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When “ABC” was released in 1970, it sounded like joy in motion. Bright, fast, and irrepressibly catchy, the song captured the Jackson 5 at the peak of their early momentum and distilled their appeal into three minutes of pure pop-soul perfection. Where earlier hits introduced the group and confirmed their staying power, “ABC” felt like a victory lap. It was youthful without being naive, playful without being disposable, and driven by a voice that made it impossible to forget who was leading the charge.
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By KJD MusicWhen “ABC” was released in 1970, it sounded like joy in motion. Bright, fast, and irrepressibly catchy, the song captured the Jackson 5 at the peak of their early momentum and distilled their appeal into three minutes of pure pop-soul perfection. Where earlier hits introduced the group and confirmed their staying power, “ABC” felt like a victory lap. It was youthful without being naive, playful without being disposable, and driven by a voice that made it impossible to forget who was leading the charge.
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