The Jackson 5

Released: September 18, 2012

Songwriter: Deke Richards

Producer: Deke Richards

When everybody shouts aloud and no one gets along
I wish the whole wide world could see you and me
You and I first met before we sang two different songs
But we’ve been here together to make one melody

That’s why our love (our love) is showing us the way to salvation
I know we’re getting closer
Our love (our love) helps us through the bad times
So we can see the sunshine together (forever)

The love we have between us is the power we possess
I wish the whole wide world could see you and me
We give a little, take a little, but take a little less
And anything is possible with you right here beside me

That’s why our love (our love) is showing us the way to salvation
I know we’re getting closer
Our love (our love) helps us through the bad times
So we can see the sunshine together (forever)

Boom-di-li-doom, I love you
Boom-di-di-doom
Boom-di-li-doom, I love you
Boom-di-di-doom
Shine

Every day is so beautiful filled with different things for us to do (shine, shine in)
But you know girl, I couldn’t have done it without you (shine, shine in)
I wish the whole wide world (shine, shine in) could see you and me

If you feel it baby, take my hand, take my hand
If you feel it baby, take my hand, take my hand
Cause we keep growin’, growin’, growin’
We’ll keep stronger, showin’

Our love gets along
Let it grow, let it grow, let it grow, grow, grow
Let it shine, let it shine
Let it shine cause it’s a party

Baby, our love (our love) is showing us the way to salvation
I know we’re getting closer
Our love (our love) helps us through the bad times
So we can see the sunshine together (forever)

Oh, oh, oh, our love (our love)
Baby, salvation (determination)
Our love (our love) helps us through the bad time
So we can see the sunshine together (forever)

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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