73. Joe Jackson

 

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An eclectric intelligent new wave singer/songwriter in the mold of Elvis Costello except he played a piano instead of a guitar.

 

ALL MUSIC GUIDE BIOGRAPHY

 

Key Studio Album: Look Sharp! (1979)

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Key Compiliation: Steppin' Out: The Very Best Of (1990)

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Career Defining Song:

Steppin' Out (1982 USA#6; 1983 UK#6)

Some Other Key Songs:

 

Is She Really Going Out With Him? (1979 UK#13 USA#21)

 

It's Different For Girls (1980 UK#5)

 

Breaking Us In Two (1983 UK#59 USA#18)

 

You Can't Get What You Want (1984 USA#15)

 

Were any of you fans of this talented songwriter who was a cross between Elvis Costello, Van Morrison & Ben Folds or not?

I liked his early stuff like Steppin' Out, It's different for girls, Is she really going out with him. A good singer/songwriter who deserved more success and recognition.

I liked his early stuff like Steppin' Out, It's different for girls, Is she really going out with him. A good singer/songwriter who deserved more success and recognition.

 

yep...that about summarises my thoughts :)

 

 

ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHH!!!!!

 

I HATE that "Is She Really Going Out With Him" song with utter venim! Can't pass opinion on anything else he has done though, I just know I hate that particular song! Absolutely grates on me!