Be the One is the second studio album by Jackie Jackson, released on September 9, 1989 by Polydor Records and distributed by PolyGram. The musicians included Paul Jackson, Jr., Jeff Lorber, Robert Brookins and Gerald Albright.
Critical reception With a 3 out of 5 star rating David Silverman of the Chicago Tribune wrote "Be the One stands on its own as a collection of rhythm and blues, soul and dance funk that is accessible, heartwarming and more than anything else, fun."
Track listing
Personnel Musicians Jackie Jackson – lead vocals, background vocals Gerald Albright – saxophone solo Glen J. Barbee – background vocals Clinton "Spud" Blanson – drums Robert Brookins – keyboards, drums , computer programming , synthesizer solo , background vocals , arranger Alex Brown – background vocals , harmony vocals Carl Carwell – background vocals Suzette Charles – lead vocals Lynn Davis – background vocals Portia Griffin – background vocals Paul Jackson Jr. – guitar Marva King – background vocals , harmony vocals David Koz – alto saxophone Wayne Linsey – keyboards and drum programming Jeff Lorber – keyboards , percussion overdubs , drum programming , arranger LaChelle Mathenia – background vocals
Technical personnel Robert Brookins – producer, mixing Jackie Jackson – producer Jeff Lorenzen – engineer, mixing David Ahlert – engineer Robert Brown – engineer Maureen Droney – engineer Susan Rogers – engineer Mitch Gibson – engineer
Charts Chart (1989–90) Peakposition US Top R&B Albums (Billboard) 84
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