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 (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,059 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.

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars The First Live Album, September 1, 2010

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Tyrone Michael Bess "T.M.B" (oakland ca) - See all my reviews

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

I have the album but being able to get this on cd at this price you can,t beat it.No pund intend.There is a great verson of going back to indiana and feelin alright. with the death of michael you will find yourself really understanding the power in his voice live back then.So if you do have it you know what im talking about,if you don,t buy it and enjoy!