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Don't Take It Personal (album)
''Don't Take It Personal'' is a studio album by the American singer Jermaine Jackson, released in 1989. The title track became his second and final US R&B #1 single, and was followed by two more top 30 US R&B hits, "I'd Like to Get to Know You" and "Two Ships". In 2012, the album was reissued by Funky Town Grooves with an extended track listing. Critical reception Robert Christgau wrote: "A mild-voiced journeyman whose heyday is 10 if not 20 years behind him, acksons equally bland as love man (title hit promises they can still be friends) and stud (though he does thank six foals on the back cover)." The ''Calgary Herald'' called the album "a bunch of sappy love songs that aren't particularly good." Track listing #"Climb Out" (Danny Sembello, Marti Sharron) #" Don't Take It Personal" ( David Conley, David Townsend, Derrick Culler) #"Make It Easy on Love" (duet with Miki Howard) (Clif Magness, Peter Beckett, Steve Kipner) #"So Right" (Ernie McCane, Ian Prince) #"I'd Like t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine La Jaune Jackson (born December 11, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter and bassist. He is best known for being a member of the Jackson family. From 1964 to 1975, Jermaine was second vocalist after his brother Michael of The Jackson 5, and played bass guitar. Since 1983 he rejoined the group, now known as The Jacksons. Jermaine sang the lead on some of The Jackson Five's biggest hits,and featured in " I'll Be There" and "I Want You Back" amongst others. When the four others left and had to reform as The Jacksons, Jermaine, who had just married Motown founder Berry Gordy's daughter Hazel, stayed at Motown and was replaced by his youngest brother, Randy. Jermaine had a solo career concurrent with his brother Michael's and some top-30 hits until the 1980s, produced and recorded duets with Whitney Houston at her debut in 1985, and was a producer for the band Switch (band), Switch. After seven years he rejoined The Jacksons and remained throughout their various breakups a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Encyclopedia Of Popular Music
''The Encyclopedia of Popular Music'' is an encyclopedia created in 1989 by Colin Larkin. It is the "modern man's" equivalent of the '' Grove Dictionary of Music'', which Larkin describes in less than flattering terms.''The Times'', ''The Knowledge'', Christmas edition, 22 December 2007- 4 January 2008. It was described by ''The Times'' as "the standard against which all others must be judged". History of the encyclopedia Larkin believed that rock music and popular music were at least as significant historically as classical music, and as such, should be given definitive treatment and properly documented. ''The Encyclopedia of Popular Music'' is the result. In 1989, Larkin sold his half of the publishing company Scorpion Books to finance his ambition to publish an encyclopedia of popular music. Aided by a team of initially 70 contributors, he set about compiling the data in a pre-internet age, "relying instead on information gleaned from music magazines, individual expertise a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Pescetto
Jeffrey "Jeff" Pescetto (born November 21, 1954) is an American musical artist who is most notable for collaborating with David Foster on the 1990 recreation of John Farnham's Australian single, "You're the Voice". Pescetto lent the vocals to Foster's pianism on the latter's ''River of Love'' album. He has also written and sung songs for various movie soundtracks. His credits include ''Licence to Kill'', ''Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'', and ''Breakdown''. He has also sung ''Tekken 5s opening song "Sparking" alongside Tom Leonard. He is also well known for being the singer of the theme songs to the 1980s Disney cartoon series '' Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers'' and ''DuckTales'', both composed by Mark Mueller (Rescue Rangers theme was also produced by Alf Clausen). In 1990, he co-wrote the album track "Rescue Me" along with Charles Olins and Steve Dubin for American singer Alisha, included on the album '' Bounce Back''. Albums * Jeffrey - ''Ready or Not'' (1984) * ''Soul Reason'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Climie
