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The Very Best of The Jacksons

The Jackson 5 · 2004

128 min · 32 tracks · funk · R&B · soul

Catchy melodies and infectious grooves blend soul and pop, capturing the essence of The Jacksons' legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sing-along classics for gatherings
  • danceable grooves for celebrations
  • nostalgic hits from childhood
  • dynamic flow of upbeat tracks
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • dislike repetitive catchy melodies

Where this album fits

Themes
Motown legacy· 70s disco energy
Career context
Released in 2004, 'The Very Best of The Jacksons' showcases the band's transition from Motown superstars to seasoned R&B artists. This compilation arrives long after their peak success in the 1970s and 80s, highlighting their evolving sound and enduring popularity across generations.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
That's the Way of the World by Earth, Wind & Fire — Shares the same upbeat funk and soul vibe with catchy melodies and disco influences.
C'est Chic by Chic — Combines infectious grooves and polished production, mirroring the disco energy of The Jacksons.
Nightshift by Commodores — Captures a similar blend of soulful melodies and R&B rhythms, reflecting Motown's legacy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 I Want You Back 2:58
  • 2 ABC 3:00
  • 3 The Love You Save 3:05
  • 4 I’ll Be There 3:58
  • 5 Mama’s Pearl 3:12
  • 6 Never Can Say Goodbye 2:58
  • 7 Sugar Daddy 2:34
  • 8 Dancing Machine 2:38
  • 9 Lookin’ Through the Windows 3:37
  • 10 Doctor My Eyes 3:10
  • 11 Ain’t No Sunshine 4:12
  • 12 Got to Be There 3:24
  • 13 Rockin’ Robin 2:34
  • 14 Ben 2:45
  • 15 One Day in Your Life 4:11
  • 16 Farewell My Summer Love 3:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Can You Feel It 6:00
  • 2 Blame It on the Boogie 3:33
  • 3 Enjoy Yourself 3:42
  • 4 Show You the Way to Go 5:28
  • 5 Dreamer 3:07
  • 6 Even Though You’re Gone 4:33
  • 7 Goin’ Places 4:30
  • 8 Torture 4:56
  • 9 Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) 3:47
  • 10 Lovely One 4:52
  • 11 This Place Hotel 5:45
  • 12 Walk Right Now 6:27
  • 13 State of Shock 4:32
  • 14 2300 Jackson Street 5:07
  • 15 Nothin’ (That Compares 2 U) 5:25
  • 16 Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough (live 1981) 4:45

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