Mr. Jordan was released in March 1989 on Virgin Records. The album title is a reference to the film Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).

Lead single ‘Now You’re in Heaven’ reached number 1 in the US Hot Mainstream Rock charts.

Musicians:

Julian Lennon: Lead Vocals, Keyboard, Background Vocals
Patrick Leonard: Keyboards, 808 Programming, Synthesizers, B-3, CP-70
Jai Winding: Keyboards
Jonathan Moffet: Drums, Background Vocals
Schuyler Deale: Bass
John McCurry: Guitar
Justin Clayton: Guitar
Luis Conte: Percussion

Cameo Appearances:

Peter Frampton: Guitar on Second Time
Dean Huff: Guitar on You’re the one
David Williams: Guitar on Open Your Eyes
Bruce Gaitsch: Acoustic Guitar
Vinnie Colaiuta: Brushes
Chuck Findley: Trumpet
John Yoakum: English Horn
Warren Ham: Harmonica on I Get Up
Saxophones: David Boruff, Frank Elmo
Cellos: Suzie Kayayama, Daniel Smith, Larry Corbett
Background Vocals: Fee Waybill, David Williams, Alexandra Brown, Niki Haire, Carmen Carter, Fiona Flanagan, Marilyn Martin, Donna DeLory, Timothy B. Schmit

Additional Information

Cover Concept by C. Dail & J. Lennon
Art Direction: Bob Defrin / Photography: Timothy White / Fallen Angel: Mark English