Searing vocals and the familiar drive of the Motown supporting cast assure another giant here.

"[7] Billboard said: "This pulsating swinger has all the sales and chart potential of the initial entry ['I Want You Back'].

"ABC" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1971.

50 Cent told NME that the song was the first he remembered hearing: "I've always loved MJ, so I guess it was probably a good place to start music: right here, with the ABCs.

[12] "ABC" is featured as an interpolation in Sigala's 2015 debut single "Easy Love".