Destiny
Album by The Jacksons
Released	December 1978
Recorded	1978
Genre	Funk/R&B/Soul/Disco
Length	40:44
Label	CBS/Epic
Producer(s)	The Jacksons
The Jacksons chronology
Goin' Places (1977)	Destiny (1978)	Triumph (1980)

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Track listing

1. "Blame It on the Boogie" (Mick Jackson - unrelated)
2. "Push Me Away" (Michael Jackson)
3. "Things I Do For You" (Michael Jackson/Randy Jackson/Jackie Jackson/Tito Jackson/Marlon Jackson)
4. "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" (Michael Jackson/Randy Jackson)
5. "Destiny" (Michael Jackson/Randy Jackson/Jackie Jackson/Tito Jackson/Marlon Jackson)
6. "Bless His Soul" (Michael Jackson)
7. "All Night Dancin'" (Michael Jackson/Randy Jackson)
8. "That's What You Get (For Being Polite)" (Michael Jackson)