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5 Evergreen Songs by Tito Jackson

By Itoro Oladokun
16 September 2024   |   5:26 pm
Tito Jackson, who died at 70, is the youngest brother of the legendary Jackson family and a founding member of The Jackson 5. Although he’s dead, he left behind a rich musical legacy. Here are five of his most evergreen songs: 1. ‘Get It Baby’ This song was released in 2016. It’s Tito’s first commercially…

Tito Jackson

Tito Jackson, who died at 70, is the youngest brother of the legendary Jackson family and a founding member of The Jackson 5. Although he’s dead, he left behind a rich musical legacy. Here are five of his most evergreen songs:

1. ‘Get It Baby’

This song was released in 2016. It’s Tito’s first commercially successful solo single on the Billboard charts featuring Big Daddy Kane from his album Tito Time, becoming the ninth and final Jackson family sibling to place a solo single on the charts. The album was released in Japan late in 2016, and in the US on iTunes in April 2017.

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2. ‘Love One another’

On July 9, 2021, Jackson also released another single “Love One Another” from his second solo album “Under Your Spell.” The single features his brother Marlon Jackson, Kenny Neal, Bobby Rush, and Stevie Wonder. On this album he turned to blues compared to his debut album, Tito Time, which explored more pop and R&B sounds.

3. ‘When the Magic Happens’

This song was released in 2016 from the infectious album, Tito Time. It featured Jocelyn Brown and it is a soulful R&B that resonates till this present time. “When Magic Happens” is a feel-good song that celebrates the power of love and connection. Tito’s smooth vocals and the harmonies of The Jackson 5 create a memorable and uplifting experience for his fans globally.

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4. ‘I Want You Back’

This iconic song, released by The Jackson 5, was their debut single and quickly became a worldwide hit. It was released by Motown in October 1969 and became the first number one hit for the band on January 31, 1970. It also held the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100. Tito’s rhythm guitar playing provided a solid foundation for the song’s infectious groove.

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5. ‘I’ll Be There’

I’ll Be There” is the first single released from the third album by The Jackson 5. It was written by Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West, and Willie Hutch.
The song was recorded by The Jackson 5 and released by Motown Records on August 28, 1970, as the first single from their third album. The was the most successful single ever released by the Jackson 5, with over 6.1 million copies sold globally.

This soulful ballad also showcases Tito’s vocal abilities and the harmonies of The Jackson 5. The song’s message of love and support has resonated with audiences for decades. Surprisingly, the song is still a great tune till this date.

Although the world is sad at the passing of an icon, we are reassured that Tito’s legacy will linger for a long time. This is not a goodbye!

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