1.) Randy Jackson is the… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist by this name.
1.) Randy Jackson is the youngest brother of The Jacksons.
2.) Randy Jackson is a record producer and a former member of the rock group Journey. He is well known as a judge on American Idol.
1.) The Jacksons youngest brother, Randy Jackson officially joined the group after Jermaine Jackson stayed at Motown and the rest of the brothers moved on to CBS.
Randy also played the bongos and peformed with The Jackson 5 before Jermaine left, but officially wasn't a part of The Jackson 5 on paper.
His sister Janet Jackson covered a song Randy performed solo on The Jackson's Victory Album, called One More Chance.
Randy also had a solo project with Randy and the gypsies.
2.) Born June 23, 1956, in Baton Rouge, LA, Randall Darius Jackson is a singer, bassist, record producer and television personality.
Jackson played in bands with Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia. In the early 1980s he played on three albums for Jean-Luc Ponty and with the rock band Taxxi. From 1986 to 1987 he was a session musician for the rock group Journey. Jackson played on Journey's 1986 album Raised on Radio. He moved to Italy in the late 1980s and played on a record by Italian pop star Zucchero. The record, Zucchero and the Randy Jackson Band, was produced by Corrado Rustici who played guitar with Jackson on many albums in the early 1980s. He also played with Billy Cobham.
In 1985, Keith Richards was asked to provide music for the Whoopi Goldberg comedy vehicle Jumpin' Jack Flash. Richards assembled an all-star band which included Aretha Franklin on piano and lead vocals and Jackson on bass guitar. This song was the fourth track on Aretha's 1986 album titled Aretha. Jackson can be seen in the song's video.
In the late 1980s, Jackson was still doing sessions. He was notably on the first solo album by famed session guitarist Steve Lukather. Jackson was a featured bass guitarist on five songs on Maze's 1989 "Silky Soul" album.
Jackson was the bass guitarist on the 1991 self-titled Divinyls album (which features the song "I Touch Myself") as well as featured bassist on several tracks of Tracy Chapman's 1992 release, Matters of the Heart. He performed on the singles "Bang Bang Bang", "Open Arms", and "Dreaming on a World". That same year, Jackson also played bass on Bruce Springsteen's hit "Human Touch."
Jackson has recorded, produced, or toured with many well-known artists and bands, ranging from Mariah Carey to Whitney Houston.
He is best known as a judge on American Idol and Executive Producer for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew
Ain't That a Shame
Randy Jackson Lyrics
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Tell me to save my tears
Well I'm so mad about him
I can't live without him
Never treats me sweet and gentle
The way he should
I've got it bad
My poor heart is so sentimental
Not made of wood
I've got it so bad
And that ain't good
But when the fish are jumpin'
And Friday rolls around
My man an' I, we gin some
We pray some, and sin some
He don't love me like I love him
The way he should
I've got it bad
And that ain't good
Yes I've got it bad
And that ain't good
Randy Jackson's song "Ain't That a Shame" is a classic tale of a woman deeply in love with a man who doesn't love her back the same way. She is being advised by her friends to move on and stop crying over him, but her heart is too deeply invested. She admits that her man doesn't treat her sweetly and gently, but she can't live without him. Her heart is too sentimental, and she's unable to shake off her feelings for him. Even when they get into trouble and have to pray for forgiveness, her love for him remains unwavering.
The lyrics convey the message of unrequited love that is both relatable and heartbreaking. The woman is aware of her man's flaws, but she's still drawn to him. She's willing to overlook his shortcomings and continue loving him, even though there's no guarantee he feels the same way. She's caught in a cycle of despair and heartbreak, unable to move on from the man who doesn't reciprocate her love.
Overall, "Ain't That a Shame" is a beautiful composition that speaks to the complexities of love and relationships. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes, loving someone can hurt in ways that we never imagined.
Line by Line Meaning
Though folks with good intentions
Tell me to save my tears
Though others advise me not to waste my tears on him,
I still feel compelled to cry for him.
Well I'm so mad about him
I can't live without him
My love for him is so strong that I feel I cannot live without him.
Never treats me sweet and gentle
The way he should
My partner does not treat me with the love and kindness that I deserve.
I've got it bad
And that ain't good
I am deeply in love, which can be painful and unsettling.
My poor heart is so sentimental
Not made of wood
My emotions are intense and vulnerable, not cold and unfeeling.
But when the fish are jumpin'
And Friday rolls around
My man an' I, we gin some
We pray some, and sin some
Despite our difficulties, we still manage to find moments of joy and connection in our relationship.
He don't love me like I love him
The way he should
My love for him is not reciprocated in the same way, which is painful.
Yes I've got it bad
And that ain't good
My intense feelings of love are overwhelming and difficult to manage.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, PAUL WEBSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lockedloaded1849
100% talent! The Most underrated Guitarists-->Singer in Rock music history, he could replace Robert Plant and tour with Led Zep in a heartbeat, one of few in the world. Thanks man for this video.
@mtcowboysfan
Awesome! Underrated writer, singer, guitarist, and performer! Zebra or solo always great!
@zoyzandr7021
What an epic night this was!
@MRBRNZ
Absolutely Beautiful!!! đź‘Źđź‘Ź
@nobodyfades219
the eternal youth of Randy Jackson..this guy plays and sings with such such vigor..he truly plays from his heart..thank you Randy for all your music
@keybotron
This was a wonderful night of music 5 years ago (approximately). Â Randy Jackson played for over 3 hours and would have played even longer, but we literally hit "bar time" (2am)! Â Class act and an amazing performer!! Â Excited to see Randy Jackson perform for the 5th consecutive year at Papa's Social Club, Milwaukee, on Saturday, March 7 2015!Â
@joedifede803
Randy Jackson or with Zebra, doesn't make a difference. Awesome sauce. Randy rocks!
@mitchettie1581
Damn Right ! My new hero !
Didn't know. LOVE this guy
@ArtNewkirk
@mtcowboysfan
Awesome! Underrated writer, singer, guitarist, and performer! Zebra or solo always great!
YOU ARE SO RIGHT!
@TreeClimbingMan
Awesome!