Fantastic band, i toured with them when i was younger, dave Houghton brought me up from eight years old so i have so many fantastic memories, the whole band are all so nice and fantastic musicians ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That must have been fantastic! I would LOVE to have seen the original Joe Jackson Band in concert. The first time I saw JJ was the tour he did after the Volume 4 tour, so Gary Sanford wasn’t there, but Dave Houghton and Graham Maby were, so I came close!
@PapaNicksMusic I must admit I've been brought up around music all my life, there all fantastic people, I must admit I had a little crush on Gary lol, I do have wonderful memories cos I was also there when dave Houghton played for toni basil, the hey mickey song again that was amazing, Joe also done common people with William shatner, that's so much better than the original and you can tell its Joe straight away its fab 👌 😍
@@lisajackson986 I think the world is ready for another Joe Jackson book. I feel like for being such an underrated artist, the older he gets the more people seem to be waking up. I'm not trying to give you an assignment by any means, but I will say that you got my attention from a single UA-cam comment.
1. Night & Day 2. Body & Soul The reason being GO FOR IT; a song where he repeats a verse. It just kinda bugs me that he couldn’t come up with a third example for the theme.
I would rate RAIN higher than you have. It hangs together very well. As an added bonus I believe that all of the cuts were recorded live in the studio and the musicianship by Jackson, Mamby and Houghton is excellent. There is a filmed concert of the RAIN album available ans well worth seeking out
On Laughter and lust I have it at #5. No filler and he has said “ hit single “ gets mistaken for a jab at popular music and he said it has nothing to do with music but it’s about being single and his friends and family’s obsession with getting him into a long term relationship and how he spurned their attempts.
Good list! I love Joe. My only gripe is I think Night & Day II is quite underrated. I actually like it more than Night & Day 1. But otherwise, I very much enjoyed your ranking!
"Night and Day" was my first. He had me at "Steppin' Out". Then, I worked my way back to the first three (from the beginning), then "Jumpin' Jive", "Mike's Murder", then post N&D up through "Will Power". Then, I took a break and reconnected with Volume 4. I'm curious to investigate what he's done in the second decade of this century, thanks to your review. I will say this: Joe's work from the 80s brought me a lot of comfort this past spring as I was commuting back and forth between my home and my dying father's bedside. Thank you, Joe.
Came here to say this. I was lucky enough to see the L & L workshop tour at a club in Cleveland. He played most of the songs from the then-unrecorded album, interspersed with a generous helping of his classics.
Great list, Papa Nick! I'd love to get together over your beverage of choice and discuss JJ's career. PS. While we agree on the placement of Duke, my number one is Blaze of Glory. Subjectivity rides again!
Thank you for your accurate commentary. I agree with most of your opinions. I've been following Joe since 79. I'm here in Philly. I saw Joe at 68th and Columbus about 15 yrs ago in Manhattan. He was at the restaurant next door. I didn't have enough $ to buy him and his 2 friends a beer. I absolutely love your taste in Joe.
My understanding is that the songs on I'm the Man were all recorded in the same sessions as Look Sharp. That's why I have Look Sharp as #1 and I'm the Man as #2. The later less power-pop stuff is interesting, but for me only in the way that later Elvis Costello is interesting relative to his first four or five albums. I saw Jackson live when he was touring Night and Day, but can't remember if he played anything from his first two albums at that time. I suspect that he didn't.
I just discovered your channel and I enjoy it. Nicely done! I respectfully submit that you cannot possibly say that Laughter & Lust was “Joe’s last attempt to make a commercially successful pop album”. First of all, Joe has always said he is not at all concerned with commercial success. (And I’m actually grateful he takes that position.) Joe once said in an interview that if he ever releases something that turns out to be a hit, it’s purely by accident. (For his sake, I sincerely hope Joe has many more accidents!) And, as we know, Laughter & Lust certainly wasn't his last attempt at a pop album, as he has released five more pop albums since then (Night & Day 2, Volume 4, Rain, Fast Forward, and Fool). -Jeff
Thanks for the feedback! I based that comment about Laughter & Lust on something that JJ once said in an interview-I think he was promoting Night Music at the time. I can’t directly quote it because I don’t have a copy of the interview (I don’t even remember where the interview appeared), but the point he made definitely stuck with me.
@@PapaNicksMusic Thanks for your reply, Nick. (Actually, how should I address you - Nick, Papa, Papa Nick, 🙂) Now I have to repeat what you said - I can't directly quote Joe's comment about writing a hit by accident because I don't have a copy of the interview and I can't remember where it appeared. I just remember thinking how remarkable it was that he makes no effort to write anything that will become popular. I only know I saw it somewhere on UA-cam. If I find it, I'll report back! -Jeff
Mikes murder has the phenomenal Cosmopolitan which he regrets leaving off Night and Day in 1982. And dear mom is the best cut on Night and Day 2 which could be the extension of the Beatles She’s leaving home. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I wasn’t familiar with Augustus Pablo, so I looked him up and instantly understood why you mentioned him. It’s interesting that reggae inspired pop, like JJ and the Police, appeals to me, while true reggae doesn’t all that much. It isn’t bad music to my ears, but it isn’t something I seek out. As much as I hate saying it (since I hate it when people say it about music I like), it all sounds the same to me.
oh .. I am SO sorry to diss you like I just did .. you actually are quite fantastic in that you reaaaaally really know your stuff .. my deepest apologies for not being more patient for the full list .. thanks you from the tippy top of my heart . ahahaa . and regarding my previous zz thing . the ranking comes in at 8 minutes . !!!
joe is my favorite artist of all time. the smiths and steely dan are close behind. i have seen joe in n.y.c. many times, and he never plays my favorite song. the other me.
