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.
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| Released | March 1989[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Rock, pop | |||
| Length | 48:26 | |||
| Label | Virgin (UK) Atlantic (US) | |||
| Producer | Patrick Leonard | |||
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Release
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Chicago Tribune | [3] |
| Los Angeles Times | [4] |
| People | (Positive)[5] |
| Rolling Stone | [6] |
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.[7]
Cash Box said that "Lennon explores his lower vocal range" in the single "You're the One."[8]
The album was reissued, along with The Secret Value of Daydreaming and Help Yourself, on 8 September 2009 by Noble Rot Records.[9]
Track listing
editAll 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.[10]
Personnel
editMusicians
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit- "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.[11]
- "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.[11]
Chart positions
edit| Chart (1989) | Position |
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| Australian ARIA Albums Chart[12] | 18 |
| Canadian RPM Albums Chart[13] | 46 |
| U.S. Billboard 200[14] | 87 |
References
edit- ^ "New Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 25 March 1989. p. 38. Retrieved 30 September 2024 – via World Radio History.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. 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. 17 April 1989. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. 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.