The Jackson 5

Released: October 26, 1976

Songwriter: Sam Brown III Christine Yarian

Producer: Sam Brown III

When I need more than love
You are the one that I run to
When just words aren't enough
You know exactly what to do

And every time I need someone
To turn my upside down back up
You're always there
I'm so glad you care

You're my best friend, my love, my love
You're my best friend, my love
My love you are my best friend

You're my warm when it's cold
You are my sunshine when it rains
And if the rain turns to snow
We'll still be on that friendship train

Cause if our love affair should end (If our love affair should end)
I know I'll never find a friend
As great as you
Girl, I'm glad it's true

You're my best friend, my love, my love
You're my best friend, my love
My love you are my best friend

Ooh, you're my best friend
Girl there'll be no other
You're my friend and lover
(You're my best friend)
Don't you know I love ya
You're my friend and lover
Ooh, ooh girl there will always be someone to love ya
Someone who can love ya
(You're my best friend)
Yes you are
Yes you're my friend and lover
Girl there'll be no other
(You're my best friend)
I'll be yours forever
You and me together

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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