On this day July 9, 1982, Jermaine Jackson released his ninth studio album Let Me Tickle Your Fancy. Blending R&B, pop, and funk, the album marked another chapter in his solo career as he continued to step out from under the shadow of the Jackson family legacy. With its sleek production and radio friendly hooks, the album aimed to appeal to a broad crossover audience.
The title track featured a collaboration with new wave group Devo, giving the song a quirky flair that stood out from traditional R&B of the time. Other standout tracks included Very Special Part and You Belong to Me. While it did not reach the commercial heights of his younger brother Michael’s work, the album still found a place on the charts and among fans of smooth 80s soul and pop.The album peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Revisit the album in our Let Me Tickle Your Fancy thread.
80s insight: Let Me Tickle Your Fancy showed how Jermaine Jackson was willing to experiment with new sounds while staying rooted in classic R&B.
The title track featured a collaboration with new wave group Devo, giving the song a quirky flair that stood out from traditional R&B of the time. Other standout tracks included Very Special Part and You Belong to Me. While it did not reach the commercial heights of his younger brother Michael’s work, the album still found a place on the charts and among fans of smooth 80s soul and pop.The album peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Revisit the album in our Let Me Tickle Your Fancy thread.
80s insight: Let Me Tickle Your Fancy showed how Jermaine Jackson was willing to experiment with new sounds while staying rooted in classic R&B.
