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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). |
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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
Released in October 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.
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.
Track listing
- Side A
- "Love Don't Want to Leave" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian)
- "It's So Easy" (The Corporation)
- "Thanks to You" (Bea Verdi, Christine Yarian)
- "You're The Only One" (The Corporation)
- "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" (Thom Bell, William Hart)
- Side B
- "Do I Owe" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian)
- "Is It Him or Me" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian)
- "In My Dreams" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian)
- "One and the Same" (The Corporation, Christine Yarian)
- "Bad Girl" (Berry Gordy, William Robinson)
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).