Simon Climie (born 7 April 1957) is an English songwriter/producer and the former lead singer of the UK duo Climie Fisher. Biography Climie was born in London. Beginning his career primarily as a songwriter/session musician, Climie found himself scoring early hits by the mid-1980s with compositions recorded by George Michael and Aretha Franklin ("I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)") and Pat Benatar ("Invincible"). He also wrote songs appearing on albums by such artists as Frida, Smokey Robinson, and Jeff Beck during this time. Then, on the fringes of session work, he did the Fairlight programming for Scritti Politti's album ''Cupid & Psyche''. Later in the 1980s, he formed Climie Fisher together with Rob Fisher, whom he had met when they were both session musicians at Abbey Road Studios. With Climie fronting the group, Climie Fisher had hits in many territories, with the singles "Love Changes (Everything)", which won an Ivor Novello Award, " Rise to the Occasion", "This Is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Fisher (British Musician)
Rob Fisher (5 November 1956 – 25 August 1999) was an English keyboardist and songwriter from Cheltenham,Naked Eyes – The Story Discog.info England, who achieved chart success as a member of the New wave music, new wave band Naked Eyes and, later, Climie Fisher. He attended Lord Wandsworth College in Hampshire, where he was a member of a band called Cirrus with Nick Ryall (guitar and flute) and Ray Coop (bass). Career Fisher's early bands were Whitewing (1975–1978) and the Xtians (1978), both during his time at the University of Bath. In 1979, he joined up with Pete Byrne to form Neon (British band), Neon, whose first single "Making Waves/Me I See in You" was released on their own List of record labels from Bristol#0–9, 3D Music label. The band later went on to recruit Neil T ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Forrest 'La La' Cope
La Forrest 'La La' Cope is an American singer and songwriter. She is best known for writing the hit song "You Give Good Love", recorded by Whitney Houston for her 1985 self-titled debut album, which went on to sell over 25 million units worldwide. Biography La La was raised in the East Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States. She took up the piano at the age of five and gave a piano recital at Carnegie Hall at the age of nine. After leaving New York's High School of Music and Art, she formed a band called Jack Sass, which played top 40 cover versions on the club scene. As the group's reputation grew, La La began introducing more of her own songs into the repertoire before she went to Juilliard to major in composition. In 1981, she was invited to tour with Stacy Lattisaw who opened for the Jacksons on a national tour. Following this, she sang with the group Change, along with Luther Vandross, where her voice was heard on their song "The Glow of Love", co- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Jackson (singer)
Bernard Jackson (born July 11, 1959 in Stamford, Connecticut, Stamford, Connecticut) is an American singer/bassist. He was the frontman for the 1980s/early 1990s R&B band, Surface (band), Surface from 1984 to 1994. He sang on hits like the No. 5 US/#1 US R&B "Shower Me With Your Love" and the No. 1 R&B chart, R&B and Billboard Hot 100, pop hit, "The First Time." He released his self-titled debut album in 2000. Discography Surface *1986: ''Surface'' (Columbia) *1988: ''2nd Wave'' (Columbia) *1990: ''3 Deep'' (Columbia) *1999: ''Love Zone'' (Victor Entertainment) Solo *1997: ''Bernard Jackson'' *Bernard Jackson – ''Bernard Jackson'' *Label: Kristalyn Records – none *Format: CD, Album *Country: US *Released: 1997 *Genre: Funk / Soul *Style: Soul Track list # Intro "Wake Up Call" (H.y.b.) # There's Only One Like You # My Life Is You # I Like What I See # I Just Wanna Talk To You # Why # Hollywood # Lovers For Life # Dreams # You Can Count On Me # My Story Of Life # I Will N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Kipner
Stephen Alan Kipner (born 1950) is an American-born Australian songwriter and record producer, with hits spanning a 40-year period, including chart-topping songs such as Olivia Newton-John's "Physical", Natasha Bedingfield's "These Words", and Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a Bottle", for which he won an Ivor Novello Award for International Hit of the Year. Other hits he wrote include Chicago's " Hard Habit to Break", 98 Degrees' " The Hardest Thing", Dream's "He Loves U Not", Kelly Rowland's " Stole", The Script's "Breakeven" and "The Man Who Can't Be Moved", ''American Idol'' Kris Allen's top 5 debut "Live Like We're Dying", Cheryl Cole's "Fight for This Love", Camila Cabello's "Crying in the Club" and James Arthur's "Say You Won't Let Go". Biography Early life Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, Kipner began his music career in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, where he grew up. Steve & the Board His first band, Steve & the Board achieved Australian chart success wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Beckett
