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11 Mar, 1969

I Got the Feeling audition

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Jackson performs I got the feeling written by James Brown, along with his brothers the Jacksons. He dances and sings during his this first audition for Motown Records CEO Berry Gordy. This is one of the major auditions of Jackson’s career.

Michael Jackson-I Got The Feelin 1968

29 Mar, 1971

Robert Abernathy interview

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Jackson and his brother Jackie are interviewed by Robert Abernathy who questions them about how they got started with Motown, other interests outside of singing and the popularity of different genres of music. They also talk about how their education is handled while they are on the road with their private tutor.

I describe the sound as a pop sound, bubblegum soul mixture. It’s a mixture of soul and we started to capture all the crowds like black, white you name it, everybody.

Jackson 5-Robert Abernethy Interview 1972

18 Apr, 1971

ABC News interview

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Jackson, age 12, is interviewed by ABC News along with his brothers, the Jackson 5 in Florida. Jackson is questioned about what type of audience he likes to write for and what type of songs he likes to create. The interview also covers how the Jackson 5 spend some of their free time when they aren’t rehearsing.

Whatever I sing, that’s what I really mean. I’m gonna keep singing this song. I don’t sing it if I don’t mean it.

MJ interview - ABC, 1970

24 Jan, 1972

Got To Be There

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indexJackson releases his first solo album Got To Be There with Motown records. Some hit singles from the album include, Got To Be There, Rockin’ Robin, I Wanna Be Where You Are, and Ain’t No Sunshine.

4 Aug, 1972

Ben

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aJackson releases his second album Ben. The hit singles from the album is Ben, My Girl, and Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day.

15 Sep, 1972

Sonny and Cher interview

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Jackson appears on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour where Sonny and Cher ask him about his life and career. The Jackson 5 perform Lookin’ Through the Windows.

1972

Wins Billboard Music Award

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Jackson wins the Billboard Music Awards for Top Singles Artist of the Year and Top Male Singles Artist of the Year.