The Ultimate Collection
The Ultimate Collection
THE ULTIMATE CD - THE ULTIMATE TALENT!!!
This is the best Jackson 5 CD there is! All the big hits are here, and for a great price. I’ve been amazed by MJ’s talent since 1970. Whenever I hear songs like, I’ll be there, The love you save, Who’s lovin you, and Mama’s pearl, just to name a few, I’m absolutely amazed that I’m listening to a little kid! His voice alone would have made him a superstar, but the fact that he has such INCREDIBLE dance moves to go along with that voice, truly make him a talent we will NEVER see again! It’s sad to see what he looks like now, but it doesn’t make him any less talented.This CD is only $9.99 what a steal! I hope someday soon, they put a live J5 concert on DVD, with all of their big hits, that would be incredible!
fine retrospective of The Jackson 5
The Ultimate Collection by The Jackson 5 really gives us a generous potion of the best from a great group. The Jackson 5 never sounded better; and their fans will love this retrospective!
“I Want You Back” starts off the album with a late `60s/early `70s rock flavor to it that is absolutely irresistible. The melody is quite catchy and little Michael Jackson sings his heart out. “ABC” continues in the same vein; and again Michael sings the main vocals while the rest back backup vocals, harmonizing and adding their own lyrics at just the right intervals. Moreover, listen for “The Love You Save;” this number was always one of my very favorites by The Jackson 5 and I think you’ll like it, too.
“I’ll Be There” switches gears completely to feature The Jackson 5 performing a soft and sweet love song that impresses me very much; and “Never Can Say Goodbye” is another beautiful ballad that proves just how special The Jackson 5 really were.
“Got To Be There” focuses on Michael who sings this beautifully; and the musical arrangement makes good use of the drums and percussion. Michael never misses a beat, either! “Rockin’ Robin” again focuses on Michael and this tune has a great soft rockin’ beat that I really like. Great guitar work on “Rockin’ Robin,” too!
“Get It Together” has that funky `70s sound and the group sounds as great doing this as they did when I first heard it; and “Dancing Machine” really shows The Jackson 5 batting this one straight out of the ballpark! Again, I am very impressed.
The album ends with a remix of “It’s Your Thing;” this 1995 remix will appeal to fans of rap and hip hop; but you’ll still hear Michael squarely in the spotlight.
Of course, time will never erase the memories of The Jackson 5—they were too big and successful for that. It’s also wonderful to listen to a rather young Michael Jackson singing his heart out and leading their adoring audiences wherever he wanted them to go.