Michael Jackson Top Video Song: I Want You Back on Soul Train in 1972 Michael Jackson with The Jackson 5 on Soul Train "I Want You Back" Michael Jackson with The Jackson 5 performing "I Want You Back," on Soul Train in 1972. Michael was 13. This was the beginning of a life-long relationship with Don Cornelius and Soul Train. To license this footage, go to GLOBALIMAGEWORKS.COM. Subscribe to the Soul Train channel and stay tuned... We will be adding new clips each week!