HOW CAN KIDS BE THIS TALENTED?! First Time Hearing The Jackson 5 on The Ed Sullivan Show Reaction!

🎤 About The Jackson 5:
The Jackson 5, featuring a young Michael Jackson alongside his brothers, burst onto the scene in the late 1960s and quickly became a sensation with their infectious blend of pop and soul. Their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show marked a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing their extraordinary talents to a nationwide audience. This performance is renowned not only for its musical excellence but also for the charisma and energy of the young performers, particularly Michael.
Join us as we watch The Jackson 5's iconic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time! This historic performance captures the early signs of what would make Michael Jackson a superstar and the group a legend in music history. Watch our reaction to see how we're blown away by their youthful energy, impeccable harmonies, and dynamic stage presence.
🎵 What to Expect in This Video:
First Impressions: Our immediate reactions to the young Jacksons’ poise and confidence on such a big stage.
Performance Analysis: Discussing the vocals, choreography, and overall showmanship displayed during their set.
Historical Context: Reflecting on the impact of this performance on the Jackson 5’s career and its significance in the broader landscape of music and television.
Overall Impact: Evaluating how this performance stands the test of time and continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans.
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We’re a couple who loves diving into the rich history of music, exploring performances that have shaped the industry. Join us as we rediscover iconic moments and share our thoughts on the pioneers of music genres.
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[@johneldridge8678]

To me, Michael Jackson had the best voice I've ever heard for a youngster. Absolutely insane.

[@RosalindGash]

Tevin Campbell is up there with Michael as far as having a great voice.

[@Kemet3.0]

@@RosalindGash Nope... not even close!!!

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

No sorry no one tops michael and his brothers.

[@206beastman]

​@@RosalindGashthat kid that sings when doves cry on Romeo and Juliet with DiCaprio could also bet out

[@nicjacksonmusic]

I agree, though Frankie Lymon makes me question that whenever I hear his old performances

[@carlgibbons5777]

What is crazy is that some of Michael's signature dance moves from all of his videos were already taking shape here. Jackson was born to be a performer.

[@colinglen4505]

Inspired by James Brown.

[@nemya9586]

​@@colinglen4505& Jackie Wilson. James loved him some MJ 🤗

[@christinamitchell6796]

I 100% agree, how can others not know whom they were Michael didn't just jump out of no where?? Anyway very interesting 😊

[@visaman]

Marlon was giving him some competition.

[@iancremmins4727]

you mean Bob Fosse moves?

[@hopeklemann1]

Michael was one in a million..💔 we lost him way way to soon.

[@angelmartin7310]

Our loss, heaven's gain. Can't wait to see him again.

[@TheGreatGig73]

1 in a billion. All talent.

[@leahartlee29]

@@TheGreatGig73 I was going to say that too!

[@wakaman94]

one ina trllion might be closer, and i think that’s still a lowball. there will never be another like him. or close

[@Foghat7272]

Yes he was the one in a million child molester.

[@rebeccasimmers3107]

Watched this live. Everyone gathered round the TV with our 4 channels and watched Ed Sullivan each week.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

He knew how to give the people what they wanted, even if they didn't know they wanted it. Modern music, opera, Broadway, comedy, magicians, and Topo Gigio. All live. For those of us living in small town America it was wonderful.

[@UTubeHandlesSuck]

I always called it 3.5 channels myself. PBS was sort of a semi-channel. 😁

[@garyzink1927]

Exactly what mom and my ɓrothers and me did, dad liked country so he didn't watch. 4 channels was right!

[@garyzink1927]

Peace from Northern Michigan!

[@tommythompson9565]

Sounds just like the experience of my family. And with regards to having 4 channels, I recall how big a deal it was when we got the 4th channel in New Orleans. What channel was it? FOX ? I don't remember. But we were all sitting in front of the TV, anticipating the channel going live at 7 pm, I think it was. The Jackson 5 were incredible. As was The Ed Sullivan Show.

