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Goin Back to Indiana (Rstr)

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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.

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.

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!

Just what I wanted, It take's me back to when I was a youngster. I had found this very same item on video a few years back, but the audio is horrid in some spots. Im very happy with my purchase!

Original artwork and a detailed sleeve. it's great to finally be able to own this on CD at such a great price.