Performer: Janet Jackson
Title: Control
Country: US
Released: 1986
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Funk
Rating: 4.4
Votes: 444
Other formats: ADX AHX AA AC3 APE WAV MP2
Control" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson for her third album Control (1986). It was written by Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song was released as the fourth single from the album on October 21, 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.
Janet Jackson is the debut album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on September 21, 1982 by A&M Records. Janet Jackson is described as a dance and contemporary R&B record. Songwriters Angela Winbush and René Moore contributed to much of the album's lyrics. On release Janet Jackson charted on the Billboard 200 and in New Zealand.
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With Control, Janet Jackson made an album that truly reflected her as a person. Despite its title, it was the album that finally set her free. Now her and Michael were equals. Controlcan be bought here. Listen to the best of Janet Jackson on Apple Music and this site. Песен: 26. One of pop's most spectacular discographies, from a woman in total control. Janet Jackson Essentials. Apple Music R&B/Soul. Great album, but Janet’s claims of self-determination couldn’t be more fake. Janet has a always had a man in her life calling the shots both personally and professionally. After her father, it was A&M executive John McClain, who set her up with Jimmy and Terry.
The true genius of Control lies in the marriage of her extremely self-assured vocals with the emphatic beats of R&B production wizards Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The duo was already well established in the music industry, but the practically flawless Control showcased Jam and Lewis' true studio mastery
Control (Janet Jackson album). Although Joseph Jackson initially demanded that his daughter's new album be recorded in Los Angeles so that he could keep an eye out for her, Jam and Lewis refused. They required the entire production of the album to be done at their own studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, "far from the glitter and distractions of Hollywood and the interference of manager-fathers.
Tracklist: 1. Control, 2. Nasty, 3. What Have You Done For Me Lately, 4. You Can Be Mine, 5. The Pleasure Principle, 6. When I Think Of You, 7. He Doesn’t Know I’m Alive, 8. Let’s Wait Awhile, 9. Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun). More albums from Janet Jackson: Janet Jackson by Janet Jackson. Damita Jo by Janet Jackson. Discipline by Janet Jackson. Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson. All For You by Janet Jackson. Dream Street by Janet Jackson. View all albums . Control.
Janet Jackson’s Control Album Turns 30. Written by Donovan on February 6, 2016. Control may have been her third studio album, but it was her coming out party. Not only was it her commercial breakthrough but it announced to the world that Michael’s little sister was all grown up. Critics praised it for its autobiographical themes and groundbreaking funky beats. Earlier this week, the LP celebrated its 30th anniversary. It was released on February 4, 1986. In honor of her landmark album, revisit the official single releases below. Though When I Think Of You was the only one to reach No. 1, arguably Nasty is her most iconic.
A1 | ControlBacking Vocals – Hami WaveEngineer [Recording] – Steve WieseKeyboards [Digital] – Janet JacksonSampler – Jimmy Jam |
5:53 |
A2 | NastyKeyboards [Digital] – Janet JacksonVocals [Nasty Boy] – Jellybean Johnson, Jerome Benton, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis |
4:04 |
A3 | What Have You Done For Me LatelyDrum Programming – Terry LewisEngineer [Recording] – Steve HodgeSampler, Piano [Acoustic], Backing Vocals – Jimmy JamSynthesizer – Janet Jackson |
4:59 |
A4 | You Can Be MineBacking Vocals – Gwendolyn TraylorCo-producer, Arranged By [Rhythm], Guitar [Solo] – Jellybean JohnsonDrum Programming, Bass – Terry LewisEngineer [Recording] – Steve HodgeKeyboards [Synthesized & Digital Bells] – Janet Jackson |
5:18 |
B1 | The Pleasure PrincipleCo-producer, Mixed By, Engineer [Recording] – Steve WieseEngineer [Assistant] – Monte Moir, Terry LewisGuitar [Guitars] – Geoff BouchieizProducer, Arranged By [Rhythm & Vocals], Drum Programming, Guitar, Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Monte MoirWritten-By – Monte Moir |
4:57 |
B2 | When I Think Of YouGuitar – Terry LewisPiano [Digital] – Janet Jackson |
3:57 |
B3 | He Doesn't Know I'm AliveArranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals – Lisa KeithCo-producer, Synthesizer, Guitar, Arranged By [Rhythm & Vocals] – Spencer BernardDrum Programming – Roger Dumas Engineer [Additional Recording] – Steve Hodge, Steve WieseEngineer [Assistant] – Terry LewisEngineer [Basic Recording] – David RivkinKeyboards [Digital Bells] – Janet JacksonSaxophone – Troy AnthonySynthesizer – Mark CardenasWritten-By – Spencer Bernard |
3:32 |
B4 | Let's Wait AwhileAcoustic Guitar [6 String], Acoustic Guitar [12 String] – O' Nicholas RathsArranged By [Vocals] – Melanie AndrewsEngineer [Assistant] – Steve WiesePiano [Acoustic] – Jimmy JamProducer, Synthesizer, Keyboards [Digital Bells] – Janet JacksonWritten-By – Janet Jackson, James Harris III , Terry Lewis*, Melanie Andrews |
4:37 |
B5 | Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)Acoustic Guitar [6 String], Acoustic Guitar [12 String] – O' Nicholas RathsWritten By – James Harris III , Terry Lewis , Janet Jackson |
4:28 |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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CD 5106 | Janet Jackson | Control (CD, Album) | A&M Records | CD 5106 | US | 1986 |
SP-5106 | Janet Jackson | Control (LP, Album, EMW) | A&M Records | SP-5106 | US | 1986 |
UICY-90017 | Janet Jackson | Control (CD, Album, RE) | Universal, A&M Records | UICY-90017 | Japan | 2006 |
CS 3905 | Janet Jackson | Control (Cass, Album, Chr) | A&M Records | CS 3905 | US | 1986 |
185161, 395.106-4 | Janet Jackson | Control (Cass, Album, Whi) | A&M Records, A&M Records | 185161, 395.106-4 | Chile | 1986 |
A1 | Control | 5:55 |
A2 | Nasty | 4:00 |
A3 | What Have You Done For Me Lately | 4:41 |
A4 | You Can Be MineCo-producer – Jellybean Johnson |
5:12 |
B1 | The Pleasure PrincipleMixed By – Steve WieseProducer – Monte Moir |
4:58 |
B2 | When I Think Of You | 3:57 |
B3 | He Doesn't Know I'm AliveCo-producer – Spencer Bernard |
3:30 |
B4 | Let's Wait Awhile | 4:36 |
B5 | Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun) | 4:27 |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CD 5106 | Janet Jackson | Control (CD, Album) | A&M Records | CD 5106 | US | 1986 |
SP-5106 | Janet Jackson | Control (LP, Album, EMW) | A&M Records | SP-5106 | US | 1986 |
UICY-90017 | Janet Jackson | Control (CD, Album, RE) | Universal, A&M Records | UICY-90017 | Japan | 2006 |
CS 3905 | Janet Jackson | Control (Cass, Album, Chr) | A&M Records | CS 3905 | US | 1986 |
185161, 395.106-4 | Janet Jackson | Control (Cass, Album, Whi) | A&M Records, A&M Records | 185161, 395.106-4 | Chile | 1986 |