| Mr. Jordan | ||||
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| Released | 10 March 1989 (US) 27 March 1989 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Rock, pop | |||
| Length | 48:26 | |||
| Label |
Virgin (UK) Atlantic (US) | |||
| Producer | Patrick Leonard | |||
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| Singles from Mr. Jordan | ||||
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Mr. Jordan is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter Julian Lennon, released in 1989. It was Lennon's first album in three years, after taking a hiatus from the music industry.
Release
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  
[1] |
| Chicago Tribune |
[2] |
| Los Angeles Times |
[3] |
| People | (Positive) [4] |
| Rolling Stone |
[5] |
It was released in March 1989 on Virgin Records. The album title is a reference to the film Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).
The album did poorly in the album charts, but the lead single, the David Bowie sounding " Now You're in Heaven", reached number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. [6]
Cash Box said that "Lennon explores his lower vocal range" in the single "You're the One." [7]
The album was reissued, along with The Secret Value of Daydreaming and Help Yourself, on 8 September 2009 by Noble Rot Records. [8]
Track listing
All songs written by Julian Lennon and John McCurry, except where noted.
Side one
- " Now You're In Heaven" – 3:39
- "You're the One" – 5:52
- "I Get Up" – 4:38
- "Mother Mary" (Lennon) – 4:56
- "Angillette" – 4:23
Side two
- "Open Your Eyes" (Lennon) – 4:22
- "Make It Up to You" (Lennon, Patrick Leonard) – 4:46
- "Sunday Morning" (Lennon) – 3:27
- "Second Time" ( Justin Clayton, Lennon) – 5:14
- "I Want You to Know" – 5:45
German exclusive bonus track
- "
Johnny B. Goode" (Berry) – 1:24
- Track 11, exclusive to German CD pressings. [9]
Personnel
Musicians
- Julian Lennon – lead vocals, backing vocals (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), keyboards (1–4, 6–10), acoustic piano (5)
- Patrick Leonard – keyboards (1–4, 6–10), drum programming (1), synthesizers (5), Hammond B3 organ (7, 9), Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano (9)
- Jai Winding – keyboards (1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10)
- Justin Clayton – guitar (1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10), lead guitar (4)
- John McCurry – guitar (1, 3, 4, 5, 9), guitar solo (2, 7, 10)
- Dann Huff – guitar (2, 6, 10)
- David Williams – backing vocals (2), guitar (6)
- Bruce Gaitsch – acoustic guitar (8, 9)
- Peter Frampton – guitar solo (9), backing vocals (9)
- Schuyler Deale – bass (1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10)
- Jonathan Moffett – drums (1–4, 6, 7, 9, 10), backing vocals (2)
- Luis Conte – percussion (1, 4, 9, 10)
- Vinnie Colaiuta – brushes (3)
- Warren Ham – harmonica solo (3)
- Frank Elmo – saxophone (3, 7, 10)
- Chuck Findley – trumpet (3, 8)
- Larry Corbett – cello (4, 6)
- Suzie Katayama – cello (4, 6)
- Daniel Smith – cello (4, 6)
- John Yoakum – English horn (8)
- Fee Waybill – backing vocals (1, 6, 10)
- Alexandra Brown – backing vocals (3, 7)
- Carmen Carter – backing vocals (3, 7)
- Niki Haris – backing vocals (3, 6, 7, 9, 10)
- Donna De Lory – backing vocals (6)
- Fiona Flanagan – backing vocals (6, 9, 10)
- Marilyn Martin – backing vocals (6)
- Timothy B. Schmit – backing vocals (9)
Production
- Patrick Leonard – producer
- Brian Malouf – engineer, mixing
- Greg Droman – assistant engineer
- Ian Eales – assistant engineer
- Rick Holbrook – assistant engineer
- Patrick MacDougall – assistant engineer
- Michael Vail Blum – assistant engineer
- Stephen Marcussen – mastering
- John Good – drum technician
- Ivy Skoff – production manager
- Bob Defrin – art direction
- Mark English – artwork
- Julian Lennon – design concept
- Timothy White – photography
- Tony Smith – management
- Patrick "Paddy" Spinks – management
Studios
- Recorded at Johnny Yuma Recording (Los Angeles, California).
- Mixed at Skip Saylor Recording (Los Angeles, California).
- Mastered at Precision Mastering (Hollywood, California).
Music videos
- "Now You're In Heaven" – The first single and video made to promote Mr. Jordan. The song became a hit on the Album Rock chart in the US where it hit number 1. [10]
- "You're the One" – The second single and last video to be made to promote Mr. Jordan. The single failed to chart, but the "Radio Mix" differs from the album version. [10]
Chart positions
| Chart (1989) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Albums Chart [11] | 18 |
| Canadian RPM Albums Chart [12] | 46 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 [13] | 87 |
References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Mr. Jordan – Julian Lennon : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards at AllMusic. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
- ^ Silverman, David (13 April 1989). "Julian Lennon "Mr. Jordon" (Atlantic)". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ Boehm, Mike (9 April 1989). "RECORD RACK: JULIAN LENNON: "Mr. Jordan."". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Mr. Jordan". people.com. 17 April 1989. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ Kissinger, David (1 June 1989). "Rolling Stone review: Julian Lennon: Mr. Jordan". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ "Artist Search for "julian lennon"". AllMusic.
- ^ "Top of the Pops" (PDF). Cash Box. 3 June 1989. p. 20. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "JULIAN LENNON'S ATLANTIC YEARS REISSUED ON NOBLE ROT THROUGH COLLECTORS' CHOICE MUSIC". Top40-charts.com. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ "HeyJules FAQ". HeyJules.com. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
- ^ a b CJ Burianek. "Mr Jordan Singles". Heyjules.com.
- ^ "australian-charts.com Julian Lennon – Mr. Jordan" (ASP). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ "Top Albums/CDs – Volume 50, No. 3". RPM. 15 May 1989. Archived from the original (PHP) on 24 February 2014. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ "allmusic ((( Mr. Jordan > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))". allmusic.com. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
