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.
Things I Do for You
The Jacksons Lyrics
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Are the same everywhere I go
I give in to this, I give in to that
Every day it bothers me so
Am I in a bad situation?
People take me to the extreme
Am I being used? I just need a clue
So I took my problems to a doctor
So he can check it out, he don't know
Took it to a palm reader
So she can read my hand, she don't know
Five minutes later I started to understand
And I started screamin' and shoutin' and acting mad
No one can help me but myself
But I gave everything
It's the things I do for you
In return do the same for me
It's the things I do for you
In return do the same for me
Always wanting something for nothing
Especially what they don't deserve
Reaching in my pocket, I just got to stop it
Though they got a lot of nerve
Am I in a bad situation?
People take me to the extreme
They don't use rejection
So I need protection to keep my equity
So I took my problems to a doctor
So he can check it out, he don't know
I took it to a palm reader
So she can read my hand, she don't know
Five minutes later I started to understand
And I started screamin' and shoutin' and actin' mad
No one can help me but myself
But I gave everything I had
It's the things I do for you
In return do the same for me
It's the things I do for you
In return do the same for me
It's the things I do for you
In return do the same for me
It's the things I do for you
In return do the same for me
It's the things I do for you
In return do the same for me
It's the things I do for you
In return do the same for me
...
The Jacksons' song "Things I Do For You" deals with the universal theme of feeling used and taken for granted. The lyrics describe how people all over the world are the same, perpetually asking for favors and expecting something for nothing. The singer in the song feels trapped and unsure of how to proceed, wondering whether they are in a bad situation and being taken to the extreme. They seek help from both a doctor and a palm reader but find no solution to their problems.
The turning point of the song occurs when the singer realizes that no one but themselves can truly help them. They scream, shout, and act mad, finally understanding that they must take control of their own life and stop giving everything away to others. The song's refrain urges listeners to do for others as they would have others do for them, emphasizing the importance of reciprocity and mutual respect.
Overall, "Things I Do For You" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of people-pleasing and the necessity of setting boundaries. The lyrics remind us that while it is important to help others, we must not do so at the expense of our own well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
People all over the world
No matter where I go, people are the same
Are the same everywhere I go
Their behavior is consistent in every place
I give in to this, I give in to that
I feel like I am frequently pressured to give in to things
Every day it bothers me so
It weighs on me constantly
Am I in a bad situation?
I wonder if I am in a difficult circumstance
People take me to the extreme
People push me to the limit
Am I being used? I just need a clue
I'm questioning if I'm being taken advantage of and need some guidance
I don't know which way to go
I feel lost and unsure of what to do
So I took my problems to a doctor
I sought help from a professional
So he can check it out, he don't know
But even the doctor couldn't offer any solutions
Took it to a palm reader
I attempted to have my fortune told
So she can read my hand, she don't know
The palm reader also couldn't provide any answers
Five minutes later I started to understand
After some reflection, I began to have some insights
And I started screamin' and shoutin' and acting mad
I became very emotional and started expressing my frustration
No one can help me but myself
I realized that the only one who can resolve my issues is me
But I gave everything
Despite my frustration, I still put forth a lot of effort
Always wanting something for nothing
Many people expect to receive without giving anything in return
Especially what they don't deserve
They feel entitled to things they have not earned
Reaching in my pocket, I just got to stop it
I need to stop giving in to these people's demands
Though they got a lot of nerve
Even though they are asking for more than they're entitled to
They don't use rejection
They do not accept being told 'no'
So I need protection to keep my equity
