Goin' Places
The Jacksons
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I like the feelin I get When I'm ridin in a jet Say I'm goin places I like the feelin I get When I'm ridin in a jet Say I'm goin places I want to go To a different land Try my best To understand The different traditions And customs That people have, yeah The world is bigger Than this old town I want to get my feet up Off the ground I've saved up my money I'm leavin here today Cause I like the feelin I get When I'm riding in a jet Say I'm goin places I like the feelin I get When I'm riding in a jet Say I'm goin places I want to get A first class seat Climbing so high up to forthy thousand feet It don't take long To get where I want to go, yeah I'm gonna have myself a ball This ole world I want to see it all I got my clothes packed I'm leavin right away Cause I like the feelin I get When I'm riding in a jet Say I'm goin places I like the feelin I get When I'm riding in a jet Say I'm goin, goin, goin, goin The world is bigger Than this ole town I want to get my feet up Off the ground I've saved up my money I'm leavin right away Cause I like the feelin I get When I'm riding in a jet Say I'm goin places I like the feelin I get When I'm riding in a jet Say I'm goin, goin, goin, goin Goin, goin, goin, goin Ad libs (New York, look out here we come) Here we, here we come, yeah (Detroit, look out here we come) Detroit, here we come (D.C., look out here we come) D.C., look out here we come (L.A., look out here we come) L.A., look out here we come (Houston, look out here we come) Houston, look out here we come (Chicago, Philadelphia) Gary, Indiana (I say we're going across the water) Going across the water (Going across the water) Going, goin, goin places (Japan, look out here come) Come on, yeah (England, look out here we come) England (Scotland, look out here we come) Look out, look out here we come (I say Philippines) Yes, indeed (Russia, China, goin to Africa) Going across the water Going across the water, yeah First class sit I'm gonna see it all Get it on
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Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Goin' Places" is the second studio album by The Jacksons. It was released on October 8, 1977, under the label, Epic Records.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by the iconic musicians and record producers, Gamble & Huff, who are well known for defining the Philadelphia soul music genre.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its superior production, "Goin' Places" did not perform as well on music charts when compared to The Jacksons' previous and following albums.
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Lead SingerMichael Jackson, who later went on to become one of the most successful solo artists in history, was the lead singer for the song "Goin' Places."
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Musical StyleThe song embodies a mix of R&B and Disco, which were very popular music genres during the 1970s.
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Album ThemeThe whole "Goin’ Places" album, which includes the title track, is about the Jackson brothers' journey from Gary, Indiana to the heights of stardom.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the album’s relatively weak performance on the charts, it was still certified Gold by the RIAA, for sales of over 500,000 copies.
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Album Songs"Goin' Places" is one of the eight songs in the album. Other notable songs in the album include "Music's Takin' Over" and "Different Kind of Lady."
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Group TransitionThis album represents part of the Jacksons' transition from their original Motown sound to a more mature sound under Epic Records.
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InfluencesThe song introduces some Jazz-like elements into the Jacksons' music, showcasing the band's ability to tap into diverse musical influences.
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Follow Up AlbumThe "Goin' Places" album was followed by the Jacksons' critically acclaimed "Destiny" album, which included the famous hit "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)."
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