Lovely One

The Jacksons, The Jackson 5

About Lovely One

"Lovely One" is a funk single released by American family group the Jacksons on September 27, 1980. Released as the first single from the brothers' Triumph, it followed the hit "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)". "Lovely One" nearly matched the success of the previous song, reaching number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Black Singles chart and along with the tracks "Can You Feel It" and "Walk Right Now", "Lovely One" hit number one on the dance chart for one week.  


Year:
1981
6:28
81 
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Why don`t you believe me when I say that i love you? 
I`m crazy `bout you 
You wear the face that tells me you think my loving ain`t true 
I`m all about you 
You`re my desire 
I get higher every time I speak your name 
That`s all I do 
And the way that I can`t sleep at night 
Just proves what I go through 
I`m crazy `bout you 
 
Now the first time that I saw you walking down the street so pretty, 
Gone with your bad self 
Now you say that I don`t love, when it`s giving my love pains 
It`s the hurt and the tension 
Girl, it`s driving me insane 
 
You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one 
You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one 
You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one 
You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one 
 
Why don`t you believe me when I say that I am true 
I`m crazy `bout you 
I`m here to love and please you, I`ll do what you want me to 
I`m all about you 
Living and hoping, but I`m coping 
With these things you put me through 
That`s all I do 
The way that I can`t sleep at night 
Just proves what I go through 
I`m crazy `bout you 
 
Now the first time that I saw you walking down the street so pretty, 
Gone with your bad self 
Now you say that I don`t love, when it`s giving my love pains 
It`s the hurt and the tension 
Girl, it`s driving me insane 
 
You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one 
You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one 
You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one 
You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one

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The Jacksons

The Jackson 5, later the Jacksons, is an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, and for most of their career consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. They were managed by their father Joe Jackson. The group were among the first African American performers to attain a crossover following. The Jackson 5 performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles. In 1968, they left Steeltown Records and signed with Motown, where they were the first group to debut with four consecutive number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the songs "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'l… more »

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Written by: MICHAEL JOE N JACKSON, STEVEN RANDALL JACKSON

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13 facts about this song

About the Artist
"Lovely One" was performed by the quintet band called "The Jacksons," once known as "The Jackson 5". The group consists of siblings Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson.
Album Information
The song is from their 12th studio album, "Triumph," released on October 18, 1980.
Chart Performance
"Lovely One" peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Importance to Artist's Career
This song is one of the hits that helped validate The Jacksons' career post-Motown, proving they could produce successful music independently.
Writer and Producer
The track was written by Michael Jackson and his brother Randy Jackson. Both of them also co-produced the song with the band.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genre of pop, funk, and disco music.
Song Length
The song duration is approximately 4 minutes 51 seconds.
Live Performances
"Lovely One" was performed live during The Jacksons' Triumph Tour in 1981 and Victory Tour in 1984.
Recognition
It is one of the band's most critically acclaimed songs and is recognized as a key track that displays Michael Jackson's artistry and vocal finesse.
Commercial Success
The single sold over one million copies, achieving gold status.
Musical Style
"Lovely One" was noted for its funky rhythm guitar parts, potent horn section, and Michael's ad-libbing and vocal range.
Notable Cover
The song has a notable cover by intercontinental band "The Stevenson Ranch Davidians" in their 2006 EP "Psalm 151."
Popular Culture Reference
"Lovely One" can be heard in the 2002 movie 25th Hour starring Edward Norton.

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