Motown: Legends of Soul (Jermaine Jackson)

Kelvin: We were always practicing, always trying to get better. Michael was the youngest, but his talent was already so obvious. He could sing like no none else, and when he hit those high notes, it was like magic. We had our moments of doubt, but when we got on stage together, something clicked. We knew we had something special

Yeah, Michael was the engine that really drove the group forward. He had this natural gift, but he worked harder than any of us. He was always rehearsing, perfecting his moves and voice. It wasn’t about the music for him- it was about making sure every performance was better was better than the last.

Anike: Well, that’s what I loved. I never waned to just stand there and sing. I wanted to be in control of the stage, you know? I wanted the audience to feel the energy we had. When we performed, it was like we were all connected- me and my brothers, and the audience. That connection made it all worthwhile

In 1968, the Jackson 5 signed with Motown, and under Berry Gordy’s guidance, our journey to stardom truly began. Our first big hit “I Want You Back”, was released in 1969, and it shot to the top of the charts, making us a household name. But what was it like for us to step onto the Motown stage for the first time.

(LINE START) Yeah, Michael was the engine that really drove the group forward

He had this natural gift, but he worked harder than any of us

He had this natural gift, but he worked harder than any of us

He was always rehearsing, perfecting his moves and voice

He was always rehearsing, perfecting his moves and voice

It wasn’t just about the music for him- it was about making sure every performance was better than the last. (LINE END)

(LINE START) In 1968, The Jackson 5 signed with Motown, and under Berry Gordy’s guidance, our journey to stardom truly began.

Our first big hit “I Want You Back,” was released in 1969, and it shot to the top of the charts, making us a household name

Our first big hit “I Want You Back,” was released in 1969, and it shot to the top of the charts, making us a household name

But what was it like for us to step onto the Motown stage for the first time. (LINE END)

Kelvin: … We knew we had something special

Yeah, Michael was the engine that really drove the group forward

Anike: That connection made it all worthwhile

In 1968, the Jackson 5 signed with Motown, and under Berry Gordy’s guidance, our journey to stardom truly began