Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: Jesse Johnson Title: Ultimate Collection Members Wishing: 4 Total Copies: 0 Label: Hip-O Records Original Release Date: 6/13/2000 Release Date: 6/13/2000 Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, R&B Styles: Funk, Soul Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 731454153324, 0731454153324 |
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While some may remember him as the lead guitarist in the funkiest band in the land, The Time, many remember Jesse Johnson as the cofident sexy cool solo artist of the '80s. This collection features the lead single "Be Your... more » |
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Album Description While some may remember him as the lead guitarist in the funkiest band in the land, The Time, many remember Jesse Johnson as the cofident sexy cool solo artist of the '80s. This collection features the lead single "Be Your Man" (No. 4 R&B), Crazay (a duet with Sly Stone), which went to No. 2 on the R&B charts and the funky b-side gem "Free World." Jesse was kind enough to add some new flavor to the collection by providing a brand new never before heard song simply called, "Vibe." Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsJesse is a Gifted Musician(Not a Paisley Prince)... Armando M. Mesa | Chandler, AZ | 12/16/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Though Johnson has been a strong backbone and influence in the Minneapolis R&B sound from the 80's he was all too often compared to and even mistaken for the Purple One(sometimes this hurt Jesse more than helped him).The major difference is that Johnson's music is strongly rooted in rhythm and blues,some jazz, and some downright good ole' fashion funk ! He has never succumbed to the extravagances or commercial mediocrity like some of his other fellow Minneapolis musicians (exceptions being Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis who are now phenomenal producers in the music industry).This collection is representative of what has made Johnson not just a popular R&B vocal artist but an exceptionally gifted musician.While his voice may bear a strong resemblance to Prince, his skill and craftsmanship with the electric guitar blows even Prince away ! Johsnon is almost reminiscent of Jimmy Hendrix.However, the most noteable exception is that Jesse plays with a more blues-like soulful finesse whereas Jimmy was more grounded into the rock scene; Hendrix may have been able to make his guitar talk, but Johnson makes his sing !The early tracks of Johnson's career (Wanna Be Your Man, Can You Help Me) were typical of the Minneapolis sound of the mid-eighties;cold,calculated,computerized new-wave funk. His later material (Baby Let's Kiss,Black In America) represents his more refined musical direction;More warmth and rhythm and much more blues/jazz/soul influences...My only sidebar comment would be that Jesse put out a strictly all-out instrumental c.d project showcasing his dynamic range and styles with the electric guitar.This is an essential collection of some of the best R&B to come out of Minneapolis and the '80s from an artist who is both mistakenly underrated and confused with Prince...Give Jesse the credit he's due !" Turn up his guitar ! John D. Washington | Los Angeles, CA USA | 06/25/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "They may not like the way he holds his mic, but this man can play, write and jam! This CD is an essential piece for fans of 1980's R&B. The hits, Crazay, Can You Help Me, Be Your Man, and Baby Let's Kiss are classics. The coup de gras is the inclusion of B-side "Free World". This has got to be Jesse's funkiest track.Often, when there is a collection, I feel like they either missed a jam or included a marginal tune. This one, though, hits it. I love all the songs on this. Jesse even included 2 other B-sides, and an unreleased vibe (which is very cool).If you like Jesse, the Time, or the "Minneapolis Sound", make certain you grab this one !" O weedyo weedy o! c. Haro | California,Central Coast | 06/22/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "I love this album! For the last two years I've been looking for Jesse Johnson"s Revue on cd and then this comes out! What a blessing, just like the one that was given to Jesse when he went to Minnesota and met Moriss Day who introduced him to a guy named Prince who eventually created The Time! The rest as they say is "History" The intro text on the inside gave me the loew down on how he came up and how I didn't even know"
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