[@gregc9491]

People either forget or don't realize that the Jackson 5 came about & existed on the Motown label in an era where actual talent was required & acts were groomed for professionalism. These kids were surrounded by Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder just on there label & interacted with even more greats.

[@joycemanning1254]

Motown Great music

[@MaryB-pv8jn]

Fun fact: Stevie Wonder is their second cousin on their mom’s side. That family is so talented.

[@nappyk96]

Not just that you actually had to work incredibly hard to ensure you'd be able to nail you dancing and vocals. That's not say music acts these days don't work hard but I think the quality of there live performance reflects strongly on there work ethic.

[@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg]

​@@MaryB-pv8jnwow I didn't know that that's something new

[@expecttowintv1858]

It’s hard to believe no one has heard of the Jackson 5

[@linalu5881]

Right

[@raggaduxjones]

Especially someone as old as dude.

[@leahartlee29]

Or hasn't heard them! The Jackson 5 were my world when I was a child...especially Michael! I just loved this beautiful little child with a voice of an angel! Michael was 5 years older than me! AWW! Our country's musical prodigy! I STILL miss Michael being in the World.

[@otisroseboro5613]

@@expecttowintv1858 Exactly 💯

[@michellejackson8259]

🤯

[@harpergras]

Janet was a toddler during this time period. Even though Michael was the most famous at this time, all of the brother's each had a large fan following.

[@SandraSealySeawomanBDS]

Don't forget sisters Reba and Latoya.

[@harpergras]

@SandraSealySeawomanBDS Yes indeed

[@scabbedwings6548]

​@@SandraSealySeawomanBDS Rebbie

[@rogerdodger6025]

@@SandraSealySeawomanBDS And Randy, the one who filled in for Jermaine after he left the group.

[@visaman]

Janet is two years younger than me so she was 2.

[@joehouse3800]

Michael Jackson was always the Star that stood out!!

[@mofun5315]

What happened to the rest of them. Really? lol

[@kenj280]

Jackson 5 sold over 100 million records and are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have performed on five or six continents!

[@mofun5315]

This guy asking what happened to the rest of them, like they were just some hired studio singers they went out and found. lol

[@eddiedoezit6751]

​@@mofun5315I think it's a pretty legit question... You still hear more about Micheal, who's not even alive anymore, than any of the rest of them from the Jackson 5...

[@treybron3459]

@@eddiedoezit6751Mj is the most famous music artist of all time so that’s understandable

[@lencicollier6492]

@@eddiedoezit6751 It's ONLy "legit" if they don't know who "the Beatles" are... otherwise...

[@kenj280]

@@eddiedoezit6751 The question Implies that they didn't have successful careers. Their success is documented.and doesn't need to be compared to that of one of their members.

[@Craggles1]

That kid definitely had it it’s amazing how good he was especially so young

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

They're actually doing a sly stone medley. Check him out,a pioneer.😊

[@appsjackson]

This was 100% live vocals

[@pmsfar-outgrooviness8025]

not the background vocals

[@moondog3056]

Not true

[@leroygreen9227]

​@@moondog3056 actually it is true

[@leroygreen9227]

​@pmsfar-outgrooviness8025 why would they have background singers if the vocals weren't live??😂😂 that's literally the purpose of the group. These guys didn't have the internet or auto tune, there is no studio magic at this time.

[@pmsfar-outgrooviness8025]

@@leroygreen9227 Jackie, Tito, and Marlon are nowhere near close enough to the mics

[@calebevans3868]

Micheal Jackson was a prodigy unbelievable talent

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

Ed Sullivan helped make stars out of many bands and singers. Every Sunday families would watch Ed’s show ❤

[@ottocarson]

Actually was Diana Ross who gave them their first great chance on TV.

[@williamwalsh1533]

Imagine what those would be stars had to do to get on the Ed Sullivan show.

[@LoveCats9220]

@@williamwalsh1533- just be noticed by Ed Sullivan or his team. I hope your comment doesn’t mean anything degrading

[@gkus7008]

They made themselves stars. Ed gave them an opportunity

[@marcomustang876]

Nope .... they were stars before him and bigger after him whether on his show or not - the radio and word of mouth on the streets move legit faster !

