The Jackson 5 - Darling Dear

* Produced by George Gordy (Berry's brother)
* Composed by George Gordy/Robert Gordy


This song featured on the Jackson 5's Third Album, issued in September 1970 in the US and February 1971 in the UK. It was recorded on 25th May 1970.

It appeared on the promo Third Album EP, along with five other tracks, released with a picture sleeve in the US in 1970.

It is heard on 'The Michael Look' episode of the Jackson 5's cartoon series in 1971.

It was rejuvenated by MURO Mix, as included on the Japanese album SOUL SOURCE - JACKSON 5 REMIXES in 2000, featuring slightly extended vocals.

It was sampled by Mic Little featuring Ne-Yo, on their 2006 hit, Put It In Letter.


Darling Dear - Lyrics

The game of love
Is such a beautiful game
If you’ve got time, little girl
I’d like to explain
All the do’s and don’ts
All the wills and won’ts

So Lend an ear, darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don’t be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My heart you may steal
If you don’t
The game of love you lose alone

(Darling dear)

Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don’t be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My heart you may steal
If you don’t
The game of love you lose alone

(First)
First I’ll place my arms
So gently around you
(Then)
Then whisper darling I’m so glad I found you

Then your lips unwind
A simple touch wouldn’t mind
A kiss will stay, darling dear
(Sweet darling)
Darling, darling dear, yeah
(Sweet darling dear)
Darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
Darling dear