Be the One (album) explained
Be the One is the second studio album by Jackie Jackson, released on September 9, 1989. The musicians included Paul Jackson, Jr., Jeff Lorber, Robert Brookins and Gerald Albright.
Critical reception
With a 3 out of 5 star rating David Silverman of the Chicago Tribune wrote "Be the One stands on its own as a collection of rhythm and blues, soul and dance funk that is accessible, heartwarming and more than anything else, fun."[2]
Personnel
- Jackie Jackson - lead vocals
- Paul Jackson Jr. - guitar
- Jeff Lorber - keyboards, percussion, drum programming
- Wayne Linsey - keyboards, drum programming
- Robert Brookins - keyboards, drums
- Clinton "Spud" Blanson - drums
- Gerald Albright - saxophone on "Stuck On You"
- Alex Brown, Marva King - harmonies on "Fun"
- Songwriters - Dianne Quander (1, 7), Jackie Jackson (1, 6, 7), Robert Brookins (1-7, 9), Tony Haynes (2-4), Attala-Zane-Giles (4, 9), Brian Randole (5), Clinton "Spud" Blanson (5), Walter Gordon (5), Michael Brookins (6), Mike Dailey (6), Glen J. Barbee (8), Leon F. Sylvers (8)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Jackie Jackson. 2019-10-27.
- Web site: Jackie Jackson Be the One (Polydor) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) When word.... Silverman, David. 23 March 1989. Chicago Tribune.
- Web site: Jackie Jackson Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Billboard. 2019-11-06.
