Rock On The Net: The Jacksons (original) (raw)

The Jacksons began as a trio of brothers from Gary, Indiana, with just Jermaine, Tito and Jackie calling themselves 'The Jackson Family.' When brothers Michael and Marlon joined, the name was changed to the Jackson 5. The brothers sang together at talent shows and various performances throughout the mid-1960s, including a talent contest a the Apollo in Harlem which they won. The Jackson 5 soon found themselves opening for such acts as the Emotions, the Temptations, the O'Jays, and Gladys Knight (who recommended them to Berry Gordy of Motown (which signed the brothers on July 26, 1968).

In December, 1969,Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 was released and the group appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show.

The Jackson 5 topped the charts with "I Want You Back."

The Jackson 5 topped the charts with "ABC."

ABC was released.

The Jackson 5 topped the charts with "The Love You Save" - making them the first artists to top the Billboard single charts with their first 3 releases.

Third Album was released.

Christmas Album was released.
The Jackson 5 topped the charts with "I'll Be There."

Maybe Tomorrow was released.

Goin' Back To Indiana was released to coincide with a TV special of the same name.
The animated series Jackson 5 began on ABC.

Jackson 5 Greatest Hits was released.

Lookin' Through The Windows was released.

Skywriter was released.

Jermaine and Jackie both release solo work during the year.

Get It Together was released.

Jermaine married the daughter of Berry Gordy.

The Jackson 5 return to the Top 10 with "Dancing Machine" - the song also tops the R&B charts.

Dancing Machine was released.

Moving Violation was released.

June 30: The Jackson 5 renamed themselves 'The Jacksons' after leaving Motown for Epic Records and lawsuits over royalties were filed by both sides, as well as the group finding out that Gordy had patented the groups name and they would be unable to record under it. Jermaine, still married to Gordy's daughter, left the group and was replaced by his brother Randy.

The Jackson 5 hit the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with "I Am Love (Part 1 & 2)."
Year-End Chart Position: # 145

The Jacksons appeared on TV again with a 4-week series on CBS - The Jacksons.

Jackson Five Anthology was released.

The Jacksons was released.
The Jacksons returns to TV but ends in March.

The Jacksons hit the Top 10 with "Enjoy Yourself."
The single "Enjoy Yourself" was certified gold.

The Jacksons was certified gold.

The Jacksons returned to touring after 5 years.

Goin' Places was released.

Destiny was released.

Destiny was certified gold.
March 4: Randy Jackson was seriously injured in a car crash followed by a near-death experience in the hospital when he was mistakenly injected with methadone.

The single "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" was certified gold.

Destiny was certified platinum.

The single "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" was certified platinum.

# 82 Singles Artist of the Year

Randy was involved in a car accident and subsequent mistake at the hospital that almost takes his life.

Triumph was released.

The Jacksons hit the Top 40 with "Lovely One."
from the LP TriumphARC chart run: 36 - 31 - 29 - 20 - 17 - 14 - 12 - 12 - 10 - 26 - 36 - off
Year-End Chart Position: #90
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The Jacksons hit the Top 10 with "Lovely One."

Triumph was certified platinum.

# 76 Singles Artist of the Year

The Jacksons hit the Top 40 with "Heartbreak Hotel."
from the LP TriumphARC chart run: 38 - 30 - 27 - 25 - 18 - 17 - 16 - off
Year-End Chart Position: # 131
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The Jacksons hit the Top 40 with "Can You Feel It."
from the LP TriumphARC chart run: 38 - 35 - off
Year-End Chart Position: # 234
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The Jacksons toured into the fall.

Jacksons Live was released.

Michael and Jermaine joined their brothers for NBC's 25 Years Of Motown (taped in March).

# 26 Singles Artist of the Year

The Jacksons returned to radio airways with "State Of Shock" - a track featuring Mick Jagger.
from the LPVictoryARC chart run: 22 - 16 - 10 - 5 - 3 - 3 - 2 - 4 - 17 - 24 - 37 - offYear-End Chart Position: #51
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The Jacksons hit the Top 10 with "State Of Shock."

