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Mama's Pearl

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Released
  
January 7, 1971 (U.S.)

Length
  
3:12

Genre
  
Bubblegum pop, soul

Label
  
Motown

Format
  
Vinyl record (7" 45 RPM)

Recorded
  
July 1970 Hitsville West, Los Angeles

"Mama's Pearl" was a hit recording for The Jackson 5 in 1971 and was written by The Corporation, a songwriting team that had helped the group score four consecutive #1 singles for the group.

It was one of six consecutive top 5 singles for the legendary Motown, soul and funk group. "Mama's Pearl" went to number two for two weeks on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. It also peaked at #25 in the UK.

The song, while sung mostly by Michael featured cameo spots from brothers Jermaine and Jackie. According to a Jackson biographer, "Mama's Pearl" was originally called "Guess Who's Making Whoopie (With Your Girlfriend)". Producer Deke Richards reportedly had the lyrics and title changed to preserve Michael Jackson's youthful, innocent image.

Personnel

  • Lead and background vocals: Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson and Marlon Jackson
  • Written, produced, and arranged by The Corporation: Berry Gordy, Alphonzo Mizell, Freddie Perren and Deke Richards
  • Instrumentation by various Los Angeles studio musicians

    • References

    Mama's Pearl Wikipedia
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