Dream Street

by Janet Jackson

Overview

A listen to Janet Jackson's Dream Street brings to mind remembrances of the then-teenaged singer's appearances on American Bandstand, shyly answering questions from host Dick Clark, as well as her short stint as a regular on the syndicated series Fame. The first single, "Don't Stand Another Chance," was a family affair, produced by brother Marlon Jackson with vocal ad-libs by Michael Jackson. It was a Top Ten R&B hit during the summer of 1984. The extended 12" mix rocks, showcasing outstanding synth work by John Barnes. Other standouts are the smeary Minneapolis funk cut "Pretty Boy" produced by Jesse Johnson, and both "Hold Back the Tears" and "If It Takes All Night" are prime examples of pleasing '80s pop. ~ Ed Hogan

Product Details

Release Date:	11/20/2015
Label:	Imports
UPC:	4988031120118
Rank:	6047

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Janet Jackson   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jackie Jackson   Vocals (Background)
Cliff Richard   Vocals
Greg Phillinganes   Keyboards,Moog Bass,Moog Synthesizer
Joe Pizzulo   Vocals (Background)
Marlon Jackson   Drums,Rhythm,Vocals (Background)
Julia Waters   Vocals (Background)
Jackie Espinosa   Vocals (Background)
Michael Espinosa   Vocals (Background)
Julia Tillman Waters   Vocals (Background)
John Barnes   Rhythm,Keyboards,Moog Bass,Moog Synthesizer
Anthony Patler   Rhythm,Keyboards
Richie Zito   Guitar
Marva King   Vocals (Background)
Michael Jackson   Vocals (Background)
Mitchell Froom   Keyboards
Beth Andersen   Vocals (Background)
Tito Jackson   Vocals (Background)
Gary Falcone   Vocals (Background)
John Philip Shenale   Keyboards
Maxine Willard Waters   Vocals (Background)
Arthur Barrow   Bass,Keyboards,Guitar (Bass)
Dino Espinosa   Vocals (Background)
Tito Espinosa   Vocals (Background)
Jonathan Moffett   Drums

Technical Credits

Steve Kipner   Composer
Steve Hodge   Engineer
Bill Bottrell   Mixing,Engineer
Chris Eaton   Composer
Paul Bliss   Composer
David Bryant   Composer
Cliff Richard   Duet
Janet Jackson   Duet,Composer
Jay Gruska   Composer
John Barnes   Composer,Composer,Programming,Drum Programming,Associate Producer,Rhythm Arrangements
Marlon Jackson   Composer,Producer,Programming,Drum Programming,Rhythm Arrangements
Brian Gardner   Mastering
Pete Bellotte   Composer,Producer
Peter Beckett   Composer
Jeremy Smith   Mixing,Engineer
Jesse Johnson   Composer,Producer
Harry Langdon   Cover Photo
Chuck Beeson   Art Direction
Phil Shenale   Composer
Peter Martinsen   Mixing,Engineer,Remixing
Bill Bartell   Mixing,Engineer
William Bottrell   Engineer
Melanie Nissen   Design
Tony Patler   Composer
Anthony Patler   Composer,Rhythm Arrangements
Steve Bates   Engineer
Mitchell Froom   Arranger
Brian Reeves   Mixing,Mixdown Engineer
Giorgio Moroder   Producer
John Philip Shenale   Arranger,Composer
Arthur Barrow   Arranger,Composer
Peggy McCreary   Mixing
Cecille Parker   Stylist
Sam Emerson   Photography,Inlay Photography