Who Did It Better? - Troop vs. The Jackson Five (1990/1975)

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"All I Do Is Think of You" is a ballad single released by The Jackson 5 as the B-side to the group's single, "Forever Came Today" on the Motown label in 1975, and was the final charted single the group issued as The Jackson 5 before they left Motown for CBS the following year. It was featured on their final Motown album, Moving Violation.
In 1989, new jack swing/contemporary R&B group, Troop, recorded a cover version off their Attitude album.[1] Produced by Chuckii Booker, this version went to number one on the R&B singles chart for a week in the summer of 1990. - wikipedia
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[@Mike1122.]

There was no auto tune in 1975 just pure vocal greatness. If you ever heard the Jackson 5 live this wouldn’t even be a discussion.

[@jonjonharreld7602]

Big Mike It's All About Keeping The Legacy Alive...There Was Also No Autotune In 1989...One Love Fam...

[@greatjuankenobi217]

@@jonjonharreld7602 exactly

[@vatricegeorge]

I heard Troop live several times and they "sang" this song beautifully with no auto tunes.

[@RTDavis0503]

Troop sang All of their stuff live too. There was no auto-tune then either. Auto-Tune didn't come until 2000

[@user-ki1vd3ti8j]

There was no auto tunes in the late 80s and 90s either. The fact is TROOP''s version sounds better because it's an improved production of the Jacksons rendition of the song. However, I think Michael's vocals are still unbeatable in it's purity and smoothness. That alone makes me prefer the Jacksons version.

[@MrsTamu628]

Omg! Micheal's VOICE! So pure, and angelic...I'm going with the Jackson 5, but I do like how Troop made it more of an upbeat tempo. it's a Jackson 5 classic, but Troop did do it justice.

[@d-rzarkocubrinoski]

It is Michael. You can't even spell it correctly.

[@ebonylewis1680]

I agree. Depends on my mood

[@unbothered9761]

MJ always his voice was pure divinity but Troop did their thang love their version too

[@tjn7687]

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[@cashprice]

I loved the way Troop made this song their own. Very good arrangement

[@charlottelinder4868]

That's so true

[@MickyTubbs1985]

100% CONCURRENCE. This song was a PROM STAPLE in the early 90's.

[@terry7375]

Jacksons own this

[@africkinamerican]

@@charlottelinder4868 Chuckii Booker produced

[@charlottelinder4868]

@@africkinamerican Thank You 😇😊

[@Onlythetruth247]

Troop sang the hell out of this song. It's a fabulous, dreamy song. Both versions are very similar and that's why Troop's version is so good.

[@ykd818]

The Jackson's: Because Michael's (the king of pop) voice is flat out mesmerizing Troop: Because the instrumentals are next level

[@akbarmuslim4565]

With Michael's voice you don't even need instruments the man was from another planet...

[@marcusspivey8452]

I am a Jackson 5 fan but Troop had a harmony with this song that is timeless

[@jojones2500]

The Jackson Five , Michael Jackson' voice is so dreamy and soulful .

[@johnlucius1665]

The legendary magic of Michael and Jermaine on lead vocals of this Soulful J5 last Motown Album Classic Single, will always be my favorite but I love the Troop version as well.

[@peggystoutemorin4529]

The minute Mike opened his mouth the contest was over, but Troop was good, very good.

[@bignell216]

Growing up, all I had heard was the Troop version. When I first heard the original, it changed my whole perspective of the song. The tempo and simplicity made you focus purely on the vocals and Mike's vocals after unchallenged, certainly not by any member of Troop, no diss. So gotta go with J5 for making a beautiful, slightly mid tempo ballad

[@Black_unity597]

I gotta go with Troop & heard both growing up but troop killed this song! They honered the Hell out of J5 to the point where people don’t even think about J5 when you hear the song!

[@Michael-qs1yd]

Both versions are dope

[@rudieloraine]

Love Troop’s version. It’s on fire!

[@2girly]

Thank you Michael and the Jacksons for laying the footprints for Troop and others. Not many people know MJ sang this first. Troop did great in this remake. It how you honor the pioneers

[@ellenlanot6175]

Indeed

[@ta5393]

Now that's how you do a proper cover of an amazing song. Troop did this song justice. If you're going to cover a song, ya better bring the heat making it stand out or don't do it at all. Go big or go home. Lol!

