Jackson 5 (also spelled Jackson Five or Jackson 5ive, abbreviated as J5, an… Read Full Bio ↴Jackson 5 (also spelled Jackson Five or Jackson 5ive, abbreviated as J5, and later known simply as The Jacksons) was an American popular music quintet from Gary, Indiana. The group, active from 1964 to 1990, regularly played from a repertoire of R&B, soul, funk, and later disco. Considered "one of the biggest phenomenons in pop music" during the early 1970s, the Jackson 5 are also notable for launching the career of their lead singer, Michael Jackson.
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
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
Ready Or Not
Jackson 5 Lyrics
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(Ready)
(Get ready)
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna love you
And make you love me
You can't run away
(You can't run away)
From this love I got, oh baby
(You can't run away)
Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah
Anywhere you go
(Anywhere you go)
My poor heart got to know, oh baby
Hey baby, you can't hide from my love, oh no
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna love you
And make you love me
Anywhere you go
My poor heart got to know
Oh baby, hey baby
You can't hide from my love, oh no
Yeah
Ready, get ready
Ready, get ready
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
You better come on, baby, oh yeah, oh yeah
I'll make you happy
I'm gonna find you now, yeah
And I'll make you happy
Anywhere you hide now
Oh yeah, yeah
(Get ready)
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
(Ready or not here I come)
Gonna love you
And make you love me
You can't run away
(You can't run away)
From this love I got, oh baby
(You can't run away)
Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah
Anywhere you go
(Anywhere you go)
My poor heart got to know, oh baby
Hey baby, you can't hide from my love, oh no
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna love you
And make you love me
Anywhere you go
My poor heart got to know
Oh baby, hey baby
You can't hide from my love, oh no
Yeah
Ready, get ready
Ready, get ready
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
You better come on, baby, oh yeah, oh yeah
I'll make you happy
I'm gonna find you now, yeah
And I'll make you happy
Anywhere you hide now
Oh yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Jackson 5's song Ready Or Not are about a person who is eagerly searching for love and is determined to find it. The song is full of energy and excitement as the singer declares that they will find the person they are looking for, no matter where they hide. The singer promises to keep their love interest happy once they are found, and to make them love them in return. The song has a persistent upbeat rhythm, which captures the sense of urgency in the lyrics. The lyrics convey a message of finding true love no matter what challenges and obstacles come your way.
Many of the phrases in the song are repetitive, which creates a sing-along effect and makes the song catchy and memorable. The use of repetition also underscores the theme of persistence and determination in love. The song also features a call-and-response vocal style, with Michael Jackson and his brothers alternating lines, which adds to its lively and dynamic feel. Overall, the song communicates a message of hope and optimism, that love is out there, waiting to be found and that no obstacle is insurmountable when it comes to love.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ready)
I'm getting ready to find and capture your love.
(Get ready)
You better prepare yourself to fall in love with me.
(Ready or not here I come)
I'm coming for you regardless of what you do.
(You can't hide)
You think you can resist me, but you can't.
Gonna find you
I'm determined to locate you.
And keep you happy
I'll do everything in my power to ensure your happiness.
Gonna love you
I'll shower you with my affection.
And make you love me
I'll make you fall for me too.
You can't run away
No matter how hard you try, you can't escape me.
From this love I got, oh baby
The intensity of my love for you is unmatched.
Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah
I have more love to give you than you can imagine.
Anywhere you go
I'll always be there for you.
My poor heart got to know, oh baby
My heart is powerless to resist your love.
You can't hide from my love, oh no
My love will hunt you down no matter where you hide.
You better come on, baby, oh yeah, oh yeah
Don't fight it, come to me and embrace my love.
I'll make you happy
I promise to bring happiness into your life.
I'm gonna find you now, yeah
I won't stop until I find you.
Anywhere you hide now
You may try to hide, but I'll always find you.
