Mr. Jordan

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Mr. Jordan
Mr Jordan Julian Lennon.jpg
Studio album by
Julian Lennon
Released10 March 1989 (US)
27 March 1989 (UK)
Recorded1988
GenreRock, pop
Length48:26
LabelVirgin (UK)
Atlantic (US)
ProducerPatrick Leonard
Julian Lennon chronology
The Secret Value of Daydreaming
(1986) 		Mr. Jordan
(1989) 		Help Yourself
(1991)
Singles from Mr. Jordan
  1. "Now You're in Heaven"
    Released: 20 February 1989 (UK); 24 February 1989 (US)
  2. "You're the One"
    Released: 26 June 1989
  3. "Mother Mary"
    Released: 1989 (promo only)

Mr. Jordan is the third studio album by singer-songwriter Julian Lennon. It was Lennon's first album in three years, after taking a hiatus from the music industry.

Release[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic2/5 stars[1]
Chicago Tribune3/4 stars[2]
Los Angeles Times1/5 stars[3]
People(Positive)[4]
Rolling Stone3/5 stars[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]

The album was reissued, along with The Secret Value of Daydreaming and Help Yourself, on 8 September 2009 by Noble Rot Records.[7]

Track listing[]

All songs written by Julian Lennon and John McCurry, except where noted.

Side one
  1. "Now You're in Heaven" – 3:39
  2. "You're the One" – 5:52
  3. "I Get Up" – 4:38
  4. "Mother Mary" (Lennon) – 4:56
  5. "Angillette" – 4:23
Side two
  2. "Open Your Eyes" (Lennon) – 4:22
  3. "Make It Up to You" (Lennon, Patrick Leonard) – 4:46
  4. "Sunday Morning" (Lennon) – 3:27
  5. "Second Time" (Justin Clayton, Lennon) – 5:14
  6. "I Want You to Know" – 5:45
German exclusive bonus track
  2. "Johnny B. Goode" (Berry) – 1:24
    • Track 11, exclusive to German CD pressings.[8]

Personnel[]

  • 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.[9]
  • "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.[9]

Chart positions[]

Chart (1989) Position
Australian ARIA Albums Chart[10] 18
Canadian RPM Albums Chart[11] 46
U.S. Billboard 200[12] 87

References[]

  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Mr. Jordan – Julian Lennon : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards at AllMusic. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  2. ^ Silverman, David (13 April 1989). "Julian Lennon "Mr. Jordon" (Atlantic)". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  3. ^ Boehm, Mike (9 April 1989). "RECORD RACK: JULIAN LENNON: "Mr. Jordan."". latimes.com. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  4. ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Mr. Jordan". people.com. 17 April 1989. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  5. ^ Kissinger, David (1 June 1989). "Rolling Stone review: Julian Lennon: Mr. Jordan". Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  6. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/julian-lennon-mn0000260384/awards
  7. ^ "JULIAN LENNON'S ATLANTIC YEARS REISSUED ON NOBLE ROT THROUGH COLLECTORS' CHOICE MUSIC". Top40-charts.com. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  8. ^ "HeyJules FAQ". HeyJules.com. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b CJ Burianek. "Mr Jordan Singles". Heyjules.com.
  10. ^ "australian-charts.com Julian Lennon – Mr. Jordan" (ASP). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  11. ^ "Top Albums/CDs – Volume 50, No. 3". RPM. 15 May 1989. Archived from the original (PHP) on 24 February 2014. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  12. ^ "allmusic ((( Mr. Jordan > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))". allmusic.com. Retrieved 10 February 2014.

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