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.
One More Chance
The Jacksons Lyrics
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When he's on the top
But no one ever comes around
When he starts to drop
But you were someone special
You stuck through thick and thin
But I was much too busy
To let your love shine in
Let you slip away
I must have been insane
Stop in the name of love
Don't make me live my life in vain
Give me one more chance
That's all I ask of you
Just one more chance
I'll make it up to you
Just one more chance
That's all I ask of you
I'll build a world for two
I'll make it up to you
Now since I'm all alone (since I'm all alone)
I'm talking to myself (talking to myself)
I know you're out there somewhere
Having fun with someone else
But a distant voice of hope
Echo from within, sayin'
(Don't give up)
(Your ship is comin' in)
Though my ship's alone
I'll play right to the end
I'm crying outside heaven's door
Won't you let me back in
Give me one more chance
That's all I ask of you
Just one more chance
I'll make it up to you
One more chance
That's all I ask of you
I'll build a world for two
I'll make it up to you
You'll never know
What I've been through
Let your love shine in again
This time I'll shine with you
One more chance
That's all I ask of you
Just one more chance
I'll make it up to you
One more chance
That's all I ask of you
I'll build a world for two
I'll make it up to you
One more chance
That's all I ask of you
Just one more chance
I'll make it up to you
One more chance
That's all I ask of you
I'll build a world for two
I'll make it up to you
One more chance
That's all I ask of you
I'll make it up to you
I'll build a world for two
The Jackson 5's song "One More Chance" is a heartfelt plea from the singer to his lover for another chance at their relationship. The opening lines hint at the fickleness of fame and the fair-weather nature of some people's affections. The singer reflects on how he was taking his partner's love for granted, too wrapped up in his own ambitions to truly appreciate and reciprocate it. He acknowledges that he made a mistake by allowing his love to slip away, and he is now filled with regret and longing.
Despite feeling alone and abandoned, the singer still holds out hope that he and his lover will reunite. He is willing to do whatever it takes to make things right and build a life together. The closing lines of the song show a determination to mend their broken relationship and build a brighter future with their love shining in again.
Overall, the lyrics of "One More Chance" convey a sense of deep regret and heartfelt desire for redemption. The singer realizes that he has made a mistake and is willing to do what it takes to make things right with his beloved partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody loves a star
When he's on the top
But no one ever comes around
When he starts to drop
People love popular and successful individuals, yet they tend to abandon them when they fail or face challenges.
But you were someone special
You stuck through thick and thin
But I was much too busy
Trying to shine
To let your love shine in
You were a person who stayed loyal to me in good and bad times, but I was too focused on my own success to let your love into my life.
Let you slip away
I must have been insane
Stop in the name of love
Don't make me live my life in vain
I let you go, which was a foolish decision on my part, and I don't want to regret it for the rest of my life.
Give me one more chance
That's all I ask of you
Just one more chance
I'll make it up to you
Just one more chance
That's all I ask of you
I'll build a world for two
I'll make it up to you
I only need one more opportunity to prove myself to you. I will do everything to make it right and build a better life together with you.
Now since I'm all alone (since I'm all alone)
I'm talking to myself (talking to myself)
I know you're out there somewhere
Having fun with someone else
I am currently alone and talking to myself, while I know you are out there enjoying yourself with someone else.
But a distant voice of hope
Echo from within, sayin'
(Don't give up)
(Your ship is comin' in)
Despite the current setbacks and challenges, a voice deep inside me is encouraging me to never give up hope because my chance will come.
Though my ship's alone
I'll play right to the end
I'm crying outside heaven's door
Won't you let me back in
Even though I am currently alone, I will continue to try my best until the very end. I am begging for your forgiveness and a chance to reunite with you.
