Creative (song)

"Creative" is a song by Scottish singer Leon Jackson, released in November 2008 as the third single from his debut album Right Now. To promote the track Jackson appeared on the official BBC Children in Need 2008 show performing the song as an "exclusive" as this was the first time Jackson had performed the track. The song went on to debut at number 94 on the UK Singles Charts.

"Creative"
Single by Leon Jackson
from the album Right Now
Released	November 2008
Recorded	2008
Genre	Jazz
Length	3:56
Label	Syco
Songwriter(s)	Chris Porter Howard New Peter Gordeno
Leon Jackson singles chronology
"Don't Call This Love" (2008) "Creative" (2008) "Stargazing" (2009)

Release and promotion

The song was released in November 2008 as a digital download only through Syco and Sony BMG. To promote the song, Jackson appeared on the 2008 series of Children in Need where he performed the song in live in front of a studio audience as BBC Television Centre in London. This is known to be the only time that Jackson performed the track on national television in order to promote the release of the single.

Music video

The music video for "Creative" shows Jackson performing the song in front of a big band. Also, in the video Jackson is trying to impress a female which features in the video. Throughout the video the female does not pay much attention to Jackson but however towards the end of the video the female seems to pay slight attention to Jackson.

Critical reception

The BBC said: "'Creative' is a sassy, rumba-rhythmed number where Leon soars above, hinting at his prowess in the boudoir, this is easily the most memorable original track here."

Chart performance

Chart performance for "Creative"

Chart (2008)	Peak position
United Kingdom (OCC)	94