[@charlessheifer2264]

Everyone in the country watched The Ed Sullivan Show every Sunday evening for 27 years. It was what families did in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Ed was the most powerful celebrity on TV - he could make or break your career in a heartbeat. If he called you over after your performance to stand with him for a few seconds - you knew you made it. Every famous movie star, tv star, Broadway star, nightclub star, sports star, politician, circus star, ventriloquist, puppeteer, acrobats, writers, authors, playwright, etc. made an appearance on his show. A piece of Americana history.

[@marcomustang876]

Not so much when American Bandstand & Soul Train came around ... didn't need him after that !

[@harpergras]

The Jackson 5 were major stars back in the day. When they were on TV or performing somewhere, it seemed like every thing stopped. No one wanted to do anything except watch them.

[@GoldenLady1007]

Yes, indeed. Our neighbors didn't have a color TV yet, so they came to our house to watch. It was a MAJOR event. 💛

[@harpergras]

@GoldenLady1007 oh yeah. Those were fun times.

[@keifermark]

I grew up with them on my radar. Loved spinning their records and watching on TV. Special moment in time.

[@harpergras]

@@keifermark For sure. They were awesome.

[@misandristmayhem]

Their mother Katherine said in an interview with Oprah after Michael passed that when he was a little over a year old still with a bottle in his mouth, he would dance to the beat of their old rickety washing machine. That’s when she knew he was something special.

[@Blkmail]

They were a live band. No recorded vocals or instruments this was done live. They sound just like the record. This was done when music was real! Nothing fake like it is today!😊

[@pmsfar-outgrooviness8025]

Only Michael and Jermaine's lead vocals are live

[@waitn4theharpazo]

That's crazy seeing I grew up listening to The Jackson 5, that there are people who don't know about Michael Jackson's early start with his brothers. Motown was big back then and it didn't matter if you were black or white we all loved it.

[@stuckinarkansas1]

Saw the Jackson 5 as a kid on their dancing machine tour stop in Lake Tahoe. Still remember it nearly 50 years later. No doubt Michael was born with "IT".

[@frankiebowie6174]

I bet that was a great tour! Dancing Machine might be my favorite.

[@kellylassen6769]

They had a Saturday morning cartoon, as well. Based on all the brothers.

[@TristanandIsolt]

As well as the Osmond brothers.

[@kellylassen6769]

@@TristanandIsolt I remember that too!

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@kellylassen6769 All of the Jackson's were musically talented. Did you ever see Godspell the rock musical. Merrell was great in it singing All Good Gifts.

[@kellylassen6769]

@@TristanandIsolt Yes I did!

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@kellylassen6769 Merrell flat out blew me away singing that.

[@catsara9114]

His brother Tito (he is on guitar here) said in an interview that Michael was 5 years old when he sang a song at a kindergarten show, and everyone was blown away by his performance :-)

[@michellec5407]

Climb Every Mountain! As I said, watch Jackson's An American Dream

[@PRGidaro]

The boy had more soul in him than some adult soul singers!

[@Eowyn187]

I'd honestly forgotten the level of talent he had as a boy. Many years since I heard this. And he's only a child here. Lhm. Greater talent than most adults. Esp of late. Wow.

[@George-kv6gm]

The third song was "I Want You Back". For me, it was their biggest hit. Well, one of their biggest, anyways. This was December '69. Thanks for a great reaction, and God bless you!

[@pcraig1383]

The first tune, 'Stand" is a Sly and the Family Stone tune...Michael was destined for super stardom at this age.

[@rudolphbradshaw6124]

How could he not know about the Jackson 5

[@reindeer7752]

I remember watching this live with my parents, all of us with jaws dropped.

[@Soufparkmack]

The fact they’ve NEVER heard of The Jackson 5 is unbelievable

[@supremo7217]

I'm a fan of MJ I never knew he is a child star too 😂

[@lencicollier6492]

It's actually sad... just too sad...They NEVER knew the Jackson 5?... smh... They were GLOBAL🌍🌎🌏... considered a MEGA group... Do they not know who "the Beatles" were as well... 🤔 ???

