Jackson 5 and Kool & The Gang

Today I have some old school music for you! Now when I say old school, I actually mean old school. As in, the awesome 70's music that your parents probably listened to. This is not the first song by the Jackson 5 that I have posted, but I certainly have not posted many songs by this awesome group. This is probably one of the best groups of all time. I mean not only are all of the members extremely talented, but this is a family band. It is extremely rare to see family groups like this and I think that is one of the things that made the Jackson 5 even more popular. There is this effortless chemistry to their work and that is heard in their sound. But this song is probably one of the most iconic songs of all time. Adults and children of all generation following know this song. Over forty years in the future and this song is still one of the defining songs of the American music industry. Honestly, this song is one of the characteristics that define American culture. There are always those classics, but this one is at the highest ranks of awesomeness. This song features Michael Jackson as the lead singer and he sounds so phenomenal of course. I honestly don't know what else to say about this song other than that it is one of the greatest songs ever! Today's instrumental song is by Kool And The Gang. This song is also one of my favorite oldies songs. This one is from the early 80's but it serves as an awesome bridge for the 70's motown sound to the 80's disco sound. Kool And The Gang were an awesome group and I love this kind of music. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

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