The Jacksons Live!
The Jackson 5 · 1981
66 min · 14 tracks · funk
A vibrant showcase of funk and soul, blending infectious grooves with the Jacksons' electrifying live energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Opening / Can You Feel It Start here — engaging opening sets the album's tone
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Can You Feel It — Opening with this iconic anthem sets an uplifting tone for the concert, showcasing the band's harmonies and energetic stage presence.
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Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) — This track exemplifies the peak of the disco era and highlights the Jacksons' ability to create infectious dance music that resonates with audiences.
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I'll Be There — A poignant ballad that emphasizes the group's vocal harmony, this song demonstrates their emotional range and connection with live audiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- celebratory atmosphere with friends
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic sing-alongs at parties
- vibrant danceable rhythms throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio recordings only
- seek quiet, introspective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified the Jacksons' identity and success post-Motown, showcasing their live energy.
- Themes
- live concert energy· disco dance floor· Motown legacy transition
- Career context
- Released in late 1981, The Jacksons Live! captures the group during a period of resurgence as they transitioned into their own identity post-Motown. Following their split from the label in 1975, this live album highlighted their evolving sound and marked a significant moment in their career as they embraced more creative control.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Temptations· The Supremes· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
- 1 Opening / Can You Feel It Start here 6:04
- 2 Things I Do for You 3:38
- 3 Off the Wall 4:01
- 4 Ben 3:52
- 5 This Place Hotel 4:40
- 6 She's Out of My Life 4:48
- 7 Discussion 3:05
- 8 Old Medley 2:55
- 9 I'll Be There 3:13
- 10 Rock With You 3:59
- 11 Lovely One 6:28
- 12 Working Day and Night 6:53
- 13 Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough 4:21
- 14 Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) 8:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Gratitude
Earth, Wind & Fire
Captures vibrant live energy with a mix of funk and soul, celebrating community and dance.
Risqué
Chic
Shares the same disco-driven grooves and catchy rhythms, emphasizing dance and celebration.
Live at the Sex Machine
Kool & The Gang
Features infectious live performances blending funk and R&B, for the dance floor vibe.
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