Mama's Pearl
"Mama's Pearl" | ||||
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Producer(s) | The Corporation | |||
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"Mama's Pearl" was a hit recording for The Jackson 5 in 1971 and was written by The Corporation, a songwriting team that had helped the group score four consecutive #1 singles.[2]
Chart performance
"Mama's Pearl" was one of six consecutive top 5 singles for the group. "Mama's Pearl" went to number two for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 behind, "One Bad Apple" by The Osmonds.[3] On the soul singles it likewise peaked at number two.[4] Overseas, "Mama's Pearl" peaked at #25 in the UK.
Song background
The song, while sung mostly by Michael featured cameo spots from brothers Jermaine and Jackie. According to a Jackson biographer, "Mama's Pearl" was originally called "Guess Who's Making Whoopie (With Your Girlfriend)". Producer Deke Richards reportedly had the lyrics and title changed to preserve Michael Jackson's youthful, innocent image.[5] The demo version has since been released on the 2012 compilation "Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls".
Personnel
- Lead and background vocals: Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson and Marlon Jackson
- Written, produced, and arranged by Alphonzo Mizell, Freddie Perren and Deke Richards
- Instrumentation by various Los Angeles studio musicians
Charts
Chart (1971) | Peak position |
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U.K. Singles Chart[9] | 25 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[10] | 2 |
U.S. Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles[11] | 2 |
References
- ISBN 031214704X.
- ^ "Mama's Pearl: Song information". www.mjj.lt.
- ^ "The Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 267.
- ^ Taraborrelli, J. Randy (2003). Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness. London: Sidgwick & Jackson. p. 80.
- ^ "Picks of the Week" (PDF). Record World. January 23, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. January 23, 1971. p. 22. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). Billboard. January 23, 1971. p. 70. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ "The Jackson 5 | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
- ^ "The Jacksons 5 Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
- ^ "The Jackson 5 Chart History: Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-11-09.