Let's Get Serious (song)

"Let's Get Serious" is the title track from Jermaine Jackson's 1980 album Let's Get Serious on Motown Records, written by Lee Garrett and Stevie Wonder. The single was Jermaine's first #1 R&B hit and second Top 10 Pop hit, peaking at number nine in both Billboard and Cash Box.[1] The recording was produced by Stevie Wonder, who also provided vocals for the track.

It was Billboard's #1 Soul hit for the entire year of 1980, beating out brother Michael's platinum-certified mega-hit "Rock With You" which was #2 for the year.

References

  1. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 283.
Preceded by
"Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love)" by The Isley Brothers
Billboard Hot Soul Singles number-one single
May 17 – June 21, 1980
Succeeded by
"Take Your Time (Do It Right)" by The S.O.S. Band