The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five or The Jackson 5ive, abbreviat… Read Full Bio ↴The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five or The 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, the late 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.

All Night Dancin'
The Jackson 5 Lyrics

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I don't like it baby
When your stopping me on the floor
'Cause the more I keep on dancin'
The more I keep wanting some more

I don't care what your saying
You're talking in my ear much too loud
And the music's taking my body

On a trip from nine to five

Keep me dancin' all night
All night, all night

Gonna dance up fire
Calling engine number 109
There ain't no chains to hold me
Gonna burn this place down till five

You can't stop this fever
'Cause my temperature is burning hot
And all I want to do is dance, dance
Sweating from my face to my feet

Keep me dancin' all night
Keep me dancin' all night

Keep me dancin' all night
Keep me dancin' all night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Jackson 5's song "All Night Dancing" express the sheer joy of dancing the night away, unencumbered by anything or anyone. The singer expresses contempt for anyone who tries to stop their dancing, no matter what they say or do. They feel that the music is taking control of their body, and they want nothing more than to surrender to its rhythm indefinitely. The exhilarating feeling is so addictive that the more they dance, the more they want to continue, even if it means sweating profusely in the process. The singer wants to dance until the break of dawn and is willing to burn down the dance floor to make it happen.

The song's lyrics reflect the disco era's hedonistic spirit, where people danced all night long to forget their problems and immerse themselves in the music. The Jackson 5's groovy beat amplifies this feeling, with Michael Jackson's high-pitched voice leading the way. The song's lyrics promote the notion of losing oneself in the music and dancing without any inhibitions or reservations. The song encourages listeners to come down to the dance floor and experience the unbridled energy firsthand. The track has lyrics that have a deep sense of liberation, leaving behind all restrictions and letting oneself go.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't like it baby
I am displeased with your behavior

When your stopping me on the floor
I do not appreciate you interrupting my dancing

'Cause the more I keep on dancin'
The longer I continue dancing

The more I keep wanting some more
The more I desire to continue dancing

I don't care what your saying
I am indifferent to your words

You're talking in my ear much too loud
You are speaking loudly and annoyingly close to my ear

And the music's taking my body
The music is captivating and controlling my movements

On a trip from nine to five
Taking me on a journey from evening until morning

Keep me dancin' all night
Please allow me to continue dancing throughout the entire night

Gonna dance up fire
I will dance with fiery passion

Calling engine number 109
Requesting high-energy music to dance to

There ain't no chains to hold me
There is nothing stopping me from dancing wildly

Gonna burn this place down till five
I will dance with such intensity that it will feel like the place is on fire until the morning light

You can't stop this fever
You cannot quell my burning desire to dance

'Cause my temperature is burning hot
My passion for dance is so intense, it is causing a literal rise in body temperature

And all I want to do is dance, dance
My sole desire in this moment is to continue dancing

Sweating from my face to my feet
My entire body is covered in sweat from dancing so vigorously

Keep me dancin' all night
Please do not interrupt my dancing and allow me to continue for the entire night

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACKIE N JACKSON, MARLON N JACKSON, MICHAEL JOE N JACKSON, STEVEN RANDALL JACKSON, TITO N JACKSON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@angeldavid2571

2y↑6

For those who do not understand English very well, the lyrics:
Para los que no entienden muy bien el inglés, la letra:

I don't like it, baby
When you're stopping me on the floor
'Cause the more I keep on dancin'
The more I keep wanting some more

I don't care what you're saying
You're talking in my ear much too loud
And the music's taking my body
On a trip from nine to five

Keep me dancing
(All night)
Wanna keep me groovin'
(All night)
Rockin' and rollin'
(All night)
Ain't nobody's business
(All night) Woo!