You'll never know
What I've been through
Let your love shine in again
This time I'll shine with you
You have no idea how much I have suffered, but please allow your love to enter my life once again. This time, I will be willing to share my success and happiness with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Dennis Lussier, Alphonso J Mizell, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards
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[Intro]
(Hola, hola, hola, hola, hola - hola-hola-hola)
[Verso 1]
Solo recuerda todo lo que te dije
Perdón por el dolor que te he causado
Sabrás que es verdad, quiero quedarme
yo sé que trataste de hacer lo que debería haber sido
Estuviste allí para ayudarme cuando no podía haberlo sido
No sé lo que me pasó
[Estribillo]
Dame esa otra oportunidad
Recuerda todo lo que hemos planeado
Dame esa otra oportunidad, para mí
Dame esa otra oportunidad
Recuerda todo lo que hemos planeado
Dame esa otra oportunidad, para mí
[Verso 2]
Solo quiero haz la mitad de lo que haces
Y sé que parece tan extraño de mi parte decir esto
Si hay cien maneras de decirlo
Todo en uno y significa "No te vayas"
Todo el mundo anda diciéndote mentiras
Ellos No sé lo mucho que lo he intentado
. Sabes que se necesita presión para que yo vea
[Estribillo]
Dame esa oportunidad más
Recuerda todo lo que hemos planeado
Dame esa oportunidad más, para mí
Dame esa oportunidad más
Recuerda todo lo que hemos planeado
Dame esa oportunidad más, para mí
[Bridge]
Si pudieras leer mi mente qué maravilloso sería
El amor es difícil de encontrar,y lo que significa para mi es tan divino
[Pausa instrumental]
[Estribillo]
Dame esa oportunidad más
Recuerda todo lo que hemos planeado
Dame esa oportunidad más, para mí
Dame esa oportunidad más
Recuerda todo lo que hemos planeado
Dame esa oportunidad más, para mí
Dame esa más oportunidad
(quiero probarlo)
Recuerda todo lo que hemos planeado
(sé que podemos hacer esto)
Dame esa otra oportunidad, para mí
Dame esa otra oportunidad
(El amor es mi patio de recreo)
Recuerda todo lo que hemos planeado
(Lo siento Te decepcioné)
Dame una oportunidad más, para mí
[Outro]
Di que me amas
Di que me amas
Quiero que lo digas, dilo
¿Me amas?
¿Me amas?
¿Me amas?
Dime que me
amas te amo, por favor dime que me amas
@_a369
Just remember everything I tell you.
Sorry for the pain and I have caused you.
You know it's true, I want to stay.
I know you tried to make it what it should have been.
You were there to help me when I couldn't have been.
I don't know what ever came over me.
Gimme that one more chance.
Remember all that we've planned.
Gimme that one more chance for me.
Gimme that one more chance.
Remember all that we've planned.
Gimme that one more chance for me.
I just want to do half of what you do.
And I know it seems so strange of me to say this.
If there is a hundred ways to say it, all in one it means don't go away.
Everybody's goin' around tellin' you lies.
They don't know how hard I've tried.
You know it takes the pressure for me to see.
Gimme that one more chance.
Remember all that we've planned.
Gimme one more chance for me.
Gimme that one more chance.
Remember all that we've planned.
Gimme that one more chance for me.
If you could read my mind how wonderful it would be.
Love is hard to find, and what it means to me is so divine.
Gimme that one more chance
Remember all that we've planned.
Gimme that one more chance for me.
Gimme that one more chance.
Remember all that we've planned.
Gimme that one more chance for me.
Gimme that one more chance.
I want to prove it
Remember all that we've planned
I know we can do this
Gimme that one more chance for me.
Gimme that one more chance.
Love's my playground
I realise I let you down
Gimme one more chance for me.
Say you love me.
Say you love me.
I want you to say it, say it,
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
I love you.
Please tell me you love me
@Phillyhippie215
Randy Jackson was for sure a overlooked as a great vocalist. This was a masterpiece!
@mrt4085
Thanks to Michael arranging the harmonies and the flow. And MAJOR thanks to the legendary brothers for the great background vocals!
@alanawilson6104
Am I the only one who feels this song deserved a music video
@dondavis0
No you're not. I was looking for it. Couldn't find it. A beautiful song 🎵 ❤️
@rrockhard1
Your the only one
@mrt4085
For sure!
Best song on this album. Michael and Randy should have produced the whole album. It would have won awards!
@DTownNash
More than Marlon's corny ass "Body" song
@tammyterrell5102
They should've made one for this, WAIT and We can change the world
@ileanavicktoria978
This is Randy Jackson's Masterpiece❤
@mrt4085
Thanks to Michael arranging it. A great collaboration between the two.