Mick Jackson (singer)
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Mick Jackson (born Michael George Jackson, 2 November 1947, Münster, Germany) is a German born English singer-songwriter and the co-writer of the song, "Blame It on the Boogie". The song was co-authored by Mick's brother David Jackson and Elmar Krohn,[1][2] and produced by Sylvester Levay.[1]
Jackson recorded and released his version of the song at the same time as The Jacksons. The press at the time enjoyed the similarity in the names and release coincidence, calling the situation 'boogie wars' as the two records jockied for chart positions. Mick Jackson's subsequent 1979 release - "Weekend" - reached number 38 in the UK Singles Chart, spending eight weeks on the chart; thus equalling his earlier single's tenure, and also avoiding the one-hit wonder tag.[3]
Jackson released two albums - Mick Jackson (1979 - Atlantic Records) and Step Inside My Rainbow (1980 - CBS Records).[4]
He has worked with many artists such as David Knopfler, Eric Burdon, Lisa Stansfield and Barry Manilow.[5]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b "Blame it on the Boogie" - Record sleeve. Atlantic Records.
- ^ Introduction. Mick Jackson Music.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums, 19th, London: Guinness World Records Limited, p. 276. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ All Music Guide discography
- ^ Discomusic.com mini-biography
