Initially intended for Gladys Knight or Diana Ross, the team realized the song’s frantic energy was perfect for the Jacksons. The Anatomy of a Hit What makes "I Want You Back" an enduring classic?
Wilton Felder’s iconic, walking bassline provides the song’s infectious heartbeat.
In 1969, a group of brothers from Gary, Indiana, changed the landscape of pop music forever. With a bubblegum soul melody and a vocal performance that defied age, introduced the world to the Jackson 5 and their pint-sized powerhouse, Michael Jackson. A Motown Masterpiece
Released in October 1969, the song rocketed to by January 1970. It was the first of four consecutive number-one hits for the group, a feat never before achieved in the rock era. Why It Matters Today