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.
Darling Dear
The Jackson 5 Lyrics
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Woo-hoo, la-la-la
Woo-hoo, la-la-la
Woo-hoo, la-la-la (ohh)
The game of love is such a
Beautiful game
If you've got time, little girl
All the do's and dont's
All the will's and wont's
So lend an ear, darling dear (sweet darling dear)
Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don't be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My whole heart you may steal
If you don't
The game of love you lose alone
Ooh-hoo
Ooh, la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la
La-la-la
Darling dear
Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don't be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My whole heart you may steal
If you don't
The game of love you lose alone
(First) first I'll place my arms so
Gently around you (ooh)
Then whisper, "Darling, I'm so glad I found you" (woo-woo, ooh)
Then your lips of wine
Are softly touched with mine
A kiss we'll steal, darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
Darling, darling dear
(Sweet darling dear) yeah
Darling dear
(Sweet darling dear) uh-huh, ooh
(Sweet darling dear) uh-huh
Oh, darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
The Jackson 5's song Darling Dear is a sweet declaration of love and a cautious encouragement to the woman in question to not hold back her true feelings. The song is essentially about the game of love, which can be a beautiful game if played right. The singer of the song is essentially giving advice to his love interest on how to proceed with the game. He advises her to be sincere and true to herself because true love will appear as a result. However, he also warns her not to be shy lest love should pass her by.
The singer then goes on to explain that if the love interest decides to be sincere with him, she may steal his whole heart. But if she decides to hold back, she will lose the game of love alone. The first step in the game of love that he proposes is placing his arms gently around the woman, followed by a whisper declaring how glad he is to have found her. The woman's lips are then softly touched with his, and they steal a kiss.
Overall, Darling Dear is a charming and innocent song about falling in love and the simple pleasures of romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo-hoo, la-la-la (ooh-hoo, baby)
Expressing delight and excitement about love and the essence of the song.
The game of love is such a Beautiful game
Love is a beautiful experience that is rewarding when the rules are followed correctly.
If you've got time, little girl I'd like to explain
If you're willing, let me share all the necessary things to know about this beautiful game of love.
All the do's and dont's
All necessary rules that you should adhere to make love work.
All the will's and wont's
All the things you should do and the things you should avoid to create the perfect love story.
So lend an ear, darling dear (sweet darling dear)
Be attentive, my love. Pay attention to what I have to say and learn from it.
Do be sincere And true love will appear
Be truthful and love will find you.
Don't be shy Or love will pass you by
Don't be afraid to take risks in love, or you'll miss out on what could be the love of your life.
If you will My whole heart, you may steal If you don't The game of love, you lose alone
If you're sincere, you'll win my heart, but if you're not true, you'll pay the price alone.
(First) first, I'll place my arms so Gently around you (ooh) Then whisper, 'Darling, I'm so glad I found you' (woo-woo, ooh) Then your lips of wine Are softly touched with mine A kiss we'll steal, darling dear
First, I'll hold you tenderly and whisper sweet words of love-affirmation to you. Then, I'll kiss you so softly, and we'll steal a moment of sweet passion, my love.
(Sweet darling dear) Darling, darling dear (Sweet darling dear) yeah Darling dear (Sweet darling dear) uh-huh, ooh (Sweet darling dear) uh-huh Oh, darling dear (Sweet darling dear)
The repetition of 'darling dear' signifies that the singer is fully invested in this love, and the lover is dear to them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Allen Story, George Gordy, Horgay Gordy, Rosemary Gordy
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sara3ki
"Darling Dear"
The game of love
Is such a beautiful game
If you've got time, little girl
I'd like to explain
All the do's and don'ts
All the wills and won'ts
So Lend an ear, darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don't be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My heart you may steal
If you don't
The game of love you lose alone
(Darling dear)
Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don't be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My heart you may steal
If you don't
The game of love you lose alone
(First)
First I'll place my arms
So gently around you
(Then)
Then whisper darling I'm so glad I found you
Then your lips unwind
A simple touch wouldn't mind
A kiss will stay, darling dear
(Sweet darling)
Darling, darling dear, yeah
(Sweet darling dear)_
Darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
Darling dear
R G A P
The game of love is such a beautiful game
If you've got time, little girl, I'd like to explain
All the do's and don'ts, all the will's and won'ts
So lend an ear, darlin' dear
(Sweet darlin' dear)
Do be sincere, and true love will appear
Don't be shy, or love will pass you by
If you will, my heart you may steal
If you don't, the game of love you lose alone
(Darlin' dear)
Do be sincere, and true love will appear
Don't be shy, or love will pass you by
If you will, my heart you may steal
If you don't, the game of love you lose alone
vilina
this amazing songs lyrics if someone needs <3 :
The game of love
Is such a beautiful game
If you've got time, little girl
I'd like to explain
All the do's and don'ts
All the wills and won'ts
So Lend an ear, darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don't be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My heart you may steal
If you don't
The game of love you lose alone
Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don't be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My heart you may steal
If you don't
The game of love you lose alone
First I'll place my arms
So gently around you
(Then)
Then whisper darling I'm so glad I found you
Then your lips unwind
A simple touch wouldn't mind
A kiss will stay, darling dear
(Sweet darling)
Darling, darling dear, yeah
(Sweet darling dear)
Darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
Darling dear
Alfred Eubanks
I'm 62 years old, and I've never forgotten this song and that Bass line after all these years!! A true MASTERPIECE!!!✨✨
Xavier Leeds
probably one of the best bass lines ever. R.I.P. JAMES JAMERSON.
Tess Jorge
So true...
Josh Jakubowski
Amen to that!
Matteo Zambusi
True
Robert B.
True
Eric Guan
I cry everytime I hear this bassline. King James Jamerson is the greatest.
UNK
Its amazing how James Jamerson unmercifully murders the song without stopping to take a breath but gently stays true to the melody. He plays as if he knows whats coming way before the rest of the band. This song is pretty aggressive because of the tempo and how often the key changes but Jamerson just tames it like beast. What he does from 1:15 to 1:47 is what i mean. Don't be fooled, ALL BASS PLAYERS KNOW THAT JAMERSON IS BETTER THAN THEIR HEROES! HES THE ABSOLUTE BEST BASS PLAYER THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN AND THATS A FACT!!!!!!!
djcoolcliff
That’s my uncle Wah Wah Watson on rhythm guitar!!! Miss you unc!!! RIP!!!!!!
LD SW
nice!💖