The Jackson 5 – The Love You Save
“The Love You Save” is a song written and produced by the Motown songwriting team of Freddie Perren, Berry Gordy Jr., Alphonso Mizell, and Deke Richards for the Jackson 5. It was released as the second single from their second album, ABC, on May 13, 1970. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for two weeks, from June 27 to July 4, 1970, and reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“The Love You Save” was written by Freddie Perren, Berry Gordy Jr., Alphonso Mizell, and Deke Richards. The song was inspired by the Jackson 5’s own experiences with love and relationships. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of love.
Recording and production
“The Love You Save” was recorded at Motown Studios in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Freddie Perren.
The recording features Michael Jackson on lead vocals. Jackson’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“The Love You Save” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written and produced by the Motown songwriting team of Freddie Perren, Berry Gordy Jr., Alphonso Mizell, and Deke Richards.
- The song was inspired by the Jackson 5’s own experiences with love and relationships.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number seven on the UK Singles Chart.
- “The Love You Save” has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Elton John.