Jackie Jackson (album)
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Jackie Jackson is the self titled debut album from Jackie Jackson, the eldest member of the Jackson 5. The album was released on Motown Records
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Released in October 26, 1973, the album suffered from a severe lack of promotion, and as a result failed to chart in spite of Jackie Jackson's immense success as a member of the Jackson 5. It would be his only full length solo release for more than 15 years, and his only solo album with Motown.
The single "Love Don't Wanna Leave" has gone on to appear on several Jackson 5's compilations (including Anthology 76, Anthology 86 and Soulsation!), however, the full length LP ranks among the more obscure releases in the Jackson family catalogue. The B side opener "Do I Owe" is notable for featuring background vocals from the Jackson 5.
In October 1973, it was the turn of Jackie Jackson, the eldest of the family, to release his own solo album. A very few promotion will be cdone, and no 45s will be issued. This one will be his one and only album with Motown.
"Love Don't Wanna Leave" appeared on several Jackson 5's compilations (including Anthology 76, Anthology 86 and Soulsation), but for the other tracks, they appeared only on the 33 rpm vinyl. The album contains the participation of the Jackson 5 on the song "Do I Owe"
and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)."
Side B
AllMusic Review
Most people, even Jackson Five fans, are unaware of this release. Motown kept it a secret, and you can't blame them -- it's weak. Michael Jackson's eldest brother sings in a high, airy falsetto that's more irritating than captivating. The first track is the most commercial, but Jackie's lightweight delivery fails to sell the Corporation composition; the Corporation wrote and produced many of the J5's chart-toppers. He adds nothing to "Bad Girl" and "Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time" that justifies remaking them. The only notable tune is "In My Dreams," a charming, self-reflecting floater, but one song does not an LP make.
by Andrew Hamilton, All Music.
http://www.allmusic.com/album/jackie-jackson-r172538/review
The ORIGINAL SOUL 4life Review
In October 1973, big brother Jackie decided to step up to the plate to release his own solo project following the lead of siblings Michael & Jermaine. The outcome resulted in one of the most overlooked and undervalued soul albums of all time. When most folks mention The Jackson 5 the first thing that comes to most folks' mind is "bubblegum soul". Anyone who may have written Jackie's self-titled debut off as just another teeny-bopper disc clearly missed the boat. What the album turned out to be was a glimpse at a maturing Jackie stepping out to try his hand at a more adult style. Listening to the album, paying attention close to its production and vocal delivery, you might find it easy to make comparisons between Jackson and many of the falsetto-fueled acts of the day like The Delfonics, Eddie Holman or The Stylistics. Who knows, maybe that's part of the reason the LP stalled before reaching the status it deserves. My theories (yes, I have more than one about what could've gone awry) go like this...
[Sidebar: Bear in mind, I was still in diapers when this all happened so this is all speculation and I could be totally off-base here.]
For your consideration...
Theorem 1) Too Much of a Good Thing?
In 1973, Motown issued Jackie's album along with the three other Jackson-Motown projects that year; Michael's Music & Me, Jermaine's Come Into My Life, and the group's LP Skywriter. One can see that Motown was really trying to flood the market with Jackson product and repeat the successes it had doing the same just the year before. Now the Jackson 5 was basically marketed towards a pre- to mid-teen audience and while that age group is statistically shown to have the most disposable income, maybe expecting a 12 year old girl to go out & scarf up 4 albums with her hard-earned baby-sitting money was a bit too unrealistic.
Theorem 2) For Whom was this Album Truly Intended?
If someone in 1973 looking for the average "Jackson 5 sound" were to buy Jackie's album and realize they'd wound up with a ballad-heavy, Delfonics-sound-alike record instead, that might make for some disappointed listeners. Perhaps this new direction Jackie's producers decided to take strayed too far from what their core audience was used to. On the other side of the coin, coming right after hits like "Little Bitty Pretty One", "Got To Be There" & "Rockin' Robin" perhaps the freshly reinforced stigma of "bubblegum" was firmly stuck in the minds of the post-teen to adult record buying public and seeing the name Jackie Jackson emblazoned across the front of an album cover coupled with little to no promotion from the label to help showcase this new side of Jackson wasn't doing the trick to attract an older ear who might be more appreciative of and receptive to a more sophisticated sound.
