Daily 70s Ad: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Hot New Album On Motown Records & Tapes.” Jackson’s fourth solo L.P. Featuring the single, “You Need to Be Loved.” Daily 70s Ad #144: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ originally appeared in the July 14, 1977 issue … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Jackson 5ive cartoon series

Rankin/Bass’ Jackson 5ive cartoon series originally ran on ABC from September, 1971 to September of 1973. 23, half-hour episodes of groovy, limited-animation were produced. The animated version of The Jackson 5 featured actors voicing the band along with VO veteran, … Continue reading

LIFE Magazine, 1971: Rock Stars and their parents

The September 24, 1971 issue, of LIFE Magazine ran a photo story featuring rock stars posing with their parents. Time.com has put a collection of shots online and I invite you to explore it. The images, taken by John Olson, … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Jackson 5, Dancing Machine

Happy Monday, good people. It’s time to put on your platform shoes and dance The Robot along with The Jackson 5 as they perform “Dancing Machine” on The Carol Burnett Show. The appearance likely stems from the 1973-74 season. “Dancing … Continue reading