It was one of six consecutive Top 5 singles for the legendary Motown, soul and funk group, reaching #2 when it was released and was written by the Corporation, a songwriting team that had helped the group score four consecutive #1 singles in a row for the group.

The song, while sung mostly by Michael featured cameo spots from brothers Jermaine and Jackie.

According to a Jackson biographer, "Mama's Pearl" was originally called "Guess Who's Making Whoopie (WIth Your Girlfriend)." Producer Deke Richards reportedly had the lyrics and title changed to preserve Michael Jackon's youthful, innocent image.

Credits

• Lead Vocals: Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, and Tito Jackson and Marlon Jackson
• Background Vocals: Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson & Marlon Jackson
• Written, Produced and Arranged by The Corporation: Berry Gordy, Alphonzo Mizell, Deke Richards & Freddie Perren
• Instrumentation by various Los Angeles studio musicians

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