"Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" was the first single released from

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' album ''

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''. The song was co-written by L. A. Reid and

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. "Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" is considered one of The Jacksons' last successful singles before the group's breakup, peaking at #4 on the US ''Billboard'' R&B Singles chart. It became the group's last Top 40 hit in

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, peaking at #33 on the UK Charts. This would be their only hit song to date, without

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. A music video was produced to promote the single.

Mixes

*Album version (5:22) *7" edit (4:13) *Extended version (7:42) *Sensitive Vocal Mix (6:00) *The Mix (7:05) *Choice Dub (5:50) *Bass World Dub (5:50)

Personnel

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, Steven Randall Jackson: Lead Vocals *The Jacksons: Background Vocals *

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: Drums, Percussions *

: Keyboards, Electric Bass, Guitar, Soloist *Donald K. Parks: Synthesizer airlight CMI

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 1989 songs 1989 singles The Jackson 5 songs Songs written by L.A. Reid Song recordings produced by Babyface (musician) Songs written by Babyface (musician) Epic Records singles