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Jermaine Jackson’s 1984 solo album was his break away from Motown after being there for 13 years and a new beginning with Arista Records. The album was self-titled in the United States but internationally it was called Dynamite. “Tell Me I’m Not Dreamin’ (Too Good To Be True)” had the ambiance of fog at night time with slinky keyboards and a subtle woodblock building a groove. Jermaine’s vocals harmonized with Michael’s magic the two of them recreating the abstract reality of the dream state in the song. The radio airplay was strong even though “Tell Me I’m Not Dreamin’ (Too Good To Be True)” was not released as a single because of the conflict between Jermaine and Michael’s record companies. The Recording Academy nominated the song for Best R&B Performance for a Duo or Group with Vocals. The setlist from their 1984 Victory Tour included the song and outside of the album it was available as the b-side to Jermaine Jackson’s “Do What You Do.”  He also had a duet “Take Good Care Of My Heart” with Whitney Houston on this album. Jackson’s 10th studio album did well from a sales standpoint and has had three reissues with bonus tracks. 

Jermaine Jackson’s “Don’t Take It Personal” still stands as one of the nicest breakup songs ever. Jackson’s 12th studio album was also named after the song that was written and produced by David Conley and David Townsend of the R&B group Surface with Derrick Culler. It was an unusual sentiment to wish an ex-lover well in their future life but Jackson’s suave delivery added civility and hope to the sadness and disappointment. “Don’t Take It Personal” was infectious and went to number one on the R&B charts. The video was popular too because the song’s message was clearly represented by visuals that depicted Jackson and his girlfriend going through the process of separation. “Don’t Take It Personal” has lasted through the decades as a place of solace for some experiencing heartbreak and smooth but detached emotional shorthand for others.  Whether it was the audience to wholly embrace the song or those who thought it was a cold backhanded compliment both groups agreed that Jackson was a bona fide ballad singer. 

Jackson’s last album was I Wish You L.O.V.E. from 2012. He regularly tours the world with his brothers Tito, Marlon and Jackie as The Jacksons. They are scheduled to perform at Hard Rock and Seminole Casino venues in 2022.

 

[youtube id=”dd6kKhdd0Fw”]Jermaine Jackson had just started recording with Arista Records when his eponymous 10th studio album (marketed as Dynamite in the U.K.) was released in 1984. Jackson’s voice was soothing as he sang about being betrayed by a lover in “Do What You Do” which was the album’s second single. The video took its storyline from The Godfather and the supermodel Iman co-starred in the clip before her famous appearance in Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time” video. “Do What You Do” was the b-side to Jermaine Jackson’s “Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming” collaboration with his brother Michael. The collection also has Jackson singing the duet “Take Good Care Of My Heart” with Whitney Houston before she hit stardom. The successful collaborations continued with Pia Zadora and their song “When The Rain Begins To Fall”  that had its video attached Zadora’s film Voyage Of The Rock Aliens. The album was Jackson’s second most popular and managed to reach Gold status. There have been three reissues of the 10th album domestically in 2005 and 2012 and a Japanese one in 2009. Jermaine Jackson independently released his 14th album, I Wish You L.O.V.E. in 2012. He has toured with his brothers Tito, Jackie and Marlon as The Jacksons since 2015.