This week the great Janelle Monáe was in Toronto and among other numbers, she performed this classic:
Janelle Monáe – I Want You Back, Live @ the Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2011 – YouTube
I love love love her, but this is a version….well, it’s a bit too fast.(Still great though.) To see what I mean, here’s the ultimate version, performed by the Jacksons themselves, on Soul Train, no less:
Michael Jackson with The Jackson 5 on Soul Train I Want You Back – YouTube
Eiher way, it is an exceptional song.
Bonus: if you, like I, think this is one of the great songs of the 20th century, let the young ones you know listen to this:
Chances are they know this show, and they will groove to this version. And if they do, your work is done.
Victorious I Want You Back Music Video HD with lyrics – YouTube
You missed one…. ; )
And a really really good one too!! Thanks!
My pleasure!
Here’s a “Live” version that’s even nicer….
…It’s worth the long intro. ; )
Yes, I really liked that one too!