Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)
"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.[1]
"Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" | ||||
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Single by The Jacksons | ||||
from the album 2300 Jackson Street | ||||
B-side | "Alright With Me" | |||
Released | January 27, 1989 | |||
Recorded | 1988 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 5:22 (album version) 4:31 (7" edit) | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) |
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The Jacksons singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" on YouTube |
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
Chart (1989) | Peak position[2] |
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ARIA Singles Chart | 89 |
Belgian Singles Chart (Flanders) | 17 |
Chile Singles Chart | 24 |
Dutch Singles Chart | 18 |
German Singles Chart | 26 |
New Zealand Singles Chart | 16 |
Swiss Singles Chart | 24 |
UK Singles Chart | 33 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 77 |
US Billboard R&B Singles chart | 4 |
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