Goin' Places (The Jacksons album)

Critical reception

Released in October 18, 1977, this would be the last Jacksons album released as a joint venture between Epic Records and Philadelphia International Records. By 1978, The Jacksons would record primarily with Epic and would return to mainstream success with their next album, Destiny. This is considered their lowest-selling album next to 2300 Jackson Street. The album peaked at #63 on the Billboard 200, and at #11 on the Billboard R&B albums chart and sold over half a million copies worldwide.

Goin' Places did spawn the disco-hit "Different Kind of Lady" written by the group. The song gave the brothers the confidence to write and produce an entire album by themselves.

Goin' Places Tour

To promote the album a series of concerts were booked early in 1978. The Goin' Places Tour began on January 22, 1978 and ended on May 13, 1978.

Set list

Tour dates

Performers

Music videos

In November, 1977 The Jacksons created music videos to promote songs from their Goin' Places album.

The "Even Though You're Gone" music video features the band members sitting (Michael separated from the rest of the group) singing the song. The video features The Jacksons wearing blue tuxedos.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff; except where noted.

Side One

1. "Music's Takin' Over" (John Whitehead, Gene McFadden, Victor Carstarphen) – 4:26
2. "Goin' Places" (recorded December 1976) – 4:30
3. "Different Kind of Lady" (The Jacksons) – 4:10
4. "Even Though You're Gone" – 4:31

Side Two

1. "Jump for Joy" (recorded December 1976 – 1977) (Dexter Wansel, Cynthia Biggs) – 4:42
2. "Heaven Knows I Love You, Girl" – 3:55
3. "Man of War" – 3:13
4. "Do What You Wanna" (The Jacksons) – 3:31
5. "Find Me a Girl" – 4:34

The Jacksons

Additional musicians