List of songs recorded by the Jackson 5

This article presents the list of songs recorded by the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons.

History The Jackson 5 is an american music group, which began forming around 1963-1965 by the Jackson family brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and Tito. In 1967, the quintet's first singles were recorded in Chicago and released by Steeltown Records, which was located in their hometown of Gary, Indiana. The songs released by Steeltown in 1968 included "Big Boy" (sung by Michael Jackson), "You've Changed", and "We Don't Have To Be Over 21 (to Fall in Love)". Although Steeltown is best known in Gary and northwest Indiana for giving the Jackson 5 their actual start in the music industry by releasing their first records,This included a distribution contract for the Steeltown "Big Boy" single with Atlantic Records (Atco Records), in New York. music journalist Nelson George claimed that Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5's "real" recording history did not begin until their move to Motown Records in 1968. The then Detroit-based company, led by Berry Gordy, housed established recording artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross, as well as a producing-writing team known as "The Corporation". In 1969 and 1970, the Jackson 5 hit singles such as "I Want You Back", "ABC", and "The Love You Save" (1970), were written by the Motown team, and aided the five brothers in becoming the first boys band and black teen idols.George, pp. 20–31

The success of the Jackson 5 continued throughout the early 1970s, as "Jackson mania" emerged due to the fan frenzy caused by American teens. A notable hit single for the group at this time was "Dancing Machine", a dance song produced by Hal Davis, which also contained elements of the emerging disco sound. Despite their overall success at Motown, four of the Jackson brothers decided to part with the company in 1976 in order to have the entire control of their music, and moved to Epic Records. The group left behind brother Jermaine and the "5" at the end of their name, as they established themselves as "The Jacksons" with the addition of younger sibling Randy. At Epic, the five entered into a two-album collaboration with songwriters Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who produced "Enjoy Yourself", the biggest success from the partnership.

