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| label = [[Epic Records|Epic]], [[Philadelphia International]] |
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"Show You the Way to Go" | ||||
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Single by the Jacksons | ||||
from the album The Jacksons | ||||
B-side | "Blues Away" | |||
Released | January 6, 1977 | |||
Genre | Philadelphia soul | |||
Length | 5:30 | |||
Label | Epic, Philadelphia International | |||
Songwriter(s) | Gamble and Huff | |||
Producer(s) | Gamble and Huff | |||
The Jacksons singles chronology | ||||
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"Show You the Way to Go" is a song written by Gamble and Huff and recorded by the Jacksons for their 1976 CBS debut album, The Jacksons. Released as a single in early 1977, it was the only number-one song for the group in the UK.[1] It was later covered by Dannii Minogue in 1992.
The Jacksons version
"Show You the Way to Go" became a hit for the Jacksons, (formerly known as "The Jackson 5") after their departure from Motown nearly two years prior. The move made it easy for the brothers to write and produce their own material. They spent a couple of years under the production and direction of Gamble and Huff and were signed to Philadelphia International Records. This was one of the songs that the producers wrote for the brothers.
This song was released after "Enjoy Yourself," released a year earlier. Michael sang lead and background vocals. Marlon Jackson, and the rest of the brothers (Randy having replaced Jermaine) had backup parts. The song reached No. 6 US Billboard R&B chart, No. 28 US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.[2] After recording the album Goin' Places in 1977, the Jacksons left Philadelphia International for Epic.
The single's B-side was "Blues Away", which was the first song Michael Jackson wrote entirely himself.
Chart performance
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Personnel
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Randy Jackson
- Instruments by Tito Jackson, Randy Jackson, MFSB
Dannii Minogue version
"Show You the Way to Go" | ||||
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Single by Dannii Minogue | ||||
from the album Get into You | ||||
Released | July 20, 1992 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:21 | |||
Label | MCA Universal Records Mushroom Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kenny Gamble Leon Huff | |||
Producer(s) | Bruce Forest Andy Whitmore | |||
Dannii Minogue singles chronology | ||||
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Dannii Minogue's version was produced by Bruce Forest and Andy Whitmore and was the first single released from her second album, Get into You. In 1992 it appeared on the NME charity album Ruby Trax, before being remixed and released as a single, reaching No. 30 on the UK Singles Chart in August of that year.[7]
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard called it "her strongest single to date", adding that "the cut sports a rich, soul-splashed house groove and a nicely matured vocal by Dannii."[8] Alan Jones from Music Week described the song as "bright, breezy and inconsequential".[9]
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Show You the Way to Go".
UK CD single
- "Show You the Way to Go" (7" version)
- "Success" (E-Smoove Groovy 12")
- "Show You the Way to Go" (Extended version)
- "Success" (Maurice's dub)
Australian Cassingle (C16040)
- "Show You the Way to Go" (7" version)
- "Success" (E-Smoove Groovy 12")
Australian CD single (D16040)
- "Show You the Way to Go" (7" version)
- "Success" (E-Smoove Groovy 12")
- "Show You the Way to Go" (Extended version)
UK Cassette single
- "Show You the Way to Go" (7" version)
- "Show You the Way to Go" (Dub)
Ruby Trax (Disc one, track 9)
- "Show You the Way to Go" (Eron Irving Remix)
Charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[10] | 104 |
UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 30 |
UK Dance Singles (Music Week)[12] | 38 |
References
- ^ "Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. 1977-06-04. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 341. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Image : RPM Weekly - Library and Archives Canada". Bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ^ "Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. 1977-06-04. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ "Old-Charts". Old-Charts. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- ^ "1977 Year End". Bullfrogspond.com. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ^ https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/show-you-the-way-to-go/
- ^ Flick, Larry (1992-09-12). "Dance Trax: Kylie Minogue Kicks Back; Dannii's 'Show' Tune" (PDF). Billboard. p. 29. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "Mainstream: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 1992-07-18. p. 8. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
- ^ "Discography Dannii Minogue". Australian-Charts.com. Retrieved 14 April 2008.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 1992-08-01. p. 20. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
Other sources
- "Dannii.com". Comprehensive listing of all Dannii Minogue releases and song information. Archived from the original on May 14, 2006. Retrieved June 30, 2006.
- "DanniiMusic.com". Comprehensive listing of all Dannii Minogue releases, including commercial and promo items. Retrieved June 30, 2006.