Caffè Lattè presents:

THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY THE

JACKSON FAMILY

Michael. Janet. Jermaine. Randy. Tito. Marlon. Jackie. 3T. La Toya. Rebbie.

The family from Gary, Indiana has dominated the music scene for over 5 decades. Here are 100 of the siblings’ most significant songs in terms of sales, influence and impact…

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

As well as the 100 songs from the family’s albums, here are 3 superstar collaborations on others’ albums that belong among the best from The Jackson clan:

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THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE

Janet Jackson & Luther Vandross

Featured on the ‘Mo’ Money’ film soundtrack, this thrilling 1992 track also has a contribution from Bell Biv Devoe and Ralph Tresvant (members of boy band New Edition). The single reached the Top 10 in America, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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NOBODY LOVES ME LIKE YOU DO

Whitney Houston & Jermaine Jackson

Whitney Houston’s self- titled solo debut album was released in 1985. Two of its tracks were a duet with Jermaine: “Nobody Loves Me Like You Do” and “Take Good Care Of My Heart”.

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EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD

Diana Ross & Michael Jackson

Michael played The Scarecrow in Motown’s screen reimagining of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’. Diana Ross starred as Dorothy. This track from the 1978 film soundtrack is significant as it was the first project Michael worked on with producer Quincy Jones. The next were his trio of mega-selling albums ‘Off The Wall’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad’.