Today at a somewhat small press conference Sony released a new CD from the Jackson family. It was not the unreleased tracks of Michael or another dire offering from Jermaine - it was a compilation CD that was compiled by the patriarch Joe. The CD simply entitled "Selected By Joe Jackson" goes on sale early July 2010.
Sony Spokeswoman, Lisa Davis, said at the launch: "We spent a long time going through the tracks that Mr Jackson had selected. Originally he had chosen over 100 tracks. We couldn't get the go ahead on some and some were just tunes Mr Jackson had heard in his head. But we got it down to a single CD and we at Sony, and Mr Jackson are happy with the final result. I would like to point out at this time that there are no hoax clues hidden within the CD, there is no significance of track 7, and if played backwards it means nothing."
Joe Jackson, always on hand, sat and went through the track listing and explained why each track was on the CD.
1. Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J
"This track is an inside joke that the family will get. When I used to beat the kids I used to tell them - Yo mama told me to beat your ass so don't go crying to her or you'll get more."
2. It's All About The Benjamins - Puff Daddy
"I've always admired P. Diddy, and this track kind of explains my actions. I never meant to hurt the kids I did it for the kids. They wouldn't be where they are today if it wasn't for me beating them. Hell, those ungrateful bastards should be thanking me for beating them."
3. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller
"This one is close to my heart, it is what I am going through now. I am fighting the law. Michael never meant for me not to be provided for. Yeah we had some problems, and I know he didn't trust me, and yes I beat him but that is in the past. I don't hold any grudges towards my golden egg, I mean Michael, and I'm sure he doesn't hold any against me. So I'm just doing what a brother got to do and fighting for what is mine."
4. Dirty Deeds - ACDC
"Oh come on I don't have to explain this one. Hell, everything I have done in my life has been a dirty deed one way or another. I remember when I first met Katherine and we pulled over on this little back road, I turned the engine off, reached over and damn the woman hands me a watchtower to read."
5. Parents Just Don't Understand - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
"Jermaine used to always be playing this. I'd hear it and go running up those stairs and beat his ass and shout - Understand this you little punk. Oh those were happy days. But now when it comes on Jermaine just shudders and hides; go figure."
6. Dirty Cash - Adventures Of Stevie V
"Practically all the money I have ever made is dirty cash. I remember back in the days being on the corner with 3 cups and taking money. You got to do what you got to do."
7. I Want You Back - Jackson 5
"You know how many times I have heard this from Katherine. Damn, no matter what I do the woman just wants me. Brother got it going on in the bedroom if you know what I mean.
8. I Just Don't Give A Fuck - Eminem
"I knew when I put this one on the CD it was going to be controversial but damn the white boy got some lyrics. It kind of says a lot of how I live my life - I live for me and as for everyone else I just don't give a fuck."
9. Please Mr Jailer - Rachel Sweet
"I remember first hearing this back in 1990 and I thought it was OK and then when those bastards arrested Michael back in 2004 it was on the radio as I was leaving Hooters to go home. I got a call from Katherine telling me to get my ass down to Santa Barbara and sort shit out. It has kind of stuck with me ever since."
10. Teletubbies Say Eh Oh - Teletubbies
"I always thought if we got rid of Jermaine the boys could have done this job. Damn Jackie would of made the best Lala you'd of ever seen."
The CD will be released on iTunes on July 7 with an international release to still be announced.
Peace.
Legal Notice: Lisa Davis, who does really work for Sony, and Joe Jackson had nothing to do with this. Actually Sony had nothing to do with this either. But that was kind of obvious.
