Precious Moments

Released in 1986, Precious Moments represents Jermaine Jackson's second outing for Arista Records and a pivotal moment in his solo career. Following the massive success of his 1984 self-titled album, this record sees Jackson doubling down on the 'Arista sound' - a high-gloss, executive-produced style of R&B championed by Clive Davis. The album is notable for its heavy-hitting collaborations, most notably 'I Think It's Love,' co-written by Stevie Wonder, and the fan-favorite duet 'If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful' with a then-rising Whitney Houston. Produced by a team of 80s heavyweights including Michael Omartian and Tom Keane, the record features the cutting-edge digital synthesis and gated percussion typical of the era. While it maintained Jackson's presence on the R&B charts, it also solidified his transition from a Motown-style soul singer to a sophisticated pop-R&B crooner. The inclusion of 'Words Into Action' from the film 'About Last Night' further highlights the album's commercial and cultural integration into the mid-80s media landscape.