Imagination (La Toya Jackson song)

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"Imagination"
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Single by La Toya Jackson
from the album Imagination
Released1986
Recorded1986
Genre
Length2:58
Label Private-I Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Amir Bayyan
  • Isidro "Cosa" Ross
Producer(s)
  • Amir Bayyan
  • Isidro "Cosa" Ross
  • John Wilson
  • Meekaaeel [1]
La Toya Jackson singles chronology
"He's a Pretender"
(1986)
"Imagination"
(1986)
"Oops, Oh No!"
(1986)

"Imagination" is a song by American singer La Toya Jackson. It is taken from her fourth album, Imagination . [2] A remixed version of the song was released as a 7" and 12" single.

Some versions of the single include a dub version or extended remix of "Private Joy", a track from her third, and more successful, album Heart Don't Lie .

The single was only released in the United States as a promo.

Versions

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References

  1. "La Toya Jackson – Imagination (1986, Cassette)".
  2. La Toya Jackson - Imagination Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic , retrieved 2022-07-08
  3. "La Toya Jackson – Imagination (1986, Vinyl)".
  4. "LaToya Jackson – Imagination (Hot Dance Remix) (1986, Vinyl)".