I’ve seen him three times in the last 15 or so years, and he was fantastic each time. I don’t know that I could pick a favorite song, but contenders would be Not Here Not Now, It’s Different for Girls, Home Town, Tomorrow’s World, and The Man Who Wrote Danny Boy. (I know, it’s a pretty tame, bog standard list…)
i love the man who wrote danny boy. actually i just recomended that song to my local librarian when i was explaining to him how jj evolved over time.@@PapaNicksMusic
also nick, on the now rare occasions when joe performs, he no longer produces new concert t shirts. this kind of drives me crazy. i am 58 now, a a fresh new t shirt always helped me hold on to that special night. silly i know, but i wear his shirts more proudly than any others.
I’ve only got one, from his Fast Forward tour. He came to Austin and San Antonio both on that tour and I caught both shows but only bought one shirt. The body was willing, but the bank account was weak.
Fantastic band, i toured with them when i was younger, dave Houghton brought me up from eight years old so i have so many fantastic memories, the whole band are all so nice and fantastic musicians ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That must have been fantastic! I would LOVE to have seen the original Joe Jackson Band in concert. The first time I saw JJ was the tour he did after the Volume 4 tour, so Gary Sanford wasn’t there, but Dave Houghton and Graham Maby were, so I came close!
@PapaNicksMusic I must admit I've been brought up around music all my life, there all fantastic people, I must admit I had a little crush on Gary lol, I do have wonderful memories cos I was also there when dave Houghton played for toni basil, the hey mickey song again that was amazing, Joe also done common people with William shatner, that's so much better than the original and you can tell its Joe straight away its fab 👌 😍
@@lisajackson986 Thank you for posting! Fascinating.... If you wrote a book about it, I'd buy it.
@tarp11z it would be an amazing book I must say, thankyou for being so kind 😊 ❤️🩷
@@lisajackson986 I think the world is ready for another Joe Jackson book. I feel like for being such an underrated artist, the older he gets the more people seem to be waking up. I'm not trying to give you an assignment by any means, but I will say that you got my attention from a single UA-cam comment.
I loved Mikes Murder and especially the soundtrack I will say imma gal and eh kinda chick flick vibes.
1. Night & Day
2. Body & Soul
The reason being GO FOR IT; a song where he repeats a verse. It just kinda bugs me that he couldn’t come up with a third example for the theme.
I would rank Night & Day II higher. There isn't a weak song on the album and "Love Got Lost" is a masterpiece. It's similar with “Blaze Of Glory”.
I would rate RAIN higher than you have. It hangs together very well. As an added bonus I believe that all of the cuts were recorded live in the studio and the musicianship by Jackson, Mamby and Houghton is excellent. There is a filmed concert of the RAIN album available ans well worth seeking out
Love it. My top five in order are: Beat Crazy, Body and Soul, Heaven and Hell, Jumpin' Jive, and at number one...Big World.
On Laughter and lust I have it at #5. No filler and he has said “ hit single “ gets mistaken for a jab at popular music and he said it has nothing to do with music but it’s about being single and his friends and family’s obsession with getting him into a long term relationship and how he spurned their attempts.
Good list! I love Joe. My only gripe is I think Night & Day II is quite underrated. I actually like it more than Night & Day 1. But otherwise, I very much enjoyed your ranking!
"Night and Day" was my first. He had me at "Steppin' Out". Then, I worked my way back to the first three (from the beginning), then "Jumpin' Jive", "Mike's Murder", then post N&D up through "Will Power". Then, I took a break and reconnected with Volume 4. I'm curious to investigate what he's done in the second decade of this century, thanks to your review. I will say this: Joe's work from the 80s brought me a lot of comfort this past spring as I was commuting back and forth between my home and my dying father's bedside. Thank you, Joe.
He is just so talented, he is so diverse , love him so much ❤
I was at the recording of Big World and it was the most amazing experience!!!!!
Wow! I’m seething with jealousy! 😄
Going from memory here, but he toured LAUGHTER AND LUST in small clubs before recording the album. Similar to FOOL.
Came here to say this. I was lucky enough to see the L & L workshop tour at a club in Cleveland. He played most of the songs from the then-unrecorded album, interspersed with a generous helping of his classics.
Great list, Papa Nick! I'd love to get together over your beverage of choice and discuss JJ's career. PS. While we agree on the placement of Duke, my number one is Blaze of Glory. Subjectivity rides again!
