"2300 Jackson Street" is a 1989 single released by the Jacksons from their album of the same name.[3][4] It is the only song on the album featuring Michael and Marlon Jackson, as they had left the group before further recording sessions. The song also features two of the Jackson sisters: Rebbie and Janet. "2300 Jackson Street" is about the Jackson family's childhood home on 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana.[5]
| "2300 Jackson Street" | ||||
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| Single by The Jacksons | ||||
| from the album 2300 Jackson Street | ||||
| B-side | "When I Look at You" | |||
| Released | April 16, 1989[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1989[2] | |||
| Studio | Westlake Recording Studios (studio D) (Los Angeles, California)[2] | |||
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| Length | 5:05 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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| The Jacksons singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "2300 Jackson Street" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Greg Gold and produced by Phil Rose.[2] The video features most of the Jackson family members. La Toya is not featured in the music video nor the song, as she was estranged from the family at the time. Marlon, while he sang on the track, also did not appear in the video. Some scenes include the Jackson family playing pool and Jermaine, Tito, Randy and Jackie playing football. It also shows some members of the Jackson family singing the song together. The video was shot in March 1989[6][7][8][9][10] in Hayvenhurst, Encino, Los Angeles.[2]
Featured in the video
edit- Austin Brown
- Autumn Joy Jackson
- Brandi Jackson
- Jaimy Jackson
- Jackie Jackson
- Janet Jackson
- Jeremy Maldonaldo Jackson
- Jermaine Jackson, Jr.
- Joe Jackson
- Jermaine Jackson
- Katherine Jackson
- Michael Jackson
- Randy Jackson
- Rebbie Jackson
- Sigmund Esco Jackson, Jr.
- Stacee Brown
- T. J. Jackson
- Tito Jackson
- Taj Jackson
- Taryll Jackson
- Yashi Brown
Charts
edit| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 39 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 76 |
| US Billboard Hot Black Singles[13] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Allard, François; Lecocq, Richard (October 4, 2018). Michael Jackson: All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track. Octopus Books. ISBN 9781788401234. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Lecocq, Richard; Allard, François (2018). "Bad". Michael Jackson All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track. London, England: Cassell. pp. 461–63. ISBN 9781788400572.
- ^ Kennedy, Gerrick D. (July 21, 2012). "For fans, will the Jackson 4 add up?" – via LA Times.
- ^ "2300 Jackson Street - The Jacksons - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Ime Ekpo (October 29, 2017). "Janet and Randy Jackson Visit Childhood Home, 2300 Jackson St". The Source. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. September 25, 1989 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. August 21, 1989 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. June 30, 2003 – via Google Books.
- ^ Jackson, Jermaine (August 14, 2012). You Are Not Alone: Michael: Through a Brother's Eyes. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781451651584 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. February 20, 1989 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Jacksons – 2300 Jackson Street" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- ^ "The Jacksons Chart History: Hot Black Singles". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2019.