Jackson 5 perform on The Ed Sullivan Show

Sunday, 14 December 1969

Television Appearance J5 / Motown

The Jackson 5 make their national TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing a medley of "Stand!", "Who's Loving You" and "I Want You Back". They follow up with appearances on The Johnny Carson Show and Soul Train.

Album: Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5
Songs: I Want You Back Who's Lovin' You Stand!
People: Michael Jackson Jackie Jackson Tito Jackson Jermaine Jackson Marlon Jackson Ed Sullivan

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Jackson 5 perform a medley of "Stand!", "Who's Loving You" and "I Want You Back" on The Ed Sullivan Show, 14 December 1969.

Hosted by Ed Sullivan, the Jackson 5 make their national debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing a medley of Sly & The Family Stone’s “Stand!”, “Who’s Loving You” and “I Want You Back”. The full lineup — Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael — appears together on the show, two months after their debut single is released by Motown. They follow the Sullivan booking with appearances on The Johnny Carson Show and Soul Train.

Date: Sunday, 14 December 1969
Related album: Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5

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