[@Randy_Richmond]

I dislike this world we live in. What was common knowledge is now fading into oblivion.

[@Randy_Richmond]

@@supremo7217 How are you a "FAN" of MJ and not know he was a child star?

[@supremo7217]

@@Randy_Richmond I was born in 2001, I know of MJ but just started to become a fan around pandemic that's when I saw the videos of his childhood performance online.

[@Oldschoolnana]

We never missed the Jackson Five on Ed Sullivan. You had to watch when it was on because we didn't have recorders. RIP MICHAEL YOU ARE SORELY MISSED.🙏🕊️✌️🌻🌻

[@XP9724]

Put some respect on Jermaine too, he was the other brother playing bass and singing co-lead. He was the only other brother in the group to have major solo success while still in the group and after he left the group in 75.

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

On the record I want you back the bass was played by jazz legend Wilton Felder of the Crusaders. He also played bass on their hit ABC and on Marvin Gaye's hit Let's get it on.

[@XP9724]

@@samuraiwarriorsunite Yeah, Tito and Jermaine had to learn to play the parts live tho. That's a big reason why the group left Motown, once they were at epic they had more freedom and could produce and play during the session.

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

@@XP9724 Yes, Berry Gordy wouldn't let them play on the record even though they wanted too. They realized the band was the most important thing. Pretty mature reasoning at their age.

[@patriciagrant4913]

Always live in those days You had to have real talent back then. No auto tune, no lip syncing. Great reaction guys.

[@interplanetaryspecies9488]

Exactly, real talent🙌🏾

[@ru2yaz33]

"I'll Be There" and "Ben"

[@colinglen4505]

I'll Be There for me, is the best J5 song.

[@oliviernga6080]

"Ben" is a Michael's solo

[@jacksonaction4085]

Michael Jackson was a musical prodigy who later became a musical genius.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

and ended up as a pedo monster😥

[@stephanieeverett2461]

This is classic! Hes 10....it almost makes me cry.

[@andrad.rivers3729]

Me too!

[@josephpowell3949]

It was a really big show!

[@stlmopoet]

Ed Sullivan pronounced it almost like shoe. 😊

[@sylviacollins652]

I remember the 1st time they were on the Ed Sullivan show!! I don't think we (my siblings and I), took one single breath the entire performance, thinking we might miss something!😅 The following day(Monday) at school EVERYBODY was ecstatic, asking each other, "Did you see the J-5 last night?" We couln't believe our eyes or ears...this was the 1st time EVER a black singing group of youngsters were showcased on national TV!! YOU JUST HAD TO BE THERE TO KNOW WHAT THOSE OF US WHO WITNESSED IT ARE TALKING ABOUT!!

[@michellec5407]

So true! I was 6 when they started, and at that age I knew they were special! Michael was my favorite ofcourse. However I'm just grateful being there!

[@leahartlee29]

I was there and it was great! Everything that the group or Michael did was our entertainment that we actually grew up with! I love the Jackson 5 with Johnny Carson, he introduces the group and is so sweet and funny with them! I would like to see a reaction to that as it's one of my favorite (besides this one!) Michael was older. You can tell Johnny was thrilled to be with them and hear them sing. It's my favorite Carson interview / performance and I remember my parents were fans and let us watch it late and watched them with us!!

[@leahartlee29]

@@michellec5407 Me too!

[@itsjustnaima]

This kid ended up releasing the biggest selling album of all time only 13 Years later, it’s crazy!! Long live the greatest to ever do it!! They used to call him a 45 Year old Midget back in the day! 😁 Would love to see you react to MJ’s Come Together and Earth Song MV’s! 🫶🏼😊 Come together is his Version of the Beatles’ Track and lemme tell ya - he took the track to a whole another level! 🔥

[@menty6633]

Michael is the most naturally gifted performer of all time and THEN when crazy in perfecting his craft on top of that talent. He did both things. Natural talent + an insane work ethic and that is why he is the GOAT and we won't see anything close to him in our lifetimes.

