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 (see Randy & The Gypsys). 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. 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, 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. 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.
Off the Wall
The Jacksons Lyrics
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Gotta Straighten Up Your Act And Boogie Down
If You Can't Hang With The Feeling
Then There Ain't No Room For You This Part Of Town
'Cause We're The Party People Night And Day
Livin' Crazy That's The Only Way
So Tonight Gotta Leave That Nine To Five Upon The Shelf
Groove, Let The Madness In The Music Get To You
Life Ain't So Bad At All
If You Live It Off The Wall
Life Ain't So Bad At All (Live Life Off The Wall)
Live Your Life Off The Wall (Live It Off The Wall)
You Can Shout Out All You Want To
'Cause There Ain't No Sin In Folks All Getting Loud
If You Take The Chance And Do It
Then There Ain't No One Who's Gonna Put You Down
'Cause We're The Party People Night And Day
Livin' Crazy That's The Only Way
So Tonight Gotta Leave That Nine To Five Upon The Shelf
And Just Enjoy Yourself
C'mon And Groove, And Let The Madness In The Music Get To You
Life Ain't So Bad At All
If You Live It Off The Wall
Life Ain't So Bad At All (Live Life Off The Wall)
Live Your Life Off The Wall (Live It Off The Wall)
Do What You Want To Do
There Ain't No Rules It's Up To You (Ain't No Rules It's All Up To You)
It's Time To Come Alive
And Party On Right Through The Night (All Right)
Gotta Hide Your Inhibitions
Gotta Let That Fool Loose Deep Inside Your Soul
Want To See An Exhibition
Better Do It Now Before You Get To Old
'Cause We're The Party People Night And Day
Livin' Crazy That's The Only Way
So Tonight Gotta Leave That Nine To Five Upon The Shelf
And Just Enjoy Yourself
C'mon And Groove (Yeah) Let The Madness In The Music Get To You
Life Ain't So Bad At All If You Live It Off The Wall
Life Ain't So Bad At All (Live Life Off The Wall)
Live Your Life Off The Wall (Live It Off The Wall)
So Tonight Gotta Leave That Nine To Five Upon The Shelf
And Just Enjoy Yourself
C'mon And Groove (Yeah) Let The Madness In The Music Get To You
Life Ain't So Bad At All If You Live It Off The Wall
Life Ain't So Bad At All (Live Life Off The Wall)
Live Your Life Off The Wall (Live It Off The Wall)
The lyrics to The Jacksons' song Off the Wall are all about letting loose and having a good time, no matter what anyone else thinks. The world may be weighing heavily on your shoulders, but when it’s time to party, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes and groove. The overall message is one of self-acceptance - that you can break free from the mundane and enjoy life to the fullest if you simply let go of your inhibitions and dance like nobody’s watching.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song. It's all about how you need to straighten up your act and boogie down if you want to hang with the party people. Essentially, if you can't handle the feeling or the vibe, then you may as well stay at home. But if you're ready to embrace the madness, then you're in for a good time. The chorus then repeats the theme that you need to leave the 9 to 5 behind and just enjoy yourself. It encourages you to let the music take over and live life off the wall.
In the second verse, the song speaks to those who may be hesitant to let loose or feel self-conscious about dancing. It says that there is no sin in getting loud and that if you take the chance and dance, no one will put you down. The bridge encourages you to embrace your inner-most thoughts and allow yourself to be free. It then repeats the chorus with even more emphasis, urging you to hide your inhibitions and let that "fool" inside you loose. Ultimately, Off the Wall is a call to action that encourages listeners to let go and just dance.
Line by Line Meaning
When The World Is On Your Shoulder
When everything is going wrong or you have a lot of problems to deal with
Gotta Straighten Up Your Act And Boogie Down
You need to fix your problems and dance or enjoy life
If You Can't Hang With The Feeling
If you can't enjoy the moment and the music
Then There Ain't No Room For You This Part Of Town
You won't fit in with the people who like to party and have fun
'Cause We're The Party People Night And Day
We like to party and have fun all the time, day and night
Livin' Crazy That's The Only Way
We believe in living life to the fullest and having fun, even if it seems crazy
So Tonight Gotta Leave That Nine To Five Upon The Shelf
Leave your work or worries behind for the night
And Just Enjoy Yourself
Relax, have fun, and dance
Groove, Let The Madness In The Music Get To You
Let the music move you and have fun dancing to it
Life Ain't So Bad At All
Life is good and enjoyable
If You Live It Off The Wall
If you live your life in a fun and crazy way
You Can Shout Out All You Want To
You can express yourself and have fun as loud as you want
'Cause There Ain't No Sin In Folks All Getting Loud
It's not a bad thing for everyone to be loud and have fun together
If You Take The Chance And Do It
If you take the risk of having fun and being yourself
Then There Ain't No One Who's Gonna Put You Down
No one should judge or criticize you for enjoying life
Do What You Want To Do
Follow your desires and do what makes you happy
There Ain't No Rules It's Up To You (Ain't No Rules It's All Up To You)
You don't have to follow any specific rules, you have the freedom to make your own choices
It's Time To Come Alive
It's time to feel alive and enjoy life
And Party On Right Through The Night (All Right)
Continue partying and having fun all night long
Gotta Hide Your Inhibitions
You need to overcome your fears and insecurities in order to have fun
Gotta Let That Fool Loose Deep Inside Your Soul
You need to let go of your inhibitions and act foolish or crazy to fully enjoy life
Want To See An Exhibition
If you want to see something unusual or exciting
Better Do It Now Before You Get To Old
You should do it now before you're too old and can no longer enjoy life to the fullest
C'mon And Groove (Yeah) Let The Madness In The Music Get To You
Dance and have fun letting the music move you
Life Ain't So Bad At All If You Live It Off The Wall
As long as you have fun, life is good no matter what others may think
Live Your Life Off The Wall (Live It Off The Wall)
Live your life in a crazy and fun way, not following traditional rules or expectations
Contributed by Caleb E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Pride317
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When the world is on your shoulder
Gotta straighten up your act and boogie down
If you can't hang with the feeling
Then there ain't no room for you in this part of town
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause we're the party people night and day
Living crazy, that's the only way
[Chorus]
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (Live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall (Live it off the wall)
[Verse 2]
You can shout out all you want to
Cause there ain't no sin in folks all getting loud
If you take the chance and do it
Then there ain't no one who's gonna put you down
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause we're the party people night and day
Living crazy, that's the only way
[Chorus]
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (Live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall (Live it off the wall)
[Bridge]
Do what you want to do
There ain't no rules, it's up to you (Ain't no rules, it's all up to you)
It's time to come alive
And party on right through the night (All right)
[Verse 3]
Gotta hide your inhibitions
Gotta let that fool loose deep inside your soul
Wanna see an exhibition (A-hee!)
