Show You The Way to Go

The Jacksons

About Show You The Way to Go

"Show You the Way to Go" is a song written by Gamble and Huff and recorded by The Jacksons for their 1976 CBS debut album, The Jacksons. Released as a single in early 1977, it was the only number-one song for the group in the UK. It was later covered by Dannii Minogue.


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2007
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Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go

I don't know everything
But there's something I do know
(I know, I know)
I've read and heard a lot
And now I'm ready to show
That we can come together
And think like one
Come together now
Live together underneath the sun

Please, please let me show you
Let me show, let me show you the way to go
Follow me, my friend
Let me show you, come on
Let me show you the way to go

Just put your trust in me
I'll try not to let you down
(Let you down, let you down)
The job is hard to do
But only we can work this out
'Cause we can help each other to overcome
We can do it
We can do it now
Rejoice everybody
And get the job done

Please, please, please
Just let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Follow me my friend, hey, hey
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Please follow me, now

That we can help each other to overcome
We can do it
We can do it, now
Live together underneath the sun
Please, please, please
Just let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
I swear I'll never let you down
(Let me show you)
Come on
(Let me show you the way to go)
We can do it, we can do it
We can do it, now
(Let me show you)
(Let me show you the way to go)
Let me, let me, let me
Just let me, let me show you, now
(Let me show you)
Come on
(Let me show you the way to go)
(Follow me, follow me)

(Let me show you)
(Let me show you the way to go)

I swear
I'll never let you down
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go

Let me show you
I'll never let you down
I'll never let you down
I'll never let you down
Put your hand in mind
We can do it
We can do it
We can work it out
Work it out, work it, work it
Work it out

Let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you, yeah

Let me, let me, let me
Let me, let me, let me show you

Let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you

Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go

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The Jacksons

The Jackson 5, later the Jacksons, is an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, and for most of their career consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. They were managed by their father Joe Jackson. The group were among the first African American performers to attain a crossover following. The Jackson 5 performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles. In 1968, they left Steeltown Records and signed with Motown, where they were the first group to debut with four consecutive number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the songs "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'l… more »

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Written by: Kenneth Gamble, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Show You the Way to Go" is originally a song by American family music group, The Jacksons. It was released in 1976 as part of their self-titled album.
Popularity
The song achieved massive success when it was first released, hitting the top spot on the UK Singles Chart, making it The Jacksons' first number-one single in the United Kingdom.
Dannii Minogue's cover
Australian Singer Dannii Minogue covered the song in 1992, marking it as her fifth single from her debut album, "Love and Kisses."
Minogue's version
Unlike The Jacksons' original soul and R&B touches, Minogue reinterpreted the song with a more pop and dance-oriented sound.
Chart Performance
Minogue's cover made it to number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and also charted in France and Australia.
Music Video
The music video for Minogue's cover version was directed by Paul Goldman and features Minogue and her backup dancers performing in front of various colorful backdrops.
Critical reception
The cover was well received by music critics, applauded for its strong vocal performance and the modern twist on the classic song.
Album inclusion
"Show You the Way to Go" appeared on Minogue's debut album "Love and Kisses," which was a success in its own right, peaking at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart.
Influence
The song became a classic within disco and dance-pop genre, popular in nightclubs and parties during the late 70s and early 80s.
Legacy
Despite being covered by several artists, the version by The Jacksons and Dannii Minogue are the most popular renditions of "Show You the Way to Go," continuing to receive radio airplay and streaming downloads years after their release.

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