Released over a period of less than a year, The Jackson 5's first four singles - 'I Want You Back', 'ABC', 'The Love You Save', 'I'll Be There' - all went to number one on the Billboard Chart, setting a new record in the process. Michael's soulful and emotive voice was undoubtedly the centrepiece of the songs. Motown Record execs allegedly lied that Michael was aged nine, two years younger than his real age of 11, to make him seem more endearing to the public.

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