gary, Indiana brothers Tito, Jermaine, Randy, Michael, and Marlon Jackson were the Jackson 5 (later known simply as the Jacksons).
  • One of the most influential and successful vocal groups of all time, they became worldwide superstars before they hit their teens.
  • The Jackson 5's music was a highly accessible mix of R&B and straight pop with enormous crossover appeal.
  • The group's focus was on the prodigious talents of its lead singer, Michael, who even at nine years old sang with the authentic soul feel of a grown man.
  • Michael's subsequent solo career made him one of the biggest-selling artists in history, but the work of the Jackson 5 remains a vital part of pop and R&B history.
  • Had 4 US Chart Number 1s.
  • Included in The 100 Greatest Soul Songs of the 60s chart. For more details visit Soultracks.
  • Included in The 100 Greatest Slow Jams of All Time chart. For more details visit Soultracks.
  • Included in The 100 Greatest Disco Songs of All Time chart. For more details visit Soultracks.
  • Included in UK Number Ones.
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    1970

  • I Want You Back entered the UK charts on 31 January 1970 and reached number 2.
  • ABC entered the UK charts on 16 May 1970 and reached number 8.
  • The Love You Save entered the UK charts on 01 August 1970 and reached number 7.
  • I'll Be There entered the UK charts on 21 November 1970 and reached number 5.