I wanna be where you are -Jackson5 Live at The Forum1972. Clear audio

The Jackson 5 Live in 1972 Live
I wanna be where you Audio from Album"Live At The Forum " 2010 Release

[@marzblackmann]

You know what? There's no doubt that Michael was an outstanding vocalist, but his brothers provide him with the best accompanying harmonies he has ever had. I don't think they get a whole bunch of credit for that.

[@curiousbeing5617]

+Rick Hill I agree. When I first heard he was going solo, I wasn't happy. It meant losing Jermaine's more masculine voice alone and in harmony, which I really liked as counterpoint to all the high child voice songs, and my favorites contained that. Having said that, though, this is probably my all-time favorite song of theirs in that era of high school years.

[@desireeyearning7509]

I agree also. Hearing Michael and Jermaine sing lead together is magical. They both have such uniquely beautiful voices. Love this song and Looking Through the Windows is another beautiful song by the Jackson 5 that I've just recently discovered.

[@mcclendonreport]

Rich H - That's exactly what I try to explain to young people. I saw these guys in their heyday. They were the truth. Jermaine was a monster on bass, and the vocal harmony and the choreography was better than all of the stuff Mike did with his hired help later in his career. Thanks for noticing.

[@racerx6041]

Rick H : Very true. I've always felt the same way.

[@elibru6919]

Rick H

[@monsoonpsychology]

Jermaine went kinda insane on bass here, love it!

[@amd77j]

These kids were incredible....

[@susansusan138]

I'm sayin.......

[@susansusan138]

You got it! Come on Fellas! Do your thing man!.....can't be taught...gotta be in you.....may have seen and studied but true delivery is a gift from God.....These Babies were so polished. 🙌🏾❣

[@susansusan138]

My God yes......only God could give them this unique talent......the choreography was butta 🙌🏾❤

[@changoperry9217]

Crazy to think Big Jackie was 21 and Mike was 14.....I have yet to see any of today's live performances even compare to this. Without the help of pyrotechnics, sounds, etc etc etc ....these boys were the baddest 🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾

[@aprils7662]

Marlon and Jackie tearing up those dance steps ❤❤❤

[@OmegaMusician2008]

Jermaine is smashing the bass on this live performance.

[@edennard1]

4 sho.

[@Kymarb2]

Jermaine nailed the bass line

[@DeCurtaRican]

He and Tito were amazing instrumentalists. They should’ve become smooth jazz artists in their later years.

[@cherubimbean8320]

Michael Jackson's singing here is just INCREDIBLE!!!!!!

[@changoperry9217]

Yes his singing was amazing even with his changing voice into puberty...he handled it well. Most artists cannot swing that way

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@changoperry9217 Lyrics; I wanna be where you are, oh oooh (2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV) why can´t I be where you are, ohohoh (Luke 13:3, John 3:7 KJV) tell me where you are, aaaahh (Matthew 23:9 , Luke 11:2 KJV)

[@rikitikitavi7454]

That boy was gifted

[@DeCurtaRican]

They all were. His brothers don’t get enough credit.

[@ingerrogerstheladyhasarriv498]

If a person doesn't appreciate the beautiful young sounds of the Jacksons, then they were raised somewhere else.

[@corneilmadison9436]

Preach

[@AdvocateSpirit]

Tell you what, that's not even a good enough excuse!

[@mcclendonreport]

Check out Jermaine's bass line. Superb playing. Like a grown man.

[@warrencox7852]

To this day it kills me that people STILL think he & Tito we’re faking it! SMDH! Those two were the truth!

[@MusicMatic707]

Sounds like some Chuck Rainey and James Jamerson brain child there...

[@warrencox7852]

No it’s not. Why is there even a question of their musicianship? Who else gets that type of scrutiny & doubt of their ability?

[@natalee217]

Yes , these boys were bad ass good

[@danilejai7801]

I appreciate the comment so much! I love bass, and I never even thought about Jermaine as a bass player… been listening to this music since the 80’s and I never considered Jermaine or Tito’s musicianship. Now that I think about it, these guys are beasts!