Victory was released.

The Jacksons hit the Top 40 with "Torture."
from the LPVictoryARC chart run: 38 - 30 - 23 - 19 - 15 - 12 - 10 - 31 - offYear-End Chart Position: #125
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Victory was certified 2x platinum.
The Jacksons hit the Top 10 with "Torture."

The Jacksons hit the Top 40 with "Body."
from the LPVictoryARC chart run: 38 - offYear-End Chart Position: #228
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The Jacksons were nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group.

The single "Enjoy Yourself" was certified platinum.

2300 Jackson Street was released with only the title track having Michael on vocals.

Randy was given a 1-month prison sentence after being found guilty of assault toward his wife and daughter.

Randy was placed in a psychiatric facility for a month.

Ultimate Collection was released.

Jacksons Live was certified gold.

Rock 'N Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock And Roll includes "ABC" and "I Want You Back."

The Jackson 5 were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

It was announced in Billboard magazine that the Jacksons (including Michael and Jermaine) have agreed to go at it together again for a new LP, J5. Jackie Jackson stated, "we are working in the studio putting some ideas down and working with new writers and producers with some slammin', slammin' material... it's going to be an incredible record... we're all excited." But nothing happened during the year.

Ranked # 44 on VH1: Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll(and # 55 on Rock On The Net's Poll).

It was announced that the Jacksons would be reunited (but without Michael) and signed a deal to record an LP with Modern Records (Randy Jackson's label).

Millennium Collection - 20th Century Masters was released.

The Jacksons were looking to release their next LP of new material in the summer with a possible accompanying tour. But nothing happened during the year.

VH1: 100 Greatest Dance Songs includes the Jacksons' "ABC" at # 95.

Rolling Stone & MTV: 100 Greatest Pop Songsincludes "I Want You Back" at # 9.

VH1: 100 Greatest AlbumsincludedABC at # 98.

The Jacksons reunited as part of Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Jermaine Jackson told an interviewer he expected the Jackson 5 would reunite for a tour and LP and would include all original members: Michael, Jackie, Tito, Marlon and himself. But nothing happened during the year and likely wouldn't in the near future as child molestation charges were brought against Michael.

# 347 on the Top Pop Artists of the Past 25 Years chart.

I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters was released.

	Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5Released: December, 1969 Billboard peak: # 5 Rolling Stone review: Tracks: "Zip A Dee Doo Dah" - "Nobody" - "I Want You Back" - "Can You Remember" - "Standing In The Shadows Of Love" - "You've Changed" - "My Cherie Amour" - "Who's Lovin' You" - "Chained" - "(I Know) I'm Losing You" - "Stand!" - "Born To Love You"
	ABCReleased: May, 1970 Billboard peak: # 4 Tracks: "The Love You Save" - "One More Chance" - "ABC" - "2-4-6-8" - "(Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need" - "Don't Know Why I Love You" - "Never Had A Dream Come True" - "True Love Can Be Beautiful" - "La La (Means I Love You)" - "I'll Bet You" - "I Found That Girl" - "The Young Folks"
	Third AlbumReleased: September, 1970 Billboard peak: # 4 Tracks: "I'll Be There" - "Ready Or Not (Here I Come)" - "Oh How Happy" - "Bridge Over Troubled Water" - "Can I See You In The Morning" - "Goin' Back To Indiana" - "How Funky Is Your Chicken" - "Mama's Pearl" - "Reach In" - "The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage" - "Darling Dear"
	Christmas AlbumReleased: October, 1970 Tracks: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" - "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" - "The Christmas Song" - "Up On The House Top" - "Frosty The Snowman" - "The Little Drummer Boy" - "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" - "Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year" - "Give Love On Christmas Day" - "Someday At Christmas" - "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
	Maybe TomorrowReleased: April, 1971 Billboard peak: # 11 Tracks: "Maybe Tomorrow" - "She's Good" - "Never Can Say Goodbye" - "The Wall" - "Petals" - "16 Candles" - "(We've Got) Blue Skies" - "My Little Baby" - "It's Great To Be There" - "Honey Chile" - "I'll Find A Way"
	Goin' Back To IndianaReleased: September, 1971 Billboard peak: # 16 Tracks: "I Want You Back" - "Maybe Tomorrow" - "The Day Basketball Was Saved" - "Stand!" - "I Want To Take You Higher" - "Feelin' Alright" - "Walk On" - " The Love You Save" - "Goin' Back To Indiana"
	Jackson 5 Greatest HitsReleased: December, 1971 Billboard peak: # 12 Tracks: "I Want You Back" - "ABC" - "Never Can Say Goodbye" - "Sugar Baby" - "I'll Be There" - "Maybe Tomorrow" - "The Love You Save" - "Who's Lovin' You" - "Mama's Pearl" - "Goin' Back To Indiana" - "I Found That Girl"
	Lookin' Through The WindowsReleased: May, 1972 Billboard peak: # 7 Tracks: "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" - "Lookin' Through The Windows" - "Don't Let Your Baby Catch You" - "To Know" - "Doctor My Eyes" - "Little Bitty Pretty One" - "E-Ne-Me-Ne-Mi-Ne-Moe (The Choice Is Yours To Pull)" - "If I Have To Move A Mountain" - "Don't Want To See You Tomorrow" - "Children Of The Light" - "I Can Only Give You Love"
	SkywriterReleased: March, 1973 Billboard peak: # 44 Tracks: "Skywriter" - "Hallelujah Day" - "The Boogie Man" - "Touch" - "Corner Of The Sky" - "I Can't Quit Your Love" - "Uppermost" - "World Of Sunshine" - "Oh I'd Love To Be With You" - "You Made Me What I Am"
	Get It TogetherReleased: September, 1973 Billboard peak: # 100 Tracks: "Get It Together" - "Don't Say Goodbye Again" - "Reflections" - "Hum Along And Dance" - "Mama I Got A Brand New Thing (Don't Say No)" - "It's Too Late To Change The Time" - "You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You?)" - "Dancing Machine"
	Dancing MachineReleased: September, 1974 Billboard peak: # 16 Tracks: "I Am Love" - "Whatever You Got, I Want" - "She's A Rhythm Child" - "Dancing Machine" - "The Life Of The Party" - "What You Don't Know" - "If I Don't Love You This Way" - "It All Begins And Ends With Love" - "The Mirrors Of My Mind"
	Moving ViolationReleased: March, 1975 Billboard peak: # 36 Tracks: "Forever Came Today" - "Moving Violation" - "(You Were Made) Especially For Me" - "Honey Love" - "Body Language (Do The Love Dance)" - "All I Do Is Think Of You" - "Breezy" - "Call Of The Wild" - "Time Explosion"
