The Jackson 5

Released: September 8, 1970

Songwriter: Paul Simon

Producer: Hal Davis The Corporation

[Jermaine]
Ooh, when you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I'll dry them all
I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

[Jackson 5]
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you

[Jermaine]
I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Oh oh

[Jackson 5]
I will lay me down
Sail on silver
I will lay me down

[Jermaine]
Sail on silver, girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way, yeah
See how they shine
Oh, if you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled waters
I will ease your mind, oh

[Jermaine + Jackson 5]
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind...oh, oh, oh
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will be your guide, baby
I will be by your side

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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