Played this album for the first time in years yesterday. Was this the oldest Jackson brothers only solo LP? or were there more?
Played this album for the first time in years yesterday. Was this the oldest Jackson brothers only solo LP? or were there more?
He cut a second one for Polydor in ‘89; had a top 40 R&B hit with the single “Stay.”
See my post above yours. The self-titled album was his first solo album [and only solo outing for Motown]; his second, Be the One, was a Polydor release in '89.
https://www.discogs.com/release/2118...son-Be-The-One
Last edited by sansradio; 05-05-2022 at 10:13 AM.
ESTONIA
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333598386...kAAOxyuPtQ9~hB
USA
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255506844...UAAOSwSkpiZMZG
There always seem to be bootleg CDs of the Motown album on Ebay from Estonia and there's a used one on from the USA. Apart from the high cost I'm unsure of the quality, but I would welcome a legitimate release from Music On Cd or similar.
Last edited by mysterysinger; 05-05-2022 at 02:44 PM.
I think I’ve listened to most, if not all, of this album at some point or other. I recall it being quite nice, rather Stylistics-esque. My favourite is "Love Don't Want To Leave"
Most songs written by C Yarian with The Corporation. Christine Yarian Perren being the wife of Freddie Perren. Very pleasant album.
Mind you this one is an old Motown classic.
Seems to me, Jackie was in MJ's AND Jermaine's shadow. Always felt his vocals were not really appreciated by the J5/Jacksons fans. Case[[s) in point: Re-listen to their earlier hits, such as "Dancing Machine. " His vocals are cocoa butter and shea smooth. Then re-watch A&E's The Jack5ons Family Dynasty; I've stated this in another thread, his vocals are clear and silky in the living room of their bungalow. The scene is "the brothers" critiquing Jackie's production work for the then upcoming reunion tour. They even refer to him as "the oldest...big brother!!" His tracks were dope too. He did a bum rush on Jam and Lewis' work. Hilarity ensued. Missed opportunity methinks.
I really dig Jackie's album. I don't know why the fans left this one behind. Might actually be my fav of the three solo debuts.
He does have a great voice. Yes I think it could be the best of the debut solo albums.
Having said that, Jermaine's later offering, "Come Into My Life" is also a strong album
methinks and quite commercial from start to finish - enjoying it on the CD.
Last edited by mysterysinger; 05-09-2022 at 04:43 AM.
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