As I mentioned in the video, my appreciation for Blaze of Glory really shot up after I read A Cure for Gravity. It’s a very strong album!
Really enjoyed this video, thanks for making it! Even though my own ranking would be completely different, I totally get why you have it this way.
Thank you for your accurate commentary. I agree with most of your opinions. I've been following Joe since 79. I'm here in Philly. I saw Joe at 68th and Columbus about 15 yrs ago in Manhattan. He was at the restaurant next door. I didn't have enough $ to buy him and his 2 friends a beer. I absolutely love your taste in Joe.
My understanding is that the songs on I'm the Man were all recorded in the same sessions as Look Sharp. That's why I have Look Sharp as #1 and I'm the Man as #2. The later less power-pop stuff is interesting, but for me only in the way that later Elvis Costello is interesting relative to his first four or five albums. I saw Jackson live when he was touring Night and Day, but can't remember if he played anything from his first two albums at that time. I suspect that he didn't.
I totally agree. So glad I still have my vinyl Joe albums
I just discovered your channel and I enjoy it. Nicely done! I respectfully submit that you cannot possibly say that Laughter & Lust was “Joe’s last attempt to make a commercially successful pop album”. First of all, Joe has always said he is not at all concerned with commercial success. (And I’m actually grateful he takes that position.) Joe once said in an interview that if he ever releases something that turns out to be a hit, it’s purely by accident. (For his sake, I sincerely hope Joe has many more accidents!) And, as we know, Laughter & Lust certainly wasn't his last attempt at a pop album, as he has released five more pop albums since then (Night & Day 2, Volume 4, Rain, Fast Forward, and Fool). -Jeff
Thanks for the feedback! I based that comment about Laughter & Lust on something that JJ once said in an interview-I think he was promoting Night Music at the time. I can’t directly quote it because I don’t have a copy of the interview (I don’t even remember where the interview appeared), but the point he made definitely stuck with me.
@@PapaNicksMusic Thanks for your reply, Nick. (Actually, how should I address you - Nick, Papa, Papa Nick, 🙂) Now I have to repeat what you said - I can't directly quote Joe's comment about writing a hit by accident because I don't have a copy of the interview and I can't remember where it appeared. I just remember thinking how remarkable it was that he makes no effort to write anything that will become popular. I only know I saw it somewhere on UA-cam. If I find it, I'll report back! -Jeff
@@jeffstoffel5626 I have no doubt that JJ has said that-it sounds 100% on brand for him!
Mikes murder has the phenomenal Cosmopolitan which he regrets leaving off Night and Day in 1982. And dear mom is the best cut on Night and Day 2 which could be the extension of the Beatles She’s leaving home. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have the Mike's Murder album, but from what I understand, the movie was never released. I believe Debra Winger was in it. Where the hell is Memphis?
I’m The Man has always been my favorite Joe Jackson album.
🤠 Nice to see Beat Crazy get the recognition it deserves. Are you familiar with the track Cassava Piece by Augustus Pablo?
I wasn’t familiar with Augustus Pablo, so I looked him up and instantly understood why you mentioned him. It’s interesting that reggae inspired pop, like JJ and the Police, appeals to me, while true reggae doesn’t all that much. It isn’t bad music to my ears, but it isn’t something I seek out. As much as I hate saying it (since I hate it when people say it about music I like), it all sounds the same to me.
oh .. I am SO sorry to diss you like I just did .. you actually are quite fantastic in that you reaaaaally really know your stuff .. my deepest apologies for not being more patient for the full list .. thanks you from the tippy top of my heart . ahahaa . and regarding my previous zz thing . the ranking comes in at 8 minutes . !!!
zzzzzzz come on !! GET TO IT !! already
joe is my favorite artist of all time. the smiths and steely dan are close behind. i have seen joe in n.y.c. many times, and he never plays my favorite song. the other me.
I’ve seen him three times in the last 15 or so years, and he was fantastic each time. I don’t know that I could pick a favorite song, but contenders would be Not Here Not Now, It’s Different for Girls, Home Town, Tomorrow’s World, and The Man Who Wrote Danny Boy. (I know, it’s a pretty tame, bog standard list…)
i love the man who wrote danny boy. actually i just recomended that song to my local librarian when i was explaining to him how jj evolved over time.@@PapaNicksMusic
I appreciate your musical taste. Quite similar to mine.
@@PapaNicksMusic Have you heard the duet version of "Different" with Joy Askew? Just when I thought that song couldn't get any better...
also nick, on the now rare occasions when joe performs, he no longer produces new concert t shirts. this kind of drives me crazy. i am 58 now, a a fresh new t shirt always helped me hold on to that special night. silly i know, but i wear his shirts more proudly than any others.
I’ve only got one, from his Fast Forward tour. He came to Austin and San Antonio both on that tour and I caught both shows but only bought one shirt. The body was willing, but the bank account was weak.
Yes I wish I could add a Joe Jackson concert shirt to my collection😁