"Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5" is the debut studio album from the iconic American pop band The Jackson 5, released by the Motown label in December 1969. The title of the album is somewhat misleading, as Diana Ross, a famous American singer and actress, was not heavily involved in the album's production. However, Motown's founder Berry Gordy wanted to leverage on Ross's popularity to introduce the Jackson 5.
The album introduced the world to the young brothers from Gary, Indiana, including the future King of Pop, Michael Jackson. It features several covers of popular songs, as well as a few originals. The album includes their first hit single "I Want You Back," which propelled the Jackson 5 to immediate fame and is now considered a classic. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a number-one hit single for the band.
"Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5" album established the Jackson 5 as a significant presence in the realm of pop music. The significant success of the album led to the band's fruitful and influential career in the music industry. The album was the birth of the classic J5 sound, characterized by youthful energy, catchy melodies, mature vocals from young Michael, and skillful harmonies from his older brothers.