[@angelasantiago659]

Agreed

[@SeanPoole-sy7bn]

Yeah I did not know the Jacksons had done this back in 90 when this joint had me wide open!

[@basheermuhammad7757]

Enough room for both versions.

[@jondough7777777]

Basheer Muhammad agreed sir! That’s a thought call

[@dotposey7598]

Agree. I grew up on the troop version. Didn't know that this was a Jackson 5 song. But, I became a Jackson 5 fan and like the original too.

[@pickzkickz]

That's all this dude does!!! Lol

[@nashidm6086]

Which basically means Troop but it doesn't feel right voting against the King

[@juanitathompson7184]

Jackson 5 all day long! Raw and untouched! Love Troops version too. They did a good remake!

[@salwashabazz7329]

No need to insult anyone. Ppl can like whatever type music they want! You probably like today’s music and if so, please don’t insult ANYONE’s taste in music. 😁

[@misaelchalas2705]

@@salwashabazz7329 U realize she said she likes the Jackson 5 more right?

[@salwashabazz7329]

@@misaelchalas2705: Oh I wasn’t talking to her lol. Her comment was from 2 years ago. There was another nasty comment here that I assume was deleted. 🤷🏾‍♀️ But thank you! 🙂✌🏾

[@wandamajette8648]

The intro for the J5 rendition is so much stronger. It just pulls you right into the song. I think I got through the first 6 seconds. I'm gonna finish listening now.

[@motorcitymoney1]

The Jackson 5 emulated the perfect sound of the 70's on this cut, but Troop took is to the next level with a BIGGER sound . Both get an 8.5 in my book. Love that Stylistics sound

[@junenu8582]

They don't make music like this anymore. #RealSinging

[@eb0526]

Danny Smiley Jr Truth 👍🏾

[@junenu8582]

Jackie I know right. You know it's good music when I have my children under 15 loving this kind of music. And you know what kind of music these kids like these days in time.

[@carolynhowell9768]

@Tony B they were still with Motown so they were the Jackson Five

[@aahmonddelite690]

@@junenu8582 BUT... arent KIDS forced based on mass programming and promotions ???

[@juliuscoleman7299]

The Jackson 5 Hands Down We cannot put Troop in that category with the Jackson 5 we think Throop for paying homage to the Jackson 5 you know what it is Jackson 5 hand down

[@junenu8582]

You can't even put troop in the same category with the Jackson 5. But you can't knock Troop tho. They did their thang tho. Both classics in a different time era.

[@michaelwhite5606]

I agree...but I heard Troops version first and I'm very old school

[@warrenbfeagins]

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!! IKR!!??

[@candacebeater8203]

Well said.

[@pickzkickz]

The song fool....Troop by a mile.

[@freddylyons8180]

Troop killed THIS ONE

[@patricksmith2274]

TROOP did an excellent remake, but I gotta give it to the JACKSONS. # Michael Jackson KING OF POP🎤🎼🎵🎶🎙🎸🎤

[@prowellerable]

Troop sounds nice but I used to listen to the jacksons sing this going to college, loved it then and still do now. The jacksons hands down!

[@sharoncampbell860]

Hearing Michael voice in its purity just brings tears to my eyes

[@Black_unity597]

Troops Version touches the soul make you want to make up with whoever you love right then and there thank you J5 for making it so troop could make this version……

[@timaramarie3010]

I love both, Troop sound so good . Michael will always have my heart. ❤

[@MrEhu3]

I didn't even know the Jackson 5 did this song

[@videogirlzzzzzz]

Eddie Hughes yep, in 75 or 76!

[@antoniostubbs9962]

That's a automatic vote for Troop

[@GoodLane]

I didn’t know until Michael passed and I found out here on KZbin

[@urbancommute5239]

What ?

[@leecanty2894]

I honestly found out watching Unsung: Troop🤷🏽‍♂️

[@williebarrett7198]

I definitely like Troop's version better because their vocal arrangements and musical arrangements were better, however Michael Jackson vocals were awesome. I like the Jackson Five's version as well.

