Got to Be There - Michael Jackson, Willensky, Elliot
Maria (You Were the Only One) - Michael Jackson, Brown, Lawrence
Rockin' Robin - Michael Jackson, Thomas, Jimmie
Ain't No Sunshine - Michael Jackson, Withers, Bill
I Wanna Be Where You Are - Michael Jackson, Ross, T-Boy
Girl Don't Take Your Love from Me - Michael Jackson, Hutch, Willie
Ben - Michael Jackson, Black, Don [Lyricis
People Make the World Go Round - Michael Jackson, Bell, Thom
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day - Michael Jackson, Cosby, Henry
We've Got a Good Thing Going - Michael Jackson, Gordy, Berry
When I Come of Age - Michael Jackson, Davis, Hal
I Want You Back [Single Version] - Michael Jackson, Corporation [2]
Who's Lovin' You [Single Version] - Michael Jackson, Robinson, William
Darling Dear [Single Version] - Michael Jackson, Gordy, Horgay
Never Can Say Goodbye [Single Version] - Michael Jackson, Davis, Clifton
Maybe Tomorrow [Single Version] - Michael Jackson, Corporation
Track Listings (16) - Disc #2
With a Child's Heart - Michael Jackson, Basemore, Vicki
Happy (Love Theme from Lady Sings the Blues) - Michael Jackson, Legrand, Michel
Morning Glow - Michael Jackson, Schwartz, Stephen
Music and Me - Michael Jackson, Cannon, Mike
We're Almost There - Michael Jackson, Holland, Brian [1]
Just a Little Bit of You - Michael Jackson, Holland, Brian [1]
Dear Michael - Michael Jackson, Davis, Hal
I'll Come Home to You - Michael Jackson, Perren, Freddie
If 'N I Was God - Michael Jackson, Sherman, Richard [2
Who's Looking for a Lover - Michael Jackson, Hilliard, Jacquelin
One Day in Your Life - Michael Jackson, Armand, Renee
You're My Best Friend, My Love - Michael Jackson, Brown, Sam III [8]
It's Too Late to Change the Time - Michael Jackson, Sawyer, Pam
Call on Me - Michael Jackson, Mizell, Alphonso
Melodie - Michael Jackson, Larson, Mel
Farewell My Summer Love - Michael Jackson, St.Lewis, Keni
Here for 2008, The Essential Two CD set commemorating Michael Jackson's 50th birthday. Features his greatest songs recorded in his early days as a solo artist on Motown Includes the hits 'Got To Be There', 'Ben', 'One D... more »ay In Your Life, et al, culled from five solo albums. Includes popular album cuts, including those made famous again as hip-hop samples. Also includes single versions of Jackson 5 hits featuring some of MJ's greatest vocals. Essay by Duke University scholar, author and J5 fan Mark Anthony Neal.« less
Here for 2008, The Essential Two CD set commemorating Michael Jackson's 50th birthday. Features his greatest songs recorded in his early days as a solo artist on Motown Includes the hits 'Got To Be There', 'Ben', 'One Day In Your Life, et al, culled from five solo albums. Includes popular album cuts, including those made famous again as hip-hop samples. Also includes single versions of Jackson 5 hits featuring some of MJ's greatest vocals. Essay by Duke University scholar, author and J5 fan Mark Anthony Neal.
Robert Byrd | Minneapolis, MN United States | 06/28/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't know about others, but I feel that Michael Jackson's music was part of the soundtrack of my life. I can pinpoint different points in my growing up, the joys and sorrows, the valuable lessons and invaluable disappointments - every step of the way, every tear and laugh, every new and lost love, Michael's music was there. He often said that all he wanted to do through his songs and performances was make people happy. He did that and more for me. I feel as if I owe him something in return that I will sadly never be able to repay. I wish that I could have waved a magic wand and made him happy, but the depth of his sadness was too great for anyone to overcome. Now that he's gone, I lament his untimely death, but I also rejoice in the musical legacy he left behind. And I have a sneaky suspicion that he will be even bigger in death than he was in life. Already today, young children enjoy his music just as much as their grandparents. I think that cross-generational admiration of his genius will only grow so that 20 years from now young kids will not be saying "who was Michael Jackson" as much as they'll say "can I hear that song again - he was BAD!!!""
