The Very Best of The Jacksons

~ Release by The Jacksons (see all versions of this release, 6 available)

Tracklist

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1Can You Feel It
engineer:
Tom Perry (engineer)
associate producer:
Greg Phillinganes
producer:
The Jacksons (formerly “The Jackson 5”)
bass guitar:
Nathan Watts
drums (drum set):
Ollie E. Brown (US drummer, session musician & record producer)
guitar:
Tito Jackson and David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
keyboard:
Ronnie Foster, Greg Phillinganes and Bill Wolfer (record producer, songwriter, musician and synthesizer programmer from USA)
vibraphone:
Gary Coleman (US percussionist)
choir vocals:
Lita Aubrey, Paulette Brown, Brigette Bush, Soloman Daniels, Rock Deadrick, Carolyn Dennis (American singer), Venetta Fields, Roy Galloway (soul singer), Gerry Garrett, Rhonda Gentry, Jim Gilstrap, Gerry Gruberth, Bunny Hull, Roger Kenerly II, Josie James, Roger Kenerly-Saint, Yolanda Kenerly, Lewis Price, Bob Mack, Arnold McCuller, Paulette McWilliams, Lisa Roberts, Phyllis St. James, Brian Stilwell, Audra Tillman, Carmen Twillie, Ronald Vann, Peter Wade (vocalist) and Gregory Wright
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
chorus master:
Stephanie Spruill (American soul/disco singer, songwriter, and percussionist)
strings arranger:
Tom Tom 84
arranger:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5) and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1980)
recorded at:
Hollywood Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1980-01 until 1980-07) and Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States (from 1980-01 until 1980-07)
recording of:
Can You Feel It
writer:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5) and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Warner Chappell Music (holding behind all publishing activities of Warner Music Group, 2019–) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
The Jacksons46:01
2Blame It on the Boogie
engineer:
Don Murray (producer / engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Atkinson and Bobby Colomby
mixer:
John Luongo
bass:
Gary King (jazz bassist, arranger and songwriter) (in 1978) and Nathan Watts (in 1978)
congas:
Laudir de Oliveira (in 1978) and Claudio Slon (in 1978)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Rick Morotta (US drummer/percussionist) (in 1978)
flute, saxophone and trumpet:
Seawind Horns
guitar:
Roland Bautista (in 1978), Tito Jackson (in 1978) and Mike Sembello (in 1978)
keyboard:
Greg Phillinganes (in 1978)
background vocals:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5), Marlon Jackson and Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) (in 1978)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Dawnbreakers Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States, Filmways/Heider Recording (fka Wally Heider Recording Studio & Wally Heider Studios until 1978) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Total Experience Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Producer’s Workshop in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Westlake Audio (former name of Westlake Recording Studios) in Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Blame It on the Boogie (in 1978)
writer:
Dave Jackson (Motown songwriter, aka Dave Jackson-Rich), Mick Jackson (English singer-songwriter, “Blame It On the Boogie” co-writer) and Elmar Krohn
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Carlin Music Ltd. and Peterman & Co. Ltd.
part of:
MJ: The Musical
recording of:
Blame It on the Boogie
writer:
Dave Jackson (Motown songwriter, aka Dave Jackson-Rich), Mick Jackson (English singer-songwriter, “Blame It On the Boogie” co-writer) and Elmar Krohn
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Carlin Music Ltd. and Peterman & Co. Ltd.
part of:
MJ: The Musical
The Jacksons4.33:33
3Enjoy Yourself
recording of:
Enjoy Yourself (in 1976)
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The Jacksons3:42
4Show You the Way to Go
producer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
performer:
MFSB (Mother Father Sister Brother) (in 1976)
arranger:
Bobby Martin (US soul/R&B producer/arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Epic Records (a division of Sony Music Entertainment; holding company, not a release label) (in 1976) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1976)
recording of:
Show You the Way to Go (in 1976)
writer:
Gamble & Huff, Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The Jacksons3.55:29
5Dreamer
recording of:
Dreamer
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The Jacksons3:08
6Even Though You’re Gone
recording of:
Even Though You’re Gone
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The Jacksons4:34
7Goin’ Places
recording of:
Goin’ Places
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The Jacksons4:31
8Torture
assistant recording engineer:
Paul Ericksen (recording engineer), Bino Espinoza and Mitch Gibson (engineer)
recording engineer and mixer:
Bill Bottrell
additional synthesizer programming:
David Ervin
programming:
Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
synthesizer programming:
Michael Boddicker
producer:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5)
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
keyboard and synthesizer:
Michael Boddicker and Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
percussion:
Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
sampler [Fairlight CMI]:
John Barnes (US soul songwriter, keyboardist, synthesizer & pianist aka LA Jay)
solo guitar:
Jack Wargo
synthesizer [synth horns]:
Michael Boddicker
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
background vocals:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5), Jermaine Jackson (soul/pop singer, of Jackson 5), Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet) and Tito Jackson
lead vocals:
Jermaine Jackson (soul/pop singer, of Jackson 5) and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
brass arranger:
Jerry Hey and Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5)
arranger:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1984)
recorded at:
Soundcastle (former LA location) in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1983-11 until 1984-05)
recording of:
Torture
lyricist:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5) and Kathy Wakefield (singer, songwriter)
composer:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5)
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs France SARL (27, rue de Berri), Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Lady of the Lake Music (ASCAP-affiliated), Siggy Music Inc., Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), イーエムアイ音楽出版 (EMI Music Publishing Japan) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Jacksons54:56
9Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1978-08)
drums (drum set):
Ed Green (US violinist/percussionist) (in 1978-08)
guitar:
Tito Jackson (in 1978-08)
keyboard and synthesizer:
Mike Boddicker (in 1978-08) and Greg Phillinganes (in 1978-08)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist) (in 1978-08)
background vocals:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5) (in 1978-08), Marlon Jackson (in 1978-08), Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet) (in 1978-08) and Tito Jackson (in 1978-08)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) (in 1978-08)
recording of:
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) (in 1978-08)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
publisher:
Mijac Music, Peacock Music Publishing Company, Ranjack Music and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
The Jacksons4.253:48
10Lovely One
The Jacksons4:53
11This Place Hotel
engineer:
Tom Perry (engineer)
associate producer:
Greg Phillinganes
producer:
The Jacksons (formerly “The Jackson 5”)
timpani:
Marlon Jackson
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1980)
recording of:
Heartbreak Hotel (This Place Hotel) (song by The Jacksons) (in 1980)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
The Jacksons25:46
12Walk Right Now
engineer:
Tom Perry (engineer)
associate producer:
Greg Phillinganes
producer:
The Jacksons (formerly “The Jackson 5”)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1980)
recording of:
Walk Right Now
writer:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5), Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
The Jacksons6:28
13State of Shock
drum machine [Linn LM-1] programming:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
bass and guitar:
David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
handclaps and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
background vocals:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5), Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Johnny Ray Nelson
guest lead vocals:
Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones)
arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1984) and Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1984)
recording of:
State of Shock
lyricist:
Randy Hansen and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
The Jacksons feat. Mick Jagger34:32
142300 Jackson Street
instrumental versions:
2300 Jackson Street (instrumental) by The Jacksons (formerly “The Jackson 5”)
The Jacksons45:07
15Nothin’ (That Compares 2 U)
The Jacksons5:25
16Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough (live 1981)
live recording of:
Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough (in 1981)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
The Jacksons24:46