"Lovely One" was a major success that solidified the Jacksons' post-Motown dominance:
Released in September 1980 as the lead single for the Jacksons' platinum-selling album Triumph , "" is a high-octane funk and post-disco masterpiece that captures Michael Jackson and his brothers at the peak of their creative evolution between Off the Wall and Thriller . Production and Composition The Jacksons - Lovely One (Audio)
: Michael delivers a 10/10 performance characterized by his soaring falsetto and rhythmic "hiccups". While some listeners have debated if the studio vocals were pitched up, others argue it simply represents Michael's natural, higher vocal range during this prolific era. "Lovely One" was a major success that solidified
: The track hit #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart for one week, a feat shared with fellow Triumph hits like "Can You Feel It" and "Walk Right Now". : The track hit #1 on the Billboard
: Contemporary reviews from publications like Record World praised Michael’s lead vocals, and the parent album Triumph earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. Live Legacy
The song became a staple of the Jacksons' live repertoire, notably performed during the and the Victory Tour (1984) . Michael Jackson continued to perform it during the first leg of his solo Bad World Tour in 1987, showcasing the track's enduring status as a "banger" in his catalog. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Jacksons - Lovely One * Used 7" Vinyl Tracklist: A Lovely One | B Bless His Soul Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Jacksons - Lovely One - Epic Epic USA 7" Vinyl Go to product viewer dialog for this item.