The Jacksons
- Producers
- Leon Huff, Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Kenny Gamble, Dexter Wansel, The Jacksons, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Victor Carstarphen
- Executive Producers
- Leon Huff
- Label
- Epic Records
- Runtime
- 34:00 · 9 tracks
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Tracklist
- 01 Enjoy Yourself 3:25
- 02 Think Happy 3:07
- 03 Good Times 4:58
- 04 Keep On Dancing 4:31
- 05 Blues Away 3:13
- 06 Show You the Way to Go 5:30
- 07 Living Together 4:26
- 08 Strength of One Man 3:57
- 09 Dreamer 3:05
- 10 Style of Life 3:20
The Jacksons is the self-titled debut album by the renamed Jacksons (formerly The Jackson 5), released on 5 November 1976 by Epic Records. It was the first album with youngest brother Randy Jackson replacing Jermaine, who stayed at Motown. Produced by Gamble & Huff in Philadelphia, the album reached #36 on the Billboard 200.
| Country | Chart | Peak | Weeks at #1 |
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| United States | Billboard 200 | #36 | |
| United Kingdom | UK Albums Chart | #54 |
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The Gamble & Huff production gives The Jacksons a Philly Soul polish, but the brothers are still finding their post-Motown identity.
| Country | Body | Level | Date |
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| United States | RIAA | Gold | 1 March 1977 |
Album Shoot (1)
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“Enjoy Yourself” released as single
"Enjoy Yourself" released as a single from The Jacksons.
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“Show You the Way to Go” released as single
"Show You the Way to Go" released as a single from The Jacksons.
20 people credited across this album.
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Michael Jackson Lead Vocals · Songwriter10 tracks -
Jermaine Jackson Backing Vocals10 tracks -
Jackie Jackson Backing Vocals10 tracks -
Tito Jackson Backing Vocals · Songwriter10 tracks -
Marlon Jackson Backing Vocals10 tracks -
Earl Young Drums10 tracks -
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Ronnie Baker Bass10 tracks
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Norman Harris Guitar10 tracks
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Bobby Eli Guitar10 tracks
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Lenny Pakula Keyboards10 tracks
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Cotton Kent Keyboards10 tracks
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Larry Washington Percussion10 tracks
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Don Renaldo Strings & Horns10 tracks
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Kenny Gamble Producer · Songwriter7 tracks -
Leon Huff Producer · Songwriter7 tracks -
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Dexter Wansel Producer · Songwriter4 tracks
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The Jacksons Producer2 tracks -
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Gene McFadden Producer · Songwriter2 tracks
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John Whitehead Producer · Songwriter2 tracks
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Victor Carstarphen Producer · Songwriter1 track
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This was the first album recorded as "The Jacksons" rather than "The Jackson 5", and the first to feature Randy Jackson in place of Jermaine.
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Produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, the album was Motown's last attempt to keep the brothers in their stable.
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