The primary members of the group were all the sons of Katherine and Joseph Jackson: Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Randy Jackson. Joseph Jackson formed the band in 1964 and served as its manager, with Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and unrelated youths Reynaud Jones and Milton Hite comprising its original lineup. Within a year, Michael and Marlon joined the band, and Michael became lead singer as the group developed a following in the eastern and midwestern United States during the mid-1960s. Signed to the Motown label from 1969 to 1975, and to CBS Records (as "The Jacksons") from 1975 until their disbanding in 1990, the Jackson 5 were one of the most popular groups of the era and became the first recording act to have their first four major label singles (I Want You Back, ABC, The Love You Save, and I'll Be There) reach the top of the American charts. Several future singles, among them "Mama's Pearl", "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Dancing Machine", were Top 5 pop hits and number-one hits on the R&B singles chart. Most of the early hits were written and produced by a specialized songwriting team known as The Corporation™; later Jackson 5 hits were crafted chiefly by Hal Davis.
While not the first act considered a "boy band", The Jackson 5 is one of the earliest examples of the type as it is defined today: five adolescents specifically packaged and marketed by a record label for crossover pop success. Upon their departure from Motown for CBS in 1975, the Jacksons, were forced to change their name and trade Jermaine (who remained at Motown) for Randy. The group took control of their songwriting, production, and image, and their success continued into the 1980s with hits such as "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" and "State of Shock", and a highly successful 1984 Victory tour. The Jacksons officially disbanded in 1990.
History
Early works
The Jacksons were a working-class family from Gary, Indiana. Katherine, being a Jehovah's Witness, raised the children as such, while their father, Joe, was not of that faith. Their father, a steel mill employee who often performed in an R&B band called "The Falcons" with his brother Luther, was a strict disciplinarian. Many of the Jackson children recall being severely beaten by Joe for misbehaving.
The children found an outlet in music, with elder brothers Jackie (born Sigmund Esco Jackson, 1951), Tito (born Toriano Jackson, 1953), and Jermaine (b. 1954) borrowing their father's guitar without his permission and playing along to the radio. Younger brothers Marlon (b. 1957) and Michael (b. 1958) were allowed to watch as long as they did not tell. Joseph eventually discovered that the older three boys were playing his guitar when one of the strings broke[2]. Although he was furious at first, Joseph realized the boys had talent and began making plans to create a musical act for them.
In 1965, Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine began performing around the Gary area with two neighborhood children, Milford Hite (on drums) and Reynaud Jones (on keyboards), in a group called The Jackson Brothers. Joe Jackson served as the manager, at first only part-time, and then eventually quitting his job at the steel mill. Jermaine sang lead and played bass, and Tito played guitar.
In 1966, younger brothers Marlon and Michael, joined the group as its tambourine and bongo players. Already showing talent as a singer and dancer[3], Michael replaced Jermaine as lead vocalist by mid-1967. Shirley Cartman, Tito's junior high orchestra teacher, noticed the group's talents and served as an early mentor to the group, by then calling itself The Jackson Five.
During this period, the boys toured Indiana extensively, and after winning a major local talent show in 1966 with a rendition of The Temptations' "My Girl", led by Michael, they began playing professional gigs in Chicago, Illinois and across the mid-eastern U.S. Many of these gigs were in a string of black clubs and venues collectively known as the "chitlin' circuit", and the young kids sometimes had to open for strip teasers and other adult acts in order to earn money.
Shirley Cartman got the Jackson Five a record deal with Gordon Keith's local Steeltown label, and the group began making their first recordings in 1967. Their first single, "Big Boy", became a regional hit. During this period, Johnny Jackson (no relation) on drums and Ronnie Rancifer on keys replaced Milford Hite and Reynaud Jones.
The Jackson Five had a number of admirers in their early days, including Sam & Dave, who helped the group secure a spot in the famous Amateur Night competition at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The group won the August 13, 1967 competition during the Amateur Night showdown at the Apollo, impressing Motown Records artist Gladys Knight of The Pips. Knight recommended the group to Motown chief Berry Gordy, but Gordy, who already had teenager Stevie Wonder on his roster, was hesitant to take on another child act because of the child labor laws and other problems involved.
