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Those timeless singers and songs from the incredible '80s keep coming back. And in a time where the future looks bleek when
it comes to REAL singers singing REAL songs, they are truly welcome.
One of those timeless voices is Glenn Jones. He's just released an LP of covers called "Forever: Timeless Classics,"
and it is a treasure trove of memorable hits sung by a classic artist.
Produced by Chris "Big Dog" Davis, "Forever: Timeless Classics" showcases Jones reinventing first-class
R&B hits by Stevie Wonder, Bobby Womack, Babyface, Robert Flack, Donnie Hathaway and many others.
"All of the songs on the CD are ones that I have always loved and have been moved by," Jones tells Starpoynt.
"What makes them timeless is that they are all compositions of quality that were written well. Fifty years from now ,these
songs will still sound great. They are heartfelt songs that lyrically explore deep emotions and relationships that everyone
can relate to."
Highlights on "Forever: Timeless Classics" include Stevie Wonder's "Signed Sealed and Delivered,"
Babyface's "Another Sad Love Song," which was a hit for Toni Braxton, "Anniversary" from Tone, Toni, Tony
and Bobby Womack's "I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much." The Womack classic takes on a whole new life under Jones'
passionate persona - he sings it into a story that doesn't need a flashy video, as his vocals play out the scenes in your
head.
"My family is very religious and growing up I was not allowed to listen to secular music. My brother and I would
wait until my parents went out to the grocery store or somewhere else and then I would open my drawer of 45s and listen to
some of my favorites such as Donnie Hathaway and Bobby Womack. When I first heard 'Trust Me So Much,' it had a familiar feeling
because Bobby had come from a Gospel background and his sound had such a Gospel and soulful flavor. The song showed me something
new about having a different approach to writing songs."
Also featured on "Forever: Timeless R&B Classics" is Jones' wife, Genobia Jeter Jones, who performs on four
of the tracks. They kicked it on two stellar duets: Robert Flack and Donnie Hathaway's hit "Where Is The Love" and
the Renee and Angela classic "My First Love."
A native of Jacksonville, FL, Jones spent most of his teen and early adult years working in Gospel ensembles and has had
the distinction of working with several revered Gospel icons, such as the Mighty Clouds of
Joy and Rev. James Cleveland, who signed Jones to Savoy Records at the age of 17. Enjoying a career that has spanned more
than two decades, Jones' string of hits included the chart topping "We've Only Just Begun (The ROmance Is Not Over)."
"The greatest compliment is to hear that you've still got it and that you can do it just like you used to. I have
been blessed to work with the best and I try to keep quality in all my records. I hope when people hear this new record that
they will say ... 'This guy has done great records all though the years!' The industry likes to divide everyone into categories
like new school and old school, but when the music is good it is just good. It is not about demographics but more about whether
or not the music sounds and feels good and whether or not it moves you. I want to keep on top of my game and to continually
sound fresh and I feel that I have achieved this with this CD."
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