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On This Day: June 19, 1981 - Joe Jackson Releases Jumpin' Jive

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On This Day: June 19, 1981 - Joe Jackson Releases Jumpin' Jive.

On this day June 19, 1981, Joe Jackson released his fourth studio album Jumpin' Jive. Departing from his new wave and punk inspired earlier work, Jackson paid tribute to the jump blues and swing era of the 1940s. The album featured covers of classics by artists like Cab Calloway and Louis Jordan, capturing the spirit of a bygone time with authentic energy and flair.

Jumpin' Jive reached number 42 on the US Billboard charts and was praised for its bold stylistic shift. Backed by a tight band...
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