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

[@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

[@Musicdoc2023]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojPhHhnlKeimNE

[@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.

[@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

[@Michael-qs1yd]

Both versions are dope

[@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 😇😊

[@ykd818]

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

[@jojones2500]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@lamontbradford4630]

J5 did it in 75

[@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.

[@shortfuse75]

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

[@peggystoutemorin4529]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@rudieloraine]

Love Troop’s version. It’s on fire!

[@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! 🙂✌🏾

[@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.

[@tedereTSSK]

Jackson 5 straight off the bat!!

[@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.

[@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🤷🏽‍♂️

[@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 ???

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@TyHarrellShow]

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

[@patricksmith2274]

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

[@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.

[@world-yw5ro]

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

[@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

[@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……

[@lql1094]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@ronwood1220]

Michael and theJ5 are Michael and the J5, but Troop is better than I remember, bravo. Thanks for posting.

[@johnsonzz-jw3oz]

Troop did a nice job with their version, but nothing tops the original. I was 9 when the original version came out, I believe it was the B-side of "Forever Came Today" and I cried at the record store because my mom wouldn't buy it for me. The record store owner felt bad, so he gave the single to me for free! lol My mom tore me up when I got home though.! lol So Jackson 5 version for me!

[@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

[@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! 👏

[@b.romero6846]

For years I thought Troop was the original version of this song until 1 day I heard Jackson 5 version on the radio and haven't heard it again until KZbin. Jackson 5 version for me it has that Stylistics and Blue Magic sound Michael was so good

[@JukuduB]

Troop! !!!! But I love both versions

[@cookiescorner]

Where have I been? I had no idea the Jackson 5 made this song first. I feel some kind of way now. 🥺 Thank you for sharing this! I like Troop's version, but the J5 won this one for me by a TKO. 🥊🥊

[@timaramarie3010]

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

[@bellablaque5035]

Love them both truly however The Golden Voices of the Jacksons just stir the soul on this on im a 70s baby remember We invented "new jack swing" when we came of age so I feel this remake by Troop is beautiful way to show tribute as well as homage.

[@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 😘

[@juanap2230]

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

[@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❤

[@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...

[@Musicdoc2023]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojPhHhnlKeimNE

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@princejaydonis]

J5 Michael's breakdown and riffs took it.

[@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!

[@angelasantiago659]

I have to admit, I had no idea the original song was sung by my favorite group until a few years ago. I like them equally. Troop did an amazing job, sounds almost identical with the exception of Mike’s distinguish voice.

[@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.😍

[@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

[@henriettaparks586]

TROOP, IS LOVELY!!! BUT!!!! MICHAEL, AND HIS BROTHERS,WILL ALWAYS, BE SO SPECIAL, IN MY HEART!! BEAUTIFULL,ORIGINAL FOR ME!!!!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@TheNickJonesExperience]

J5!!!

[@tosha50000]

TROOP did it better. They took the groove and definitely made it their own. I had no idea it was a remake of a Jackson's song until a few years ago. I nearly fell out!

[@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

[@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!

[@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 !!!!!!

[@jvsmith1373]

Gotta go with the original., MJ voice was golden.., troop did a great remake thou real talk

[@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.

[@Chan2Real]

I grew up on troop & never heard J5 version until the other day. They had me fooled for many years

[@PNWOlygurl66]

I loved Michael Jackson my whole life!❤️

[@blafiman]

Troop , once again its in the music

[@e.s.7520]

You are wrong for this matchup!!! 😂 Im SO sorry but this is one of those remakes that is as good the original!!! Troop hit this one out of the park! ⚾ Going...going...GONE! 🎯 Much respect to the legendary Jacksons...music royalty. 👑 Timeless. #classic

[@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...

[@veronicaowens7140]

JACKSON FIVE, HANDS DOWN

[@jwalk31]

Now this is a much better battle. I grew up listening Troop's version. It's one of my favorite songs by an r&b group. I didn't know the Jackson 5 originally did this until I got the entire Michael Jackson Collection in 2011. I saw the title and I immediately listen to their version..... holy shit. The music is soooo damn good. Why was it never a single for them? It's hard for me to decide, being a huge MJ fan. I still listen to the Troop version more.

[@sunrah4469]

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

[@DerekBailey.]

Mannn……… I get tired of telling people that Mike Jack put this out first! Most people would say Troop cover is better because they think theirs is the original! 🤦🏾‍♂️ Jackson Five hands down! But I’ll rock with Troop version also. 💯

[@christiewilliams1704]

Troop version sounds better. The Jackson brothers do harmonize well together on it.

[@brandondenver4331]

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

[@pamelalovings4711]

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

[@guillermoshepperd1719]

Got the give this one to the troops man. I never tought i could choose them above my favo group. it was a very close one though.

[@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 💭 🤣🤣🤣

[@jaystrid3446]

I miss the 90's...

[@trustNchrist1]

Mikes vocals are uncanny man... 😢 RiP

[@nostalgicgamer1363]

troop hands down CLASSIC!!

[@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

[@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

[@jvsmith1373]

Classic material!

[@kc-zf1jp]

Troop did a good job without question. But the voice of Michael and brothers background from the original is better.

[@docfeelgood23]

Troop was more up beat ,, the Jackson was more like a slow song ..I preferred Troop

[@Proverbs-qw8nk]

Both are beautiful but Troop will always be it for me

[@nerodiamante9441]

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

[@christianmommie]

Wow!!! Both versions were beautiful.

[@marvinterrell8443]

I always say the 1st one is the best and I stick to that. But Troop did their thing. It's close.

[@vatricegeorge]

Troop does an excellent job remaking this song. I'm a huge fan of the group and saw them perform this song live several times in the 90s. Tool and Toni sound just like their albums.

[@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! 🙂💙

[@justkay713]

Troop is the familiar however the Jacksons are forever..timeless long

[@meka1002]

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

[@sitdowngrownfolkstalking3823]

I cannot differentiate between the two but I will say this, I loved them both!