This incredibly rare record from
the Jackson Sisters
is highly sought-after for the mid-'70s
soul
classic
"Miracles."
One listen to that track will tell you why as it is funky
at its finest, sounding like a
Jacksons
cut from the same era. The youngest of
takes most of the lead vocals on the song. She sounds uncannily like a young
Michael Jackson
. It truly lives up to its classic status. The rest of the album is very good
with a mix of up-tempo groovers, bubblegummy
, and
ballads
. Many of the songs were written by
vet
Johnny Bristol
, who turns in what should have been a big smash with the cute and bubbly
"When Your Love Is Gone."
The Sisters
also cover some classics, turning in a
disco
-fied
"Why Do Birds Fall in Love"
and a fast and loose take on
Aretha
's
"Rock Steady."
Jackson Sisters
is about as much fun as you could hope '70s
could be. It's not hard to see why this is their only album -- there were no hits. It really is too bad though; they could have made more great records. ~ Tim Sendra