While an argument could be made that Jermaine's debut solo album issued one year prior seemed to go for a more adult sound, yet still sold well; there are major difference between each projects that invalidate the point. Jermaine already had an excellent head start as a solo act since he was already being viewed as a strong secondary lead within the group. Jackie never had a solo number or sang more than one or two lead lines at best. Another thing to keep in mind was that Jermaine's solo project had the magnificent Motown Marketing Machine behind it. Promotion for his album was well orchestrated and played a key role in it's market performance. At radio, Jermaine had two singles generating a buzz, Jackie never even got one. In concerts and appearances, Jermaine was given a spotlight to perform songs from his album. Heck, the family was featured in an entire episode of Soul Train where Jermaine was featured in his own segment to promote his set complete with a short film and an extra interview with Don Cornelius.
Theories aside, the fact remains, that due very little promotion and no single releases, Jackson's sole Motown solo album quickly became rack job fodder. My sister nabbed her copy (now mine) for a whopping 88 cents at Mays department store in NY back in '76 or '77.
[Sidebar: C'mon you remember rack jobs right?? Those record racks you used to see at your local drug store, car wash or supermarket that had the albums with the corners chopped off or had saw marks or holes cut thru the jackets??... No??.... Never mind, I think just dated myself.]
Even though no official singles were issued, the cut, "Love Don't Wanna Leave" has popped up on several Jackson 5 comps over the years. Three times to be exact. The first being 1976's Anthology set, the second appearance was on the original CD reissue of the same set again in 1986 (it was left off the 2000 re-reissue). The third and final chance to get the track was on the 1995 25th Anniversary boxed set, Soulsation. All three compilations are currently out of print. Way to go Motown!!!
This album hasn't been reissued in any format as far as I know but if you're in the market for your own copy, you can usually find one pretty reasonably priced here or even here.
Featured cut: "Love Don't Want To Leave"
by The ORIGINAL SOUL 4Life.
http://originalsoul4life.blogspot.com/2008/01/jackie-jackson-st.html
I-tunes's Costumer Reviews
This was supposed to be the 3rd installment on Jackson five spinoffs,(Michael being the first, followed by Jermaine both having already released solo albums). It was never released unfortunately. J5 fans only received a taste when Motown released The Jackson Five Anthology featuring what should have been Jackie's solo debut single "Love don't want to leave" With such a solid song you could have reservations about the rest of the album. Thanks to the internet you will be pleasantly surprised as "Jackie Jackson" delivers. Jackie shows not only his underrated falsetto, but his entire repitiore of vocal weapons he has at his disposal. I am sure
Oprah Winfrey would not have been disappointed buying this album back then. (She has stated on 2 occasions that Jackie was her favorite J5 member)
After "Love Don't Want to Leave" the singles to look out for are "Do I Owe", "It's So Easy" "You're the Only One", "One an the Same". It would have been great to see Jackie open his solo set during those magical J5 concerts with "Is It Him or Me" with that classic opening monologue. But the real surprise is how Jackie more than holds his own on the remake of the all time classic by the Delfonics "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" Proving that Jackie was no Eddie Kendrick wanna be, but a true Falsetto singer who could have fronted his own group during those classic soul days. This is a true treasure that not only Jackson fans would love but any true R&B fan ENJOY!
Review by Sea-pony, I-Tunes Costumer Reviews
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jackie-jackson/id415927004
Motown Records
Motown is a record label originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on April 14, 1960. The name, a portmanteau of motor and town, is also a nickname for Detroit...
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Released in October 26, 1973, the album suffered from a severe lack of promotion, and as a result failed to chart in spite of Jackie Jackson's immense success as a member of the Jackson 5. It would be his only full length solo release for more than 15 years, and his only solo album with Motown.
