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Post by aazzaabb on Jun 30, 2020 19:16:02 GMT
The Epic Years!!
 In November 1976, following the debut of the family's weekly variety series, the Jacksons released their self-titled CBS debut under the Philadelphia International subsidiary, produced by Gamble & Huff. Featuring "Enjoy Yourself" and "Show You the Way to Go", the album went gold but failed to generate the sales the brothers had enjoyed while at Motown. Michael Jackson fan, singer, runner and star of the Behind The Mask music video @innuendo141 had the following to say on The Jacksons self titled album “Easily 3rd. Its a fantastic album, and you can feel the breath of life in it. Its airy, light hearted but glimpses of personality and deeper meaning peering through. There isn't one bad tune on this album.
Keep on Dancing is the tune for me. Especially watch it live in 78 or 79. The last 3 songs are essential and are the real prelude to the attitude of Destiny.“
The Jacksons: The Jackson’s Release date: November 5, 1976 Billboard 200 Peak Position: #36 (#6 R&B albums) Length: 39:27 1. Enjoy Yourself (3:24) 2. Think Happy (3:07) 3. Good Times (4:57) 4. Keep On Dancing (4:31) 5. Blues Away (3:12) 6. Show You The Way To Go (5:30) 7. Living Together (4:26) 8. Strength Of One Man (3:56) 9. Dreamer (3:05) 10. Style Of Life (3:19) Singles released:"Enjoy Yourself" b/w "Style Of Life" Release date: September 29, 1976 Hot 100 Peak Position: #6 (#2 R&B singles) "Show You The Way To Go" b/w "Blues Away" Release date: January 6, 1977 Hot 100 Peak Position: #28 (#6 R&B singles) "Dreamer" was also released as a single in the UK. Listen to the album hereHIStoryPhiladelphia International heads Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff produced and executive produced the album, including their first top ten hit in two years " Enjoy Yourself", but had a difficult time focusing on a sound for the now-grown-up boy band. However, the group was able for the first time to record their own material, something that had been denied to them at Motown. The Jacksons composed "Style of Life" and "Blues Away" on their own. "Blues Away" was the first published song written by lead singer Michael Jackson, who began to take a more percussive vocal approach beginning with this album. This album also spawned a second successful R&B single, " Show You the Way to Go" (UK No. 1). Though never released as a single, "Good Times" became a popular album cut from regular quiet storm airplay. The album itself placed No. 36 and No. 6 on the pop and R&B album charts respectively. The album was the Jacksons' first gold album, despite their having sold more than 10 million albums while at Motown (Motown's sales and financial records were not presented for auditing by the RIAA until 1976). MJ Fangirl Album Review
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Post by aazzaabb on Jun 30, 2020 19:54:29 GMT
The Jacksons - Goin' Places Release date: October 8, 1977 Billboard 200 Peak Position: #63 (#11 R&B albums) Length: 36:52 1. Music's Takin' Over (4:26) 2. Goin' Places (4:30) 3. Different Kind Of Lady (4:10) 4. Even Though You're Gone (4:31) 5. Jump for Joy (4:42) 6. Heaven Knows I Love You, Girl (3:55) 7. Man Of War (3:13) 8. Do What You Wanna (3:31) 9. Find Me A Girl (4:34) Singles released:"Goin' Places" b/w "Do What You Wanna" Release date: September 1977 Hot 100 Peak Position: #52 (#8 R&B singles) "Find Me A Girl" b/w "Different Kind Of Lady" Release date: January 1978 Did not chart on Hot 100, but peaked at #38 on the R&B singles chart Listen to the album here The Jackson’s recording Jump for Joy 1976The Jackson’s: Goin’ PlacesMJ Fangirl Review
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Post by aazzaabb on Jun 30, 2020 20:23:41 GMT
THE BREAKTHROUGH!!!   Finally we arrive at something truly monumental! The primer for the rise of a solo adult megastar!! Renewing their contract with Epic, the Jacksons were allowed full creative control on their next recording, Destiny, released in December 1978. Featuring their best-selling Epic single to date, " Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", written by Michael and Randy, the album sold over a million copies. American BandstandLive in London: Blame It on The Boogie
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Post by aazzaabb on Jun 30, 2020 21:05:17 GMT
Destiny is the thirteenth studio album released by American band the Jacksons recorded at Dawnbreaker Studios – San Fernando, California. It was released in 1978 on Epic Records. The album would eventually sell over four million copies worldwide, two million in America during its initial run and another two million worldwide. The album marked the first time in the band's career in which they had complete artistic control, and was also the first album produced by the brothers.