I need to take measures to keep what is rightfully mine
It's the things I do for you
I put forth effort for you
In return do the same for me
I hope you will put forth effort for me in return
It's the things I do for you
Again, I put forth effort for you
In return do the same for me
And again, I hope you will put forth effort for me as well
It's the things I do for you
Once more, I put forth effort for you
It's the things I do for you
And again, I put forth effort for you
It's the things I do for you
Once more, I put forth effort for you
In return do the same for me
I hope you will put forth effort for me in return
It's the things I do for you
Again, I put forth effort for you
In return do the same for me
And again, I hope you will put forth effort for me as well
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACKIE JACKSON, MARLON JACKSON, MICHAEL JACKSON, RANDY JACKSON, TITO JACKSON
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@kingphil4073
People all over the world are the same everywhere I go
I give in to this, I give in to that
Every day it bothers me so
Am I in a bad situation
People taking me to the exteme
Am I being used
I just need a clue
I don't know which way to go
So I took my problems to a doctor
So he could check it out, he don't know
Took it to a palm reader so she could
Read my hand, she don't know
Five minutes later I started to understand
I started screaming, shouting, acting mad
No one could help me but myself
But I gave everything I had
It's things I do for you
In return do the same for me
It's things I do for you
In return do the same for me
Always wanting something for nothing
Especially what they don't deserve
Reaching in my pocket
I just got to stop it
Even though they got a lot of nerve
Am I in a bad situation
People taking me to the extreme
They don't use rejection
So I need protection
To keep my equity
So I took my problems to a doctor
So he could check it out, he don't know
Took it to a palm reader so she could
Read my hand, she don't know
Five minutes later I started to understand
I started screaming, shouting, acting mad
No one could help me but myself
But I gave everything I had
It's things I do for you
In return do the same for me
It's things I do for you
In return do the same for me
@noahlouis5630
LES CHOSES QUE JE FAIS POUR TOI
The Jacksons, Destiny album, traduction par LP. Noah
Partout dans le monde les gens
Sont les mêmes où que j’aille
Je cède ceci, je cède cela
Chaque jour je suis tellement gêné
Je suis en mauvaise posture
Les gens me poussent à bout
Suis-je exploité ?
J’ai besoin d’un signe
J’ignore dans quelle direction aller
Alors je me suis confié à un médecin
Pour qu’il essaie de voir, mais il ne sait rien
J’ai vu une lectrice de paume pour qu’elle m’aide
« Lis ma main », mais elle ne sait rien
Cinq minutes plus tard, j'ai commencé à comprendre
J'ai commencé à crier, à hurler, à partir en vrille
Personne ne pouvait m'aider sauf moi-même
Mais j’ai tout donné
Ces choses que je fais pour toi
En retour, fais de même pour moi
Ces choses que je fais pour toi
En retour, fais de même pour moi
Ils veulent toujours quelque chose pour rien
Surtout ce qu'ils ne méritent pas
Atteindre mes poches
Je dois arrêter ça
Même s'ils ont du culot
Je suis en mauvaise posture
Les gens me poussent à bout
Ils n’acceptent pas le refus
Alors j'ai besoin de protection
Pour garder mon équité
Alors je me suis confié à un médecin
Pour qu’il essaie de voir, mais il ne sait rien
J’ai vu une chiromancienne pour qu’elle m’aide
« Lis ma main », mais elle ne sait rien
Cinq minutes plus tard, j'ai commencé à comprendre
J'ai commencé à crier, à hurler, à partir en vrille
Personne ne pouvait m'aider sauf moi-même
Ces choses que je fais pour toi
En retour, fais de même pour moi
Ces choses que je fais pour toi
En retour fais de même pour moi
@danielasbjrnsson7500
The instruments, the chords, the beat, the backing vocals, and Michael's lead vocals – it's all perfect!
@nosmile47
No, that's Quincy Jones
@johngalt1361
@@nosmile47
No genius, Q had nothing to do with The Jacksons’ output, only Michael solo!
@joegrinefine
Proper package this….🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
@joegrinefine
@@johngalt1361Facts….Say it louder for those in back…🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
@jeremywien9235
Most underrated song
@poodared
If you think this is underrated you should listen to let me show you the way to go
@thirteenday9464
🌶️
@truesaiyan5065
We are gonna need some aloe vera cuz you just got burnt
@musiclover-cn7tb
@@poodared oh my God I love that song!!!..