The single "Love Don't Wanna Leave" has gone on to appear on several Jackson 5's compilations (including Anthology 76, Anthology 86 and Soulsation!), however, the full length LP ranks among the more obscure releases in the Jackson family catalogue. The B side opener "Do I Owe" is notable for featuring background vocals from the Jackson 5.
In October 1973, it was the turn of Jackie Jackson, the eldest of the family, to release his own solo album. A very few promotion will be cdone, and no 45s will be issued. This one will be his one and only album with Motown.
"Love Don't Wanna Leave" appeared on several Jackson 5's compilations (including Anthology 76, Anthology 86 and Soulsation), but for the other tracks, they appeared only on the 33 rpm vinyl. The album contains the participation of the Jackson 5 on the song "Do I Owe"
and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)."
Track listing
Side A- "Love Don't Want to Leave" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian) - 3:10
- "It's So Easy" (The Corporation) - 2:57
- "Thanks to You" (Bea Verdi, Christine Yarian) - 3:15
- "You're The Only One" (The Corporation) - 3:03
- "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" (Thom BellThom BellThomas Randolph "Thom" Bell is an American songwriter and producer, best known as one of the creators of the Philadelphia style of soul music in the 1970s. He moved to Philadelphia as a child.-Biography:...
, William Hart) - 3:15
Side B
- "Do I Owe" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian) - 3:25
- "Is It Him or Me" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian) - 4:26
- "In My Dreams" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian) - 3:05
- "One and the Same" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian) - 2:55
- "Bad Girl" (Berry GordyBerry GordyBerry Gordy, Jr. is an American record producer, and the founder of the Motown record label, as well as its many subsidiaries.-Early years:...
, William RobinsonSmokey RobinsonWilliam "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is one of the primary figures associated with Motown, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy...
) - 4:10
Review
Most people, even Jackson Five fans, are unaware of this release. Motown kept it a secret, and you can't blame them -- it's weak. Michael Jackson's eldest brother sings in a high, airy falsetto that's more irritating than captivating. The first track is the most commercial, but Jackie's lightweight delivery fails to sell the Corporation composition; the Corporation wrote and produced many of the J5's chart-toppers. He adds nothing to "Bad Girl" and "Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time" that justifies remaking them. The only notable tune is "In My Dreams," a charming, self-reflecting floater, but one song does not an LP make.
http://www.allmusic.com/album/jackie-jackson-r172538/review
In October 1973, big brother Jackie decided to step up to the plate to release his own solo project following the lead of siblings Michael & Jermaine. The outcome resulted in one of the most overlooked and undervalued soul albums of all time. When most folks mention The Jackson 5 the first thing that comes to most folks' mind is "bubblegum soul". Anyone who may have written Jackie's self-titled debut off as just another teeny-bopper disc clearly missed the boat. What the album turned out to be was a glimpse at a maturing Jackie stepping out to try his hand at a more adult style. Listening to the album, paying attention close to its production and vocal delivery, you might find it easy to make comparisons between Jackson and many of the falsetto-fueled acts of the day like The Delfonics, Eddie Holman or The Stylistics. Who knows, maybe that's part of the reason the LP stalled before reaching the status it deserves. My theories (yes, I have more than one about what could've gone awry) go like this...
[Sidebar: Bear in mind, I was still in diapers when this all happened so this is all speculation and I could be totally off-base here.]
For your consideration...
Theorem 1) Too Much of a Good Thing?
In 1973, Motown issued Jackie's album along with the three other Jackson-Motown projects that year; Michael's Music & Me, Jermaine's Come Into My Life, and the group's LP Skywriter. One can see that Motown was really trying to flood the market with Jackson product and repeat the successes it had doing the same just the year before. Now the Jackson 5 was basically marketed towards a pre- to mid-teen audience and while that age group is statistically shown to have the most disposable income, maybe expecting a 12 year old girl to go out & scarf up 4 albums with her hard-earned baby-sitting money was a bit too unrealistic.
Theorem 2) For Whom was this Album Truly Intended?
