7. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back < Linux >

The song was the first project for , a specialized songwriting and production team formed by Motown founder Berry Gordy . The team also included Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell, and Deke Richards.

: The song is composed in A-flat major and is frequently cited by critics, such as those at Pitchfork, for having one of the best chord progressions in pop history. Chart Success and Cultural Impact 7. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back

: It was originally written under the title "I Wanna Be Free" for Gladys Knight & the Pips and later considered for Diana Ross . The song was the first project for ,