[@sheffg7715]

1988 grammy’s michael jackson performance you guys would love it.

[@leahartlee29]

I LOVE that performance, and was mad Michael didn't get any Grammy's, because he really deserved them!

[@suepringle6642]

Everybody on Ed Sullivan (at least in the 60's) was LIVE. Everyone on tv and records then had talent galore.

[@otisroseboro5613]

R.I.P To The King Of Music Michael Jackson, Still Miss You Always 😢,Gone To Soon

[@lenaburns]

Love young MJ!

[@th.burggraf7814]

One of those rare, gifted geniuses that nature creates only once per century.

[@christinewaide5249]

My all time favorite is “The love you save” ❤

[@michellec5407]

Mine as well! People don't listen to the lyrics, however it teaches us to respect ourselves as young girls and women!

[@gregc9491]

It continues to blow my mind that he was a performer, giving it everything he had on stage from this age literally until the day he died. That is just crazy

[@karenj3611]

They were pop royalty in the early 70’s, I remember being a huge fan

[@Jiggy_Z]

Michael always had it that’s why his father put him up as the lead singer even tho he had older brothers in the band.

[@harpergras]

The last song they did was a hit for them. They were together as a professional group for about 12 years. When they left Motown, Jermaine ( on Bass ) stayed with the label mainly because he was married to the daughter of the owner of Motown. Then the youngest brother ( Randy ) replaced Jermaine. They stayed together for a few more years until Michael went solo. The rest of the group member's went solo for a short time period, but were not very successful. Over the years while Michael was a solo act, he would still perform with his brother's on tour from time to time. All of the sister's ( Rebbie, LaToya and Janet ) had solo careers with Janet being the most successful. Michael was the youngest at 10 years old in this video.

[@da.ma.ba123]

Yes, also in Germany 😊

[@harpergras]

@@da.ma.ba123 Awesome.

[@sunshinehoover4630]

You know your stuff! MJ was a legend

[@harpergras]

@sunshinehoover4630 Yes he was.

[@XP9724]

Even tho the other brothers weren't as successful as Michael or Jermaine, one cool thing that makes this family so legendary is that all 9 siblings had at least 1 charting hit throughout their careers. Making them the only family in music history to do something like that which is pretty awesome.

[@amb2745]

My family and I lived in Gary, Indiana in the '60's when the Jacksons lived there. Where we lived and where the Jacksons lived were on opposite sides of Gary. In 1968, my oldest sister graduated from high school, and the Jackson Five sang at her graduation. This was about a year or two before the Jackson FIve had their first hit.

[@SIXX2772]

Look at lil MJ...he was born a STAR!

[@jasminew8835]

I'd like to see y'all react to their music video Blame it on the Boogie. Michael was killing then too. They were older and went under the name the Jacksons then because they left motown. !!!!

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

ITS 100% LIVE

[@lanceflx63]

The Jackson 5 were a phenomenon…they were huge.,,worldwide.

[@WBCRO]

This isn’t the earliest days of Michael’s career. He had been singing and dancing for several years already. Those boys were pros and performed like a well oiled machine. In many ways, the Jackson Five and the Osmonds paralleled each other. Their styles were different but they were five brothers from large families. Donny Osmond said later that they sometimes stayed in the same hotels on tours and they would play football in the hallways. (They had to hunker down inside; they would’ve been mobbed by adoring fans if they left the hotel).

[@endoraismygma]

I didn't know that story, how sweet. Thanks for sharing.

[@sharoninglima1217]

Michael and The Jackson 5 were insanely talented. He was a natural superstar…I saw Michael’s Off The Wall Tour in the 1980’s.

[@spacegasp]

Late `69, I was 10, and our generation was blown away.

[@GoldenLady1007]

Yes, we were. I was six. They were a cultural phenomenon. 💛

[@terribanks8633]

Me too.

[@nathanjames-qz9ft]

'Abso damn lutely!"...

