Jackson 5 - I Want You Back - unreleased version

[JosephMichael5]

What The Hell Man Thats Not Michael Thats YOU U Suck

[3811iberis]

You can surely hear the subtle differences in this unreleased version, as opposed to what we know as the actual version that was released. Michael's vocals on this one weren't quite as dynamic as they ended up being on the released version, an I'm sure that the producers knew that Michael could put more into his vocal delivery than he did on this unreleased version. Wouldn't you know it, they were absolutely right, because he certainly did just that, his musical legacy is infinite, R.I.P. MJ...

[ManovSteelo]

Nice version, though not as good as the "classic" one. MJ sounds much more subdued on this take -- glad it's an alternate. Thanks for posting!

[vandyboy25]

This was probably just a demo for the band and background vocalists to play along to

[alphakid42]

Nope, this is the actual recording, without some tracks.

[alphakid42]

Nope, this is the actual recording, without some tracks. Just an alternate version.

[alphakid42]

Nope, this is an alternate version from the released one.

[srvjimiandkurt]

Those of you saying that this is how Michael wanted to sing it obviously know nothing about Motown.

[alphakid42]

Right. Gordy had a vision and hired the best tutors and arangers.

[JDCVideo]

soo cute and sweet... god bless you, Michael

[LeonaRulez]

I also think MJ is ad-libbing here, doing the song the way he wanted to sing it it seems

[nutothis1]

@LeonaRulez Mike was definitely ahead of his time. He knew what he wanted even at this age.

[LeonaRulez]

its a lot softer..they must have done many different versions and motown picked the one they thought was best

[MahoganyLuvsMikeyJ]

Wow.!

[Nintendogs122]

wow

[moidounltd2]

Ooo! I like this version!

[HIStoryEMD]

wow it is different!!!!!!!!

[PaulaTracy60]

I want you back, Michael

[sexybodykemist]

i love how he says glance lol

[mjforlife1000]

i like this version more

[ColorHerWorld]

I love how soft Michael sings the chorus in this version.

[mapelleaff]

he sounds younger here.

[caranicole123]

I wish this kind of music still existed.

[rickw1100]

IT does -the problem is, no one seems to be making ANY MORE of it. Great sentiment caranicole123- I FEEL THE SAME WAY.

[Getrealpeeps]

@caranicole123 AMEN SO DO I!!!

[bluto780]

quality is very good :)

[shay2444]

omg Mj sounds so good

[Getrealpeeps]

@shay2444 HESUUUURE DID

Rest In Peace, Michael Joseph Jackson

[Carthsting]

quality is great!

I hope i will hear "I want to be free" demo someday....

[shaver346]

I listen to I want to be free everyday..

[shaver346]

@Carthsting no one gives a shit

[yungmx]

tempo is diff as well.

[clarasiricord]

i think this was the demo version.

[willjarmon]

Ok the second verse is sung different kinda sounds like 80s Michael the phrasing at least

[JJubei]

grande!!!!!

[sexysmileslimbody34]

this duznt sound 2 diff. frm the original...

[Dsarsorito]

he's not putting as much emphasis on the vocals. the instrumentation is identical i think

[sexysmileslimbody34]

o ok...

[xerb64]

take a second listen, the vocals and mix are clearly different

[sexysmileslimbody34]

not 2 me so just let it go.

[Rnnz]

Then get some new ears. :P

[sexysmileslimbody34]

um. shut up. and gt offa my back loser. . .it's nt tht serious.

[bassdudex06]

where did you get this version of I Want you back? wow!!!!

[roro316]

I downloaded it from a site that's no longer active. It also had a slightly different version of ABC, but not enough of a difference to post.

[ranmae57]

@roro316 sounds the same to me!

[nutothis1]

@ranmae57 It's definitely not the same as the released version - not even on the album.

[iheartmichaeljackson]

Loved it, so cute!

[michaeljacksonhoo32]

Lol 2:28 "I want you BAAACK!" Too cute! You gotta love the Jacksons.

[theMJgal]

Wait..I know that is probably Michael singing lead, but is there any chance those really soft parts were Marlon....naw, I doubt it. He only sung backup in the beginning, when they first started out, but opinions would be nice.

[theMJgal]

LOL forget it, that is clearly Michael.

[theMJgal]

WOW!! this is really RARE. I had never known about this..so this is like them just running through the song to see how it would come out? Michael is singinging lightly on some parts, and loud on others. The words are changed around a bit, and you could hardly hear Jermaine. I loved the way this one ended! Michael's little shouts are too cute. I like this.