The Jacksons:Destiny  Release date: December 17, 1978 Billboard 200 Peak Position: #11 Length: 41:00 1. Blame It On The Boogie (3:36) 2. Push Me Away (4:19) 3. Things I Do For You (4:05) 4. Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (8:00) 5. Destiny (4:55) 6. Bless His Soul (4:57) 7. All Night Dancin' (6:11) 8. That's What You Get (For Being Polite) (4:57) Singles released:"Blame It On The Boogie" b/w "Do What You Wanna" Release date: October 23, 1978 Hot 100 Peak Position: #54 (#3 R&B singles) "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" b/w "That's What You Get (For Being Polite)" Release date: February 10, 1979 Hot 100 Peak Position: #7 (#3 R&B singles)  Blame It On the BoogieListen to Destiny hereThings I Do For You: London MJ Fangirl Album Review
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Post by aazzaabb on Jul 4, 2020 10:09:55 GMT
You a fan of this album Nigel? Where would you rank it among Jacksons albums? On first glance you see it’s got Enjoy Yourself, Blues Away and Show You The Way To Go. Moving beyond those obvious standouts Nigel, is there anything else you feel fans should have a listen to? Also, how do you post larger pictures of album sleeves? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2020 10:18:28 GMT
You a fan of this album Nigel? Where would you rank it among Jacksons albums? On first glance you see it’s got Enjoy Yourself, Blues Away and Show You The Way To Go. Moving beyond those obvious standouts Nigel, is there anything else you feel fans should have a listen to? Also, how do you post larger pictures of album sleeves? Easily 3rd. Its a fantastic album, and you can feel the breath of life in it. Its airy, light hearted but glimpses of personality and deeper meaning peering through. There isn't one bad tune on this album. Goin' Places isnt that much of a step forward. Keep on Dancing is the tune for me. Especially watch it live in 78 or 79. The last 3 songs are essential and are the real prelude to the attitude of Destiny. |
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Post by aazzaabb on Jul 4, 2020 10:26:49 GMT
You a fan of this album Nigel? Where would you rank it among Jacksons albums? On first glance you see it’s got Enjoy Yourself, Blues Away and Show You The Way To Go. Moving beyond those obvious standouts Nigel, is there anything else you feel fans should have a listen to? Also, how do you post larger pictures of album sleeves? Easily 3rd. Its a fantastic album, and you can feel the breath of life in it. Its airy, light hearted but glimpses of personality and deeper meaning peering through. There isn't one bad tune on this album. Goin' Places isnt that much of a step forward. Keep on Dancing is the tune for me. Especially watch it live in 78 or 79. The last 3 songs are essential and are the real prelude to the attitude of Destiny. Woah! That is beautiful writing right there! I want to thank you for being here today and taking a moment of your time to share with us your vast musical expertise and personal feelings towards this record. I may just go back to this album today because of your poetic foreword and beautiful sentiment. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2020 10:28:46 GMT
Easily 3rd. Its a fantastic album, and you can feel the breath of life in it. Its airy, light hearted but glimpses of personality and deeper meaning peering through. There isn't one bad tune on this album. Goin' Places isnt that much of a step forward. Keep on Dancing is the tune for me. Especially watch it live in 78 or 79. The last 3 songs are essential and are the real prelude to the attitude of Destiny. Woah! That is beautiful writing right there! I want to thank you for being here today and taking a moment of your time to share with us your vast musical expertise and personal feelings towards this record. I may just go back to this album today because of your poetic foreword and beautiful sentiment. Also, the big artworks are only posted when I'm working, cos I'm using Chrome. I just copy the pic link. |
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Post by aazzaabb on Jul 4, 2020 10:37:45 GMT
Woah! That is beautiful writing right there! I want to thank you for being here today and taking a moment of your time to share with us your vast musical expertise and personal feelings towards this record. I may just go back to this album today because of your poetic foreword and beautiful sentiment. Also, the big artworks are only posted when I'm working, cos I'm using Chrome. I just copy the pic link. So stop using safari on my phone and find a decent PC with Chrome! Brilliant! Is there anything our local celebrity can’t do??!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2020 10:45:06 GMT
You a fan of this album Nigel? Where would you rank it among Jacksons albums? On first glance you see it’s got Enjoy Yourself, Blues Away and Show You The Way To Go. Moving beyond those obvious standouts Nigel, is there anything else you feel fans should have a listen to? Also, how do you post larger pictures of album sleeves? I actually am eager to get the 2009 Japanese remaster of this. I recently bought the recent pressing which I haven't spun yet. This is probably my "favourite album that I don't consider a favourite album".  |
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Post by aazzaabb on Jul 4, 2020 11:00:02 GMT
