Big Boy (song)

[1][2][3] After it was released, the song played on radio stations in the Chicago-Gary area and was a local hit.

The Jackson 5 would release a second single on the Steeltown label, titled "We Don't Have to Be Over 21 (To Fall in Love)", before signing with Motown Records in Detroit, on July 26, 1968.

[2][5][6][7] According to legend, the group were paid three cents for each record sold, which was equally split among the five brothers and their drummer.

[8][9] The group's first single "Big Boy", was backed with the B-side "You've Changed", written by Jesse Reese.

[5][9] This song was later re-recorded for inclusion on their debut album Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5.

[5][11][12] The Jackson Five would release a second and final single through Steeltown Records — "We Don't Have To Be Over 21 (to Fall in Love)".

Motown Records tried to get the group out of their Steeltown contract with Keith, and ultimately succeeded with a financial settlement.

[18] Jackson family friend Ben Brown (and former Steeltown co-owner) claimed he found the tapes in his parents' "kitchen pantry".