The Jackson Five's sound was influenced by many of the biggest stars of the 1960s, especially including family funk bands Sly & the Family Stone and The Isley Brothers, soul pioneer Marvin Gaye, doo-wop boy band Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, and soul shouters like Wilson Pickett, Jackie Wilson, Stevie Wonder and James Brown [4]. At the time of their early success, soul and funk stars, especially coming from Motown Records, were among the most popular musicians; Motown had launched the careers of dozens of the decade's biggest stars, most notably Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Influences
From these sources, The Jackson Five developed many of their vocal arrangement styles and dance movements. The group's multi-lead vocal style was inspired by that of The Family Stone, while young Michael adapted Jackie Wilson and James Brown's impassioned singing and dancing styles into his own.
Joining Motown
By 1968, the Jackson 5 were a headlining act for the All Star Floor Show at Chicago's The Guys' and Gals' Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant. From July 12 - 27, 1968, the Jackson 5 opened for Motown group Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers at Chicago's Regal Theater. Taylor was also very impressed with the boys, and he decided to make the commitment to bring them to Detroit and Motown. Joseph and the Jackson Five stayed on the floor of Bobby Taylor's Detroit apartment the night of July 22, while Taylor and Motown executive Suzanne de Passe arranged for the Jackson Five to audition for the label.
On July 23, the Jackson Five had their Motown audition, for which they performed James Brown’s then current hit "I Got the Feelin’". Berry Gordy was not in attendance, but the audition was videotaped and sent to him in Los Angeles. Gordy's initial reluctance to sign the group disappeared when he finally saw the boys perform. Gordy decided to sign the Jackson Five to Motown, and hosted a party at his Detroit mansion on November 25, 1968 to introduce them to the Motown staff and stars.
Motown began negotiations to buy out the Jackson Five's Steeltown contract, completing the deal in March 1969. By the summer, Bobby Taylor began producing the group's first recordings at Motown's Hitsville U.S.A. recording studio in Detroit. The early Taylor-produced Jackson Five records were all covers of both contemporary hits and Motown-standards, including Sly & the Family Stone's "Stand!" and their famous rendition of The Miracles' "Who's Lovin' You", written by Smokey Robinson.
In mid-August 1969, Gordy moved the Jackson Five and Joseph to California, and he and Suzanne de Passe began the process of grooming them as the label's next big act, while the rest of the family remained in Gary. While looking for a house in California, Joseph, Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie lived with Berry Gordy, while Michael and Marlon lived with Motown star Diana Ross.
And micheal jackson was hot all his life!
lot of girl and boy whas in love the lead singer michael jackson lot of friend of michael will say that he was lucke to have fans like tiffiny willcox and his mum and dad the END
It's Party Time
Jackson 5 Lyrics
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(Too late)
In this automatic age
We shop through the Yellow Page
Gone is the corner store
There's a supermarket there for you (yeah)
People give way to change
And it's too late
Too late to change the time
Well, it's too late
Too late to change the time
And it's too late
Too late to change the time
But it's no too late to change your mind
It's a new day, a new age
A photograph just taken is
Ready one minute later
Cars are bigger and better
But the manufacturer's satisfied never
In a world full of crime
I can't let you take that ride
And it's too late
Too late to change the time
And it's too late
Too late to change the time
And it's too late
Too late to change the time
But it's not too late to
Change your mind, no, no
So you wanna be a star?
(So you wanna be a star?)
Already think you are (I think you are)
You don't have to go further
Than my lovin' arms
And it's too late
Too late to change the time
But it's not too late to change your mind
Are you sure you wanna go to New York City
(New York City)
Where girls make it big if they're pretty?
(If they're pretty)
Let's say you get that penthouse view
But who's gonna love you the way I do?
