2300 Jackson Street Explained

2300 Jackson Street
Type:studio
Artist:the Jacksons
Cover:Jacksons-2300-jackson-street.jpg
Recorded:1988–1989
Genre:R&B[1]
Prev Title:Victory
Prev Year:1984
Next Title:The Jacksons: An American Dream
Next Year:1992

2300 Jackson Street is the sixteenth and final studio album by American group the Jacksons, and their final album for record label Epic, released in the United States on May 23, 1989.[2] [3] The album is named after the address of their childhood home.

With the exception of the title track, this is the group's first and only album produced without Michael and Marlon, both of whom left the group following the conclusion of their 1984 Victory Tour.[4] The group's final album peaked at No. 59 on the US Billboard Top Pop Albums chart and at No. 14 on the US Top Black Albums chart, and would sell over 500,000 copies worldwide.[5]

Overview

In a Billboard story June 17, 1989, about the release of 2300 Jackson Street, Jackie Jackson was quoted saying, "After the Victory album, our backs were against the wall... At first no one at CBS paid us any attention..." When the label heard "Alright with Me" and "If You'd Only Believe", they flew promotion staff for a meeting at Tito's Los Angeles home studio in a show of support.[6]

The management firm of Fitzgerald-Hartley heard the album and approached the group about management. They had not managed a black act since the Brothers Johnson. Comparing the Jacksons' without Michael to their former clients Rufus without Chaka Khan, they were quoted saying, "People quickly forget the group factor, which is what makes it all happen."

For the recording of the song "2300 Jackson Street", Michael recorded his vocals at the Encino house and Janet recorded her vocals at Marlon's home studio.

After the first week of release, the single "Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" received playlist adds from 84% of black radio.

Critical reception

The album received praise from music critics.[7] [8] [9] [10]

Personnel

Production

Musicians

Charts

Chart performance for 2300 Jackson Street! Chart (1989)! Peak
position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[12] 81
Canadian Albums (RPM)[13] 78
French Albums (SNEP)[14] 44
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[15] 96
Spanish Albums (AFE)[16] 45
UK Albums (OCC)[17] 39
US Billboard Top Pop Albums[18] 59
US Billboard Top Black Albums[19] 14
Zimbabwean Albums (ZIMA)[20] 1

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jel Jones. Michael Jackson Rocked the World and Lives Forever. April 21, 2010. 9781456071745. November 3, 2019.
  2. Web site: 20 May 1989, 111 - The Miami Herald at. March 27, 2023. Newspapers.com. en.
  3. Book: The Jacksons, Fred Bronson. The Jacksons: Legacy. October 24, 2017. 9780316473743. November 11, 2019.
  4. Web site: Gerrick D. Kennedy. For fans, will the Jackson 4 add up?. Los Angeles Times. July 21, 2012. November 3, 2019.
  5. Chery, Carl: XXL: Michael Jackson Special Collecters Edition, page 100. American Press.
  6. June 17, 1989. Jacksons Make a Move to '2300'. Billboard. en. 33.
  7. News: Himes. Geoffrey. May 21, 1989. POP RECORDINGS. en-US. Washington Post. October 17, 2020. 0190-8286.
  8. Web site: 22 Jun 1989, 90 - LA Weekly at Newspapers.com. December 15, 2020. Newspapers.com. en.
  9. Web site: 30 Sep 1989, 74 - The Morning Call at Newspapers.com. December 15, 2020. Newspapers.com. en.
  10. Web site: 6 Aug 1989, Page 196 - The Tennessean at Newspapers.com. December 15, 2020. Newspapers.com. en.
  11. Web site: The Jacksons – 2300 Jackson Street . Discogs . November 5, 2018.
  12. Book: Kent, David. Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, NSW. 1993. 0-646-11917-6.
  13. Web site: RPM: The Jacksons (albums) . RPM Magazine . April 12, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014084220/http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-110.01-e.php?PHPSESSID=h6banu1fsvdt9pof8c4m7dun24&q1=village+people&q2=Top+Albums%2FCDs&interval=50 . October 14, 2017 . dead.
  14. Web site: Tous les Albums de l'Artiste choisi. InfoDisc. April 12, 2017.
  15. Book: Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970-2005. Oricon Entertainment. Roppongi, Tokyo. 2006. 4-87131-077-9.
  16. Book: Salaverri, Fernando. Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002. 1st . September 2005. Fundación Autor-SGAE. Spain. 84-8048-639-2.
  17. Web site: The Jacksons Chart History. Official Charts Company. April 12, 2017.
  18. The Jacksons US Chart History . Billboard. April 12, 2017.
  19. The Jacksons US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart History . Billboard. December 16, 2019.
  20. Zimbabwe. Kimberley, C. Zimbabwe: albums chart book. Harare: C. Kimberley, 2000

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