Goin Back to Indiana (Rstr) [Original recording remastered]

Jackson 5 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 5, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 1971
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Motown
• ASIN: B002Y4Z4Q0
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,698 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The soundtrack to their first TV special, this 1971 LP hit #16 and features guests Bill Cosby and Tommy Smothers. Includes rare rehearsal versions of I Want You Back and Maybe Tomorrow plus songs from their thrilling homecoming concert and a bonus track (on the CD)! --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Jackson 5 on TV, May 20, 2010

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This review is from: Goin Back to Indiana (Rstr) (Audio CD)

The Jackson Five experienced success right out of the box with their first four singles hitting number one and their next two peaking at number two. To capitalize on their immense popularity, Motown produced a television special that centered around a homecoming concert the band performed in their home state of Indiana. The resulting album, Goin' Back To Indiana, is a great snap shot of the band. They had cut their teeth on the road and despite their young ages, they exhibit an experienced professionalism. The first three songs are from the special with Bill Cosby and Tommy Smothers providing some comic relief before and between stellar versions of "I Want You Back" and "Maybe Tomorrow". "The Day Basketball Was Saved" is a goofy number that certainly loses something without the visual aid that television provided. It is excessively long and doesn't really work well on the album. The homecoming show segment kicks off with three cover songs. The first two are roof raising versions of Sly & The Family Stone's "I Want To Take You Higher" & "Stand" and the third is a great take on Traffic's "Feelin' Alright". "Walk On" is a funky, Isaac Hayes' styled song that is combined with a rolling "The Love You Save" for a nicely contrasted medley. The album closes with a let it all hang out version of the title track.

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential Release For Serious J5 Fans & Collectors alike!, February 11, 2012

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This review is from: Goin Back to Indiana (Rstr) (Audio CD)

I never purchased the previous 2 on 1 CD that featured BOTH 'Goin Back To Indiana' & 'Lookin Through The Windows', so this 2010 remaster was right on time, and for less than $5.00...a NO BRAINER. The music sounded great as it did back in the day, and I'm happy to obtain tracks from the Jackson 5's 'Homecoming Concert' (can we get the entire show please ???). I really give props to Motown/Universal for the AWESOME packaging with these 2010 remasters. They paid particular attention to details and EVERYTHING from the original 1971 vinyl album is reproduced for this CD (including the album's inner sleeve's authentic advertisements from 1971 for Jackson 5 posters, cards, autographs, etc.). I am truly happy to add this CD to my collection. Don't miss out on these Jackson 5 remasters!!!

3.0 out of 5 stars Too many intro's, December 30, 2011

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This review is from: Goin Back to Indiana (Rstr) (Audio CD)

We all enjoy listening to this great entertainer, and have many great hits from MJ, but one song in particular recorded during his younger years, (Goin Back to Indiana) was what we were trying to find. Since this cd is titled such, we purchased it. We were disappointed to hear so many intro's on this cd.