The Ultimate Collection
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Description: It's hard to think of a more quintessential pre-disco-era supergroup, and this really is the ultimate collection of the Jackson 5's finest. From the super-sweet "I'll Be There" (which went on to become one of the most-covered songs in recent history) to the peppy pop of "I Want You Back," the period's essence is in every single high note. The Afros, the bell-bottoms, Michael pre-identity crisis, it's all there and so much more fun than anything any of the clan has done since. This is a great party album: classics like "ABC," "Never Can Say Goodbye," and "Rockin' Robin" sit alongside more jazz-influenced tracks like a cover of the Isleys' "It's Your Thing," and are guaranteed to keep all feet on the dance floor.
--Rebecca Wallwork
Tracklist of The Ultimate Collection
Reviews:
THE ULTIMATE!
If you love the J5, and I know you do if
you're reading this. This is the only cd
you'll need! Young MJ, they'll never be
another like him! My only complaint, is
that Dancing Machine, is the short version.
Other wise it's the ultimate c.d.!
Amazingly Brilliant
Miichael Jackson here delivers some of his greatest hits. Hits included in this album include ABC , Ben and the unmissaable I wanmt You Back. Actually all the tracks on this album are amazing i look through and i struggle to find a poor track. I own this album and i purchased it for double the price that amazon sell it for and i am still glad i purchased the album its breathtaking. The only problem with this album is that it is so amazing that when listening to it i usually last about thirty seconds on each track because i cannot wait to go to ABC or any tune. This album is perfect for all occasions Partys, Just Chilling, Light Music or Just Blasting it through the House shaking your body to Blame It On The Boogie! Your neighnours wont complain about the noise either because they will be dancing to it aswell even Granny Betty!
Michael was a wonder!
I was the same age as Michael..he seems to have a lost a year somewhere in time. In any case when he first appeared on tv he was a a wonder to behold. Jermaine was the Jackson that most of my friends had a crush on and when he married Berry Gordy's daughter Hazel they were all crushed of their crushes. Jackie was cute but too old, Tito had the guitar, But Michael was the voice. When I hear songs like I want you Back I can vision this little guy on the stage singing and dancing like Sammy Davis and James Brown. You had to be there to actually appriciate his talent. He looked like he was having a good time. This Cd makes me cry when I hear his old songs like "I'll Be There"..NO ONE can sing it like him..no one. Never Can Say Goodbye..ABC. I cannot had vision what a tragic figure he has become. Because like I had mentioned he looked like he was having a good time, and he certainly commanded the stage. "I Want You Back" which has one of the most famous guitar riffs ever in the beginning was a disapointment on the cd because the version on the cd was not it. But the cd is still very good. Let me make a point. The Jackson 5 were so big at the time they spured copycat groups like The Osmond Brothers, The Sylvers, The DeFranco Family. Donny Osmonds voice One Bad Apple was a direct copy of Michaels voice and a comtiplation of every song the Jackson 5 made at the time. I am surprised Joe Jackson did not sue them. One last thing, one song that liked was ommited "Let me Show you the way". That was a hit for The Jacksons not The Jackson 5 so maybe that is why it is not on the Cd. Buy it but it almost a sin they did not use the more famous version of "I want you back"