Studio Album · No. 5
Lookin' Through the Windows Songwriting Credits by The Jacksons
Produced by Hal Davis, Willie Hutch, Corporation
Motown
BubblegumSoul
0%
Authorship
The Jacksons wrote 0 of 11 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Jacksons carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by The Jacksons
11 tracksoutside writers
The Jacksons's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
19
Lyricists
4
Producers
3.5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1972
Released
Data Insight
The Jackson 5 wrote nothing on Lookin' Through the Windows, which spread its production across several Motown teams. The title track was written by Clifton Davis and produced by Hal Davis, while The Corporation contributed tracks including 'If I Have to Move a Mountain.' The album features multiple covers, among them 'Doctor My Eyes' (Jackson Browne) and 'Little Bitty Pretty One' (Bobby Day).
Lookin' Through the Windows is the sixth studio album by the Jackson 5, released in May 1972. It includes the hit title track and 'Doctor My Eyes' (a Jackson Browne cover). The group's Motown sound was beginning to mature here.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
|
Nickolas AshfordValerie Simpson | Nickolas AshfordValerie Simpson | Hal Davis | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Lookin' Through the Windows
#16
|
Clifton Davis | Clifton Davis | Hal Davis | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Don't Let Your Baby Catch You
|
Berry GordyAlphonso MizellFreddie PerrenDeke Richards | Berry GordyAlphonso MizellFreddie PerrenDeke Richards | The Corporation | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 4 |
To Know
|
Willie Hutch | Willie Hutch | Willie Hutch | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Doctor My Eyes
|
Jackson Browne | Jackson Browne | The Corporation | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Little Bitty Pretty One
#13
|
Robert Byrd | Robert Byrd | The Corporation | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 7 |
E-Ne-Me-Ne-Mi-Ne-Moe (The Choice Is Yours to Pull)
|
Johnny BristolWade Brown Jr.David Jones Jr. | Johnny BristolWade Brown Jr.David Jones Jr. | Johnny Bristol | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 8 |
If I Have to Move a Mountain
|
Berry GordyAlphonso MizellFreddie PerrenDeke Richards | Berry GordyAlphonso MizellFreddie PerrenDeke Richards | The Corporation | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Don't Wanna See Tomorrow
|
Stephen BowdenJim ChambersHal DavisTheodore McFaddin | Stephen BowdenJim ChambersHal DavisTheodore McFaddin | Hal Davis | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Children of the Light
|
Michael Randall | Michael Randall | The Corporation | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 11 |
I Can Only Give You Love
|
Richard HutchWillie Hutch | Richard HutchWillie Hutch | Willie Hutch | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 25 contributors
WH
Willie Hutch
Writer · Producer
AM
Alphonso Mizell
Writer
BG
Berry Gordy
Writer
DR
Deke Richards
Writer
FP
Freddie Perren
Writer
HD
Hal Davis
Writer · Producer
JB
Johnny Bristol
Writer · Producer
CD
Clifton Davis
Writer
DJ
David Jones Jr.
Writer
JB
Jackson Browne
Writer
JC
Jim Chambers
Writer
MR
Michael Randall
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Lookin' Through the Windows
Who wrote 'Lookin' Through the Windows' by the Jackson 5?
The title track was written by Clifton Davis and produced by Hal Davis. The Jackson 5 did not write it. The single reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Is 'Doctor My Eyes' by the Jackson 5 a cover?
Yes. 'Doctor My Eyes' is a cover of the song written and originally performed by Jackson Browne in 1972. The Jackson 5 version appears on Lookin' Through the Windows and reached number 9 in the UK, though it did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Did the Jackson 5 write Lookin' Through the Windows themselves?
No. The Jackson 5 wrote none of the album. It was produced by Motown staff including Hal Davis, The Corporation, Mel Larson and Jerry Marcellino, and it includes several cover songs.
Who produced 'Little Bitty Pretty One' for the Jackson 5?
'Little Bitty Pretty One' was produced by Mel Larson and Jerry Marcellino. It is a cover of the song originally recorded by Bobby Day in 1957, and the Jackson 5 single reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who produced Lookin' Through the Windows by the Jackson 5?
The album was produced by several Motown teams, including The Corporation, Hal Davis, Johnny Bristol, Willie Hutch, and the duo of Mel Larson and Jerry Marcellino. It was released on Motown Records in 1972.
What were the singles from the Jackson 5's Lookin' Through the Windows?
The two Billboard Hot 100 singles were 'Little Bitty Pretty One,' which reached number 13, and the title track 'Lookin' Through the Windows,' which reached number 16.