An excellent way to remember early Michael, now that he's go
C. Robinson | California | 06/26/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I wanted to go back in time, to my growing-up days when Michael was my first crush, and when his voice and image were a constant in my life. He gave me many great years, musically, and I'm glad I was on this planet at the same time as he was."
The Greatest
mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 01/25/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"what can i ever say about the Genius that is Michael Jackson. in my lifetime no other musical figure has meant more or inspired my ears more than this man. he was incredible as a child artist and he had that gut bucket brand of soul in his voice that you just can't teach. the singles represented here showcase the greatness of a younger MJ. great songs,production and a voice that is timeless then and now."
Just what I needed--BRAVO, MICHAEL JACKSON !!!
Matthew G. Sherwin | last seen screaming at Amazon customer service | 07/06/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Michael Jackson Gold is a great two CD set with many wonderful songs all performed flawlessly by the great Michael Jackson. We get timeless, beautiful songs by Michael as part of The Jackson 5, too. This is a great two CD set for fans and even newcomers will be enchanted by Michael's singing on these two CDs--he shows a genius of a performer way beyond his years. The quality of the sound is excellent and the artwork is very nicely done as well.
"Got To Be There," a charming number, starts the CD with Michael singing with other members of his family--but make no mistake about it, Michael is squarely front and center and he handles this very well. The rest of The Jacksons do a great job, too! "Rockin' Robin" shines brighter than silver and gold combined when Michael tackles it; the music that plays fits in perfectly with his vocals and I especially like that electric guitar! "Ain't No Sunshine" gets a most passionate treatment; Michael delivers this like the pro he was and always will be! He never lets go of a single superfluous note and that's grand. "I Wanna Be Where You Are" strikes me as a huge highlight of the first CD; and listen for Michael to do an outstanding job on "Ben." "Ben" moves me with its singular beauty. Nobody could ever have done this better than Michael; he delves deep into "Ben" and I can truly feel the real angst he had in his heart for missing things that he wished he had including more time to play with his friends as a child. "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" has a terrific sound that I absolutely love; and I really like "I Want You Back." Great! "Who's Lovin' You" stuns me with its natural beauty; and "Never Can Say Goodbye" is a classic Jackson 5 hit that has Michael front and center once again--what a great treatment they give to "Never Can Say Goodbye!"
"With a Child's Heart" has Michael singing at his usual very best; and there's the theme song from "Lady Sings the Blues" entitled "Happy." "Happy" is very passionate and it showcases Michael's genius as a consummate entertainer. "Just a Little Bit of You" has the spotlight on a somewhat more mature Michael; his voice developed quite nicely and he never falters on this number, either! The music is just right and the rest of the troupe sound so good--not that Michael Jackson ever truly needed backup; but they all sound outstanding anyway. "I'll Come Home to You" is a gorgeous love ballad; it moves me with its beauty. "If N' I Was God" uses the percussion very well and Michael delivers this like a champ! "Who's Looking for a Lover" has a terrific beat; and listen for the meaningful "One Day in Your Life" which Michael delivers with all his heart and soul. "You're My Best Friend, My Love" is another song with a great beat and I love to hear "Call on Me."
Michael Jackson fans will certainly enjoy this excellent two CD set of his wonderful numbers. Michael may have left us but it's abundantly clear that he will live on forever in his music; and I love to celebrate his life and all that he gave to us. Thank you, Michael--and thank you to the rest of The Jackson 5!"
R.I.P. MJ
Lakeisha Harrod | 09/04/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This Gold CD is really good. It's a must-have for any true MJ fan. You would get to hear Michael grow up through these priceless songs...from songs performed with the Jackson 5 to solo hits like With a Child's Heart, Dear Michael, and many more. Please get this...you will not be disappointed."