Oh yeah, yeah
I'm determined and persistent in my quest for your love.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Randolph Bell, William Alexander Hart
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@jasonsterling4129
We can sit and pretend that only Michael matters and not the rest of his brothers.
And let's be honest, a majority of you, who are praising Michael with a God like enthusiasm, were more likely the same ones who were bashing him, mocking him and dissing him, and making fun of him during the last years of his life, but now that he's gone, and has gotten bigger in years since his passing, it's cool now to openly and boldly praise him to no end. That's mainly out of guilt, as well as admiration. You don't appreciate gifts until you lose them.
But they ALL were successful TOGETHER. Michael's voice was simply the cherry on top. But just because his brothers didn't reach his level of fame and superstar status, DOES NOT give us the right or entitlement to dismiss them, write them off or think of them as less, or treat them like they don't really matter.
Because Michael himself said "Without his brothers at his side, he couldn't have done what he done". Michael basically said don't dismiss his brothers, so do as the King says, IF you're truly his fan and respect and love him. Remember ALL Original Members of The Jackson 5 were Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, which means they ALL ARE LEGENDS, REGARDLESS OF YOUR OPINIONS, and therefore ENTITLED to the upmost respect!
You may exercise your so called entitlement to dismiss them, but remember, you're disrespecting Michael and his roots of his legacy and his family and the hard work they put in to give you amazing music over the years.
@caroli_nnie
Ready or Not (Here I Come)
The Jackson 5
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna love you
And make you love me
You can't run away
(You can't run away)
From this love I got, oh baby
(You can't run away)
Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah
Anywhere you go
My poor heart got to know, oh baby
Hey baby, you can't hide from my love, oh no
(Ready or not here I come)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
(Ready or not here I come)
Gonna love you
And make you love me
Anywhere you go
My poor heart got to know
Oh baby, hey baby
You can't hide from my love, oh no
Yeah
Ready, get ready
Ready, get ready
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
You better come on, baby, oh yeah, oh yeah
I'll make you happy
I'm gonna find you now, yeah
And I'll make you happy
Anywhere you hide now
Oh yeah, yeah
@MISSCOOLAH1
Lyrics:
Ready, get ready, yeah...
[Chorus]
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
Gonna find you and keep you happy
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
Gonna love you and make you love me
[Verse 1]
You can't run away
(you can't run away)
From this love I got, oh baby
(you can't run away)
Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah
Anywhere you go
(anywhere you go)
My poor heart got to know, oh baby
Hey baby, you can't hide from my love, oh no
[Chorus]
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
Gonna find you and keep you happy
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
Gonna love you and make you love me
[Verse 2]
Anywhere you go
(anywhere you go)
My poor heart got to know, oh baby, hey baby
You can't hide from my love, oh no, yeah yeah
Ready, get ready
Ready, get ready
[Chorus]
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
Gonna find you and keep you happy
Ready or not, here I come
you can't hide
You better come on, baby, oh yeah, oh yeah
Gonna find you and I'll make you happy
Ready or not, here I come
you can't hide
I'm gonna find you now, yeah
Gonna find you and I'll make you happy
Anywhere you hide now, oh yeah, yeah
@lnapjr76
Mike is without a doubt the greatest kid singer/talent ever. I've never heard a kid with this kind of vocal power, control, and delivery. He was truly amazing.
@Kemet3.0
No doubt!!!
@bakman1000
Best I ever heard!! Unbelievably Gifted!
@Kemet3.0
Also, the greatest talent period! Fifty straight years!
@Ihaveassbigtoes
The old michael is just so precious and sweet so is the older mikey but the younger michael is just so pure
@guilopesbh
😎👍
@ronniesnakehissiii9413
His eyes never changed. Big ol doe eyes
@RockyAllPurpose
Michael Jackson was so ahead of the game
@Zumifey
Hi
@katrinamoore1221
Absolutely Beautiful!!! Not too many people can remember nor appreciate the REAL Michael Jackson .