"Control" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third studio album of the same name (1986). The song was written by Jackson,James Harris III and Terry Lewis,and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It was released as the album's fourth single on October 17,1986,by A&M Records. Its arrangement,built upon complex rhythmic tracks,showcased state-of-the-art production. The song is about Jackson wanting to finally take control of her life.
"What Have You Done for Me Lately" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third studio album,Control (1986). Jackson co-wrote the song with its producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It was released in 1986,by A&M Records as the album's lead single. After two unsuccessful albums and a management change,the singer began developing a new album. "What Have You Done for Me Lately" was penned for one of Jam and Lewis's own records,but the lyrics were rewritten to convey Jackson's feelings about her recent separation from James DeBarge in January 1985. It revolves around a woman's frustration with her partner in a relationship.
"The Pleasure Principle" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her third studio album,Control (1986). A&M Records released it as the sixth single from Control on May 12,1987. Written and produced by Monte Moir,with co-production by Jackson and Steve Wiese,the song is an "independent woman" anthem about taking control of a personal relationship by refusing to settle for loveless materialism. Musically,"The Pleasure Principle" is an R&B song built around a dance-pop beat. The photograph for the single cover was shot by David LaChapelle. The song has been included in two of Jackson's greatest hits albums,Design of a Decade:1986–1996 (1995) and Number Ones (2009).
"Rhythm Nation" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson,released as the second single from her fourth studio album,Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was written and produced by Jackson,in collaboration with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Jackson developed the song's concept in response to various tragedies in the media,deciding to pursue a socially conscious theme by using a political standpoint within upbeat dance music. In the United States,it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Black Singles and Dance Club Songs charts. It also peaked within the top 40 of several singles charts worldwide. "Rhythm Nation" received several accolades,including BMI Pop Awards for "Most Played Song",the Billboard Award for "Top Dance/Club Play Single" and a Grammy nomination for Jackson as "Producer of the Year". It has been included in two of Jackson's greatest hits collections,Design of a Decade:1986–1996 (1995) and Number Ones (2009).
"The Best Things in Life Are Free" is a duet between American singers Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson,recorded for the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced soundtrack to the 1992 American film Mo' Money,starring Damon Wayans. The song was composed by Jam,Lewis,Michael Bivins,Ronnie DeVoe,Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch. The song was released as the soundtrack's lead single on May 12,1992,by Perspective Records and A&M Records. Additionally,the song was remixed by David Morales,Frankie Knuckles,and CJ Mackintosh. The duet became a major hit in several countries,peaking at number two in Australia and the United Kingdom,number six in Ireland and New Zealand,number eight in Canada and Germany,and number 10 in the United States. Its music video was directed by Paris Barclay,but didn't feature Vandross and Jackson. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
"Someone to Call My Lover" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson from her seventh studio album,All for You (2001). Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,the song was released as the album's second single on June 12,2001,by Virgin Records. Using a guitar riff from America's "Ventura Highway" and the melody from Erik Satie's "Gymnopédie No. 1","Someone to Call My Lover" talks about being determined to find a perfect match.
"Together Again" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her sixth studio album,The Velvet Rope (1997). It was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,with additional writing by Jackson's then-husband RenéElizondo Jr. It was released as the second single from the album in December 1997 by Virgin Records. Originally written as a ballad,the track was rearranged as an uptempo dance song. Jackson was inspired to write the song by her own private discovery of losing a friend to AIDS,as well as by a piece of fan mail she received from a young boy in England who had lost his father.
Dream Street is the second studio album by American musician Janet Jackson,released in September 1984,by A&M Records. More pop than her debut album's "bubblegum soul" feel,the album was not the runaway success that Janet's father Joseph thought it would be,peaking at No. 147 on the Billboard 200 in 1984. The album did have one modest hit for Jackson,the Top 10 R&B single,"Don't Stand Another Chance",produced by brother Marlon. Also,the video for the song "Dream Street",her first music video,was shot during the shooting of the TV show Fame.
