La Toya Jackson (album)
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| Released | 1980 | |||
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La Toya Jackson is the 1980 debut album from American singer-songwriter La Toya Jackson. It was released in America and mainland Europe. The album is most known for "Night Time Lover", a track produced by La Toya's brother Michael Jackson, who provides background vocals on the refrain. The album peaked at #116 on the Billboard 200,[1] #26 on the Billboard Top Black Albums chart,[2] and #178 in the UK. It spawned two singles: "If You Feel the Funk" and "Night Time Lover".
Album information
In order to distinguish herself from her famous brothers,
my father said, 'It's your last name. You got to use it.' But I wanted to see what I could do as an individual."[3]
The album was re-issued on CD in Japan in 1992. A successful petition was gathered by her fans at ChurchofLaToya.com to persuade the label, Cherry Pop, to re-release her debut album on CD for the first time in the UK. It was re-released on May 22, 2006.
Reception
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The Evening Independent | (favorable)[6] |
In its review, Allmusic said Jackson "has an obvious enthusiasm for the songs that comes through consistently. That factor, along with the strong cast of musicians and some memorable tunes, makes this an overall enjoyable set."[7]
"
Off the Wall
). It peaked at #59 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "If You Feel the Funk" | Dorie Pride, Kamau Peterson | Ollie E. Brown | 5:01 |
| 2. | "Save Your Love" | Carolyn Johns, Larry Farrow | Larry Farrow | 3:47 |
| 3. | "My Love Has Passed You By" | Dorie Pride, Kamau Peterson | Ollie E. Brown | 4:10 |
| 4. | "Are You Ready?" | Billy Ocean, Ken Gold | Ollie E. Brown | 4:44 |
| 5. | "Night Time Lover" | La Toya Jackson, Michael Jackson | Michael Jackson | 3:44 |
| 6. | "A Taste of You (Is a Taste of Love)" | Ernie Smith, Greg Perry, Terry Harrison | Ollie E. Brown | 4:27 |
| 7. | "Lovely Is She" | Janet Jackson, La Toya Jackson | Ollie E. Brown | 4:23 |
| 8. | "If I Ain't Got It" | Carolyn Johns, Larry Farrow | Larry Farrow | 4:52 |
Personnel
- La Toya Jackson - lead vocals
- Michael Jackson - co-lead vocals
- Darren Carmichael, Bill Champlin, Lynn Davis, Marva Holcolm, Josie James, Deborah Thomas, Arnell Carmichael - backing vocals
- Freddie "Ready Freddie" Washington, Nathan Watts, Rick Chudacoff, Kevin Brandon - bass
- Ollie E. Brown, James Gadson, Jeff Porcaro, Dorie Pride, Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Paulinho da Costa - drums, percussion
- David E. Williams, Greg Poree, Paul Jackson, Jr., Jay Graydon, Marlo Henderson- guitar
- Arnell Carmichael - hand clapping
- Stevie Wonder - harmonica
- , Henry Sigismonti, Maurice Spears, Tom Washington - horns
- Gene Page - string and horn arrangements
- Kim Bullard, Clarence McDonald, Sylvester Rivers, Patrice Rushen - keyboards
References
- ^ "LaToya Jackson". Billboard.
- ^ "LaToya Jackson". Billboard.
- ^ "Waiting for the day when she's not just 'his sister'". Spokane Daily Chronicle. 18 June 1985. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- AllMusicAllmusic review
- ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 24 May 2020 – via American Radio History.
- ^ a b "La Toya Jackson (Polydor)". Evening Independent. pp. 10–B. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- AllMusic
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