Better do it now before you get too old
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause we're the party people night and day
Living crazy, that's the only way
[Chorus]
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (Live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf (Yeah)
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all (Wanna live)
Tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf (Nine to five)
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all (Yeah)
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@angiederffelfriend
When the world is on your shoulder
Gotta straighten up your act and boogie down
If you can't hang with the feelin'
Then there ain't no room for you this part of town
'Cause we're the party people night and day
Livin' crazy that's the only way
So tonight gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall (live it off the wall)
You can shout out all you want to
'Cause there ain't no sin in folks all getting loud
If you take the chance and do it
There there ain't no one who's gonna put you down
'Cause we're the party people night and day
Livin' crazy that's the only way
So tonight gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall (live it off the wall)
Do what you want to do
There ain't no rules it's up to you (ain't no rules it's all up to you)
It's time to come alive
And party on right through the night (all right)
Gotta hide your inhibitions
Gotta let that fool loose deep inside your soul
Want to see an exhibition
Better do it now before you get too old
'Cause we're the party people night and day
Livin' crazy that's the only way
So tonight gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall (live it off the wall)
So tonight gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself
Come on and groove (yeah) and let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
So tonight gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself
Come on and groove (yeah) and let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
@a.costta3980
Michael Jackson, Off the Wall - 1979
Lyrics:
When the world is on your shoulder
Gotta straighten up your act and boogie down
If you can't hang with the feeling
Then there ain't no room for you, this part of town
'Cause we're the party people, night and day
Livin' crazy, that's the only way
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
An' just enjoy yourself
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all
Live your life off the wall
(Live your life off the wall)
Live it off the wall
You can shout out all you want to
'Cause there ain't no sin an' folks all gettin' loud
If you take the chance an' do it
Then there ain't no one who's gonna put you down
'Cause we're the party people, night an' day
Livin' crazy that's the only way
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
An' just enjoy yourself
C'mon and groove
Let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all
Live your life off the wall
(Live your life off the wall)
Live it off the wall
Do, what you want to do
There ain't no rules, it's up to you
(Ain't no rules, it's up to you)
It's time to come alive
And party on right through the night (all right)
Gotta hide your inhibitions
Gotta let that fool loose, deep inside your soul
Wanna see an exhibition (Hee)
Better do it now before you get too old
'Cause we're the party people, night and day
Livin' crazy that's the only way
So tonight
Gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself
C'mon and groove (Yeah)
Let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
(Life ain't so bad at all)
Live it off the wall
(Live your life off the wall)
So tonight
Gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
An' just enjoy yourself
C'mon and groove (Yeah)
Let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you livin' off the wall
Tonight
Gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
(Livin' off the wall)
An' just enjoy yourself (Life is better off)
C'mon and groove (Livin' off the wall)
Let the madness in the music get to you (Life is better off)
Life ain't so bad at all (Livin' off the wall)
Wanna dance (Tonight, off the wall)
Gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
An' just enjoy yourself
END.
the king of pop will live forever. i love you, Michael Jackson!!! ❤
@Masutora
People focus a lot on the hits. But you can scan this man's discography and find more gold than a mine can hold.
@analezaone530
Exactly! Ppl usually only focus on his popular songs when they need to listen to every song on each album. Mike got the classics !!
@nashanplays7834
Trueeeeeee
@Nina_realismo
I agree
@knightwing5169
This song peaked at #10. It's a hit.
@ArthAttack
The Jacksons stuff too
@benjokes1950
Even Michael’s fans hardly talk about this masterpiece! This is arguably his most underrated work.
@loonybaybee
Facts! My favourite of his!
@ptm8375
You talk complete nonsense. This is one of his best albums, as the real fans know.
@loonybaybee
@@ptm8375 a lot of fans talk about dangerous and history otw hardly gets any shine