If someone in 1973 looking for the average "Jackson 5 sound" were to buy Jackie's album and realize they'd wound up with a ballad-heavy, Delfonics-sound-alike record instead, that might make for some disappointed listeners. Perhaps this new direction Jackie's producers decided to take strayed too far from what their core audience was used to. On the other side of the coin, coming right after hits like "Little Bitty Pretty One", "Got To Be There" & "Rockin' Robin" perhaps the freshly reinforced stigma of "bubblegum" was firmly stuck in the minds of the post-teen to adult record buying public and seeing the name Jackie Jackson emblazoned across the front of an album cover coupled with little to no promotion from the label to help showcase this new side of Jackson wasn't doing the trick to attract an older ear who might be more appreciative of and receptive to a more sophisticated sound.
While an argument could be made that Jermaine's debut solo album issued one year prior seemed to go for a more adult sound, yet still sold well; there are major difference between each projects that invalidate the point. Jermaine already had an excellent head start as a solo act since he was already being viewed as a strong secondary lead within the group. Jackie never had a solo number or sang more than one or two lead lines at best. Another thing to keep in mind was that Jermaine's solo project had the magnificent Motown Marketing Machine behind it. Promotion for his album was well orchestrated and played a key role in it's market performance. At radio, Jermaine had two singles generating a buzz, Jackie never even got one. In concerts and appearances, Jermaine was given a spotlight to perform songs from his album. Heck, the family was featured in an entire episode of Soul Train where Jermaine was featured in his own segment to promote his set complete with a short film and an extra interview with Don Cornelius.
Theories aside, the fact remains, that due very little promotion and no single releases, Jackson's sole Motown solo album quickly became rack job fodder. My sister nabbed her copy (now mine) for a whopping 88 cents at Mays department store in NY back in '76 or '77.
[Sidebar: C'mon you remember rack jobs right?? Those record racks you used to see at your local drug store, car wash or supermarket that had the albums with the corners chopped off or had saw marks or holes cut thru the jackets??... No??.... Never mind, I think just dated myself.]
Even though no official singles were issued, the cut, "Love Don't Wanna Leave" has popped up on several Jackson 5 comps over the years. Three times to be exact. The first being 1976's Anthology set, the second appearance was on the original CD reissue of the same set again in 1986 (it was left off the 2000 re-reissue). The third and final chance to get the track was on the 1995 25th Anniversary boxed set, Soulsation. All three compilations are currently out of print. Way to go Motown!!!
This album hasn't been reissued in any format as far as I know but if you're in the market for your own copy, you can usually find one pretty reasonably priced here or even here.
Featured cut: "Love Don't Want To Leave"
http://originalsoul4life.blogspot.com/2008/01/jackie-jackson-st.html
This was supposed to be the 3rd installment on Jackson five spinoffs,(Michael being the first, followed by Jermaine both having already released solo albums). It was never released unfortunately. J5 fans only received a taste when Motown released The Jackson Five Anthology featuring what should have been Jackie's solo debut single "Love don't want to leave" With such a solid song you could have reservations about the rest of the album. Thanks to the internet you will be pleasantly surprised as "Jackie Jackson" delivers. Jackie shows not only his underrated falsetto, but his entire repitiore of vocal weapons he has at his disposal. I am sure
Oprah Winfrey would not have been disappointed buying this album back then. (She has stated on 2 occasions that Jackie was her favorite J5 member)
After "Love Don't Want to Leave" the singles to look out for are "Do I Owe", "It's So Easy" "You're the Only One", "One an the Same". It would have been great to see Jackie open his solo set during those magical J5 concerts with "Is It Him or Me" with that classic opening monologue. But the real surprise is how Jackie more than holds his own on the remake of the all time classic by the Delfonics "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" Proving that Jackie was no Eddie Kendrick wanna be, but a true Falsetto singer who could have fronted his own group during those classic soul days. This is a true treasure that not only Jackson fans would love but any true R&B fan ENJOY!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jackie-jackson/id415927004