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The Jacksons

The first two cuts on The Jacksons prepare one for a good, snappy time; "Enjoy Yourself" and "Think Happy" are fast R&B, made distinctive by Michael's classic vocal in the first case and a smart use of rock guitar in the second. After this initial pair, however, producers Gamble and Huff channel the...

1976 RS: Not Rated

Skywriter

1973

Maybe Tomorrow

1971

ABC

1970

Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5

1969

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The Jackson 5 were already a huge black music draw when Motown scooped them up in 1968; the mighty mite at the front of the Gary, IN-based family act had left an indelible impression on people right from the start. Eleven-year-old Michael and his brothers (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon) had already been touring around the country when Gladys Knight and then Bobby Taylor recommended them to Be...

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