Check out his famous screams in these tracks. That's to let you know "I did this Marlon Jackson!"

lol it's quite possible.

Timmy84 said:

I swear that's Janet foot in that last album cover...

smoothcriminal12 said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

smoothcriminal12 said:

I swear that's Janet foot in that last album cover...

Actually, that's Joe's foot.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Timmy84 said:

lol it's quite possible.

Yeah, way before "Swizzy" and "We da best".

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

SoulAlive said:

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

I thought Michael would have been with his, HE HE HE...

shorttrini said:

I thought Michael would have been with his, HE HE HE...

That came from Stevie Wonder though.

SoulAlive said:

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

omg lol don't tell me mrs. jackson threw shade at marlon

SoulAlive said:

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

Yep lol, I remember reading that too. Ms. Katherine may be soft spoken, but I believe she has another side to her. She has too especially dealing with Joe's crazy ass all these years lol. I wouldn't be suprised.

SoulAlive said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

SoulAlive said:

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

If Katy thought Baby Tonight sucked, what did she think about LaToya's records?

LittleBLUECorvette said:

SoulAlive said:

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

If Katy thought Baby Tonight sucked, what did she think about LaToya's records?

LittleBLUECorvette said:

SoulAlive said:

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

If Katy thought Baby Tonight sucked, what did she think about LaToya's records?

SoulAlive said:

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

Marlon did most on his record, producing, composing, songwriting, playing most instruments, singing lead and backup. It was a strong effort. Only problem is he never was a lead singer. His solo effort did pretty well with Don't Go reaching number 2 on the US RnB chart. Pretty good considering his poor vocals.

He wasn't meant to be a lead singer. He should of kept on doing what he did with "Don't stand another chance" and also this cut which he also produced and wrote for Janet.

(the brothers singing backup)

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Timmy84 said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

SoulAlive said: If Katy thought Baby Tonight sucked, what did she think about LaToya's records?

Marlon's vocals or LaToya's vocals well thats the next comparison. Who sucks the most?

1sotrue said:

Timmy84 said:

Marlon's vocals or LaToya's vocals well thats the next comparison. Who sucks the most?

La Toya. I don't know why she didn't just hook up with Prince when she had the chance. She would have at least got 1 good song out of the deal.

1sotrue said:

Timmy84 said:

Marlon's vocals or LaToya's vocals well thats the next comparison. Who sucks the most?

'Toya by far. Marlon's is at least doable. His voice doesn't make me climb the walls. He never bragged about his singing skills anyway lol that's why he did that album and moved on.

This single "Don't Go" which was written and produced by Marlon reached number 2 on the US RnB chart. It's actually pretty strong effort from Marlon although his vocals are mediocre.

Marlon played a lot of the instruments on the album. On the title track as an example he played all instruments except the horns.

smoothcriminal12 said:

I swear that's Janet foot in that last album cover...

LOL! I always thought it was a foot for yrs. Everytime I saw the cover and I would think why and how is it there..

SoulAlive said:

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

She never lied

HuMpThAnG said:

SoulAlive said:

In the late 80s,LaToya wrote a book about her life.She claims that,in 1987,Marlon played his album ('Baby Tonight') for Katherine and she complimented him on it.But when he left the room,Katherine said "Why doesn't Marlon just give it up? He can't sing!"

She never lied

Marlon was actually BARELY heard on his brothers' Steeltown and Motown recordings least up until 1973, '74. Usually Michael's background vocals would often overpower his - easily. He had a few vocal spots (like on "I Bet You", I think.) Joe never let Marlon sing in the early years. All he was told to do was dance and shake a tambourine. Michael often said Marlon got punished the most during the rehearsals...and I can believe it.

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Timmy84 said:

1sotrue said:

Marlon's vocals or LaToya's vocals well thats the next comparison. Who sucks the most?

'Toya by far. Marlon's is at least doable. His voice doesn't make me climb the walls. He never bragged about his singing skills anyway lol that's why he did that album and moved on.

I prefer Marlon's vocals over LaToya's. I could see why Michael and Jermaine shared lead vocals during the heyday of the Jackson 5. Marlon voice was more appropiate for a background singer. The first time I ever heard him sing lead was 'Body' from the Victory album which was good but I cant help he had some studio help.

Marlena58 said:

1sotrue said:

Marlon's vocals or LaToya's vocals well thats the next comparison. Who sucks the most?

La Toya. I don't know why she didn't just hook up with Prince when she had the chance. She would have at least got 1 good song out of the deal.

I agree she should've hook with Prince he couldve unleash a 'freak' side of her as he did with Sheena Easton. Who knows she couldve recorded 'Nasty Girl'.