Yours Faithfully
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Yours Faithfully is the fourth and final studio album to date by American R&B singer Rebbie Jackson
.
, a label operated by her brother Michael
. She received a major boost from Michael, who assisted in the production of the album, and provided backing vocals on the track "Fly Away", which Michael had previously recorded for himself in 1987 for his album Bad
, but it did not make the final tracklisting. The album had a plethora of producers including Eliot Kennedy
, Bryan Loren, Keith Thomas
, Antonina Armato
and Michael Jackson
, among others.
" also appeared on the album in its original extended version, as well as the singles "Yours Faithfully
" and "You Take Me Places". The title track peaked at number seventy-six on the Billboard R&B charts. The album also includes "I Don't Want To Lose You", a duet with R&B group Men of Vizion
, whom were also signed to the same label.
on his 1992 eponymous debut album. It was later to be recorded by Tejano
singer Selena
who died at the age of 23 on March 31, 1995.
"Koo Koo" was covered in 1998 by female R&B group N-TYCE
.
Rebbie Jackson
Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Brown is an American singer professionally known as Rebbie Jackson . Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, she is the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians...
.
Background
After ten years of inactivity, Jackson signed to MJJ MusicMJJ Music
MJJ Music was an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment recording company, founded by American pop singer Michael Jackson....
, a label operated by her 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...
. She received a major boost from Michael, who assisted in the production of the album, and provided backing vocals on the track "Fly Away", which Michael had previously recorded for himself in 1987 for his album Bad
Bad (album)
Bad is the seventh studio album by American songwriter and recording artist Michael Jackson. The album was released on August 31, 1987 by Epic/CBS Records, nearly five years after Jackson's previous studio album, Thriller, which went on to become the world's best-selling album...
, but it did not make the final tracklisting. The album had a plethora of producers including Eliot Kennedy
Eliot Kennedy
Eliot Kennedy is an English songwriter and record producer based in Sheffield. He has worked with artists such as the Spice Girls, Bryan Adams, Lulu, S Club 7, Five, Delta Goodrem, and Lovers Electric.-History:...
, Bryan Loren, Keith Thomas
Keith Thomas (producer)
Keith Thomas, born and raised in the Atlanta suburb of Conyers, Georgia, is a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter with 40 #1 Billboard hits...
, Antonina Armato
Antonina Armato
Antonina Armato is a songwriter and music producer who is most known for co-writing the #1 single "I Still Believe" and co-writing another #1 single "She Ain't Worth It." She has written or produced over 20 Top Ten singles...
and 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...
, among others.
Singles and re-release of Centipede
Jackson's 1984 single "CentipedeCentipede (song)
"Centipede" is the first single by American singer Rebbie Jackson and the title track from her debut album, Centipede. It remains her highest charting single to date, peaking at number four on the Billboard R&B chart and number twenty-four on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written and produced by...
" also appeared on the album in its original extended version, as well as the singles "Yours Faithfully
Yours Faithfully (song)
"Yours Faithfully" is a song by American singer Rebbie Jackson. A mid-tempo R&B jam written and produced by Eliot Kennedy and Pam Sheyne, it is the title track from her fourth album, Yours Faithfully, and it was released as its first single....
" and "You Take Me Places". The title track peaked at number seventy-six on the Billboard R&B charts. The album also includes "I Don't Want To Lose You", a duet with R&B group Men of Vizion
Men Of Vizion
Men of Vizion is an R&B quintet that came to fame in 1996, with the debut album, Personal, which featured the songs "Housekeeper" and "Do Thangz", produced by Teddy Riley, "Lil" Chris Smith.-Career:...
, whom were also signed to the same label.
Covers
"Baby, I'm In Heaven" was originally co-written and performed by R&B singer Trey LorenzTrey Lorenz
Trey Lorenz is an African American singer and songwriter. He was born in Florence, South Carolina and is a graduate of Wilson High School.-Biography:...
on his 1992 eponymous debut album. It was later to be recorded by Tejano
Tejano
Tejano or Texano is a term used to identify a Texan of Mexican heritage.Historically, the Spanish term Tejano has been used to identify different groups of people...
singer Selena
Selena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
who died at the age of 23 on March 31, 1995.
"Koo Koo" was covered in 1998 by female R&B group N-TYCE
N-TYCE
N-Tyce was a four piece girl group consisting of Ario Obubore, Chantal Kerzner, Donna Stubbs and Michelle Robinson. They were signed to Telstar Records in the late 1990s....
.
Reviews
The album was generally favourable.- Allmusic
Track listing
- "What You Need" (Bryan Loren) – 4:30
- "Play Your Game" (Bryan Loren) – 4:41
- "Yours FaithfullyYours Faithfully (song)"Yours Faithfully" is a song by American singer Rebbie Jackson. A mid-tempo R&B jam written and produced by Eliot Kennedy and Pam Sheyne, it is the title track from her fourth album, Yours Faithfully, and it was released as its first single....
" (Eliot Kennedy, Pam Sheyne) – 3:51 - "Get Back to You" (Ian Green, Michelle Lewis) – 4:00
- "I Don't Want to Lose You" (duet with Men of VizionMen Of VizionMen of Vizion is an R&B quintet that came to fame in 1996, with the debut album, Personal, which featured the songs "Housekeeper" and "Do Thangz", produced by Teddy Riley, "Lil" Chris Smith.-Career:...
) (Linda Creed, Thom Bell) – 4:36 - "Fly Away" (Michael Jackson) – 4:45
- "You Take Me Places" (Gary Taylor) – 4:48
- "Once in a Lifetime Love" (D. Cooper, B. Jackson, J. Preston, D. Shaw) – 4:05
- "Baby, I'm in Heaven" (Keith Thomas, Trey Lorenz) – 4:33
- "Koo Koo" (Antonina Armato, David Frank) – 4:16
- "CentipedeCentipede (song)"Centipede" is the first single by American singer Rebbie Jackson and the title track from her debut album, Centipede. It remains her highest charting single to date, peaking at number four on the Billboard R&B chart and number twenty-four on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written and produced by...
" (Michael Jackson) – 5:55
Singles
- Yours FaithfullyYours Faithfully (song)"Yours Faithfully" is a song by American singer Rebbie Jackson. A mid-tempo R&B jam written and produced by Eliot Kennedy and Pam Sheyne, it is the title track from her fourth album, Yours Faithfully, and it was released as its first single....
- Released: February 17, 1998
- You Take Me Places
- Released: April 3, 1998
- CentipedeCentipede (song)"Centipede" is the first single by American singer Rebbie Jackson and the title track from her debut album, Centipede. It remains her highest charting single to date, peaking at number four on the Billboard R&B chart and number twenty-four on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written and produced by...
- Released: May 14, 1998 (re-released)