	Jackson Five AnthologyReleased: 1976 Billboard peak: # 84 Tracks: "I Want You Back" - "ABC" - "Don't You Know Why I Love You" - "I'll Be There" - "Got To Be There" - "Mama's Pearl" - "Forever Came Today" - "Body Language" - "I Am Love" - "I Found That Girl" - "The Love You Save" - "Goin' Back To Indiana" - "Never Can Say Goodbye" - "Sugar Daddy" - "Maybe Tomorrow" - "Get It Together" - "Dancing Machine" - "Whatever You Got, I Want" - "We're Almost There" - "Just A Little Bit Of You" - "All I Do Is Think Of You" - "Rockin' Robin" - "I Wanna Be Where You Are" - "Ben" - "That's How Love Goes" - "Love Don't Want To Leave" - "Daddy's Home" - "Lookin' Through The Windows" - "Little Bitty Pretty One" - "Corner Of The Sky" - "Skywriter" - "Hallelujah Day" - "The Boogie Man"
	The JacksonsReleased: 1976 US: Gold Billboard peak: # 36 Tracks: "Enjoy Yourself" - "Think Happy" - "Good Times" - "Keep On Dancing" - "Blues Away" - "Show You The Way To Go" - "Living Together" - "Strength Of One Man" - "Dreamer" - "Style Of Life"
	Goin' PlacesReleased: 1977 Billboard peak: # 63 Tracks: "Music's Takin' Over" - "Goin' Places" - "Different Kind Of Lady" - "Even Though You're Gone" - "Jump For Joy" - "Heaven Knows I Love You Girl" - "Man Of War" - "Do What You Wanna" - "Find Me A Girl"
	DestinyReleased: December, 1978 US: Platinum Billboard peak: # 11 Tracks: "Blame It On The Boogie" - "Push Me Away" - "Things I Do For You" - "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" - "Destiny" - "Bless His Soul" - "All Night Dancin'" - "That's What You Get (For Being Polite)"
	TriumphReleased: 1980 US: Platinum Billboard peak: # 10 Tracks: "Can You Feel It" - "Lovely One" - "Your Ways" - "Everybody" - "Heartbreak Hotel" - "Time Waits For No One" - "Walk Right Now" - "Give It Up" - "Wondering Who"
	Jacksons LiveReleased: 1981 US: Gold Billboard peak: # 30 Live Tracks: "Can You Feel It" - "Things I Do For You" - "Off The Wall" - "Ben" - "Heartbreak Hotel" - "She's Out Of My Life" - "Got To Be There" - "I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save" - "I'll Be There" - "Rock With You" - "Lovely One" - "Working Day And Night" - "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" - "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)"
	VictoryReleased: 1984 US: 2x Platinum Billboard peak: # 4 Tracks: "Torture" - "Wait" - "One More Chance" - "Be Not Always" - "State Of Shock" - "We Can Change The World" - "The Hurt" - "Body"
	2300 Jackson StreetReleased: 1989 Billboard peak: # 59 Tracks: "Art Of Madness" - "Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" - "Maria" - "Private Affair" - "2300 Jackson St." - "Harley" - "She" - "Alright With Me" - "Play With Up" - "Midnight Rendezvous" - "If You'd Only Believe"
	Ultimate CollectionReleased: August, 1995 Tracks: "I Want You Back" - "ABC" - "The Love You Save" - "I'll Be There" - "It's Your Thing" - "Who's Lovin' You" - "Mama's Pearl" - "Never Can Say Goodbye" - "Maybe Tomorrow" - "Got To Be There" - "Sugar Daddy" - "Rockin' Robin" - "Daddy's Home" - "Lookin' Through The Windows" - "I Wanna Be Where You Are" - "Get It Together" - "Dancing Machine" - "The Life Of The Party" - "I Am In Love - Pts. I & II" - "Just A Little Bit Of You" - "It's Your Thing" (The J5 In '95 Extended Remix)
	Millennium Collection - 20th Century MastersReleased: October, 1999 Tracks: "I Want You Back" - "ABC" - "The Love You Save" - "I'll Be There" - "Never Can Say Goodbye" - "Got To Be There" - "Sugar Daddy" - "Daddy's Home" - "I Wanna Be Where You Are" - "Maybe Tomorrow" - "Dancing Machine"
	I Want You Back! Unreleased MastersReleased: November, 2009 Tracks: "Medley: I Want You Back / ABC / The Love You Save" - "That's How Love Is" - "Listen I'll Tell You How" - "Man's Temptation" - "Never Can Say Goodbye" - "Love Comes In Different Flavors" - "ABC" - "Love Call" - "Buttercup" - "Lucky Day" - "I'll Try You'll Try (Maybe We'll All Get By)" - "Dancing Machine"