It's too late, too late to change the time
And it's too late, too late
To change the time, no
Too late, too late to change the time
But it's not too late to
Change your mind, yeah, yeah, yeah
It's too late, too late
(Too late) to change the time
It's too late, too late
(Too late) to change the time
Oh, too late, too late to change the time
But it's not too late to change
Your mind, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Too late, too late
(Too late) to change the time
The Jackson 5's "It's Party Time" is a song about the fast-paced life in the modern world and the constant changes that come with it. The lyrics describe how society has evolved from small corner stores to large supermarkets and how people have adapted to shopping through the Yellow Pages. The singer acknowledges that while things have changed, people's feelings remain the same.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that although it may be too late to change the time, it's never too late to change your mind. The second verse touches on the advancements in technology, such as instant photography and bigger and better cars. The singer also notes that despite the crime in the world, they can't let their loved one take that ride.
The bridge of the song addresses a potential lover who wishes to be a star and reminds them that they don't have to go further than their arms for love. The final verse questions the desire to move to New York City. While the city may offer fame and fortune, the singer asks who will love them like they do.
Overall, "It's Party Time" is a song that acknowledges the changes in the world while reminding listeners that it's never too late to change their minds.
Line by Line Meaning
(Too late, Too late)
The singer warns that it is already too late.
(Too late)
The singer repeats the warning that it is too late to change things.
In this automatic age
The world has changed a lot due to technology.
We shop through the Yellow Page
People use phone directories to find stores.
Gone is the corner store
Small stores are disappearing.
There's a supermarket there for you (yeah)
Supermarkets have taken their place.
People give way to change
People adapt to change.
But feelings remain the same
However, emotions and feelings remain constant.
And it's too late
It is too late to make a change.
Too late to change the time
Time has already passed by, and it's impossible to go back.
But it's no too late to change your mind
However, there is still hope to change one's mind or decision.
It's a new day, a new age
The singer acknowledges that things are constantly changing.
A photograph just taken is
Photos can now be taken and viewed almost instantly.
Ready one minute later
The photograph is available within minutes.
Cars are bigger and better
Cars have improved greatly.
But the manufacturer's satisfied never
However, the manufacturer is still not content.
In a world full of crime
The world is more dangerous nowadays.
I can't let you take that ride
The singer expresses concern for the listener's safety.
So you wanna be a star?
The singer asks if the listener desires fame.
(So you wanna be a star?)
The singer repeats the question.
Already think you are (I think you are)
The artist believes that the listener is already a star.
You don't have to go further
One does not need to go to great lengths to find success.
Than my lovin' arms
The singer offers their love and support.
Are you sure you wanna go to New York City
The singer questions the listener's decision to move away.
(New York City)
The singer specifies the location mentioned earlier.
Where girls make it big if they're pretty?
The singer mentions how looks are important in the industry.
(If they're pretty)
The singer emphasizes that beauty matters.
Let's say you get that penthouse view
The singer imagines a scenario where the listener is living in luxury.
But who's gonna love you the way I do?
However, the singer argues that the listener cannot find love like theirs.
It's too late, too late to change the time
The singer repeats the warning that it's too late to make changes.
But it's not too late to change your mind
However, there is still room to make different decisions.
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@karlklein2966
The joy and innocence in his eyes just breaks my heart. He had no idea how brutal the music industry was.
@jaycuthbert245
Don't get it twisted brother regardless of the twinkle in his eyes it's a reality just how even young Michael suffered and was abused tremendously by the hands of daddy Joseph. Which o definately contributed to his strange and unorthodox ways as an adults as he was STOLEN of his childhood
@cheydinal5401
Yes he did, their father constantly beat them into being perfect entertainers and such
@thermn8r
He definitely already knew
@ludvig3242
More like his own family
@HelloShitty08
He absolutely did. His father made sure.
@Aircronix
Imagine a 10 year old sounding better than most artist today
@philmstud2k
And dressing better
@micahbell3029
@@philmstud2k agreed
@Free5tarr
Dogged