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Joe Jackson (born August 11, 1954 in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, as David Ian Jackson) is a British musician. Jackson is probably best-known for the hit singles 
Is She Really Going Out with Him? (1979) and Steppin’ Out (1982). Although born in Staffordshire, Jackson grew up in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
He started off learning to play the violin but soon switched to piano. From the age of 16 he played in bars, and won a scholarship to study musical composition at London’s Royal Academy of Music. Jackson did not like the prospect of being a serious composer, and moved towards pop and rock.
His first band was Arms and Legs which collapsed after two unsuccessful singles. He then spent some time in the cabaret circuit to make money to record his own demos.
In 1978 a producer heard his tape, and got him signed to A&M Records. The album Look Sharp! was recorded straight away, and was released in 1979, quickly followed by I’m the Man and Beat Crazy in 1980. He also collaborated with Lincoln Thompson in reggae crossover.
The Joe Jackson Band was very successful and toured extensively. After the breakup of the band, Joe took a break and recorded an album of old-style swing and blues tunes, Jumpin’ Jive, featuring songs of Cab Calloway, Lester Young, Glenn Miller, and most prominently, Louis Jordan. He went on to record Night and Day, an album that paid tribute to the wit and style of Cole Porter (and less directly, to New York City) and was his last album to hit the Top 10, peaking at #4.
He recorded another record that was heavily influenced by jazz, pop and jazz standards, and salsa, Body and Soul, which hit #20, containing the hitYou Can’t Get What You Want (‘til You Know What You Want).
Is She Really Going Out with Him? (1979) and Steppin’ Out (1982). Although born in Staffordshire, Jackson grew up in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.He started off learning to play the violin but soon switched to piano. From the age of 16 he played in bars, and won a scholarship to study musical composition at London’s Royal Academy of Music. Jackson did not like the prospect of being a serious composer, and moved towards pop and rock.
His first band was Arms and Legs which collapsed after two unsuccessful singles. He then spent some time in the cabaret circuit to make money to record his own demos.
In 1978 a producer heard his tape, and got him signed to A&M Records. The album Look Sharp! was recorded straight away, and was released in 1979, quickly followed by I’m the Man and Beat Crazy in 1980. He also collaborated with Lincoln Thompson in reggae crossover.
The Joe Jackson Band was very successful and toured extensively. After the breakup of the band, Joe took a break and recorded an album of old-style swing and blues tunes, Jumpin’ Jive, featuring songs of Cab Calloway, Lester Young, Glenn Miller, and most prominently, Louis Jordan. He went on to record Night and Day, an album that paid tribute to the wit and style of Cole Porter (and less directly, to New York City) and was his last album to hit the Top 10, peaking at #4.
He recorded another record that was heavily influenced by jazz, pop and jazz standards, and salsa, Body and Soul, which hit #20, containing the hit
You Can’t Get What You Want (‘til You Know What You Want).
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You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)
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You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)
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JOE JACKSON - A PLACE IN THE RAIN
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Joe Jackson - Solo (so low)
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Steppin' Out
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Is She Really Going Out with Him?
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It's Different for Girls
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Breaking Us in Two
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I'm the Man
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Fools In Love
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Sunday Papers
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Real Men
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Be My Number Two
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One More Time
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Look Sharp!
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Got the Time
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Is She Really Going Out With Him
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Happy Loving Couples
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Beat Crazy
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Shoutbox
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exports88 wrote:
7/10
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twmia wrote:
Joe Jackson gave me one of my most impressiv concerts. In the early days he used to argue with the audience. As he don't like them to clap and cry in the first chords of a sonf or if they started to sing with him. So in this concert before german audience he told thema after he finished the frst song, that they should not disturb him and the musicians while they are playing. But as he started the second song, all began to clap and shout again. So he finished the song and shouted very angry, that they shopuld be quiet, while playing. As he is not here to hear the audience. they are here to hear him. and if they just could not stop making noise, he will leave. So he started the third song, and again clapping and shouting. So he left the stage and a lot of managers try to calm him down to finish his concert. after 10 minutes he started again and really told the people to be quiet, and they really behaved themselves. Today he is much cooler and more calm. lol
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Parisblues wrote:
hey a danny boy tag in progress for you . ;-)))
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KingMalik_ wrote:
I have always followed this sharp dresser,from night and day to all the albums that i still own.look sharp joe. malik
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OSCARCHOICE-CHI wrote:
1 EXITO PASE EN LAS DISCOS DE URUGUAY----------------------------------------------------------
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Reductorsonico wrote:
Tonight he will play in Mexico City.
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Teddd wrote:
My Dad loves this guy and I guess that made him seem highly uncool, but I've just heard 'Steppin' Out' for the first time properly: fantastic. I'll be investigating more of Joe's Material.
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Yannis30 wrote:
He's so uncool, that even people who take pride in being uncool (e.g. prog, soft rock fans) wouldn't want to listen to him. Let's face it: we can't convince fashion victims (90% of the population) that Joe Jackson's music is great.
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lovingbear wrote:
see if you like invisable man-
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misterbruno wrote:
Musically, I think he's awesome but I think he's a jerk as a person.
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spagjonny wrote:
overlooked & under-rated,great lyrics to his songs that seem to relate to many of all our life experiences.
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DCeclectic wrote:
"You can't get what you want..." has a pretty funky interlude. Dreamy bass play.
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BobbyLobster wrote:
I saw this summer him on North Sea Jazz in Rotterdam and he was great! It was his last gig during this summer. The audiance was a moment as quit as a windbreeze. It was a dream concert.!
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BWoolmore wrote:
I just never get sick of listening to this guy. every track in that top 6 is a gem.
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RedMoonAria wrote:
Brings back sweet memories of my mom catching a cab and taking my brothers and I to the movies to see "E.T." We were Steppin' Out! lol
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LauraJenney wrote:
Dumb song...but I have liked it for decades.
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thatmikeykid wrote:
Noone pays attention to Laughter and Lust and Blaze of Glory... tis a shame.
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kidpink wrote:
yaya
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GypsyRhapsody wrote:
New Album rocks
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ILoveBlinkLOL wrote:
Joe is the best ! Seeing him live was the best night of my life so far :)
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