“One Moment In Time” ( 1 988 Summer Olympics Album: One Moment In Time, 1988)Ī massive international hit (No. Mariah Carey and Houston beautifully trade runs and choruses, blending their talents into one gorgeous ballad. “When You Believe” - the powerhouse duet featured on the soundtrack of the underrated 1998 animated film The Prince of Egypt - rightfully kicks off with Whitney Houston’s slow-burn vocals. There may be miracles when you combine two of the greatest female vocalists of our time on one song. “When You Believe” with Mariah Carey ( The Prince of Egypt soundtrack, 1998) In honor of Houston’s Rock Hall induction, we’re celebrating our staff picks for her 25 greatest songs.Ģ5. More than just a producer's vanity project.In 2020, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recognized the late icon’s ongoing impact by inducting her into its ranks. The production is strong - but what else would you expect from this L.A.-based Grammy-winning studio pro. State of Mind is the first single, the title track could follow and Dan Hill has already had a top 20 hit with the co-written Wrapped. SDĪdult pop with more edge than sappiness (and Dear Mr Grim Reaper flat-out rocking) - a sound radio should appreciate. As Jones brings his brand of pop to intimate acoustic dates TBA across Canada, there is little doubt that A/C radio will move swiftly on this one. That these two have worked with such heavy hitters in the past bears witness to the potential and talent that sits within the 12 tales on One Moment in Time. Jones performs all tracks save for percussion which is provided by another behind the scenes master Steve Ferrone whose resume also includes Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson and Bryan Ferry. Jones displays his mastery throughout offering a famillarity found in any number of adult pop-rock titles: a subtle catchiness, consistent strength with contemporary themes. Grammy winning producer to Celine Dion, John Jones is also engineer,producer amd songwriter racking up such credits as Lou Reed, Fleetwood Mac, Glass Tiger, Duran Duran and especially notable is his work with the London Symphony Orchestra performing 'Yellow Submarine' under George Martin. If you're one to have had a jones for pop songcraft, but recoil at elements of nostalgia niche marketing, this debut solo release from public cypher but celebrated industry jack-of-all-trades may be just the CD you've sought. Right from the opening track, Turning Me Inside Out, to the finale, Dear Mr Grim Reaper, this album bristles with melodic pop. But that all changes with this album, his stunning solo debut.
Call him Canada's best-kept secret in pop music. Along the way he also co-wrote and produced hits with Dan Hill and Alan Frew and won a Grammy in 1997 for producing a hit with Celine Dion. Not only that, but Jones honed his talents with legendary Beatles producer George Martin. Kitchener Waterloo Record - October 29,1998Ĭanadian record producer John Jones has obviously listened to the Beatles. His name might be plain but the music is spectacular. If you like Pop Music you'll love John Jones. Two of the best tracks from that album, "Too Bloody Much" and "Turning Me Inside Out", can be heard for a limited time right here on MP3.com. John's One Moment in Time is a Pop Masterwork that reflects all of his many talents. He goes out and records a spectacular solo album.
So, what does a Grammy Award winning producer-engineer do after reaching such lofty heights?
John himself took home a Grammy Award for "Producer, Album of the Year", "Engineer, Album of the Year", "Album of the Year" and "Pop Album of the Year." Meanwhile, Falling Into You" has sold over 27 million copies. In 1997 that album won a Grammy for being named Album of the Year. In 1996 John produced and engineered the Dan Hill composition "Seduces Me" for Celine Dion's album Falling Into You. In 1992 he produced, engineered and performed on one of the Duran Duran's finest records, the Wedding Album, which contained their hit "Ordinary World." That album helped re-establish Duran Duran for the 1990's and became their largest selling album. Being a well known musician, vocalist, composer, arranger, engineer and producer John seems to have all possible bases well covered. John Jones, One Moment In Time album - Press Reviewsīy Rod Underhill - Music Director, MP3.comįrom the surface, MP3.com Pop star John Jones appears to be a serious over-achiever.