Jackson was trained as a gospel singer from an early age, singing at the White Rock Baptist Church. There he met Paul Laurence, who would later become his record producer and songwriting partner. After completing school, Jackson joined Laurence's group LJE (Laurence-Jones Ensemble) and played the New York nightclub scene. During the early 1980s, Jackson moved to the West Coast and sang lead with the R&B band 'Mystic Merlin', but soon returned to New York to work with Laurence at the Hush Productions company. He sang on demo recordings of Laurence's compositions, and also served as a backing singer for Melba Moore after she saw his nightclub act.
In 1985, Jackson landed a recording contract with Capitol Records, and issued his debut album, Rock Me Tonight. The Laurence-penned title track stormed the R&B charts, spending six weeks at number one, and made Jackson an instant hit on urban contemporary radio. "You Are My Lady" gave him a second straight R&B chart-topper, and also proved to be his highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 13. With "He'll Never Love You (Like I Do)" and "Love Is Just a Touch Away" also hitting the R&B Top Ten, Rock Me Tonight topped the R&B album chart and went platinum. Jackson issued the follow-up Just Like the First Time 1986, on the heels of a number one R&B duet with Melba Moore, "A Little Bit More" (from her album A Lot of Love). Another platinum seller, Just Like the First Time continued Jackson's dominance of the R&B singles charts; "Tasty Love," "Have You Ever Loved Somebody," and "Jam Tonight" all hit number one, while "I Don't Want to Lose Your Love" went to number two.
The pace of Jackson's success slowed with the 1988 release of Don't Let Love Slip Away, which nonetheless featured another R&B chart-topper in "Hey Lover", plus further hits in "Nice and Slow" and "Crazy (For Me)". The title track of 1990's Do Me Again duplicated that feat, and "Main Course" just missed, topping out at number two. Even so, Jackson's earlier placings in the lower reaches of the Hot 100 had long since disappeared, and some critics charged that his albums were growing too similar to one another. Perhaps it was a lack of distinctiveness in his material that hurt Jackson's chances for a pop breakthrough; whatever the case, 1992's Time for Love failed to duplicate the crossover success Luther Vandross was belatedly enjoying, despite a hit cover of the soul classic "Me and Mrs. Jones."
Seeking a new beginning, Jackson parted ways with Capitol in late 1993, and signed with RCA. His label debut, Here It Is, appeared the following year, with diminished commercial returns -- in part because his straightforward romantic ballad style was increasingly out of step with the sexually explicit, new breed of R&B crooner. Following a Christmas album, Jackson split with RCA and recorded Private Party for the much smaller Street Life imprint in 1995. Several years of silence ensued, until Orpheus issued Life After 30 in late 1999; the equally low-key release Live in Concert followed in 2000. After returning to the charts with It's Your Move in February 2004, Jackson released his tenth studio album, Transitions, in September 2006 under the record label Orpheus Music.
At Christmas
Freddie Jackson Lyrics
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Ooh
Yeah
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh baby, ooh baby
At Christmas
Families get together
At Christmas
The love our Savior gives us
Is a love that we should share everyday, yeah
Everyone is smiling
Smiles that can't be erased, no
Have a you ever had a Christmas
One that could never be replaced?
At Christmas
Families get together
Children running everywhere
Uh!
At Christmas
The love our Savior gives us
Is a love that we should share everyday, yeah
Come see the children playin'
Their eyes light up like the stars above
If we could all be just like them
We know how to share our love, love!
At Christmas
Families get together
Children running everywhere, ooh yeah!
At Christmas
The love our Savior gave us
Is a love that we should share everyday
At Christmas
Families get together
Children running everywhere, ooh
At Christmas
The love our Savior gives us (sing it pretty now)
Is a love that we should share everyday (see this is the way that I do)
Share with one another (share with one another)
Sister and your brother (sister and your brother)
Give a gift that comes from your heart (oh)
Share with one another (come share)
Sister and your brother (oh!)
Give a gift that comes from your heart (give a gift of love, yeah!)
Share with one another (yeah)
Sister and your brother (you're the Saint of the children)
Give a gift that comes from your heart (give a gift that comes from your heart)
Share with one another (can we all share)
Sister and your brother (hey!)
Give a gift that comes from your heart (give all that comes from your heart)
At Christmas
Yoo yoo ooh
Hmm
Merry Christmas
Freddie Jackson's song "At Christmas" is a heartwarming tune that talks about the spirit of love and festivity that comes with the holiday season. The central message of the song is the importance of sharing love, gifts, and time with family and friends. The lyrics capture the essence of Christmas very well, with families coming together, children playing, and the love and joy that permeates the holiday season.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the song, with families gathering together and children running around. The second verse talks about the love that our savior gives us, which we should share every day, not just during Christmas. The bridge of the song talks about the joy that children bring to Christmas, with their eyes lighting up like stars, and how we can all learn how to share love from them.
The chorus repeats the message of the song, emphasizing the importance of family, love, and sharing during the holiday season. The end of the song features a call-to-action, encouraging listeners to share with one another, give gifts from the heart, and spread love during the holidays.
Overall, "At Christmas" is a beautiful song that captures the warmth, love, and spirit of Christmas that we all know and love.
Line by Line Meaning
At Christmas
During the holiday season,
Families get together
Families come together to celebrate and spend time with one another,
Children running everywhere
Excited children are playing and having fun,
The love our Savior gives us
The unconditional love that we receive from Jesus,
Is a love that we should share everyday, yeah
We should share this love and kindness every day, not just during Christmas time,
Everyone is smiling
People are happy and joyful,
Smiles that can't be erased, no
Their happiness is so genuine that it cannot be taken away,
Have a you ever had a Christmas
Have you ever experienced a holiday season,
One that could never be replaced?
That was so special and meaningful that nothing could compare to it,
Come see the children playin'
Take a moment to observe the children playing,
Their eyes light up like the stars above
The children's eyes are filled with excitement and wonder,
If we could all be just like them
If we could all maintain the same childlike wonder and joy,
We know how to share our love, love!
We can all spread love and kindness like they do,
Share with one another
Share your love and kindness with those around you,
Sister and your brother
Your siblings and family members,
Give a gift that comes from your heart
Give a gift that is genuine and heartfelt,
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a happy and joyful Christmas season,
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY JAMES EASTMOND, FREDDIE ANTHONY JACKSON, CALVIN MCKINNEY
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