[@soleilbinx8834]

Even with his voice transitioning he sounds amazing, the runs , the head voice, the chest voice. Legendary.

[@jaiyabyrd4177]

It's 2024 *Thank you for posting this* The days of exhilarating concerts have long gone.

[@brucedavis4773]

Their will never be another Michael Jackson

[@ccrdcd38]

they jackson 5 was the blueprint of boy bands

[@warrencox7852]

The big difference between the J5 & so calked Boy “Bands” is that 3 members of the J5 played instruments- full time - no one in those other boy bands did - not one.

[@fostermac7170]

@@warrencox7852 Not to mention Johnny Jackson on drums, and Ronnie Racifer on keys.

[@shirleymalone2758]

NO BOY BAND CAN DANCE AS GOOD. NEVER.

[@pureheart7054]

That’s some serious bass playing by Jermaine! 🎸🎸🎸

[@user-mo4vl3gn6t]

For sure Jermaine is no rookie on that bass.

[@chrizz3434]

Say what you want about their father but if it wasn’t for him………

[@darrellthomas884]

Right, who knows what would happen if they stayed with motown? They were still doing 60s covers.

[@DeCurtaRican]

Yeah…but not the way to do it. No need to be Bobby Knight when you can be John Wooden or Mike Krzyzewski.

[@tmfm727]

A diabolical visionary

[@williamevansjr7562]

I can’t believe this was 50 years ago ❤

[@tracydavis5253]

during this concert is when mikes voice was making that transition a lil raspy but still you'd. brilliance as a great singer

[@jermalpatterson6676]

Joe Jackson is the greatest entertainment parent ever. What he cultivated with his boys is nothing short of incredible. All six. Randy was already playing the bongos in this clip. So much talent.

[@Brickcitygirl]

agree

[@BlameeeJay]

Well yea, but Joe sold Michael’s soul against his will. That’s why MJ’s image was ruined when he found out that Joe did it n didn’t wanna be apart of it

[@mikieanthony777]

​@@BlameeeJay Nonsense

[@BlameeeJay]

@@mikieanthony777 do yo research

[@fostermac7170]

@@BlameeeJay Stop posting nonsense. You don't know anything about the Jacksons. Kudos to the focus of Joe, and the genes of Katherine.

[@PhuckHue2]

I was lucky to see them on the Dancing Machine tour. Couldn't nobody fuck with them. They set the standard. All the dancing and singing was live. They were like athletes. When Michael started singing the girls screamed louder than the PA in the coliseum!

[@michaelwashington4408]

yea as a totak package you right. temps as well

[@ThahitmanTyrie]

what was the dancing machine tour ? what was the set list ?

[@PhuckHue2]

tyrie clark they performed every hit up to that point. they also performed hum along and dance and killed it

[@pipstermayne]

There was never a "Dancing Machine" Tour.

[@PhuckHue2]

SuperSponge I don't know the exact name of the tour but it was for the Dancing Machine album in 1974. they sold that fucker out and ripped the stage. I never heard 12 - 13 year old girls scream so loud. it was crazy

[@bree9696]

I liked it when he performed with his brothers those other back up singers didn't have the soul and rhythms his brothers did

[@edithcarter2924]

And the choreography! Those boys were right on All the time. Michael could dance back into step at any given moment and never miss a beat. So good...

[@ThahitmanTyrie]

Edith Carter man foreal what a monster at dancing and singing

[@michaelwashington4408]

I think Jackson 5 was the best group ever at harmonizing with the lead singer in part cuzz they were actual brothers.

[@bigt5699]

You're right the best shows are the ones with the brothers hands down to see them all up there singing and dancing and performing as great as Mike was he was even greater when he performed with the family

[@qaddfeyirichardson7907]

Those dances r fresh as f. Foh learn history pay ya respect gurl🤣🤦🏾‍♂️💨🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tedkay3750]

Jermaine wasn't joking on that BASS!! DAMMM.....

[@GGreen-yf2xk]

He was something special. This was a good song for the whole group. Michael was flying around the stage with so much energy.. Simply amazing.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

It was a lot of songs for the whole group

[@kenj280]

Incredible! Jermaine is playing the bass and he's about 17 on here.

