The Corporation was a group of songwriters and record producers assembled in 1969 by Motown label head Berry Gordy to create hit records for The Jackson 5.
The Corporation consisted of four talented individuals: Freddie Perren, Deke Richards, Alphonzo Mizell, and Berry Gordy himself. They worked closely together to write and produce songs for some of Motown's most successful acts.
The Corporation is perhaps best known for its involvement in creating songs for the Jackson 5, one of Motown's most famous and successful groups. They were responsible for writing and producing several hit singles for the Jackson 5, including their early hits like "I Want You Back," "ABC," and "The Love You Save."
While the Corporation was successful in delivering chart-topping hits, their role was sometimes overshadowed by the emphasis on the performers themselves, such as the Jackson 5 in this case. Motown, during its heyday, was known for its collaborative and assembly-line approach to music production, where different teams of writers and producers worked on songs that would then be matched with the appropriate artists.
The Corporation's contributions to Motown's success in the late 1960s and early 1970s were significant, and their work with the Jackson 5 remains a crucial part of Motown's rich musical legacy.