Studio Album · No. 9
Moving Violation Songwriting Credits by The Jacksons
Produced by Mel Larson, Jerry Marcellino, Brian Holland
Motown
SoulDiscoFunk
0%
Authorship
The Jacksons wrote 0 of 9 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Jacksons carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by The Jacksons
9 tracksoutside writers
The Jacksons's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
10
Lyricists
5
Producers
1.6 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1975
Released
Data Insight
Moving Violation was the Jackson 5's final studio album for Motown, produced by a roster that included Brian Holland, Hal Davis, Mel Larson, Jerry Marcellino and Michael Lovesmith. As on the earlier Motown records, the brothers received no songwriting credits, with material supplied entirely by label staff and outside writers. The lead single 'Forever Came Today' was a funk-disco reworking of the Holland-Dozier-Holland song first recorded by the Supremes.
Moving Violation is the tenth studio album by the Jackson 5, released in May 1975 on Motown Records. It was the group's final studio album for Motown before their departure to Epic Records. The Jackson 5 would soon become The Jacksons with Jermaine remaining at Motown.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Forever Came Today
#60
|
Brian HollandLamont DozierEdward Holland Jr. | Brian HollandLamont DozierEdward Holland Jr. | Hal DavisBrian Holland | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Moving Violation
|
Liz ShawHarold Beatty | Liz ShawHarold Beatty | Michael LovesmithHal Davis | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 3 |
(You Were Made) Especially for Me
|
Michael LovesmithBrian Holland | Michael LovesmithBrian Holland | Michael LovesmithBrian Holland | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Honey Love
|
Michael LovesmithEdward Holland Jr.Brian Holland | Michael LovesmithEdward Holland Jr.Brian Holland | Michael LovesmithBrian Holland | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Body Language (Do the Love Dance)
|
Hal DavisDonald Fletcher | Hal DavisDonald Fletcher | Hal DavisBrian Holland | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 6 |
All I Do Is Think of You
|
Michael LovesmithBrian Holland | Michael LovesmithBrian Holland | Michael LovesmithBrian Holland | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Breezy
|
Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino | Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino | Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Call of the Wild
|
Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino | Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino | Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Time Explosion
|
Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino | Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino | Mel LarsonJerry Marcellino | Michael Jackson (Lead Vocals)Jackie Jackson (Vocals)Tito Jackson (Vocals)Jermaine Jackson (Vocals)Marlon Jackson (Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 15 contributors
BH
Brian Holland
Writer · Producer
ML
Michael Lovesmith
Writer · Producer
JM
Jerry Marcellino
Writer · Producer
ML
Mel Larson
Writer · Producer
EH
Edward Holland Jr.
Writer
HD
Hal Davis
Writer · Producer
DF
Donald Fletcher
Writer
HB
Harold Beatty
Writer
LD
Lamont Dozier
Writer
LS
Liz Shaw
Writer
JJ
Jackie Jackson
Vocals
JJ
Jermaine Jackson
Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions Moving Violation
When was Moving Violation released?
Motown released Moving Violation on May 15, 1975. It was the tenth studio album by the Jackson 5 and their last for the label.
Why is Moving Violation significant in the Jackson 5's history?
It was the group's final Motown studio album. Soon after, they left the label and signed with Epic Records, where they recorded as the Jacksons.
Who produced Moving Violation?
Production was shared among Brian Holland, Hal Davis, Mel Larson, Jerry Marcellino and Michael Lovesmith. The album continued Motown's house approach to writing and producing for the group.
Is 'Forever Came Today' a cover?
Yes. 'Forever Came Today' is a Holland-Dozier-Holland composition originally performed by the Supremes. The Jackson 5 recast it as a funk-disco track, and it peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did the Jackson brothers write any songs on Moving Violation?
No. The brothers were not credited as songwriters. The songs were written by Motown staff and outside writers, including Brian Holland and Michael Lovesmith.
What is notable about 'All I Do Is Think of You' on Moving Violation?
'All I Do Is Think of You' appeared on the album and became a frequently covered ballad in later years, though it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 as a single.