Jackson started out as a songwriter and arranger for Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Witherspoon, and the Shangri-Las, among others. He also composed the Pretty Things' 1960s hit single "Come See Me."
Jackson had his own 1966 hit with "But It's Alright," which he wrote with Pierre Tubbs. “Boogaloo Baby” was presented as the designated A-side of the record, but within a week of release, Calla was promoting “But It’s Alright.” The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The single was recorded in the United Kingdom, featuring some of Britain's top jazz musicians of the day, including Terry Smith on guitar, Dick Morrissey on tenor sax and John Marshall on drums. He currently lives in Palmdale, CA.
Still
J.J. Jackson Lyrics
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For all of this to end soon
Fly away
Tranquil, bring all my friends too
Still I stand
Strong yet sad
Hope for good times
Take your mask off
It’s okay
Just close your eyes
“Life is broken
Can we be hopeless?”
I thought that too
But there’s no use... so
I still stand
Strong yet sad
Remember sweet sounds
Still I stand
Strong yet sad
Breathing
Still I stand
Strong yet sad
Breathing in
The lyrics to J.J. Jackson's "Still in the Night" describe a romantic moment shared between two individuals in the stillness of the night. The singer reminisces about holding their partner tight and their deep love for each other. The singer also expresses their desire to hold their partner again and not let go. The repetition of the phrase "In the still of the night" emphasizes the peace and tranquility of the scene as well as the depth of the singer's feelings.
The use of repetition in the chorus and throughout the song adds to the hypnotic and soothing effect of the melody. The lyrics, combined with the catchy tune, create a sense of longing and nostalgia, as if the singer wants to hold onto this moment forever. The use of doo-wop and harmonies also add to the dreamy and romantic quality of the song.
Overall, "Still in the Night" portrays a romantic and nostalgic moment shared between two individuals in the stillness of the night. The use of repetition and doo-wop harmonies add to the dreamy and hypnotic quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
In the still of the night
During the calm and quiet period of the night
I held you, held you tight
I embraced you firmly
Oh I love, love you so
I have intense affection towards you
Promise I'll never let ya go
I pledge to never release you
I remember (I remember) that night in bed(I remember)
I recollect that specific night we spent together in bed
Well the stars (I remember) were bright up above (I remember)
The stars were shining brilliantly in the sky
(I remember) I hope and I pray (I remember)
I hoped and prayed for something significant
To keep your precious love
To maintain and protect your valuable love
So before the light
Before daylight
Hold me again
Embrace me one more time
With all of your might
With all of your strength and power
In the still of the night
During the calm and quiet period of the night
Sha doop shobe doo
Musical interlude
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Written by: Jeremy Fine
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@siemonjf
'You don't know how I feel
You'll never know how I feel
When I needed you to come around
You always try to bring me down
Oh, but I know, girl, believe me when I say that
You are surely, surely gonna pay, girl
But it's all right all right girl
You can hurt me but it's all right
Hey now, one day ah, you will see
You'll never find a guy like me
Who'll love you right both day and night
You'll never have to worry 'cause it's all uptight
Oh, but I'm tellin' you girl and I know it's true
That I was made to love only you
But it's all right, all right girl
You can hurt me, but it's all right
Go on, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
My my my baby, wow, yeah
But it's all right all right girl
Hey, say it's all right all right girl
Now there's one thing I wanna say, hey, yeah
You'll meet a guy who'll make you pay
He'll treat you bad and make you sad
And you will lose the love you had
Oh, but I hate to say I told you so, but
Baby, you gotta gotta reap what you sow
But it's all right all right girl
You are payin' now, but it's all right
So goodbye, now, goodbye, girl
You're payin' now, say bye-bye
You hurt me once, you hurt me twice
Oh, but-a baby, that don't cut no ice
Hey, goodbye, baby'
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@johnsummers385
I HAD THE GREAT PLEASURE OF WITNESSING JJ JACKSON SITTING AT THE PIANO IN THE LIVING ROOM OF HIS APARTMENT (in Reseda California) ALONG WITH MY FRIEND KEVIN (who took me there and introduced me to him) ; WHILE HE PLAYED AND PERFORMED " BUT IT'S ALRIGHT " FOR THE 2 OF US. FROM THAT MEETING, WE BECAME VERY GOOD FRIENDS . HE WAS GENUINE , SOFT SPOKEN AND VERY HUMBLE . RIP MY AWESOME BROTHER .
@oprin10
He's still alive I thought? Or did you mean your friend Kevin?
@johnsummers385
@@oprin10 Another friend whom was introduced to me by JJ informed me that He ( JJ ) had passed away about 2 years ago. I relocated from Calif several year ago. I guess I just took his word to be factual knowledge. I hope he is still with us . Going to check with some other people that knows him. He was always so full of love. Thanks for this contact. God Bless. First met JJ in his own Apartment.
@coolsweetgroovy
Wrong JJ you're thinking of the MTV VJ This JJ is still alive
@johnsummers385
@@coolsweetgroovy No. JJ Jackson ( the man in above Video ) was my very close friend and neighbor , hung out together , sometimes we played some music . I just moved far away ,lost touch, and someone mentioned that he had passed away . I am not wrong . The last time That I heard from him , He had just landed himself an AT&T tv commercial .
@coolsweetgroovy
@@johnsummers385 No he's still alive & well google him it's the other JJ Jackson that passed away
@paulweber3962
I’ve been listening to this great track for over 50 years and had never seen any footage of him before. A true classic!
@archangelvvv
Same here! I was shocked to see this!
@IrishD55
I was there, one of the kids in the background. Filmed at Tropico Gold Mine in California.
@breeze312
I listened to this song in memory of my big Brother who passed away 3days ago, he loved this song.....R.I.J. my precious Brother I love you Man. ❤