You a fan of this album Nigel? Where would you rank it among Jacksons albums? On first glance you see it’s got Enjoy Yourself, Blues Away and Show You The Way To Go. Moving beyond those obvious standouts Nigel, is there anything else you feel fans should have a listen to? Also, how do you post larger pictures of album sleeves? I actually am eager to get the 2009 Japanese remaster of this. I recently bought the recent pressing which I haven't spun yet. This is probably my "favourite album that I don't consider a favourite album". Why does everything look so god damn good on vinyl?!!! I’m still buying CD’s for artists I love but only if they offer something extra like Prince’s 1999 boxset or extra bonus tracks, but the standard western jewel case CD is such a boring and almost pointless purchase at this point. My dream -more of a fantasy really- is to have everything on Japanese pressings; mini vinyl cds for Prince, J5/Jacksons and MJ! Edit] As well as on Japanese vinyl obviously! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2020 11:10:34 GMT
I actually am eager to get the 2009 Japanese remaster of this. I recently bought the recent pressing which I haven't spun yet. This is probably my "favourite album that I don't consider a favourite album". Why does everything look so god damn good on vinyl?!!! I’m still buying CD’s for artists I love but only if they offer something extra like Prince’s 1999 boxset or extra bonus tracks, but the standard western jewel case CD is such a boring and almost pointless purchase at this point. My dream -more of a fantasy really- is to have everything on Japanese pressings; mini vinyl cds for Prince, J5/Jacksons and MJ! The MJ/Jacksons mini LP CDs are pretty cool to be fair, and Victory and Live are both great remasters. Especially great is Victory is the LP version of the Album. But I'm mad to hear some remasters of some of the gems on the 76 album |
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Post by aazzaabb on Jul 4, 2020 11:17:13 GMT
Why does everything look so god damn good on vinyl?!!! I’m still buying CD’s for artists I love but only if they offer something extra like Prince’s 1999 boxset or extra bonus tracks, but the standard western jewel case CD is such a boring and almost pointless purchase at this point. My dream -more of a fantasy really- is to have everything on Japanese pressings; mini vinyl cds for Prince, J5/Jacksons and MJ! The MJ/Jacksons mini LP CDs are pretty cool to be fair, and Victory and Live are both great remasters. Especially great is Victory is the LP version of the Album. But I'm mad to hear some remasters of some of the gems on the 76 album I actually meant to say that I’d like to have them all on Japanese vinyl as well as the CD mini vinyls. I might begin the Japanese thing within the next few weeks but my next purchase was going to be the Prince Sign Super Deluxe box which I’ve just began putting some money away for. I was about to share a link for it on here last night for the Super Deluxe CD box for £101:00 from Amazon Italy on preorder but when I went to share it they had removed the very low price and now they have pricing for it as of yet. I wasn’t quick enough I guess. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2020 11:53:46 GMT
The MJ/Jacksons mini LP CDs are pretty cool to be fair, and Victory and Live are both great remasters. Especially great is Victory is the LP version of the Album. But I'm mad to hear some remasters of some of the gems on the 76 album I actually meant to say that I’d like to have them all on Japanese vinyl as well as the CD mini vinyls. I might begin the Japanese thing within the next few weeks but my next purchase was going to be the Prince Sign Super Deluxe box which I’ve just began putting some money away for. I was about to share a link for it on here last night for the Super Deluxe CD box for £101:00 from Amazon Italy on preorder but when I went to share it they had removed the very low price and now they have pricing for it as of yet. I wasn’t quick enough I guess. I have the CD pre-order for £140, but i think it went up to £199 a few days later. Mad price, but this set is worth it as far as I'm concerned. 9 disc Deluxe edition of The Jacksons please 😂 |
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Post by aazzaabb on Jul 4, 2020 12:04:39 GMT
I actually meant to say that I’d like to have them all on Japanese vinyl as well as the CD mini vinyls. I might begin the Japanese thing within the next few weeks but my next purchase was going to be the Prince Sign Super Deluxe box which I’ve just began putting some money away for. I was about to share a link for it on here last night for the Super Deluxe CD box for £101:00 from Amazon Italy on preorder but when I went to share it they had removed the very low price and now they have pricing for it as of yet. I wasn’t quick enough I guess. I have the CD pre-order for £140, but i think it went up to £199 a few days later. Mad price, but this set is worth it as far as I'm concerned. 9 disc Deluxe edition of The Jacksons please 😂 Yeah I’m happy enough too to pay around £140 also as it’s such a great box set. And then I look at MJ’s legacy; J5/Jacksons/Solo and just steer into the abyss at the amount of quality that’s slept on! You have The Jackson Family 76 Variety Series that could be packaged as a dvd with an album, the tours and possibly god knows how many alternative takes, demos and unreleased tracks. I hate beating a dead horse but it saddens me a lot. |
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