Possibly an outtake from the Maybe Tomorrow Sessions. What we have here is another would-be Motown gem that's been crammed inside the attic among the lost files. The Jackson Five pour their heart and soul into this Rock/R&B hybrid. Listen below...
Lyrics
Oooh, love scenes, love scenes, love scenes Ooh girl, You're a part of my life I needed so bad And Ill never forget The good times we had Like we starred in a movie The lines that we said Mine came from the heart And yours were the same.
Love scenes, ooh hoo That was yesterday You wanna bring it back to me (bring it back, bring it back)
Ooh girl All the tears you cried Were just part of the act And the days go by I know its a fact And now I can see What happened to you and me hey!
Love scenes, ooh hoo That was yesterday You wanna bring it back to me (bring it back, bring it back)
Ooh girl (ooh baby, ooh baby)
Love scenes, ooh hoo That was yesterday You wanna bring it back to me (bring it back, bring it back) (ooh baby, ooh baby)
You played the final scene And walked out of my life By the unhappy ending We think were so right Our part now has landed On the cutting room floor And it hurt me so bad Cos I still love you more and more and more
Love scenes, ooh hooOooh, love scenes, love scenes, love scenes Ooh girl, Youre a part of my life I needed so bad And Ill never forget The good times we had Like we starred in a movie The lines that we said Mine came from the heart And yours were the same.
Love scenes, ooh hoo That was yesterday You wanna bring it back to me (bring it back, bring it back)
Ooh girl All the tears you cried Were just part of the act And the days go by I know its a fact And now I can see What happened to you and me hey!
Love scenes, ooh hoo That was yesterday You wanna bring it back to me (bring it back, bring it back)
Ooh girl (ooh baby, ooh baby)
Love scenes, ooh hoo That was yesterday You wanna bring it back to me (bring it back, bring it back) (ooh baby, ooh baby)
You played the final scene And walked out of my life By the unhappy ending We think were so right Our part now has landed On the cutting room floor And it hurt me so bad Cos I still love you more and more and more
Love scenes, ooh hoo That was yesterday You wanna bring it back to me (bring it back, bring it back) (ooh baby, ooh baby)
The Jackson Five render an excellent remake of a superb 50's classic by The Drifters(listen right Here). Coming from the golden days of Rock N Roll, these boys give it a modern twist(relevant to the early 70's).
An early 70's outtake from Michael Jackson from the Ben Sessions. Originally by Edwin Star(who also released "War"). Listen to his version Here. This was never released until 1987 on "The Soul of Michael Jackson". With a new remastered cover you can listen to right Here. Below is the original untainted version.
The Jackson Five often performed three albumless outtakes on various shows(including The Bill Cosby Show). "Killing Me Softly" "Danny Boy" and "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" always seemed to come in three's. Starting with the Roberta cover.
Killing Me Softly
Also known as "Killing Me Softly With His Words" was written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel. At first sung by Lori Lieberman in 1971(listen to it Here). But in 1973, Roberta Flank spiced the tune and brought it to the masses. Many acts have covered the song ever since-Including The Jackson 5.
Danny Boy
During the days when Jesus walked the Earth, Great Britain was inhabited by an indigenous tribe called the Celtics. In those days, a bedtime story arose among the villages. A nursery rhyme would eventually spring-up upon children's lips. Eventually, the Anglo/Saxon's adopted their traditions.
As time marched on, that old nursery rhyme became a national symbol of Ireland that would be carried into the New World. By the 20th century, the lyrics had been slightly modified(by Frederick Weatherly).
As The Beatles elevated the world's conscience, many musicians have resurrected this old folk song and infused new color into the theme. One of them just happen to be The Jackson Five.
By The Time I Get To Phoenix
At first sung by Johnny Rivers, Glen Campbell popularized this tune and has been covered on numerous occasions ever since. The Jackson 5 did their rendition in 1974 on The Bill Cosby Show.
An outtake from perhaps Maybe Tomorrow. Lulu is one of 19 rarities found on the Soulsation compilation. I'm not to sure if their referring to Charlie Brown's girlfriend or what. I believe Michael Jackson did a similar outtake during the Dangerous Sessions.
Lyrics
You know I've got this big problem, yeah This girl, she's blowing my mind! yeah yeah oh yeah yeah
Lulu Lulu Mavis Tucker says I'm a fool for you Oh Lulu, you know it's true Though I touch you I don't get close to you. Your love is like a cloud high on a windy day, It floats into your mind and then it blows away. First I'm in your eyes, then like the skies you change, Why do you?
Lulu, my little Lulu Lu Keep me guessing you keep me so confused, Oh, Lulu, girl you got me mixed up from my heart to my shoes
What do I have to be to get to your lips A boy who loves you truly or a licorice stick? Could it be your love is something that I've got to earn Though I get good grades in school I've got a lot to learn about you
Lulu Lulu, sweet as berry Cherie beaucoup Oh Lulu, Lulu, do you understand? do you parlez vous?
I've done everything that I know how to do, And I've said everything that I can to you Come on now
Lulu, ooh ooh, don't play so hard to get, Somehow I'll get you yet You are so divine I want you to be mine You smile and light the world You've got to be my girl
Oh Lulu, Lulu, Keep me guessing you keep me so confused What do I have to be to get to your lips A boy who loves you truly or a licorice stick? Oh, Lulu, oh, Lulu Lu Sweet as berry Cherie beaucoup
Formally known as "Can't Get Out of The Game". This is one of four songs Michael Jackson recorded for the funky remake of The Broadway Musical-The Wiz. People were just starting to notice Michael's talent and yearned for him to return back to releasing solo records.
"Ease On Down The Road" is a duet between Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. All part of the soundtrack to the movie adaptation of The Wiz. A Broadway Musical from 1976 written by Charlie Smalls-In turn a take from the 1939 firm The Wizard of Oz.