[@dadeloz4868]

I don’t know… i thhink was Jamerson

[@kenj280]

@@dadeloz4868 live shows the Jackson 5 played themselves. Studio musicians on the records.

[@visionarylady7128]

Title and Jackie were Amazing musicians. Amazing and they started ao young. He's playing the hell outta that base. Wheewwww😁😉❤❤❤

[@visionarylady7128]

@@kenj280 oh really. I didn't get to see them as a group as I was little younger back in the 70s and didn't have anyone to take me. I did see Michael when I was older. Just amazing

[@kenj280]

@@visionarylady7128 Yes they put on a phenomenal show. I actually regret missing Michael's solo shows.

[@Nanbebe7]

The best decade to come of age!

[@andresuston7692]

NanTheGoldChild yeah it was

[@susansusan138]

I bet it was

[@lizwilliams9233]

I wanna be where you are -Jackson5 Live🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@missswagga56]

Michael sounded so grown up, though he was only 14 :3 His voice was changing though he still sang through it like a true artist, and he is :D Tito and Jermaine were killin' them guitars, though!

[@susansusan138]

Yes Sir

[@veshaw.]

My goodness gracious me that Bass line is absolutely insane 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@glory2godpd]

Child prodigies right here

[@mcclendonreport]

Word.

[@susansusan138]

Yes 🙌🏾❤

[@Jg-ul6xk]

Still can't believe he's gone 😢 RIP Michael

[@melbagarcia-ventura]

Watching this after american dream, shows how jason weaver etc. Got it right with the dance numbers

[@LouisJr]

Jermaine is playing the SHIT out that bass... people sleep on him and Tito

[@KenJuKai1]

You should hear Jermain and Tito on the song Hum Along and Dance.

[@brodocbetty4856]

They were above average musicians and could have played on more studio tracks if Motown hadn't held them back.

[@NB-ze3uu]

Best performance hands down

[@antoniowyckoff2]

Man, I have seen hundreds and hundreds of performances by the Jackson as have have all of you! But this is one of the best renditions I've ever seen! -brothers are on some dope harmonies and accompanying dance steps; go ahead Jackson 5!

[@antoniowyckoff2]

Ok cool!

[@susansusan138]

❣🙌🏾

[@Deellyton]

Hands down my fav Jacksons song and performance of it! Everything was perfect...the arrangement, every instrument (especially Jermaine and that funky bass), vocals (great harmony), and smooth dance moves. Love it!

[@Kemet3.0]

This and Looking through the Windows. Both songs got me into puppy love as a young kid 5 years ago.

[@tyrehoward]

Jermaine definitely learned something being around James Jamerson. He killed it

[@terryjackson8058]

DawnEll all u can say is wow damn I play this song when I think about my mom she passed away 16 years ago

[@Eliupnext23]

it not the jackson 5 song it michaels song he just performed it with them

[@toyawalton-uc3oh]

Mines too🎉

[@Kobesthebestest]

MJ was born with stage presence!

[@trudytowns2729]

Wow! This still gives me chills. The harmony, dance moves...they were the best!

[@Altamira_]

One word: WONDERFUL

[@godsmoke7678]

Actually 2 words

[@GComas-jn2yc]

Michael wore that same outfit in American Bandstand for the same song. Love this song 🎵 “Wanna be where you are”❣️

[@williejacobs9512]

You say what you wanna about the Jackson’s they’re the greatest group ever and I miss Micheal so much cause I know I witnessed a true Angel from god rest in peace cause I know you’re in heaven

[@crownme44]

Man, Jermaine gettin down on that bass!! LOL

[@tt-sd9fj]

His voice was so rich at a young age! The harmony he and his brothers had 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@bryantwilliams4027]

I like Mike's voice more when he was a kid, especially around this period. He had more power and more soul.

[@kaylarogan8988]

Yeah I definitely agree with you. Tbh after Off the Wall his voice wasn’t the same. Don’t get me wrong he still was able to sing, but his voice was more amazing when he was younger.