As Michael Jackson achieved solo success with the studio albums Off the Wall (1979) and Thriller (1982), his musical artistry matured on collaborations with his brothers. The Jacksons' "This Place Hotel"—from the siblings' Triumph (1980)—contained the singer's first use of sound effects, horror film motifs and vocal trickery to convey a sense of danger to listeners (effects that will be used to their full potential to "Thriller" song). The singing efforts of Michael and his brothers led to the group being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.George, pp. 50–51 Two of the band's recordings ("ABC" and "I Want You Back") are among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll", with the latter track also included in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Featured songs 0–9 Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "2-4-6-8" ABC Gloria JonesPam Sawyer— "16 Candles" Maybe Tomorrow The Corporation— "2300 Jackson Street" 2300 Jackson Street Aaron HallGene GriffinJackie JacksonJermaine JacksonRandy JacksonTito Jackson The song featured backing vocals by "the Jackson Family and Children", which included Michael, Janet, Rebbie and 3T (Tito's children).Halstead, p. 5 A Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "A Change Is Gonna Come" Sam Cooke Steeltown track Two versions of this song were released; the original 1960s recording and an over-dubbed extended remixHalstead, pp. 7–20 "A Fool for You" Soulsation! Ray Charles— "ABC" ABC The Corporation Originally titled "1-2-3" and "ABCD"; demo versions of these are known to exist"After You Leave Girl"Come and Get It: The Rare PearlsBobby Taylor "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" Lookin' Through the Windows Ashford & Simpson— "Ain't That Peculiar" In Japan! Marvin TarplinRonald WhiteSmokey Robinson Live "All I Do Is Think of You" Moving Violation Edward Holland, Jr.Michael Lovesmith— "All Night Dancin'" Destiny Michael JacksonRandy Jackson "Alright With Me" 2300 Jackson Street Attala Zane GilesJackie JacksonJermaine JacksonTito Jackson Michael Jackson was not involved with the recording of this song "Art of Madness" 2300 Jackson Street Bruce SudanoJermaine JacksonMichael Omartian Michael Jackson was not involved with the recording of this song "Ask the Lonely" Soulsation! Holland-Dozier-HollandWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson A remixed version of this song was released on the 1983 compilation album Motown Superstars Sing Motown Superstars, prior to the inclusion of the original 1970 recording being featured on Soulsation! in 1995 B Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "Baby, You Don't Have to Go" Jimmy Reed Steeltown track An extended four-minute version of this song was included on the 2005 download compilation Soul MastersHalstead, pp. 21–53 "Be Not Always" Victory Marlon JacksonMichael Jackson— "Big Boy" Ed Silver Steeltown track The Jackson 5's first ever single "Blame It on the Boogie" Destiny Mick Jackson— "Bless His Soul" Destiny Jackie JacksonMarlon JacksonMichael JacksonRandy JacksonTito Jackson— "Blues Away" The Jacksons Michael Jackson— "Body" Victory Marlon Jackson— "Body Language (Do the Love Dance)" Moving Violation Don FletcherHal Davis— "Born to Love You" Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 Ivy Jo HunterWilliam "Mickey" Stevenson— "Boys and Girls, We Are The Jackson Five" Sam Wibourn Steeltown track Also known as "Jam Session (Part 2)""Brand New Thing"Live at the ForumJackie JacksonMarlon JacksonMichael JacksonRandy JacksonTito Jackson Live "Breezy" Moving Violation Jerry MarcellinoMel Larson— "Bridge over Troubled Water" Third Album Paul Simon—"Buttercup"I Want You Back! Unreleased MastersStevie Wonder Cover version of Stevie Wonder's track C Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "Call of the Wild" Moving Violation Jerry MarcellinoMel Larson— "Can I See You in the Morning" Third Album Deke Richards— "Can You Feel It" Triumph Jackie JacksonMichael Jackson "Can You Remember" Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 Thom BellWilliam Hart— "Can't Get Ready for Losing You" Soulsation! Richard HutchWillie Hutch— "Chained" Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 Frank Wilson— "Children of the Light" Lookin' Through the Windows Michael Randall— "Christmas Won't Be the Same This Year" The Jackson 5 Christmas Album Laverne WarePam Sawyer—"Come And Get It (Love's On The Fire)"Come and Get It: The Rare PearlsDeke Richards Freddie Perren

Alphonzo Mizell "(Come 'Round Here) I'm the One You Need" ABC Holland–Dozier–Holland— "Coming Home" Soulsation! The Corporation Demo version also known to existHalstead, pp. 58–72 "Corner of the Sky" Skywriter Stephen Schwartz—"Cupid"Come and Get It: The Rare PearlsClay Drayton Tamy Smith D Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "Dancing Machine" G.I.T.: Get It Together Dean ParksDon FletcherHal Davis— "Darling Dear" Third Album George GordyRosemary Gordy— "Destiny" Destiny Jackie JacksonMarlon JacksonMichael JacksonRandy JacksonTito Jackson— "Different Kind of Lady" Goin' Places Jackie JacksonMarlon JacksonMichael JacksonRandy JacksonTito Jackson Different version featured on the Goin' Places picture disc, with opening horns removedHalstead, pp. 76–94 "Do What You Wanna" Goin' Places Jackie JacksonMarlon JacksonMichael JacksonRandy JacksonTito Jackson— "Doctor My Eyes" Lookin' Through the Windows Jackson Browne— "Don't Know Why I Love You" ABC Don HunterLula HardawayPaul RiserStevie Wonder— "Don't Let Your Baby Catch You" Lookin' Through the Windows The Corporation— "Don't Say Goodbye Again" G.I.T.: Get It Together Laverne WarePam Sawyer— "Don't Want to See You Tomorrow" Lookin' Through the Windows Hal DavisJoyce ChambersStephen BowdenTerri McFadden— "Dreamer" The Jacksons Gamble and Huff— E Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "E-Ne-Me-Ne-Mi-Ne-Moe (The Choice is Yours to Pull)" Lookin' Through the Windows David JonesJohn BristolWade Brown— "Enjoy Yourself" The Jacksons Gamble and Huff Alternative version featured on the 2004 compilations The Essential Jacksons and The Very Best of The JacksonsHalstead, pp. 103–106 "Even Though You're Gone" Goin' Places Gamble and Huff— "Everybody" Triumph Michael JacksonMike McKinneyTito Jackson— "Everybody Is a Star" Soulsation! Sly Stone Lead vocal shared by Jackie, Jermaine, Michael and Tito F Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "Feelin' Alright" Goin' Back to Indiana Dave Mason Live recordingHalstead, pp. 110–112 Studio version issued on Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls "Find Me A Girl" Goin' Places Gamble and Huff— "Forever Came Today" Moving Violation Holland–Dozier–Holland— "Frosty the Snowman" The Jackson 5 Christmas Album Steve NelsonWalter E. Rollins— G Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "Get It Together" G.I.T.: Get It Together Berry GordyDon FletcherHal DavisJerry MarcellinoMel Larson Alternative version featured on the 1986 AnthologyHalstead, pp. 116–130 "Give It Up" Triumph Michael JacksonRandy Jackson— "Give Love on Christmas Day" The Jackson 5 Christmas Album The Corporation—"Give Me Half a Chance"Looking Back to YesterdayClinton Davis "Goin' Back to Indiana" Third Album The Corporation Live version featured on Goin' Back to Indiana "Goin' Places" Goin' Places Gamble and Huff—"Going My Way"Come and Get It: The Rare PearlsDonald Daniels Theresa McFaddin

