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Whatever You Got, I WantThe Jackson 5

Released: September 5, 1974

Songwriter: Mel Larson Jerry Marcellino Gene Marcellino

Producer: Mel Larson Jerry Marcellino

Whatever you got, I want
Whatever you want, I'll give to you
Whatever you got, I want
Whatever it takes
I'm willing to do girl

Your eyes speak, your walk is rhythm in motion, hum...
You're too hot to handle
You're full of emotion, girl
My pride's weak

I can tell I'm standing in line
Again yeah
When you pass by, guys double take
It's a crime,yeah

Where there's a will there's a way
Even with the games you play
Girl, you've got a one track mind
Make you mine to stay

Whatever you got, I want
Whatever you want, I'll give to you
Whatever you got, I want
Whatever it takes
I'm willing to do, girl

You got me right on your finger tips
But i'm gonna keep my balance, I won't slip
Your sunshine ain't gonna melt my heart, yeah
If you let it shine on me we'll never part

Where there's a will there's a way
Even will the games you play
Girl, you've got a one track mind
I'll make you mine to stay, no, no

Whatever you got, I want
Whatever you want, I'll give you
Whatever you got, I want
Whatever it takes
I'm willing to do, girl

The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 were originally formed in 1963 under the name, The Jackson Brothers. The founding members were Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. Michael would join the group as the lead singer a year later, a move which pushed Jermaine to sing the backing vocals and play the lead guitar.

After participating in a series of talent shows, they entered the professional music scene in 1967, signing with Steeltown Records and releasing ten singles. In 1969, they left Steeltown Records in order to sign with Motown.

In 1975, most of the Jacksons had opted out of recording any more music for Motown, expressing desires to have creative control over their songs, as well as royalties. Learning that they were earning only 2.8% of royalties from Motown, Joe Jackson, the father and manager of the group, began to negotiate a lucrative contract with Epic records, which offered a royalty rate of 20% per record. The deal was completed in June 1975. As Motown owned the name The Jackson 5, the group simply renamed themselves The Jacksons.

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