[@kristuti1]

He stopped belting and his range lowered but it's normal since he wasn't a kid anymore. I think Michael was very lucky because after voice mutation he got a unique voice tone, he started using different techniques like distortion... I have to disagree but he didn't lose power, for example, try to listen to a thriller full recording session kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y162hXxod7igp80 There are his clean vocals.

[@jussaramagda]

Sim porque os problemas AINDA não tinham chegado para ele. É a melhor fase da vida dele creio que foi até para ele mesmo

[@mariahelena3761]

Eu também.

[@deannaperkins754]

His voice was beginning to change right here, still and always amazing.

[@BlackStorm555]

That flower outfit is iconic.

[@halcop]

Folks don't realize that all the recordings of theses great bass lines were played by studio musicians. Jermaine played bass on the live shows. Jermaine's bass playing is definitely underrated.

[@ManovSteelo]

FINALLY! A live version that's not lip-synched track! Thanks for posting!

[@jussaramagda]

É A MELHOR FASE EU AMO O TALENTO AO VIVO. QUANDO É NO PLAY BACK PARECE QUE ESTAMOS SENDO ENGANADOS

[@jamesdejohnette4106]

This performance is priceless,

[@terryjackson2214]

I mean u are spot fucking on i play this song when i think about my mom she died right in front of out of nowhere she love this song she always ask me to play this song like today she's my Valentine's.

[@jmdegracia29]

We are blessed! The best music of those times was and still being magic.

[@maryjenkins8043]

Happy Heavenly birthday Michael 🕊️🕊️🤍🤍... What I now realize is how sad he was doing his childhood. While we were dancing and enjoying watching him perform, he couldn't really enjoy his fame because he was " working". Michael may you have eternal peace since you didn't have peace while you were here on earth.

[@simmiewilliams5970]

Jackson 5ive was responsible for a lot of young brothers learning to play instruments back in the day... Jermaine‘s bass playing was always on point, and shout to Tito!

[@kennewyorkcity]

i love you Michael forevermore and wow!!!!! there will never be another like him

[@robdog0008]

First concert I went to....I think every talent show in school had a Jackson 5 group trying to be the next big thing.

[@terryjackson8058]

Robert Robinson I wish I could say that my mom in other family members when to bad I was born in 1976

[@mocancer8485]

@@terryjackson8058 happy 46th 🎂 this year

[@AlovesMJ]

I always wanted to be where u were Michael. Thank u for the magic

[@ButterflyK]

I love this comment!! ❤ I felt the same!!

[@DRLEWIS]

Makes me cry. So many memories of the JACKSON 5 we loved them so much as young people.

[@MariusWM]

Better stage artist than any other today, so young, so long ago.

[@Sahnequeen]

Wow, I always found Michaels adult voice ok, but as a kid he rocked!❤

[@jennieapplehead]

Can you hear the crowd? they're the most talented human beings ever lived OMG😭😭😭

[@MrGarthjohn]

This makes me so happy to be old. Well, old enough to have been alive when this band was touring and doing performances on TV. It made a huge impact on me. Even though we were severly brainwashed, this video is proof that we were seriously trying to come out of a sleep. Nowadays this type of formation would be extremely helpful in raising the consciousness of the lost/forgotten people. Thanks for the upload. Peace.

[@kwilcox1126]

Looking at Tito, Tito was a really handsome boy

[@jennieapplehead]

I'm still obsessed with this live version and the 1973 version in Japan

[@mjedits8357]

kinda cool Michael singing before he perfected his adult voice, the strains and raspiness at 1:15 in the first chorus is cool to hear because he progressed so much

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Aw stop it his voice was perfected on hit records from the beginning Jesus Christ these comments are ridiculous

[@mjedits8357]

@@anthonytaylor7928 You sound so insecure.

[@gots2bemokareful698]

Yes you can tell his voice was changing I heard the kid and the adult at the same time. I like it. He is my GOAT!!!

[@HaliB75]

The rasp was deliberate and it sounds great. Soul singers did it deliberately back in the day.

[@mjedits8357]

@@HaliB75 to say you know it was deliberats is illogical. Don't be illogical.

