The Jacksons: An American Dream

Released: October 20, 1992

Recorded: 1970 through 1992

Length: 37:51

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Album Summary

The Jacksons: An American Dream is a soundtrack album from the American miniseries that was originally broadcasted in two halves from November 15 to 18, 1992 on ABC. The miniseries is based upon the history of the Jackson family, one of the most successful musical families in show business.

The miniseries was executive produced by Suzanne de Passe and Stan Margulies, produced by Joyce Eliason, Jermaine Jackson and Margaret Maldonado, and directed by Karen Arthur. The movie was filmed in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh.

The Jacksons: An American Dream miniseries is based on Katherine Jackson's My Family autobiography. A critical and commercial success, the program won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Choreography, while the performances of Hilton-Jacobs and Bassett received widespread acclaim.

The soundtrack features live recordings of Jackson 5 concerts from the early 1970s, songs previously released on studio albums, songs re-recorded by actors from the miniseries, and original music never before available.

Album Editions

Original

Released October 20, 1992

Music

Edition Notes: Available on LP, cassette and CD. Who's Lovin' You and Medley: Walk On / The Love You Save was recorded live in Gary, Indiana on May 29, 1971. Medley: I Want You Back / ABC was recorded live in Los Angeles, California on August 26, 1972, which was later released on Live At The Forum in 2010.

Related Videos

The Jacksons: An American Dream — Promo 

A commercial for the upcoming premier of the 1992 mini-series.