The Jackson 5 / Lexia - It's Great To Be Here / Good Morning To You

This 7’’ pairing of The Jackson 5 and Lexia brings together two different shades of feel-good soul.
On the A-side, It's Great To Be Here captures The Jackson 5 in their prime Motown era. Led by the youthful spark of Michael Jackson, the track blends bright horn stabs, tight rhythm guitar, and buoyant bass into a polished slice of pop-soul. Michael’s vocal delivery is energetic and sincere, radiating joy while the backing harmonies from Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, and Marlon Jackson keep the groove bouncing along. It’s the kind of track that perfectly represents the golden age of Motown Records—slick production paired with irresistible melody. And the intro break is second to none. Plus this was never originally released as a single seeing it’s first 45 release in 2017 in Japan on Motown, with copies now fetching upwards of $100. We anticipate this Ltd. ed Japanese RSD release will go up too.
Flip the record and Good Morning To You by Lexia offers a slightly more mellow but equally uplifting vibe. The track leans into gentle soul with a soft, rhythmic pulse and smooth vocals that feel relaxed and welcoming. Where the A-side bursts with youthful exuberance, this side feels like the calm after the party—a sunny morning soundtrack with a subtle groove that lingers pleasantly.
What makes this 7-inch enjoyable is the contrast. The Jackson 5 bring polished pop-soul energy, while Lexia provides a lighter, easygoing counterpart. Together they create a small but satisfying snapshot of the era’s soulful positivity.
For collectors of vintage soul and pop, this single is a charming listen—short, sweet, and packed with good vibes.