I'm gonna dance up fire
I'm calling engine number 109
There ain't no chains to hold me
Gonna burn this place down till five

And you can't stop this fever
'Cause my temperature's burning hot, hot
And all I want to do is dance, dance
Sweating from my face to my feet

Keep me dancing
(All night)
Gotta keep me movin'
(All night)
Ain't nobody's business but mine
(All night) Woo!
(All night)
Keep me groovin'
(Dancin')
(Dancin')
(Dancin')
All night
All night
Ain't nobody's business but mine
(All night) Woo!
(All night)
Wanna keep me dancin'
(All night)
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(All night)
(All night) Woo, ha!
(All night)
(All night)
Keep me dancin'
Keep me groovin'
Keep me dancin'
(Dancin')
(Dancin')
(Dancin')
(Dancin')
All night
Wanna keep me dancin'
(All night)
Rockin' and rollin'
(All night)
Ain't nobody's business
(All night)
Dancin' with fire
That's the way I like it!
Keep me dancin'
(All night)
(All night)
Dancin' with fire
(All night)
Ain't nobody's business but mine
(All night)
(All night)
Wanna keep me groovin'
(All night)
Rockin' and rollin'
(All night)
Dancin' with fire
(All night)
Keep me groovin'
Keep me groovin'
That's the way I like it, woo!
Yes, I
(All night)
I'm dancin' with fire
All night
(All night)
Keep, keep, keep, keep me dancin'
(All night)
(All night)
Ain't nobody's business
(All night)
I'm dancin' with fire
(All night)
I'm dancin' till nine to five
(All night)
Keep me groovin'
(All night)
(All night)
Feel the groove
(All night)
Keep me singin'
(All night)
Keep me dancin'
(Hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
Keep me dancin'
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey)
(All night)
(All night)
(All night)
I'm dancin' with fire
(All night)
(All night)
(All night)
(All night)
(All night)
(All night)
(All night)
(All night)
Gotta keep me movin'
(All night)
Ain't nobody's business but mine

@MysticAngels_

3y↑4

LYRICS

I don't like it baby when your stopping me on the floor

Cause the more I keep on dancin'

The more I keep wanting some more

I don't care what your sayin’

You're talking in my ear much too loud

And the music's taking my body
On a trip from nine to five

Keep me dancin' all night

Wanna keep me groovin’ all night

Rockin’ and a rollin’ all night

Ain’t nobody finished, all night

I’m Gonna dance up fire

Calling engine number 109

There ain't no chains to hold me

Gonna burn this place down till five

You can't stop this fever

Cause my temperatures burning hot, hot

And all I want to do is dance, dance

Sweating from my face to my feet

Keep me dancin' all night

Gotta keep me movin’ all night

Ain’t nobody feelin’ but mine

Hoo Ha!

All night

Keep it grooving

Dancin’ Dancin’ Dancin

Woo!

All night

Ha, all night

Ain’t nobody feelin’ but mine

Wanna keep me dancin’ all night

Got to keep movin’ all night

Woo! ha!

All night

Woo-who-who!

Can ya feel it!?

Give me one, ha!

Keep dancin! (Dancin!)

Dancin’ Dancin’ Dancin

All night

Wanna keep me dancin’ all night

Rockin’ and a rollin’ all night

Ain’t nobody dancin’ day and night (all night)

Dancin’ with fire

Woo!

Yeah

That’s the way i like it!

Keep it Dancin’ all night

Ha! Woo!

All night

Dancin’ with fire all night

Ain’t nobody feelin’ but mine

Hoo!

All night

Gonna keep me groovin’ all night

Rockin’ and a rollin’ all night

Dancin’ with fire all night

Keep me groovin!

Ha!, that’s the way i like it Woo!

Yes sir!, haha, woo!

All night

Dancin’ with fire all night

Oooh night

Keep me, keep, keep me dancin’ all night

All night

Aint nobody feelin’

All night

Dancin’ with fire all night

I’m dancin’ from nine to five

Keep me groovin

Can ya feel it!?

Hey!, Hey!, Hey!-Hey!-Hey!

Hey!, Hey!, Hey!-Hey!-Hey!

Hey!, Hey!, Hey!-Hey!-Hey!

Keep on dancin’

Hey!, Hey!, Hey!-Hey!-Hey!

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All night

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I’m dancin’ with fire

All night

Woo!

