Goin’ Places
Popularity
40
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18 October 1977
The Jacksons
Second Jacksons album, released October 1977.
- Producers
- Leon Huff, Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Kenny Gamble, The Jacksons, John Whitehead, Gene McFadden, Victor Carstarphen, Dexter Wansel
- Executive Producers
- Leon Huff
- Label
- Epic Records
- Runtime
- 32:00 · 9 tracks
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Tracklist
- 01 Music's Takin' Over 4:28
- 02 Goin' Places 4:32
- 03 Different Kind of Lady 3:43
- 04 Even Though You're Gone 4:35
- 05 Jump for Joy 4:45
- 06 Heaven Knows I Love You, Girl 3:58
- 07 Man of War 3:14
- 08 Do What You Wanna 3:33
- 09 Find Me a Girl 4:34
Goin’ Places is the second studio album by The Jacksons, released on 8 October 1977 by Epic Records. Produced by Gamble & Huff at Sigma Sound, it underperformed commercially and prompted the brothers to demand creative control on subsequent records.
| Country | Chart | Peak | Weeks at #1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Billboard 200 | #63 | |
| United Kingdom | UK Albums Chart | #45 |
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Goin' Places' commercial underperformance forced Epic to grant the brothers self-production on the next album. That decision changed everything.
Album Shoot (1)
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“Goin’ Places” released as single
"Goin’ Places" released as a single from Goin’ Places.
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19 people credited across this album.
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Michael Jackson Lead Vocals · Songwriter9 tracks -
Jermaine Jackson Backing Vocals9 tracks -
Jackie Jackson Backing Vocals · Songwriter9 tracks -
Tito Jackson Backing Vocals · Songwriter9 tracks -
Marlon Jackson Backing Vocals · Songwriter9 tracks -
Earl Young Drums9 tracks -
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Ronnie Baker Bass9 tracks
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Norman Harris Guitar9 tracks
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Bobby Eli Guitar9 tracks
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Lenny Pakula Keyboards9 tracks
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Kenny Gamble Producer · Songwriter5 tracks -
Leon Huff Producer · Songwriter5 tracks -
Randy Jackson Songwriter2 tracks -
The Jacksons Producer2 tracks -
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John Whitehead Producer · Songwriter1 track
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Gene McFadden Producer · Songwriter1 track
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Victor Carstarphen Producer · Songwriter1 track
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Dexter Wansel Producer · Songwriter1 track
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Cynthia Biggs Songwriter1 track
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Goin' Places was the second and last album the Jacksons recorded with Gamble & Huff. After its commercial disappointment Epic granted the brothers full creative control on Destiny.
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