[@yisraelcoachlamont]

Two eras of different versions of love, and thought of people. If you grew up in the 70's you knew all about the Jackson 5. I Love both versions.

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

My mind was BLOWN when I recently discovered this was a J5 remake. Since then, nothing else compares to me, but TROOP did it honor! 👏

[@sexychoc13]

There is no comparison...different time different feel. Both absolutely great for each era they were in...love both!

[@world-yw5ro]

The Jacksons for me!💯 Love MJ's voice! 💖👏👏👏

[@musicman9914]

The Jackson Fives version is more organic and heartfelt IMO.

[@brandonlittle5722]

Of course it's organic, it's the orginal

[@TyHarrellShow]

The Jackson 5 set the foundation for the groups that followed but I have to give this one to Troop.

[@tedereTSSK]

Jackson 5 straight off the bat!!

[@TheProducer77051]

Another very good remake of a classic song. Whenever you can listen to two versions of the same song, 10 or more years apart, and feel the same way about both versions, then proper respect was paid and it's a tribute to the song itself.

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

NEVER knew in all the 30 years that this song was done by Jackson 5!!! What! Thanks for uploading. Learn something new everyday.

[@FatemaAries]

I found out a few years ago that the J5 did the song first. Troop did they thang on the version, they made their own. The Jackson 5 I love the instruments and the harmonies....MJ vocals was so crazy on this song.

[@chiefrockaj8076]

Steve Russell wanted to do this song because he idolized Micheal Jackson heard it from the man himself

[@charlottelinder4868]

WOW!!!!

[@jonjonharreld5774]

Of Course My Bro Wanted To Do It And I Told Him To Talk To Silva Rhone About Us Redoing This Song...It's All About Keeping The Legacy Alive...One Love Fam...

[@tjn7687]

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[@kevhun1]

Steve crushed it brought to next level so we could ball of it. My did it as a kid and we were Janet's age. Troop came at the right time and had a more polished version. Mike put us up on the game, but troop helped us put it down

[@dunbarf2413]

@@kevhun1 Yes of course Troop's version would be more polished. Production standard improvements between 1975 and 1990 were very significant and strongly contributed. 15 years.

[@joesepulveda3155]

Didn't even have to think about this one I love Michael Jackson and I love the Jackson 5 but Troop took the song to another level every time I hear it it takes me back❤

[@dirkwhite2678]

Troop Killed this song.I was fully expecting to say J5 nope Troop .

[@antoniostubbs9962]

Tony B Naw, let go of your pride...

[@taotaostrong]

They really did! I was raised/programmed to always favor the original, but my shackles are broken! Troop wins this one! JheriCurl stripes and all! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿👏🏾

[@maccagrabme]

No way.

[@CoolHandLukeDuke]

Troop's version is so much freer. Nostalgia aside, Steve Russell's adlibing and the falsetto make their cover an absolute CLASSIC. Gotta give it to Total Respect Of Other People, here. They more than did the song justice.

[@KtotheG]

I like Troop's version more, too... sometimes, the remake is better. A lot of people aren't willing to admit that. For instance, Luther Vandross does the definitive version of "A House Is Not a Home." Whitney Houston pretty stole "I Will Always Love You" from Dolly Parton and made it HER song. Also, I think Jodeci does a better version of "Lately." It is what it is.

[@khalilahwestindies2224]

I respect both.. I gotta say Troop, tho! When Troop dropped this is in 1990, I was in middle school.. it was allat and served as background music while on the phone with ur crush😊❤️💞

[@ladytee7311]

Khalilah R Yes ma’am

[@birdchoyce1268]

I was in middle when the Jackson 5 sang this song. Maybe our favorite is based on where (age) we were when the song came out, because it reminds us of that innocence!!

