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.
It All Begins And Ends With Love
The Jackson 5 Lyrics
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Makes lonliness seem far away
It all begins and ends with love
Each time you're near I feel so good
I'm touching stars I never could
It all begins and ends with love (Yes it does, baby, yeah)
(You and me) Singing right along
(Reaching out) Tuning in (Tuning in) Yeah
(Listen to the world begin)
(Listen to the world begin)
Of all the things I've ever done
Just knowing you is number one
It all begins and ends with love
Ooh, baby (Look at me) Look at me
Me and you
Together we can prove it's true
(It all begins and ends with love) Baby, baby, baby
(It all begins and ends....)
(It all begins and ends with love)
(It all begins and ends with love and you)
In The Jackson 5's "It All Begins And Ends With Love", the lyrics describe the powerful impact that love has on someone's life. The author says that the everyday joy that their partner brings them makes loneliness seem like a thing of the past. They also claim that everything in life is all about love, that everything they have achieved and all they will ever achieve begins and ends with love.
The lyrics in the song show that being in love gives a person a sense of completeness, where they can touch stars they never thought possible before. The joy and completeness that love brings has a way of making people appreciate the little things in life, such as singing children's songs, and having each other to hold on to. The lyrics suggest that love can change the course of one's life and that the company of a loved one is all they need to feel complete.
The author also suggests that having someone stand by your side through thick and thin is the most significant accomplishment in life. Even though they have done many great things in life, the love of their life is the most important thing, and nothing else comes close. The author ends the song emphasizing that everything begins and ends with love and that they are willing to prove it with their loved one by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
The joy you bring to me each day
Your presence in my life brings me constant happiness and it keeps feelings of isolation away
Makes loneliness seem far away
Because of your love, I never feel lonely
It all begins and ends with love
Your love is the foundation of my life, and it's present in everything I do
Each time you're near I feel so good
I feel ecstatic and fulfilled every time I'm around you
I'm touching stars I never could
Your love makes me feel like I'm capable of achieving anything
Yes it does, baby, yeah
I wholeheartedly believe that everything is rooted in love
(An old man smiles) At children songs
Even the elderly are filled with joy by simple pleasures like children's music
(You and me) Singing right along
No matter our age or background, we can all share in the joy of music together
(Reaching out) Tuning in (Tuning in) Yeah
We can connect with others and the world around us by opening ourselves up to new experiences and perspectives
(Listen to the world begin)
We can find meaning and purpose in life by being mindful and appreciative of the world we live in
Of all the things I've ever done
Out of everything I've accomplished in my life
Just knowing you is number one
Knowing you is the most important and valuable thing I've ever experienced
Ooh, baby (Look at me) Look at me
I'm so in love with you that I can't help but express it passionately
Me and you
Together, we make an unbeatable team
Together we can prove it's true
Our love is so strong that we can overcome any obstacle or challenge
(It all begins and ends with love) Baby, baby, baby
My love for you is the beginning and end of everything in my life
(It all begins and ends....)
Everything in my life can be traced back to and is rooted in your love
(It all begins and ends with love and you)
My life is all about you and your love
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