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It wasn't until late 1969 that the Jackson 5 burst into the hearts and living rooms of America with the smash-hit singles "I Want You Back" and "ABC." But the band of brothers had already been practicing for three years before releasing those Motown tracks. Although this early material isn't as clean and polished as the group's later work, it does offer the rare opportunity to appreciate the raw talent Jermaine, Tito, Marlon, Jackie and, of course, Michael (along with their drummer, Johnny) brought to the table. In addition to the band's first singles, including "We Don't Have to Be [...]