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Mama's Pearl
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Wikipedia article
"'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.
Chart performance
"Mama's Pearl" was one of six consecutive top 5 singles for the group. "Mama's Pearl" went to number two for two weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 behind, "One Bad Apple" by The Osmonds. On the soul singles it likewise peaked at number two. Overseas, "Mama's Pearl" peaked at #25 in the UK.
Song background
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.
The demo version has since been released on the 2012 compilation "'Come and Get It: The Rare Pearls'".
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
Charts
References
Category:1971 singles
Category:The Jackson 5 songs
Category:Songs written by Berry Gordy
Category:Songs written by Freddie Perren
Category:Songs written by Deke Richards
Category:Motown singles
Category:Songs written by Alphonzo Mizell
Category:1971 songs
Category:Cashbox number-one singles
category:bubblegum pop songs
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