[@dazzwilko]

I find it astonishing that any American over 25 can know so little about the Jackson 5

[@stefcas]

Natural? Yes! But also drilled into them all day long by their father.

[@amaradominique]

So

[@JTrys]

@@amaradominiquehe literally tortured them…

[@maryford4346]

Michael was amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lmmjm10377]

The greatest artist, musician, dancer and performer of all time. Nobody I mean NOBODY is close to Michael Joseph Jackson

[@Lovsurvives]

Janet was born in 1966 and this performance was in 1969. So Janet was only 2 or 3 years old. Also Janet is the youngest kid in the family. There were 6 boys and 3 girls in the family. Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, LaToya, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael, Randy, Janet. Marlon had a twin brother but he died I think shortly after birth.

[@AM_9924]

Michael Jackson was born to sing & entertain. Simply as that. Legend.

[@markus410]

Best group ever,,,, hands down!

[@People-Business-And-Ideas]

Greatest entertainer of all time. Reigned for 50/yrs. One of a kind. R.I.P

[@joshgrant-ti4xk]

They're all great but Michael was just something out of this world. The amount of talent, charisma and professionalism at such a young age. What a tragic loss

[@sheffg7715]

MORE MICHEAL PLEASE

[@devonstokes7150]

The other brother who helped with some of the lead vocals was Jermaine,he was actually the first one to leave the group because he married Berry Gordy's daughter and as a show of loyalty he stayed behind when the rest of the group wanted to leave Motown. He went on to have a good solo career. When Jermaine left the group their youngest brother Randy joined the group and they were called The Jacksons from that point on. They also have 2 sisters besides Janet.

[@intodaysepisode...]

This family was BLESSED with talent! They were the cutest!

[@Sixwheelin]

All live. Acts always rehearsed all week for the Sunday evening live show. I've been in this theatre and it is acoustically perfect. Thanks for the reaction.

[@sandie13]

So glad that this was part my childhood. 😊

[@kathrynjarlov5166]

His vocal skills at that age are phenomenal!

[@TheNei]

Amazing Michael Jackson!

[@vincentsweargen8436]

The Jackson 5 was the first concert that I ever saw. It was 1973 and I was 8 years old. I was fascinated to say the least. Of course I'd heard their records and seem them on TV but this was something else. Yes, they were famous and great singers but they were kids too. They were kids that looked me. I knew all of their names. Michael, Marlon, Jermaine, Tito and Jackie.

[@knockoutking3764]

They were PHENOMENAL!!

[@kellylassen6769]

I liked, "Ben." ABC! I remember dancing on my friend's porch to the 45's. Awesome memories!

[@christinewaide5249]

I was so in love with Michael when I was little. He was 5 years older than me so I’ve watched him and listened to them since childhood.

[@RockinMamaT]

Brings me back to my childhood 😂😂😂 Great reaction and Peace out guys ✌️ ☮️

[@everyoneshouldbvirgo]

First group to have 4 #1 records (singles) in a row! (my fave group of all time)

[@jannaromine5908]

Ed Sullivan show was epic!

[@xtremefilmstv]

More Jackson 5 🔥🔥🔥

[@ThistleAndSea]

Oh yeah, SO many great Jackson 5 songs for you to hear. These cats even had their own Saturday morning cartoon back in the day, LOL! Thanks for sharing this one! 🙂

[@marinamartinez6886]

They were so professional and mega talented. I'm sure I had a couple of their 45s. 😊

[@janleonard3101]

You should check out "Rock With You” from the Off the Wall album so you can experience every era of Michael Jackson.

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Yes every Sunday night Walt Disney Ed Sullivan and Flipper.

[@hlhappy2793]

Isnt it a shame that this amazing talented kid, ended up destroyed by the media and now he is no longer with us. Saw him live twice and no one has ever beaten him. Saw his brothers live too but only one Michael. RIP ❤❤❤

[@joemasters2270]

You can literally feel their energy the moment the music hits you. The Jackson 5 was legendary. (RIP Michael)

[@priscillawilson2634]

Unbelievable!

