From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original factory sleeve. Just the month before this was released, Michael Jackson came out with his cover of Bobby Day's 1958 hit "Rockin' Robin"... and then the whole group covered Day's "Little Bitty Pretty One", which had been a monster hit for Thurston Harris in 1957. Someone in the band was really fond of Bobby Day's songwriting, and saw a connection with that late 1950's RnB vocal group sound, too! The sound certainly did fit the Jacksons like a glove… Note: The label has some minor ringwear.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M- | M | M |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Motown 1199 | 1972 | #8r, #13p in April |
A-side
B-side
Artist
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5
Title
Little Bitty Pretty One
If I Have To Move A Mountain
Songwriter
R. Byrd (A), The Corporation (B)
R. Byrd (A), The Corporation (B)
Producer
Mel Larson-Jerry Marcellino, Arranged by James Carmichael (A), Gene Page (B)
Mel Larson-Jerry Marcellino, Arranged by James Carmichael (A), Gene Page (B)
Category
Northern Soul/Motown Style
Northern Soul/Motown Style