Richard Hutch "Good Times" The Jacksons Gamble and Huff—"Guess Who's Making Whoopee"Come and Get It: The Rare PearlsThe Corporation The song evolved into "Mama's Pearl", as Berry Gordy felt that the original lyrics were unsuitable for The Jackson 5's "wholesome" image. Bootleg recordings are known to exist. Appears as "Mama's Pearl (Demo)" on the compilation Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls (2012). H Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "Hallelujah Day" Skywriter Christine YarianFreddie Perren The first single on which Michael Jackson's voice can be heard breakingHalstead, pp. 130–144"Harley"2300 Jackson StreetJermaine Jackson Tito Jackson

Jackie Jackson

Randy Jackson

Attala Zane Giles Michael Jackson was not involved with the recording of this song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" The Jackson 5 Christmas Album Hugh MartinRalph Blane— "Heartbreak Hotel" Triumph Michael Jackson Featured an opening scream provided by the brothers' sister La Toya Later retitled "This Place Hotel" to avoid confusion with Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" "Heaven Knows I Love You, Girl" Goin' Places Gamble and Huff— "Honey Chile" Maybe Tomorrow Richard MorrisSylvia Moy— "Honey Love" Moving Violation Brian HollandEdward Holland, Jr.Michael Lee Smith— "How Funky Is Your Chicken" Third Album Lester Lee CarrRichard HutchWillie Hutch— "Hum Along and Dance" G.I.T.: Get It Together Barrett StrongNorman Whitfield Lead vocals, of which there were few, shared by Jackie and Tito Uncut 15 minute version featured on Joyful Jukebox Music and Boogie I Title Originating album Writer(s) Notes "I Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart Out Anymore" Boogie Laurie BurtonPam Sawyer— "I Am Love" Dancing Machine Don FencetonJerry MarcellinoMel LarsonRoderick Fancifer — "I Can Only Give You Love" Lookin' Through the Windows Richard HutchWillie Hutch—"I Can't Get Enough Of You"Come and Get It: The Rare PearlsEddie Horan "I Can't Quit Your Love" Skywriter Kathy WakefieldLeonard Caston, Jr.— "I Found a Love" Curtis Mayfield Steeltown track "I Found That Girl" ABC The Corporation—"I Got A Sure Thing"Come and Get It: The Rare PearlsWilliam Bell