Hidden-in-the-Vault Jackson 5 Recordings Debut on I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters
Hidden-in-the-Vault Jackson 5 Recordings Debut on I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters
Stunning Vocals By A Young Michael Jackson Heard For The First Time On Single-CD Set Celebrating J5 40th Anniversary
Hear the full length track on
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ — There had
never been an act like the Jackson 5 before and there will never be
another one like it again. Now, on the 40th anniversary of the group’s
landmark Motown debut – their smash hit “I Want You Back” b/w “Who’s
Lovin’ You” was issued Oct. 7, 1969 – the Jackson 5 is heard like never
before.
I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters (Motown/UMe),
issued Nov. 10, 2009, brings to the public for the first time 12
unreleased recordings that include unique alternate versions of
well-known hits as well as near classics and should-have-been-hits by
one of the most popular groups of all time.
Preceding
the release is the eSingle, “That’s How Love Is,” releasing exclusively
on iTunes on October 6, the eve of the 40th anniversary. It’s produced
by The Corporation(TM) and mixed exclusively for this release by
original Motown engineer Russ Terrana. “That’s How Love Is,” can be
heard on www.jackson5.com.
I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters
also features Stevie Wonder’s “Buttercup,” a highly anticipated
collaboration announced in 1974 but never released. There are two
different studio performances of hits – one, a medley of “I Want You
Back/ABC/The Love You Save,” the other an alternate version of “Never
Can Say Goodbye” – recorded for TV appearances with Michael’s lead laid
down for “safety” (he would sing live on the shows) but never heard
until now. Other hit alternates: an extended alternate version of the
No. 1 hit “Dancing Machine” and the original vocal version of “ABC.”
We get to hear, too, amazing unreleased tracks written and produced by the J5’s regular producers: The Corporation(TM) (“I Want You Back,” “ABC,” et al),
with two “new” songs, the afore-mentioned, cute and lively “That’s How
Love Is” and “Love Comes In Different Flavors”; and Hal Davis (“I’ll Be
There” and many more), represented by the beautiful “Lucky Day,” with
one of MJ’s loveliest vocals.
The
J5 recorded prolifically throughout their Motown tenure, especially
their first year under the tutelage of Bobby Taylor, who first brought
them to Motown and produced two-thirds of their debut album. On this
collection we’ll hear two soulful, nearly forgotten tracks: “Man’s
Temptation,” a ballad written by Curtis Mayfield – originally performed
by Gene Chandler and later covered by Isaac Hayes – featuring Jackie,
Jermaine and Michael, whose passionate vocals make the track this new
album’s “Who’s Loving You”; and the funky “Listen I’ll Tell You How,” a
Taylor original.
That’s
not all. Willie Hutch, co-writer of “I’ll Be There,” delivered “Love
Call,” a fast-paced smash that was somehow overlooked back in ’71.
Johnny Bristol, best known for his work with Marvin Gaye & Tammi
Terrell, Jr. Walker and the Supremes, co-wrote and produced “I’ll Try
You’ll Try (Maybe We’ll All Get By),” a super funky, socially conscious
jam.
I Want You Back!,
at 12 tracks, mirrors an original Motown album lineup. On this brand
new album not only is the music previously unheard, most of the photos
in the package are previously unseen. Another bonus for longtime J5
fans: In addition to “That’s How Love Is,” Russ Terrana mixed two more
tracks for this collection.
“The
Motown vault is a vast treasure trove, and careful research begun in
anticipation of the Jackson 5’s 40th anniversary revealed they had
recorded dozens of fantastic songs that simply could not have all been
released at the time,” says Bruce Resnikoff, President/CEO, Universal
Music Enterprises. “We are amazed by the quality, and we know the many
Michael Jackson fans all over the world will be too. We’re thrilled to
have the opportunity to bring these exciting recordings to the public
in such a special package.”
I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters
is the J5 rediscovered. Now fans can rediscover the brothers who 40
years ago took the musical world by storm – Jackie, Jermaine, Tito,
Marlon and Michael.
The
celebration of Motown 50 continues around the globe with events,
special programming, exhibits, etc. An irresistible force of social and
cultural change, Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown Records made its mark
not just on the music industry but society at large, with a sound that
has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and
stunning success stories of the 20th century. No other record company
in history has exerted such an enormous influence on both the style and
substance of popular music and culture. That influence is still being
felt today, from pop to hip-hop, as Motown
celebrates the 50th anniversary of the company’s founding. Today,
Motown is part of the Universal Music Group, with its classic recorded
music catalog managed by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).
*
The single, “That’s What Love Is,” available now EXCLUSIVELY at iTunes.
This is the only track available until the album release. Album
available in stores and online November 10, 2009. http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=333355452&s=143441
* Pre-order the album at:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PQ1PDI?tag=ilovethatsong-20
Barnes & Noble
Borders
http://www.borders.com/online/store/TitleDetail?sku=602527222707
* Listen for free to the complete version of the Jackson 5 single, “That’s What Love Is” on www.jackson5.com
Universal Music Enterprises