Mixed bag of early material

This collection is one of several bootlegs of early J-5 (pre-Motown) material. There are better collections out there and this set is for historians only. The first few tracks are doctored versions of the tunes from thier Steeltown records days. However, the second half is fascinating (albeit low in actual entertainment value) in that it contains undoctored original tapes of the J-5 rehearsing along with some studio clowing during the Steeltown sessions of 1967-68. A couple of songs have Papa Joe Jackson on guitar jamming with his sons (no threat to Jimi Hendrix here).

Overall, this reminds you of some kids having fun with a tape recorder singing the popular songs of the day. It's unlikely that this was originally considered for release, but it's interesting for historical documantation.

The J-5 have the Flavor here

The Jackson 5 have their Groove down on this Impressive Collection.before they went to Motown they were already Raw&Had alot of SOul in their Music.You Have Changed is a J-5 Classic.it's as tight as I'll Be There or Never Can Say Goodbye.Good Production&Vocals going on here.A Must For J-5 DieHards.