Peter Beckett (born 10 August 1948) is an English musician and songwriter who has written songs for many prominent recording artists, his own bands and solo work, and for several films. He is likely best known as the lead singer and guitarist for 1970s soft rock group Player, which scored a U.S. number one hit in 1977 with " Baby Come Back". Early life Beckett was born in the Aigburth district of Liverpool, England on August 10, 1948. He was influenced by seeing the Beatles perform at the famous Cavern Club. Career At 16, he recorded his first record, "All Night Stand", with a band called 'The Thoughts'. "All Night Stand" was written by Ray Davies from The Kinks. He then joined a band called 'Winston G and The Wicked', later renamed 'Whip'. After they disbanded, Beckett auditioned for Badfinger on the heels of " Come and Get It", and was on Peter Ham's and Tommy Evans' short list, but they ultimately offered the job to Joey Molland. Beckett then joined a progressive rock band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clif Magness
Clifton “Clif” Magness is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for co-writing and producing several tracks on Avril Lavigne’s 2002 debut album, '' Let Go'' including the song "Losing Grip". At the 33rd Grammy Awards, Magness won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) for the song "The Places You Find Love" from Quincy Jones' album, ''Back On The Block''. He received nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Grammy for the theme song "The Day I Fall In Love" from the film ''Beethoven's 2nd''. Collaborations Magness worked with Lavigne on her multi-platinum debut album, ''Let Go'', co-writing 5 tracks and producing 6, including "Losing Grip", Mobile, "Unwanted", "My World", and "Too Much to Ask". ''Let Go'' reached the top of the album charts in Canada and the U.K., as high as #2 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and finished the year at #14 on '' Billboards 200 Albums for 2002. Prior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miki Howard
Alicia Michelle "Miki" Howard (born September 30, 1960) is an American singer and actress who had a string of top 10 hit songs in the mid-1980s and early 1990s, including " Baby, Be Mine" (1987), " Come Share My Love" (1986) and "Love Under New Management" (1990). " Ain't Nobody Like You" (1992) and "Ain't Nuthin' in the World" (1989) both peaked at number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top R&B Singles chart. Early life Howard was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of gospel singers Josephine Howard (1937-1978) of The Caravans and Clay Graham (1936-2018) of The Pilgrim Jubilees. Howard's mother took her to the homes of various stars such as Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples. At the age of nine, Howard and her family moved to Los Angeles where Howard's mother sang in a choir led by Caravans member and arranger James Cleveland. Among those who visited Howard's Los Angeles residence were Albertina Walker, Shirley Caesar, Billy Preston and Fats Domino. Howard was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Conley (musician)
David "Pic" Conley (born December 27, 1953) is an American jazz flute player, songwriter, and producer. Early life Conley was born in Newark, New Jersey. Shortly after graduating high school, Conley purchased his first instrument, a flute, for $10 with the idea of selling it for double price. Conley instead taught himself to play the instrument. Career Conley began his professional career when he moved to Los Angeles with the group Port Authority of Music, which included members David Townsend and Art McAllister in 1976. The group recorded an album produced by Ed Townsend, David Townsend's father. The group was signed to 20 Century Records, but the album was never released. Conley left the group to join Mandrill in 1977. In 1978, he made his television debut with Mandrill on the show ''Soul Train''. Conley released only one album with Mandrill, ''New Worlds'', in 1979. Conley left the group and after a short hiatus and became a founding member of Surface. Surface released their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |