Jermaine Jackson – Let's Get Serious

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Label:	Motown – 1A 062-63370
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:	Netherlands
Released:	1980
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Funk, Disco

Tracklist

A1		Let's Get Serious Arranged By, Backing Vocals, Celesta, Drums, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Finger Snaps, Guitar, Piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Written-By – Stevie Wonder Backing Vocals – Alexandra Brown, Angela Winbush, Marva Holcolm Bass, Handclaps – Nathan Watts Clavinet – Isaiah Sanders Congas, Handclaps – Earl DeRouen Drums – Dennis Davis Finger Snaps – Jermaine Jackson Guitar – Ben Bridges, Rick Zunigar Handclaps – Abdoulaye Soumare, Keith Harris (2), Reggie Wiggins, Dick Rudolph Trumpet – Larry Gittens Written-By – Lee Garrett Arranged By, Backing Vocals, Celesta, Drums, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Finger Snaps, Guitar, Piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Written-By – Stevie Wonder Backing Vocals – Alexandra Brown, Angela Winbush, Marva Holcolm Bass, Handclaps – Nathan Watts Clavinet – Isaiah Sanders Congas, Handclaps – Earl DeRouen Drums – Dennis Davis Finger Snaps – Jermaine Jackson Guitar – Ben Bridges, Rick Zunigar Handclaps – Abdoulaye Soumare, Keith Harris (2), Reggie Wiggins, Dick Rudolph Trumpet – Larry Gittens Written-By – Lee Garrett
A2		Where Are You Now Arranged By, Backing Vocals, Celesta, Drums, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Finger Snaps, Guitar, Piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Written-By – Stevie Wonder Backing Vocals – Alexandra Brown, Angela Winbush, Marva Holcolm Bass, Handclaps – Nathan Watts Clavinet – Isaiah Sanders Congas, Handclaps – Earl DeRouen Drums – Dennis Davis Finger Snaps – Jermaine Jackson Guitar – Ben Bridges, Rick Zunigar Handclaps – Abdoulaye Soumare, Keith Harris (2), Reggie Wiggins, Dick Rudolph Trumpet – Larry Gittens Written-By – Renee Hardaway Arranged By, Backing Vocals, Celesta, Drums, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Finger Snaps, Guitar, Piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Written-By – Stevie Wonder Backing Vocals – Alexandra Brown, Angela Winbush, Marva Holcolm Bass, Handclaps – Nathan Watts Clavinet – Isaiah Sanders Congas, Handclaps – Earl DeRouen Drums – Dennis Davis Finger Snaps – Jermaine Jackson Guitar – Ben Bridges, Rick Zunigar Handclaps – Abdoulaye Soumare, Keith Harris (2), Reggie Wiggins, Dick Rudolph Trumpet – Larry Gittens Written-By – Renee Hardaway
A3		You Got To Hurry Girl Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings], Bass, Bass [Fender], Keyboards, Percussion, Written-By – Jermaine Jackson Arranged By [Horns, Strings] – Don Peake Arranged By [Rhythm], Guitar, Percussion, Written-By – Paul Jackson* Backing Vocals – Carolyn Cook, Danny Smith, Hazel G. Jackson, Suzee Ikeda, T.K. Carter, Tina Madison Bass – Eddie Watkins, Jr., Scott Edwards (2) Drums – Ed Greene (2), Ollie E. Brown Guitar – Tim May Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Joe Sample, Kevin Bassinson Percussion – Emil Radocchia, Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Synthesizer [Bass] – Gary Scott* Written-By – Maureen Bailey Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings], Bass, Bass [Fender], Keyboards, Percussion, Written-By – Jermaine Jackson Arranged By [Horns, Strings] – Don Peake Arranged By [Rhythm], Guitar, Percussion, Written-By – Paul Jackson* Backing Vocals – Carolyn Cook, Danny Smith, Hazel G. Jackson, Suzee Ikeda, T.K. Carter, Tina Madison Bass – Eddie Watkins, Jr., Scott Edwards (2) Drums – Ed Greene (2), Ollie E. Brown Guitar – Tim May Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Joe Sample, Kevin Bassinson Percussion – Emil Radocchia, Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Synthesizer [Bass] – Gary Scott* Written-By – Maureen Bailey
A4		We Can Put It Back Together Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings] – Don Peake Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings], Bass, Bass [Fender], Keyboards, Percussion, Written-By – Jermaine Jackson Backing Vocals – Carolyn Cook, Danny Smith, Suzee Ikeda, T.K. Carter, Tina Madison Bass – Eddie Watkins, Jr., Scott Edwards (2) Drums – Ed Greene (2), Ollie E. Brown Guitar – Tim May Guitar, Percussion – Paul Jackson* Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Joe Sample, Kevin Bassinson Percussion – Emil Radocchia, Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Synthesizer [Bass] – Gary Scott* Written-By – Maureen Bailey Written-By, Backing Vocals – Hazel G. Jackson Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings] – Don Peake Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings], Bass, Bass [Fender], Keyboards, Percussion, Written-By – Jermaine Jackson Backing Vocals – Carolyn Cook, Danny Smith, Suzee Ikeda, T.K. Carter, Tina Madison Bass – Eddie Watkins, Jr., Scott Edwards (2) Drums – Ed Greene (2), Ollie E. Brown Guitar – Tim May Guitar, Percussion – Paul Jackson* Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Joe Sample, Kevin Bassinson Percussion – Emil Radocchia, Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Synthesizer [Bass] – Gary Scott* Written-By – Maureen Bailey Written-By, Backing Vocals – Hazel G. Jackson
B1		Burnin' Hot Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings] – Don Peake Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings], Bass, Bass [Fender], Keyboards, Percussion, Written-By – Jermaine Jackson Backing Vocals – Carolyn Cook, Danny Smith, Hazel G. Jackson, Suzee Ikeda, T.K. Carter Bass – Eddie Watkins, Jr., Scott Edwards (2) Drums – Ed Greene (2), Ollie E. Brown Guitar – Tim May Guitar, Percussion – Paul Jackson* Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Joe Sample, Kevin Bassinson Percussion – Emil Radocchia, Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Synthesizer [Bass] – Gary Scott* Written-By – Jim Foelber, Phyllis Molinary Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings] – Don Peake Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings], Bass, Bass [Fender], Keyboards, Percussion, Written-By – Jermaine Jackson Backing Vocals – Carolyn Cook, Danny Smith, Hazel G. Jackson, Suzee Ikeda, T.K. Carter Bass – Eddie Watkins, Jr., Scott Edwards (2) Drums – Ed Greene (2), Ollie E. Brown Guitar – Tim May Guitar, Percussion – Paul Jackson* Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Joe Sample, Kevin Bassinson Percussion – Emil Radocchia, Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Synthesizer [Bass] – Gary Scott* Written-By – Jim Foelber, Phyllis Molinary
B2		You're Supposed To Keep Your Love For Me Arranged By, Backing Vocals, Celesta, Drums, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Finger Snaps, Guitar, Piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Written-By – Stevie Wonder Backing Vocals – Alexandra Brown, Angela Winbush, Marva Holcolm Bass, Handclaps – Nathan Watts Clavinet – Isaiah Sanders Congas, Handclaps – Earl DeRouen Drums – Dennis Davis Finger Snaps – Jermaine Jackson Guitar – Ben Bridges, Rick Zunigar Handclaps – Abdoulaye Soumare, Keith Harris (2), Reggie Wiggins, Dick Rudolph Trumpet – Larry Gittens Arranged By, Backing Vocals, Celesta, Drums, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Finger Snaps, Guitar, Piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Written-By – Stevie Wonder Backing Vocals – Alexandra Brown, Angela Winbush, Marva Holcolm Bass, Handclaps – Nathan Watts Clavinet – Isaiah Sanders Congas, Handclaps – Earl DeRouen Drums – Dennis Davis Finger Snaps – Jermaine Jackson Guitar – Ben Bridges, Rick Zunigar Handclaps – Abdoulaye Soumare, Keith Harris (2), Reggie Wiggins, Dick Rudolph Trumpet – Larry Gittens
B3		Feelin' Free Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings] – Don Peake Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings], Bass, Bass [Fender], Keyboards, Percussion, Written-By – Jermaine Jackson Bass – Eddie Watkins, Jr., Scott Edwards (2) Drums – Ed Greene (2), Ollie E. Brown Guitar – Tim May Guitar, Percussion – Paul Jackson* Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Joe Sample, Kevin Bassinson Percussion – Emil Radocchia, Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Synthesizer [Bass] – Gary Scott* Written-By – Hazel G. Jackson, Maureen Bailey Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings] – Don Peake Arranged By [Horns, Rhythm, Strings], Bass, Bass [Fender], Keyboards, Percussion, Written-By – Jermaine Jackson Bass – Eddie Watkins, Jr., Scott Edwards (2) Drums – Ed Greene (2), Ollie E. Brown Guitar – Tim May Guitar, Percussion – Paul Jackson* Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Joe Sample, Kevin Bassinson Percussion – Emil Radocchia, Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Synthesizer [Bass] – Gary Scott* Written-By – Hazel G. Jackson, Maureen Bailey

Companies, etc.

Marketed By – EMI
Manufactured By – EMI
Distributed By – EMI
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Motown Record Corporation
Lacquer Cut At – Bovema / EMI Studios – 43885
Lacquer Cut At – Bovema / EMI Studios – 43886
Published By – Jobete-Anagon
Recorded At – Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios
Recorded At – Crystal Sound
Recorded At – MCA Whitney Recording Studios
Recorded At – Kendun Recorders

Credits

Art Direction – John Cabalka
Coordinator [Album] – Suzee Wendy Ikeda*
Design – Ginny Livingston
Engineer – Abdoulaye Soumare, Bob Harlan, Bob Robitaille, Cal Harris, Frank Kramer, Gary Olazabal, Ginny Pallante, Jane Clark, John Mills (2), Russ Terrana, Steve Miller (4)
Executive-Producer – Berry Gordy, Hazel G. Jackson
Management – J. L. Jackson Productions
Photography By – Claude Mougin
Producer, Backing Vocals – Jermaine Jackson
Product Manager – Brenda M. Boyce

Notes

℗ 1979 Motown Record Corporation

Marketed, Manufactured and Distributed by EMI
Made in Holland
Printed in Holland

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): 062-63370-A//43885-1Y
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): 062-63370-B//43886-1Y
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 062-63370-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 062-63370-B

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Let's Get Serious (LP, Album)	Motown	M 928	Canada	1980
Recently Edited	Let's Get Serious (LP, Album)	Motown	M7-928R1	US	1980
	Let's Get Serious (LP, Album)	Motown	IM-46029	Portugal	1980
Recently Edited	Let's Get Serious (LP, Album)	Motown, Motown	STML 12127, 0C 062·63 370	UK	1980
Recently Edited	Let's Get Serious (LP, Album, Stereo)	Motown	1C 064-63 370	Germany	1980

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