All night (7x)

Gotta keep me movin’

Ain’t nobody feelin’ but mine

@vegetable4247

I don't like it, baby
When you're stopping me on the floor
'Cause the more I keep on dancing
The more I keep wanting some more

I don't care what you're saying
You're talking in my ear much to loud
And the music's taking my body
On a trip from nine to five

Keep me dancing
(All night)
want to keep me groovin'
(All night)
Rockin' and rollin'
(All night)
ain't nobody's business
(All night)

I'm gonna dance up fire
I'm calling engine number 109
There ain't no chains to hold me
Gonna burn this place down till five

And you can't stop this fever
'Cause my temperature's burning hot, hot
All I want to do is dance, dance
Sweating from my face to my feet

Keep me dancing
(All night)
Gotta keep me movin'
(All night)
ain't nobody's business but mine
(All night)
(All night)
Keep me groovin'

All night
All night
ain't nobody's business but mine
(All night)
(All night)
want to keep me dancin'
(All night)
Got to keep on movin'
(All night)
(All night)
(All night)
(All night)
Keep me dancin'
Keep me groovin'
Keep me dancin'
(Dancin')
(Dancin')
(Dancin')
(Dancin')

All night
want to keep me dancin'
(All night)
Rockin' and rollin'
(All night)
ain't nobody's business
(All night)
Dancin' with fire
that's the way I like it
Keep me dancin'
(All night)
(All night)
Dancin' with fire
(All night)
ain't nobody's business but mine
(All night)
(All night)
want to keep me groovin'
(All night)
Rockin' and rollin'
(All night)
Dancin' with fire
(All night)
Keep me groovin'
Keep me groovin'
that's the way I like it
Yes I
(All night)
I'm dancin' with fire

All night
(All night)
Keep, keep, keep keep me dancin'
(All night)
ain't nobody's business
(All night)
I'm dancin' with fire
(All night)
I'm dancin' till nine to five
(All night)
Keep me groovin'
(All night)
(All night)
Feel the groove
(All night)
Keep me singin'
(All night)
Keep me singin'
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)

Keep me dancin'
All night
All night
All night
I'm dancin' with fire
All night
All night
All night
All night
All night
All night
All night
Gotta keep me movin'
ain't nobody's business but mine

All comments from YouTube:

@carlosalbertovz

3y↑64

I love that funky bass line. Underrated gem from Destiny

@somethingelse371

3y↑59

Every time this song makes me want to dance like crazy!

@chermainebigby5238

2y↑1

I know right

@Brando-Chicago

3y↑65

You can hear the fun in Michaels voice ....was enjoying doing these vocals

@oranges400

1y↑7

I'm surprised there is no promotion of this iconic album. Like an anniversary. The album cover is so powerful. I feel like the listeners would appreciate the discovery of this less know Michael Jacksons and the Jacksons brothers art. Because it is really really good.

@lilamontoya5609

2y↑14

The gospel vibes
👀
Love it

@ericscales151

I totally agree. The Jackson's took us to church on this one

@jamesfloyd377

27w

Yes sir ha ha wooooo

@charisepurifoy2146

2y↑18

The church organ at the begining...by ITSELF... 🎹🔥🔥🔥

@drummingdanny84

35w

Right? 🤭 Felt like we was in a Pentecostal church for a second.

@TheZayzkidd3

2y↑12

I'm just realizing that Destiny is one of the greatest albums ever... 😲😲

@Sttephy30

30w↑2

A masterpiece as well as Triumph 😤

@keithwitcher5130

3y↑27

The Jacksons All Night Dancin song is a classic. Destiny album is a classic. I like the album pictures. The Jacksons(RIP Michael Jackson), Luther Vandross(RIP), Vanity(RIP), Florence Ballard of The Supremes(RIP), Cameo, Zapp(RIP Roger Troutman), James Taylor of Kool And The Gang, Midnight Star, The Gap Band, Beyonce Knowles, Bell Biv Devoe are my favorite black singers.

@ethanang8099

The best is still Michael Jackson.

@keithwitcher5130

@Ethan Ang I agree.

@marcosmartinez8088

50w↑1

Talking about Ballard, do you think Diana and Gordy did her wrong?