[@barbkrettler1944]

It's live. Michael has been amazing his whole life!

[@hoovgroov1571]

Absolutely live J5 doing some instrumentation and Ed Sullivan employed a full orchestra

[@lanceborders7340]

The Jackson 5, later known as The Jacksons, enjoyed a long and dynamic career with some notable changes along the way. They began as The Jackson 5 in 1964 and achieved major success with hits like "I Want You Back" and "ABC," remaining active under this name until 1975. After leaving Motown and rebranding as The Jacksons, they continued to perform and record together until 1989. Though their primary periods of activity were from 1964 to 1975 as The Jackson 5 and from 1975 to 1989 as The Jacksons, the group also had reunions and performances beyond these years.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Amazing to see the little Michael Jackson, & fab voice too - 10 yrs old, just adorable. I loved the Jackson 5, mind you I'm 64yrs old now!!!!

[@DannyD714]

the ed sullivan show was/is a wealth of entertainment history. we are so fortunate to have these performances preserved for future generations.

[@johncagnettajr344]

No auto tune. Nothing but vocal cords.

[@JuandeFucaU]

totally lip-synched dude.

[@johncagnettajr344]

@@JuandeFucaU Everybody sang with the orchestra or with a group. Performances were live there was no lip-synching on The Ed Sullivan Show; it was a class Prime Time show. Shows like Dick Clark's American Bandstand which were not primetime more often liked lip-syncing. Variety shows that were on Primetime had a choice, but the upscale ones had live performances. Ed Sullivan demanded that everyone do a run-through live and if their song was too long the orchestra or the individual musicians had to cut it. Beatles, Stones , Jackson Five, Mamas and Papas, Doors, Buffalo Springfield all performed live.

[@SD-it9ne]

@@JuandeFucaU It was live. If you knew how the record sounds then you would know that this was live.

[@pjg58x]

Not necessarily true that all singing was live. There was a famous incident when the Mamas and Papas were on the show and they were supposed to lipsync. Michelle Phillips was upset about that so she was eating a banana during the performance to show that they weren’t really singing.

[@markfadness9204]

@@pjg58x Yep, Mama's & Papa's lip-synched on the Sullivan Show. One performance (on YT) has Mama Cass cheekily saying "Cue the tape" before the song began. Those harmonies & all the over-dubbing in the recordings hard to duplicate on stage.

[@annamariam1077]

Michael is one in a million. God, how we miss him. J5 was incredible, those were the good ol days. 🙏🙏🙏

[@kimberleymonari3560]

******OhMyGreat! The Child who Could Sing & Dance better than the Adults!

[@battlegirldeb]

If you want to see a young Janet, find Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 on the Carol Burnette show. At the time their father came up with the idea of the whole family doing a Las Vegas act. There were 10 children in the family, but one of their brother Brandon only lived one day. The Original Jackson 5 had brothers from oldest to youngest Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon (who was Brandon's twin) and Michael. They also have another younger brother Randy who join the group later. They also have three sisters. Reba who by the time this came out was 19 and married, LaToya who was born before Marlon, and Janet who is the youngest in the family.

[@LisaChimes-rk2up]

I'm from uk I feel absolutely blessed and worship being brought up listening to the jackson five and mich❤❤❤❤❤Michael ❤❤❤

[@gloriaroshto1408]

This takes us way back! There was another talented family group back then.Check out the Osmand family , same era.

[@louisb5563]

I LOVE the early Jackson 5ive catalogue! As a bass player I MUST give shout out to Jermaine the bass player who DID venture into solo territory. His voice here is also great, complementing Michael's...while playing bass!

[@jlucas1266]

Exactly. I am always impressed when I hear the J-5 songs that also feature Jermaine's voice, and how well Jermaine sings at a relatively young age himself. "I'll Be There" is worth checking out as it has everything--Michael and Jermaine switching the lead, great harmony on the background vocals, and just a beautiful song.

[@louisb5563]

@@jlucas1266 Good times man!

[@danygarcia1995]

The goat ❤ MJ