[@jennieapplehead]

in 1973 he sang this again with his mature voice😭😫🫶🏻

[@j5muscle]

Vocally this my favorite era for MJ

[@timwhiteside9971]

the jackson 6 at the height of their powers !

[@katrinahouston1604]

my favorite part when jackie and jermaine sing want be where you are want be where you are love that part go my beautiful brother's❤

[@niwu5218]

So much passion in this performance from the stage to the crowd! Mindblowingly beautiful and inspiring.

[@charleswilliams8248]

This live song is raw and great 👍🏾! Simply awesome…

[@lonniebennett1904]

Again truly the absolute Greatest!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@paquette67]

The king of pop❤️❤️❤️

[@fu-gee-laa]

Aww He Was Going Through Puberty/Adolescents Voice Changing

[@gin40]

He still sounded amazing

[@qaddfeyirichardson7907]

God gave us a blessing 🙏😇 with your musical 🙏 voice. Rest in peace my brother

[@niwu5218]

My absolute favorite performance and song. In fact I love the song better live!

[@kwilcox1126]

Awwe the baby voice was changing

[@rondy702]

That's amazing! I was the same age as Michael and I know there is no way anybody that age able to do the things he could do!

[@theresefortuna6479]

Cet enfant me fascine il est d'une beauté renversante ❤️❤️❤️🎶❤️❤️❤️🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@jennieapplehead]

And now we need the actual video please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@APTrustNobody]

The split screen with the music wow incredible

[@tigergokrazy9877]

His voice was best when he was young

[@millionddiva]

Thanks for posting this! I love hearing the harmonies of all their voices and I LOVE hearing Jermaine's vocals along with Michael''s on this song. Two of the most uniquely beautiful voices in this universe! My favorite Jackson songs are when Jermaine and Michael share the lead. Their voices together are magic.

[@jeromejackson6111]

Child, way back in the day!!

[@sessiakojenu4829]

Simply the best.

[@phyllishardy8153]

Love the Jackson Five, God I use cry over him😭😭👏🏼💜

[@donegary4581]

My favorite Jackson 5 song

[@sarahhursey3215]

The one and only Michael Jackson... Happy birthday Michael.. we will love and miss you always xx

[@margaretgordy3760]

This is so fabulous and Michael Jackson is innocent!!

[@trudytowns2729]

OUTSTANDING!!!

[@neceyluv8743]

Wow....just wow. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sahilkhan2470]

I heard this song in 2006 when i was doing intern ship at a xxl music shop and it blew my mind! back then i didnt know it was MJ

[@user-ys5eo3eq2t]

It wasn't just a lead singer, it was the JACKSON FIVE!!!!!!

[@SimplyMeica]

@@user-ys5eo3eq2t Actually, this is Michael's solo song with the Jackson 5 singing backup, etc.

[@shaylah2725]

my absolute favorite version of this song 😍 amazing.

[@katrinahouston1604]

wow i cant take it give me a time machine lol

[@lorettabyrd1492]

Favorite Song ever💗

[@sagieatz433]

When will they remaster these performances? The Jackson 5 have contributed so much to music, its a shame we are having to watch one of the greatest phenomes in grainy quality.

[@patriciajackson7482]

Baddest young man ever. I always relive the moments growing up watching them. My favorite singer as a child, I'd sing all of his songs to the neighborhood kids and perform. LOL Those were the days!!

[@marileivalente5257]

Eu to apaixonada nesse vídeo ❤

[@bas7467]

Damn even more Goosebumps

[@manolitocalot]

the most famous blackstar

[@marcobiondo5357]

How beautiful they are and what a choreography! Michael voice is incredibile…..thank you for sharing ❤️ He lives inside my heart for all the eternity 🌹

[@justindavis8817]

What a true superstar

[@sarahfaithfk4348]

Pure excellence

[@DeCurtaRican]

Jermaine is tearing up that base! I’m shocked that he never released a smooth jazz album. He could’ve done it and had Tito playing guitar on those albums. You can do smooth jazz at any age. A lot of artists would love to have collaborated with them.