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Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)
| cover =
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| type = single
| artist = The Jacksons
| album = 2300 Jackson Street
| B-side = Alright With Me
| released =
| recorded = 1988
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| genre =
| length = 5:22 (album version)
4:31 (7" edit)
| label = Epic
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| prev_title = Body
| prev_year = 1984
| next_title = 2300 Jackson Street
| next_year = 1989
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"'Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)'" is the first single released from The Jacksons' album '2300 Jackson Street'. The song was co-written by L. A. Reid and Babyface. "Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" is considered one of The Jacksons' last successful singles before the group's breakup, peaking at #4 on the US 'Billboard' R&B Singles chart. It became the group's last Top 40 hit in Britain, peaking at #33 on the UK Charts. This would be their only hit song to date, without Michael Jackson. A music video was produced to promote the single.
Mixes
*Album version (5:22)
*7" edit (4:13)
*Extended version (7:42)
*Sensitive Vocal Mix (6:00)
*The Mix (7:05)
*Choice Dub (5:50)
*Bass World Dub (5:50)
Personnel
*Jermaine Jackson, Steven Randall Jackson: Lead Vocals
*The Jacksons: Background Vocals
*L.A. Reid: Drums, Percussions
*Babyface: Keyboards, Electric Bass, Guitar, Soloist
*Donald K. Parks: Synthesizer [Fairlight CMI]
Chart performance
References
Category:1989 songs
Category:1989 singles
Category:The Jackson 5 songs
Category:Songs written by L.A. Reid
Category:Song recordings produced by Babyface (musician)
Category:Songs written by Babyface (musician)
Category:Epic Records singles
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