@angeldavid2571

2y↑6

@jessicagray51

1y↑1

Love this song always ♥️

@patrickromanowilliams4878

3y↑12

Dancin' with 🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!

@dinle_dinle

1y↑1

One of the most underrated songs of MJ

@sinatrastachiyaun8737

3y↑32

I remember the day I walked into the record store to buy this album 😀,,,,OOPS,,,,,did I just tell my AGE🤭

@monstar3626

2y↑1

Haha !

@miguelazenha230

2y↑1

1969?..
Good number.. 😂😉❤

@jessicagray51

It's ok 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jibriupshaw1248

2y↑9

Michael is number one 🥇🔥

@ClearMindMeditations739

I love this song 🎶

@kwameaboagye121

3y↑17

MJ what a musical genius 58/09.

@ruff1draft

1y↑3

Never heard this song before.
I have noticed that this album The Destiny album was The Jackson's answer to there detractors after they left Motown.
Imagine Berry Gordy in his office smiling thinking those Jackson's proved us all wrong good on them. Go get them boys.

P.S
Gamble and Huff leveled the Jackson's up for the next stage of there career. That guitar damn.
This is a touch better than Shake Your Body in my opinion as I have heard that song more played over the years and that vocal at the end of this song

@michaelfullwood1275

2y↑2

I 💕 Michael Jackson forever

@user-iw4kb4yl1p

48w↑1

Love the bass part

@seanberry1969

2y↑4

Love ❤️

@susanthompson7371

2y↑2

Wow MJ !!💕

@chermainebigby5238

I love this song

@vegetable4247

I like it so so much!!
All night!!!!!!!!!

@Burt472

2y↑3

One of their best....Thanks

@johnkellman2189

1y↑1

I always thought this album was underrated

@benindingakabeya7852

3y↑18

Powerful solo by Tito Jackson. Remember me Slash

@clabonwilliams84

It's got that mothers finest vibe to it

@MysticAngels_

3y↑4

@Brando-Chicago

3y↑28

Tito Snapped on that Solo🔥🎧

@tsunchoo

2y↑1

This song is such a banger and you never hear it.

@jamesfloyd377

36w

Dancin....Dancin....Dancin____my favorite part ❗

@tonycash8342

2y↑1

I'll dedicate the song too my crew!!!!

@miguelazenha230

2y↑1

Have you heard Tito's solo?..
Pure delight!.. ❤❤❤

@vegetable4247

@jammck1399

17w

Ya'll noticed when MJ says the "ain't nobody business but mine" line then years later it would be heard for his 1987 single "The way you make me feel.

@wbproductions1619

WHY IS THIS SO UNDERRATED

@dec9164

1y↑1

This album is their best IMHO

@giorgiabasso

19w

Buon Compleanno Destiny 🎁🎂🍰💖

@sharonanderson6161

48w

I haven’t listened to this song in years

@theresawebb1806

Love to hear this song like the love version alot. Have hear t
this more than once.

@vegetable4247

3y↑4

Michael and Randy on the top!

@hgsbrodi

Are there live versions of this gem?

@talgo3821

Yes you can find on YouTube

@symbiotex83

2y↑1

Michael Jackson vocals 🤫🤫🤫undefined

@clabonwilliams84

The Jacksons went mothers finest on us

@allengandee8237

Michael Jackson is the best singers all one the best singers of all time

@symbiotex83

44w

He is the best singer... I've ever heard

@raphaelrousso7124

Comment rendre le monde meilleur en Musique , me rend Croyant

@joelbohnenkamp5847

3y↑3

If ANYONE records a better song, wake me from my coma.

@Brando-Chicago

3y↑3

🎧🔥🎧🔥🎧🔥🎧

@CortinasAndClassics

This masterpiece does not need any stupid hashtags.

@hausmaus5698

19w

Dancing with fire! 2:50

@trayvoncreighton7886

2y↑1

Michael jackson 1958 2009 the king of pop

@michaelone9475

3y↑2

We love you

@vegetable4247

Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
All night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@marthaclark802

3y↑2

Oooook haveing a blast here

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