[@naturally_me7778]

😂😂. When Errybody had actual phones in the home attached to an phone outlet in the wall. 😂

[@MsCK34]

Michael Jackson is my FAVORITE singer of all time, I love ALL of the songs he sings, BUT this song was made for Troop!!! Troop just remade tf outta this song!! Troop made you sit back and visualize him having a big crush.😍

[@cpoppa3875]

No comparison in the vocals MJ. But props to Troop for a close 2nd

[@MisunderstoodChild2001]

Steven Tally with they language what is wrong with you J5 All day everyday

[@BlackDiamondForumClub]

WOW this is my first time hearing Jackson 5's version and I must say they killed it noone can out do this version. Thanks for putting me on.

[@brandondenver4331]

The Jackson's version has a smooth, quintessential "Stylistics" 70's vibe to it. Lovely.

[@princejaydonis]

J5 Michael's breakdown and riffs took it.

[@dannyhughes2680]

You can tell the difference, the Jackson's version pure, clean and a better choice of talent, not to say Troop doesn't have any because they do. There's a reason they call Michael Jackson the King!!!

[@mannyfrencha5736]

Daayyuuummmm! Hearing them back to back is special! Different era's yet BOTH are POWERFUL! Mike is my DUDE to the PINNACLE, but Troop rocked IT, SERIOUSLY! The Troop version will always be special because it's what we were playing in 1991 during my senior year of high school. You cant lose with either

[@MsCK34]

Agree!!!

[@trustNchrist1]

Mikes vocals are uncanny man... 😢 RiP

[@lql1094]

This was a high school jam for me (Troop's version). You know they do it for me.

[@joeceasar785]

Troop brought this classic back from the dead

[@DaisyAnnabelle65]

I loved Michael Jackson my whole life!❤️

[@HISTORYGRL]

So!!!!! This one was a tough one because I grew listening to the troop version💞💞 !!! But the Jackson 5 always delivers ... my final thoughts are : I think troop as the better sound musically but Jackson 5 has the better vocalist with MJ 😘

[@wesleyking2212]

There's no Troop without J5

[@demetriusjohnson3677]

Both groups are super great.Troop brought that raw R&B 90s feel to the table.But the Jacksons brought that soul straight to the dancefloor

[@thabuloodles9209]

Mike the king of pop never will be another like em but on this one definitely Troop if you grew up in that era that was everybody's ish

[@shortfuse75]

Troop murdered this. One time the remake was better than the original.

[@nerodiamante9441]

I r8 and love Troop, but I'm strictly old school Jackson 5 got this hands down

[@juanap2230]

The Jackson 5 of course!!! But troop did there thing as well.

[@aliciacook1543]

The Jackson 5❤

[@gregorythomas4470]

If you literally copy EVERY SINGLE NOTE that a then teenage Michael created from deep in his talented soul, there simply is no comparison. Just thank Michael for showing you the way and keep it moving

[@nickmngola8189]

Absolutely true

[@veronicaowens7140]

JACKSON FIVE, HANDS DOWN

[@jbsuomi3830]

Two different eras and yet both did this song justice! With the J5 it takes me back to the days my mother played her 45s. With Troop, my high school dances! Real music that really touched your soul!!

[@Black_unity597]

J5 don’t touch the soul!!! Sounds like church or a funeral!!!! Just dead and flat! Troop killed mike and the J5 with their own song! For me the measure of how good a song is can you make it timeless and if it provokes and emotion out of you and Troops version almost makes you wanna you know what!!!

[@jameslemmons9737]

The motherfuckin Jackson 5! it just happens to be my favorite song from the moving violation album! ……Thank you!⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@johnsonzz-jw3oz]

@James Lemmons Mine too! :)

[@Juancarlossantana2023]

I met one of the guys from troop. He lived next door to my aunt that passed away in California. I met him and his family in 2015 when I was there. He was pretty cool

[@dray66502]

When I hear the initial beat, I always try to hit that initial hummm like ole boy.. lol.. I do enjoy the J5's version but I'm going with Troop on this one.

[@empresserica]

Wow. I had no idea the J5 made this song.! Michaels voice, so beautiful and mature! Troop did Justice to this song....🎯💃🏽💯🔥

[@midiresurrectedagain9340]

Love The JACKSON'S But #TROOP Laid THIS TF OUT!!! #BLESSEM #ALL AWESOME POST!!!

[@pickzkickz]

High school for me!! Troop by a mile.

