2300 Jackson Street
2300 Jackson Street was the final album released by band
The Jacksons. For most of this album,
Jermaine,
Jackie,
Randy, and
Tito Jackson comprised The Jacksons.
Michael Jackson had left the act in 1984 to continue his successful solo career, and
Marlon Jackson followed Michael out of the band the same year. Michael and Marlon appear only on the title track, along with their other four brothers, and their sisters
Rebbie and
Janet (middle sister
LaToya was, at the time of this album, estranged from the family and therefore does not appear on the song).
The Jacksons decided to enter new territory by working with
New Jack Swing producer
Teddy Riley on "Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" with vocals sung by Randy and Jermaine. Riley also produced the title track. The album's title and cover photograph represent the Jacksons' boyhood home in
Gary, Indiana.
2300 Jackson Street received some notice in R&B venues, but was largely ignored by pop audiences. The Jackons formally disbanded after its release, with Jermaine returning to his solo career, and Randy, Tito, and Jackie going on to become noted session musicians.
#"Art of Madness"#"Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)"#"Maria"#"Private Affair"#"2300 Jackson Street"#"Harley"#"She"#"Alright With Me"#"Play It Up"#"Midnight Rendezvous"#"If You'd Only Believe"
