The Jackson 5 – This Place Hotel
“This Place Hotel” is a song written by Michael Jackson and originally recorded by The Jackson 5 for their 1980 album Triumph. The song was released as the album’s second single in September 1980 and reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Background and composition
“This Place Hotel” was written by Michael Jackson when he was just 18 years old. The song is a mid-tempo ballad about a hotel that is specifically designed to break up couples. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of a place where love goes to die.
Recording and production
“This Place Hotel” was recorded at the Motown Recording Studio in Los Angeles, California. The song was produced by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones.
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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“This Place Hotel” 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 by Michael Jackson when he was just 18 years old.
- The song is a mid-tempo ballad about a hotel that is specifically designed to break up couples.
- The song was released as the second single from the album Triumph in September 1980.
- The song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- “This Place Hotel” has been covered by many artists, including Boyz II Men and Usher.