About this episode

This episode honors the bubble gum music genre and its iconic record labels, focusing on The Jackson Five and other kid groups from the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Podcast jingle by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Podcast cover by: Gail Nobles I named this podcast episode 'Bubble Beat Records' to honor the famous record labels that created the fun, catchy 'bubble gum' sound we all love. Those labels made music that stayed in your head, and that same happy energy is a big part of the music we make today. The name 'bubble gum' reminds people of good times and songs you can’t stop humming. In the world of music, especially during the late 1960s and early 1970s, there was a delightful trend of kid bubble gum groups. One of the most famous could easily be The Jackson Five, a group that captured hearts with their catchy tunes and youthful energy. Signed to Steeltown Records in 1967, they burst onto the scene with their debut single "Big Boy" in early 1968. Just a bit later, they moved to the bigger Motown Records, where they became global superstars. But they weren't alone in this cheerful scene. Steeltown Records also tried to find new talents to follow in their footsteps. In 1971, they signed a new kid-soul group called The Ripples & Waves, which included a boy named Michael—though he was not the famous Michael…

People in this episode

Host: Gail Nobles

Topics covered

• bubble gum music
• record labels
• The Jackson Five
• music history
• kid bubble gum groups

Keywords

• bubble gum
• music history
• The Jackson Five
• Steeltown Records
• Motown Records
• The Ripples & Waves
• kid groups

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Steeltown Records, Motown Records, The Ripples & Waves

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