THE JACKSONS' "ENJOY YOURSELF"

From Wikipedia:

"Enjoy Yourself" was a hit recording for The Jacksons when it was released in 1976.

It was the first non-Motown single for the group since they departed from the label earlier that year. The song, a joyful production by legendary Philadelphia producers Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, it was the former Motown group's first venture into Philly soul.

With the musical accompaniment by MFSB, lead singer Michael Jackson, now 18, gives the song a joyful jolt, especially during the breakdown when he yells "You can do it! You can do it! You can do it!"

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So, for some reason, I've been hearing this song quite a bit over the last couple of years. I mean, I don't listen to commercial radio at all these days, except for the always wacky Coast to Coast show, so it's not like some Clear Channel oldies programmer has decided this is what the masses need to hear. Generally, I've been listening to streaming non-commercial stuff over the internet, but those are usually programmed locally. I have no idea why this has been revived by DJs but it's definitely to my benefit. It's an incredible tune, and I remember it from when it was first released when I was eight. It's also pretty nice to flash back to an era when Michael wasn't so disturbingly weird.

Of course, I've dug up a live Youtube performance of the song for you, from the Jacksons' short lived variety show in 1977. Their performance is as good as the song. It's easy to forget what incredible showmen the Jacksons were back in the day--their dance moves are simple, but incredibly effective, and the vocal work is as tight as anything I've ever heard.

That's why you should go check it out right now.

I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself.



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