I Want You Back
The Jackson 5
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Uh ohh Let me tell you now Uh huh When I had you to myself I didn't want you around Those pretty faces always made you Stand out in a crowd But someone picked you from the bunch One glance was all it took Now it's much too late for me To take a second look Oh, baby, give me one more chance (To show you that I love you) Won't you please let me Back in your heart Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go (Let you go baby) But now since I see you in his arms (I want you back) yes, I do now (I want you back) ooh ooh, baby (I want you back) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (I want you back) Now, now, now, now Trying to live without your love Is one long sleepless night Let me show you girl That I know wrong from right Every street you walk on I leave tear stains on the ground Following the girl I didn't even want around (Let me show you now) Oh, baby, give me one more chance (To show you that I love you) Won't you please let me Back in your heart Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go (Let you go baby) But now since I see you in his arms (Ohh) (bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) (Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) (Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) (Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum (Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum All I want (Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum All I need (Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum All I want (Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum All I need Oh, just one more chance To show that I love you Baby (baby) Baby (baby) Baby (baby) (I want you back) Forget what happened then (I want you back) Let me live again Oh, baby I was blind to let you go But now since I see you it is all (I want you back) Spare me of this cause Get back what I lost Oh baby I need one more chance, ha I tell ya that I love you Baby (Oh), baby (oh), baby (oh) I want you back, ha I want you back
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Written by: Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell, Deke Richards, Berry Gordy Jr
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Creation and Release"I Want You Back" is a song released by American music group The Jackson 5 on October 7, 1969.
- It was the first national single of The Jackson 5.
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Writing and ProductionIt was written by the Motown team known as The Corporation, consisting of Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards, and Alphonso Mizell.
- The song was produced by the same Corporation team.
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The Miracles VersionBefore The Jackson 5 recorded their version, "I Want You Back" was originally intended for Gladys Knight & The Pips.
- However, The Miracles, led by singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, were the first to record the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a smashing success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- It also reached the top spot of the Billboard Soul Singles chart.
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Sales and Recognition"I Want You Back" has sold six million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles in the history of music.
- In 2020, "I Want You Back" ranked 121st on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Cultural ImpactThe song helped launch the Jackson 5's career and turned them into international pop stars.
- It has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, showing its enduring influence on popular music.
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In Media"I Want You Back" has been featured in numerous films and television series, including the popular movie "Guardians of the Galaxy".
- In the movie, it plays a significant role in character Peter Quill's backstory and connection to Earth.
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Michael Jackson's PerformanceA young Michael Jackson was the lead vocalist on the track, demonstrating his exceptional talent at an early age.
- His emotional and mature performance surprised listeners considering he was only 11 years old at the time.
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