The tour was the biggest undertaken by the Jackson 5 during the band's lifetime, with over 160 concerts in a three-year period.
The brothers toured the cities of the Americas, the United Kingdom, the Far East (including Japan, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and a few others[1]), and one country in Africa being Senegal.
On April 24, the brothers attended a press conference regarding the Tokyo Music Festival and for their upcoming performance on a TV show.
Unfortunately, because of a freak accident, the only appearance that Rebbie wound up making onstage at the MGM Grand came at the end of the show, when the children took their bows.
Everyone knew who we were because the children made a point of introducing us from the stage, always against my objections.The tour was organised by Mamadou Johnny Secka.
When we came off the plane in Dakar, Senegal, Africa, we were greeted by a long line of African dancers.
"During their free time the Jacksons took a trip to the market of Fadiouth to buy local pieces of art, and then to Club Aldiana in Nianing for lunch.
The African people had given us gifts of courage and endurance that we couldn't hope to repay.Mustapha Fall, National Delegate of Tourism honored Joseph Jackson with the badge of "the Knight of the Order of Merit".
The group gave thanks to him by offering the gold record for "Get It Together" to hand over to the president Léopold Sédar Senghor.
Someone announced the cancellation of the show on the stadium speaker which infuriated the public creating chaos; angry fans broke the Jackson 5 bus windows.
The group arrived in Panama City on October 10 at 5 PM, the same day they gave a press conference at Salon El Tonel with their official sponsor, the malt style beer brand Super Malta.
Later on October 12, the group appeared at Gran Morrison Mall for an autograph signing session.
The Jackson 5 were scheduled to be the first performers at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis on opening day, however, due to their South American tour, the concert was rescheduled to October 25.
[4] Joseph Jackson remembers: "After the second Australian tour we have begun to work on a new album and preparation for the following concerts.
The moment was suitable because our albums were on sale there so well, that Motown did not have enough time to deliver them... We gave a few radio interviews, then we were invited to reception where we were personally welcomed by Imelda Marcos, the first lady of Philippines.
Most of the tour schedule consisted of nightclub shows continuing and expanding their Las Vegas Revue to other states.
The Promor Tony Cobb organized the visit of the Jackson 5 in Jamaica and made the Prime Minister Michael Manley and his spouse Beverly the special guests of the concert in Kingston.
The Jackson 5 played basketball against Kingston College students and spent time at the Tivoli Gardens.
Due to the show starting later than expected and calm down the fans Jamaican comedian Ranny Williams was brought out performing his comedic works.
St. Paul (August 16, 1974) – The concert ended earlier due to the chaotic crowd, the setlist was shortened.
[8] Indianapolis (October 25, 1974) – The concert ended 20 minutes early due to unknown reasons.