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The Jacksons Story

The Jackson 5 · 2004

73 min · 20 tracks · funk

A vibrant collection of infectious melodies and soulful harmonies that encapsulate the Jackson 5's enduring legacy in pop music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    I Want You Back Start here — As their debut single, this track captures the youthful energy and vocal prowess of the group, setting the stage for their monumental success.
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    ABC — This quintessential bubblegum pop track showcases the group's harmonies and catchy hooks, representing the playful side of their early work.
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    Billie Jean — A defining moment for Michael Jackson's solo career, this track highlights his innovative approach to rhythm and lyricism, becoming an anthem of its era.
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    Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) — This disco-infused hit marks a pivotal transition in their sound, emphasizing grooves that were influential during the late '70s dance scene.
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    Can You Feel It — An anthem of positivity and unity, this song showcases the group's later evolution toward more sophisticated themes and production techniques.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant party atmosphere throughout
  • energetic sing-along moments
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • nostalgic feel-good vibes
  • for group celebrations

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • dislike upbeat dance rhythms

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Retrospective collection showcasing their legacy, not a primary entry or breakthrough.
Themes
Motown nostalgia· childhood stardom· family legacy
Career context
The Jacksons Story was released in 2004, long after The Jackson 5's initial rise to fame in the late 1960s. By this time, the group had evolved into The Jacksons and transitioned to a more mature sound, following their departure from Motown to Epic Records in 1976. This compilation reflects both their early hits as The Jackson 5 and their later successes as a group.
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Tracklist

  • 1 I Want You Back Start here 2:59
  • 2 ABC 2:57
  • 3 The Love You Save 3:04
  • 4 I'll Be There 3:56
  • 5 Mama's Pearl 3:10
  • 6 Never Can Say Goodbye 3:00
  • 7 Got to Be There 3:24
  • 8 Rockin' Robin 2:32
  • 9 Ben 2:47
  • 10 Dancing Machine 2:37
  • 11 Let's Get Serious 3:34
  • 12 Enjoy Yourself 3:25
  • 13 Show You the Way to Go 5:27
  • 14 Blame It on the Boogie 3:30
  • 15 Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) 3:46
  • 16 Lovely One 3:45
  • 17 This Place Hotel 4:50
  • 18 Can You Feel It 3:51
  • 19 Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough 6:04
  • 20 Billie Jean 4:53

What to play next

The Very Best of The Jacksons
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The Very Best of The Jacksons

2004

This album continues the legacy with a curated selection of their most iconic tracks.
Anthology
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Anthology

1976

It offers a broader view of their career, setting up the context for the hits in 'The Jacksons Story'.
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