"Nasty" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third studio album,Control (1986). It was released on April 15,1986,by A&M Records as the album's second single. It is a funk number built with samples and a quirky timpani melody. The single peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,and remains one of Jackson's signature songs. The line "My first name ain't baby,it's Janet –Miss Jackson if you're nasty" has been used in pop culture in various forms. According to musicologist Richard J Ripani,Ph. D,the single is one of the earliest examples of new jack swing music.
"Don't Stand Another Chance" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson,included on her second studio album,Dream Street (1984). It was written by Marlon Jackson and John Barnes. Marlon also produced it,and provided backing vocals along with his brothers Michael,Jermaine,Tito,and Jackie. "Don't Stand Another Chance" was released as the lead single from Dream Street on August 13,1984,by A&M Records.
"Young Love" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her self-titled debut album (1982). It was written and produced by RenéMoore,Angela Winbush,with additional production by Bobby Watson. It was released as Jackson's debut single on July 7,1982,by A&M Records. Prior to her rise to fame,the singer had no interest in pursuing a musical career. Despite this,she was motivated to pursue a career in entertainment,and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. After acting in the variety show The Jacksons,she began starring in several TV series and commenced recording her debut album.
"Just a Little While" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson,from her eighth studio album,Damita Jo (2004). Written by Jackson and Dallas Austin and produced by the latter,the track is a reflection of Jackson's new-found happiness during the album's recording. It was released to radio stations as the lead single from Damita Jo in the United States on February 2,2004,by Virgin Records,following a leak ahead of its scheduled release which caused Jackson's record company to rush with a music video and promotion. "Just a Little While" is a pop rock,dance,and new wave song which lyrically showcases Jackson's "signature fashion" of writing sexual lyrics which are "innocent on the surface",expressing the singer's desire to have sexual intercourse with a lover.
"All Nite (Don't Stop)" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her eighth studio album,Damita Jo (2004). It was written and produced by Jackson and Swedish duo Bag &Arnthor (consisting of Anders Bagge and Arnthor Birgisson),with additional writing from Jimmy Jam,Terry Lewis and Tony "Prof T" Tolbert. Virgin Records released the song to contemporary hit radio in the United States on May 17,2004,as the album's third and final single. A So So Def remix featuring Elephant Man was also issued. "All Nite (Don't Stop)" is an electro-funk and house song that contains elements of samba,Latin,dance-pop,and dancehall. Jackson sings the song in a breathy falsetto,while lyrically it discusses being addicted to dancing in a club setting.
"Come Give Your Love to Me" is the second single from Janet Jackson's self-titled debut album Janet Jackson (1982). The song was written by Glen Barbee and Charmaine Sylvers.
"The Power of Love" is a pop song co-written and originally recorded by American singer-songwriter Jennifer Rush in 1984. It was released in December 1984 by CBS Records as the fifth single from her debut album,Jennifer Rush (1984),and has since been covered by Air Supply,Laura Branigan,and Celine Dion.
"The Flame" is a power ballad released in 1988 by the American rock band Cheap Trick as the first single from their tenth album,Lap of Luxury. It was written by songwriters Bob Mitchell and Nick Graham,and was produced by Richie Zito. "The Flame" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1988;it also reached number one in Australia and Canada.
"Sowing the Seeds of Love" is a song by English pop rock band Tears for Fears. It was released in August 1989 as the first single from their third studio album,The Seeds of Love (1989).
"I Love Rock 'n' Roll" is a rock song written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker and first recorded by the Arrows,a British rock band,in 1975. A 1981 cover version by Joan Jett &the Blackhearts,released as the first single from her album of the same name,became Jett's highest-charting hit,reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the No. 3 song for 1982. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America,representing two million units shipped to stores. Jett's version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016.
"Home Town" is a song by the British new wave musician Joe Jackson released on Jackson's 1986 live album,Big World. Written as an ode to his home of Portsmouth,"Home Town" was later released as the follow-up to his politically-charged single,"Right and Wrong". Despite its lack of chart success,the song has since attracted positive critical reception.
"Ice Cream Dream" is a song by American rapper MC Lyte in 1992. The song was used to promote the 1992 motion picture Mo' Money. It was written by Lyte with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,famous primarily for their work with Janet Jackson,and released as single from the soundtrack album of the movie on October 27,1992,through Jam &Lewis's label Perspective Records.