[@lamarthomas1900]

TROOP, end of discussion

[@SoulSearch11110]

Agreed

[@lindathomas7803]

@@SoulSearch11110 I agree

[@reddogjames6618]

Both classics in their eras but, I'll say troop REALLY hit it hard

[@dbrownporecords]

90's vs 70's R&B or Troop vs Michael Jackson one lead against two leads I'm going with Michael I'm sorry can't go against my boy I truly love and respect Troop but when it comes vocals there aren't to many people who ever lived that could be in same convo with Michael just being honest

[@salwashabazz7329]

Steven Tally: Oh your just insulting anyone who doesn’t choose Troop! It’s ok to disagree but why do you have to insult ppl by calling them names or saying they have no taste in music?! Smh grow up

[@dbrownporecords]

@Steven Tally It's my opinion plus do you have any musical skills or talents the dumb ass is the one who commits on an opinion that is someone's personal opinion but what you eat don't make me shit !!!!!!

[@maryandsamsbabygirl4988]

Definitely Troop! Their version still gives me chills 😍

[@Black_unity597]

For real I don’t know what ears people have J5 made a great record for Troop to make it so I am so happy for that but song side by side Troop touches something on the inside I don’t know how anyone doesn’t feel that…. Thank you J5. But don’t J5 version sound like church music, I sear all I hear is the choir almost make you think you gunna get in trouble for the dirty thoughts 💭 🤣🤣🤣

[@JukuduB]

Troop! !!!! But I love both versions

[@HOODCLASSICTELEVISION]

Hard to go against ‘MJ’, but,......... TROOP did the damn thing to this song.

[@pamelalovings4711]

2019'! 1975' The Jackson 5💕 but Troop💕 put a Sweet Unique Style of Ingredients for that Era👍 Thanks for Sharing!!

[@kentalks2818]

TIE! I was a kid when Troops version came out and didn’t know it was a cover. I was in love, you hear me, IN LOVE with that song. But when I heard the J5 version it was like being torn into another dimension because I’m a huge Michael fan. Michael’s voice is everything to me and hearing him sing was magic to me. Then Dilla samples it for 🍩 ‘s ? Put a fork in it and service it to me now!

[@twb123]

I love the song and love both versions of it. Michael was like 16, or 17 singing this THE KING 👑 Forever Michael❤️

[@barbarabaldwin9036]

Love the Jackson's always Michael Jackson is just amazing, missing him soooooo much.

[@twb123]

Barbara Baldwin I do too! ❤️

[@jvsmith1373]

Classic material!

[@rayarene4772]

Jackson 5 they have the innocence in their voice which makes the lyrics believable ☺️💕

[@HOODCLASSICTELEVISION]

It’s crazy, because I’ve never heard the Jackson 5 version until today. But, when TROOP released this I thought 💭 “this sounds like something Michael Jackson would sing. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sunrah4469]

J5 all day. Their production was classic. Troop pulled it off vocally, but those drum machines make their version sound dated.

[@kevinwoodruff2556]

Troop OWNED this song, folks forgot the Jacksons even sung this one!!!

[@nancypryor4004]

The Jackson 5 🔥🔥🔥

[@DeeNice681]

Album version Troop wins, but check out Michael and The Jacksons doing it live on KZbin on the MDA telethon. That's the best version of the song!

[@scratchkanawatch]

cant find it on the mda channel or anywhere else either...

[@roconway]

@@scratchkanawatch Michael sung it by himself, Jermaine was not there, mainly cause this was the last album on Motown and they had parted ways

[@Ldm0320]

@@scratchkanawatch here ya go.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3ncdJ2mo9WEf68

[@damanibaraka7896]

You can't say that unless you have a live Troop version to compare it too. I'm sure someone can find a live version of troop's onstage. I think both have better song that could've been posted.

[@jonjonharreld7602]

@@roconway Jermaine Did All Of The Addlibs Inbetween Michael While Jackie Marlon & Tito Did Background Vocals...One Love Fam...

[@Riogi]

The Jackson Five gets my vote.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Troop hands down no disrespect to the Jackson 5 but Troop killed it 👍🏾

[@meka1002]

I like the music to Troops version but I love the authenticity of the singing of Jackson 5's version.

