Let's Get Serious
Jermaine Jackson
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Close my eyes and I see your face at night Toss and turn, fall to sleep holding my pillow tight All the time I think of you You're with me no matter what I do Walk around with a smile upon my face In my mind you have taken up permanent space I am feeling what I can't explain And if what you're feeling is the same Let's get serious Let's get serious Let's get serious And fall in love Let's get serious Let's get serious Let's get serious And fall in love S E R I O U S, baby Let's get serious Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah In your arms is the place I want to be With my love in you and your love inside of me Longing for each other just ain't fair When we've got so much love we want to share Let's get serious Let's get serious Let's get serious And fall in love Let's get serious Let's get serious Let's get serious And fall in love Let's get serious Let's get serious Let's get serious And fall in love Let's get serious Let's get serious Let's get serious And fall in love Serious Serious Serious And fall in love Serious Serious Serious And fall in love Serious Serious Serious And fall in love
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Written by: LEE GARRETT, STEVIE WONDER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Let's Get Serious" is the title track from Jermaine Jackson's 1980 album. This was his sixth studio album.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart, where it stayed for six consecutive weeks. It also peaked at number nine on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
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Stevie Wonder's RoleStevie Wonder co-wrote "Let's Get Serious" with Lee Garrett and produced the track. Wonder also provided additional vocals on the song.
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Sales MilestoneThe single was the best-selling R&B single of 1980 and has sold over a million copies.
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Grammy Nomination"Let's Get Serious" was nominated for 'Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male' at the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1981.
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Michael Jackson's InfluenceJermaine Jackson was a member of the iconic Jackson family, and his younger brother, Michael Jackson, had just released his successful album "Off the Wall" before "Let's Get Serious" came out. Some believe the disco and funk influences in "Let's Get Serious" were inspired by Michael's success.
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Jacksons' GroupDespite Jermaine's solo career, he continued to be a part of The Jacksons, a group formed with his brothers in 1964, often alternating between the group and his individual projects.
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Jermaine's Popularity"Let's Get Serious" cemented Jermaine Jackson's place as a serious competitor in the world of R&B, and helped him step out of the shadow of his brother, Michael Jackson.
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The Music VideoThe music video for "Let's Get Serious" features Jermaine performing the song on stage, and it showcases his singing, dancing, and performance skills.
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The Song's LegacySince its release, "Let's Get Serious" has been covered and sampled by multiple artists, demonstrating its lasting impact on the music industry.
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