Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of The Jackson’s 13th Studio Album “Destiny” Originally Released on December 17, 1978.
“Destiny” is the thirteenth studio album released by Pop/R&B band The Jacksons released in 1978 on Epic/CBS Records.
The album peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LPs chart, and at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.
Two songs were released in the United States as singles from the album "Blame It on the Boogie" and "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)".
"Blame It on the Boogie" peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, and at #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
"Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
The album's title track "Destiny" was released as a single in the United Kingdom the song failed to chart.
The album marked the first time in the band's career in which they had complete artistic control, producing it themselves after previously working under the supervision of Philadelphia soul architects Gamble and Huff.
The album was an international hit selling over four million copies worldwide, two million in America during its initial run and another two million worldwide.
The album was certified two times platinum in the United States.
Tracklisting
1. Blame It on the Boogie
2. Push Me Away
3. Things I Do for You
4. Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
5. Destiny
6. Bless His Soul
7. All Night Dancin'
8. That's What You Get (For Being Polite)
9. Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" (7" version)
10. Destiny" (7" version)
11. Blame It on the Boogie (John Luongo disco mix)
12. Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" (John Luongo disco mix)
13. That's What You Get (For Being Polite)" (12" version)
14. That's What You Get (For Being Polite)" (DJ Reverend P edit)
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©
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