[@One.Cor.Productions]

Come on!!!! Really, troop over the Jackson 5? Never!!! Jackson 5 and only the Jackson 5!

[@gregoryjohnson4319]

2 different eras, 2 different groups, 2 different sounds. Analog, and Digital. What's to compare? They're both Great.

[@sirrjazz734]

It's hard to beat or improve on the original. It is because of The Jackson Five that the song is even worth singing. They set the standard for the song, so whoever does the song would at least have to match their energy. Troop did well enough singing with the conviction of their era, (the time when they performed it). It is hard to match Michael Jackson's singing skills. He was indeed The Golden Child!!! Troop did well.

[@Black_unity597]

He was a weirdo! They all were weirdos and still are!!!

[@latoniaismail1774]

Ugh!!! i Love both versions...Honestly can't pick one over the other

[@claudiabranch7613]

I Love my Michael, but be honest Troops harmony was so much smoother...

[@derrickjackson8039]

Right. We can love Mike and J5 and still know that Troop did this better.

[@salwashabazz7329]

Nothing about Troop’s version was smoother! But that’s also what makes it unique lol. Troop was in a different era...when Teddy Riley was introducing his New Jack Swing sound; hard beats with RnB and Soul music. J5’s version was the softer, smoother melodic version! 🙂💙

[@odarquehunnett200]

I dig the arrangement of the remake, and the harmonies are on point for both, but MJ and his brothers earn the nod here. Written and produced by Brian Holland (of THE hitmaker songwriting production team Holland-Dozier-Holland) and Michael Lovesmith, I like how the vocals fall into the song and make it sound like an elementary schoolboy's song. Booker is outstanding as a producer and singer, but the vocals sound "oversung" and it comes off more like a college man's make-out song. It's all in the interpretation as with many covers. I'll listen to either of them all day, but it's the original that wins this one.

[@Tudaman]

You can never go wrong with Michael and Jermaine

[@jondough7777777]

Love both of them

[@toitoy5204]

I love the Jackson 5 but Troop killed it❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesgilliam6615]

There both great but I would have to give it to the Jackson's

[@anthonywest4173]

TROOP VERSION WAS MORE EMOTIONAL, THEY WOULD DO ANYTHING TO BE A THAT GIRL.

[@sixfootbeauty]

Dude from troop copied ALL of MJJs inflections and riffs and tone he even said he wanted to sound like Mike. I love both but something about that J5 version and Jermaine's speaking verse... Yeah J5!!

[@TheAngelskye66]

It sounds more like the love song it was meant to be..Made you think of that school crush that made your heart skip beats every time you saw them.I agree with you

[@ZJtheLegend]

Michael's voice is BUTTER! Jermaine is CROONING! 😍😍😍

[@BrothaJ365]

ZJtheLegend Smh, will they ever respect Jermaine’s vocals?

[@ZJtheLegend]

@@BrothaJ365 Jermaine doesn't get the accolades he deserves! Michael even said Jermaine was his favorite singer. I saw The Jacksons live this year. Jermaine really put on a show!

[@johnsonzz-jw3oz]

@ZJtheLegend. You are correct. Jermaine sings his butt off, especially live.! I too have seen the Jacksons live quite a few times, since Mike's passing, and they were great! I also was lucky to have seen them with Mike on the "Victory" Tour .

[@ZJtheLegend]

@@johnsonzz-jw3oz Yes! Jermaine is terribly underrated! I saw The Jacksons in April. I immediately bought tickets to see them again in September. Best concert I've ever been to! Everyone was EXCELLENT!

[@stephenbirks6458]

The Jackson 5 - Easy the better of the two groups - Back in 1975 they were doing their thing -Writing songs -Playing instruments - Singing In their falsetto style - in a style that was reasonably knew to everyone !...

[@stephenbirks6458]

Troop were a 90s band - So many Styles & Genres to chose from in the 1990s ? - Where as the J5 were Original doing their own thing ? Any one can try and emulate another and ?

[@harrypool71]

Troop’s version was good but nothing beats a Full nose , Full Afro Jackson 5. Say what you want.

[@supremevictory4310]

Lol 👃