"Mornin'" is a 1983 hit song by Al Jarreau, billed simply as 'Jarreau'. It was the first of three single releases from his sixth studio album, Jarreau. The song's music video was mostly animated, with Jarreau himself starring in a live-action role.[1]
| "Mornin'" | ||||
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| Single by Al Jarreau | ||||
| from the album Jarreau | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | March 1983 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:16 | |||
| Label | Warner Brothers | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Al Jarreau, David Foster, Jay Graydon | |||
| Producer(s) | Jay Graydon | |||
| Al Jarreau singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mornin'" (Official Music Video) on YouTube | ||||
"Mornin'" again reached the music charts in 2006 when Jarreau reworked the song with George Benson on their collaborative album Givin' It Up. "Mornin'" reached #1 on the US Jazz charts.
Personnel
edit- Al Jarreau - vocals
- David Foster - keyboards, synthesizers, rhythm arrangements
- Jay Graydon - guitar, rhythm arrangements
- Abe Laboriel - bass guitar
- Jeff Porcaro - drums
- Jeremy Lubbock - string arrangements
Chart history
edit| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian (Kent Music Report)[2] | 82 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] | 26 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[4] | 3 |
| France | 119 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 13 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] | 16 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 24 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 28 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 21 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 6 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 25 |
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Jazz | 1 |
References
edit- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Al Jarreau - Mornin' (Official Video). YouTube.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 154. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Al Jarreau – Mornin'" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 6308." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Mornin'". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Al Jarreau" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Al Jarreau – Mornin'" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Al Jarreau: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Al Jarreau Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Al Jarreau Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Al Jarreau Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
