La Toya Jackson (album)
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La Toya Jackson is the self-titled debut album from American singer La Toya Jackson
. It was released in 1980 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, and #26 on the Billboard R&B charts. It spawned two singles: "If You Feel the Funk
" and "Night Time Lover
".
In order to distinguish herself from her famous brothers, The Jacksons, La Toya only wanted her first name on the album. "I begged just to have it 'La Toya'. But 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."
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 released on May 22, 2006.
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."
"If You Feel the Funk
" performed modestly on the charts, narrowly missing out on the Billboard Hot 100 at #101. However, it peaked at #17 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart and #40 on the Billboard R&B chart. It also reached #42 in Germany and #18 in Holland. "If You Feel the Funk
" was also released as a 12" single in the United Kingdom
where it failed to chart. The follow-up single, "Night Time Lover
" failed to generate attention, despite brother Michael
singing on the track (who was at the time generating critical and public acclaim for his album Off The Wall). It peaked at #59 on the Billboard R&B chart.
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model. She is the fifth child of the Jackson family...
. It was released in 1980 in America and mainland Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. The album is most known for "Night Time Lover
Night Time Lover
"Night Time Lover" is the second single by American singer La Toya Jackson, from her eponymous debut. The track was produced by her brother Michael, who provides co lead vocals on the chorus. They originally wrote the song for Donna Summer under the title "Fire Is The Feeling".The song peaked at...
", a track produced by La Toya's brother Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
, who provides background vocals on the refrain. The album peaked at #116 on the Billboard 200, and #26 on the Billboard R&B charts. It spawned two singles: "If You Feel the Funk
If You Feel the Funk
"If You Feel the Funk" was the debut single from artist La Toya Jackson. It was released in 1980 on Polydor Records, and comes from Jackson's self-titled debut album...
" and "Night Time Lover
Night Time Lover
"Night Time Lover" is the second single by American singer La Toya Jackson, from her eponymous debut. The track was produced by her brother Michael, who provides co lead vocals on the chorus. They originally wrote the song for Donna Summer under the title "Fire Is The Feeling".The song peaked at...
".
In order to distinguish herself from her famous brothers, The Jacksons, La Toya only wanted her first name on the album. "I begged just to have it 'La Toya'. But 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."
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 released on May 22, 2006.
Reception
In its review, The Evening Independent said that Jackson has "an attractive, pleasant voice that is mature and controlled."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."
"If You Feel the Funk
If You Feel the Funk
"If You Feel the Funk" was the debut single from artist La Toya Jackson. It was released in 1980 on Polydor Records, and comes from Jackson's self-titled debut album...
" performed modestly on the charts, narrowly missing out on the Billboard Hot 100 at #101. However, it peaked at #17 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart and #40 on the Billboard R&B chart. It also reached #42 in Germany and #18 in Holland. "If You Feel the Funk
If You Feel the Funk
"If You Feel the Funk" was the debut single from artist La Toya Jackson. It was released in 1980 on Polydor Records, and comes from Jackson's self-titled debut album...
" was also released as a 12" single in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
where it failed to chart. The follow-up single, "Night Time Lover
Night Time Lover
"Night Time Lover" is the second single by American singer La Toya Jackson, from her eponymous debut. The track was produced by her brother Michael, who provides co lead vocals on the chorus. They originally wrote the song for Donna Summer under the title "Fire Is The Feeling".The song peaked at...
" failed to generate attention, despite brother Michael
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
singing on the track (who was at the time generating critical and public acclaim for his album Off The Wall). It peaked at #59 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Track listing
- "If You Feel the FunkIf You Feel the Funk"If You Feel the Funk" was the debut single from artist La Toya Jackson. It was released in 1980 on Polydor Records, and comes from Jackson's self-titled debut album...
" (K.Peterson/D.Pride) – 6:26 - "Save Your Love" (L.Farrow/C.Johns) – 5:09
- "My Love Has Passed You By" (K.Peterson/D.Pride) – 4:46
- "Are You Ready?" (K.Gold/B.OceanBilly OceanBilly Ocean is a Trinidad-born English Grammy Award winning popular music performer who had a string of rhythm and blues international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was the most popular British-based R&B singer / songwriter of the early to mid-1980s...
) – 5:32 - "Night Time LoverNight Time Lover"Night Time Lover" is the second single by American singer La Toya Jackson, from her eponymous debut. The track was produced by her brother Michael, who provides co lead vocals on the chorus. They originally wrote the song for Donna Summer under the title "Fire Is The Feeling".The song peaked at...
" (M.JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
/L.JacksonLa Toya JacksonLa Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model. She is the fifth child of the Jackson family...
) – 4:49 - "A Taste of You (Is a Taste of Love)" (G.Perry/P.Harrison/E.Smith) – 5:39
- "Lovely Is She" (L.Jackson/J.JacksonJanet JacksonJanet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
) – 4:40 - "If I Ain't Got It" (L.Farrow/C.Johns) – 3:18
Personnel
- La Toya Jackson: Vocal
- Arnell Carmichael: Hand Clapping & Vocal Backing
- Darren Carmichael, Bill ChamplinBill ChamplinWilliam Bradford "Bill" Champlin is an American singer, guitarist, keyboard player, arranger, producer, and songwriter. His performance work is principally associated with the bands Chicago and the Sons of Champlin...
, Lynn Davis, Marva Holcolm, Josie James, Deborah Thomas: Vocal Backing - David E. Williams, Greg Poree, Ray Parker, Jr.Ray Parker, Jr.Ray Erskine Parker, Jr. , is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording artist. Parker is known for writing and performing the theme song to the motion picture Ghostbusters, for his solo hits, and performing with his band Raydio as well as the late Barry White.-Early life and...
, Paul Jackson Jr., Mario Henderson: Guitars - Kim Bullard, Clarence McDonald, Sylvester Rivers, Patrice RushenPatrice RushenPatrice Rushen is a Grammy Award-winning African American R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.-Biography:...
: Keyboards - Freddie "Ready Freddie" Washington, Nathan Watts, Rick Chudacoff, Kevin Brandon: Bass
- Ollie E. Brown: Drums, Percussion
- James Gadson, Jeff PorcaroJeff PorcaroJeffrey Thomas "Jeff" Porcaro was an American session drummer and a founding member of the Grammy Award winning band Toto. Porcaro was one of the most recorded drummers in history, working on hundreds of albums and thousands of sessions...
, Dorie Pride: Drums - Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Paulinho da CostaPaulinho Da CostaPaulinho da Costa is a Brazilian percussionist born in Rio de Janeiro, considered one of the most recorded musicians of modern times. Playing over two hundred percussion instruments, he has participated in thousands of recording sessions, Grammy Award-winning albums, hit songs, soundtracks, radio...
: Percussion - Stevie WonderStevie WonderStevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
: Harmonica - George Bohanon, Oscar Brashear, Michael Davis, Mic Gilette, Gary Herbig, Alan Kaplan, John Kelson Jr., Doc Kupka, Arthur Maebe, Ollie Mitchell, Don MyrickDon MyrickDon Myrick was a saxophonist.He played alto, tenor and soprano sax and was a member of Earth Wind & Fire's original horn section, The Phenix Horns Esq. from 1975 through 1982. Previously, Myrick had been a member of the musical group The Pharaohs...
, Billy Page, Lenny Pickett, Louis Satterfield, Henry Sigismonti, Maurice Spears, Tom Washington: Horns - Horn & String Arrangements By Gene Page