Janet. (video)
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Janet is a video compilation released by American
R&B
/pop
singer Janet Jackson
.
on November 15, 1994, it was Jackson's first compilation of music videos produced under her then-label Virgin Records
. The videos featured were produced for singles from her Janet
album, which had been released in May 1993, but omits "Whoops Now", "What'll I Do"
and "Because of Love
", 3 singles from the album for which videos were also produced.
The compilation features two versions of "That's the Way Love Goes" and an exclusive version of "If" (All Dance Version) which does not appear on any other video release. "That's the Way Love Goes" was the only video from this compilation to be included in her greatest hits video compilation Design of a Decade 1986/1996
.
Extra features:
1. Behind-the-scenes footage.
2. Dance rehearsal sessions from "If".
3. Interview clip recorded at a radio show featuring Janet and the dancers.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
/pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
.
Release information
Released on VHSVHS
The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
on November 15, 1994, it was Jackson's first compilation of music videos produced under her then-label Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
. The videos featured were produced for singles from her Janet
Janet
Janet may refer to:* Janet , a female given name* Janet Jackson, American recording artist, actress, and author* JANET , the computer network which connects universities in the United Kingdom...
album, which had been released in May 1993, but omits "Whoops Now", "What'll I Do"
Whoops Now/What'll I Do
"Whoops Now" and "What'll I Do" are songs by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet. . They were released in January 1995 as the album's eighth and ninth single, respectively.-Song information:...
and "Because of Love
Because of Love
"Because of Love" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet. . Released as the album's fourth single in January 1994, the track is a love song written and produced by Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis. A remix of the song, the Frankie & David Treat Mix,...
", 3 singles from the album for which videos were also produced.
The compilation features two versions of "That's the Way Love Goes" and an exclusive version of "If" (All Dance Version) which does not appear on any other video release. "That's the Way Love Goes" was the only video from this compilation to be included in her greatest hits video compilation Design of a Decade 1986/1996
Design of a Decade 1986/1996 (video)
Design of a Decade 1986-1996 is a video compilation released by American R&B/pop singer Janet Jackson.-Release information:Released on October 10, 1995, it was Jackson's second compilation of music videos produced under her then-label A&M Records...
.
Track listing
- "That's the Way Love Goes" (Rene ElizondoRéne ElizondoRené Elizondo, Jr. is a dancer, songwriter, and music video director but may be best known as the ex-husband of Janet Jackson. The two met in the mid-1980s and married secretly in 1991. Elizondo was heavily involved in Jackson's business affairs, but the two had fallen out as marital partners...
) - "IfIf (Janet Jackson song)"If" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet. . Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it was released as the album's second single in July 1993, and became Jackson's second top five hit from the janet. album.-Song...
" (Dominic SenaDominic Sena-Life and career:Sena was born in Niles, Ohio. He is of Italian-American heritage. His family hails from the town of Bagnoli Irpino, Avellino, Italy. As one of the founders of Propaganda Films, Sena worked primarily in music videos early in his career. Sena directed several of Janet Jackson's...
) - "AgainAgain (Janet Jackson song)"Again" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet. . Written and produced by Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis, the ballad was released as the album's third single in October 1993. "Again" topped the U.S...
" (Rene Elizondo) - "Any Time, Any PlaceAny Time, Any Place"Any Time, Any Place" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet. . Released as the album's fifth single on May 23, 1994 it reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and became another R&B chart-topper for Jackson.Jackson has performed the song on some of her...
" (Keir McFarlane) - "You Want ThisYou Want This"You Want This" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet. . Released as the album's seventh single in August 1994, the track was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.-Song information:Based on samples from Diana Ross & the Supremes'...
" (Black and White Version) (Kier McFarlane) - "That's the Way Love Goes" (One Take Version)
- "If" (All Dance Version) (Dominic Sena)
- "Any Time Any Place" (R . Kelly Mix) (Keir McFarlane)
- "You Want ThisYou Want This"You Want This" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet. . Released as the album's seventh single in August 1994, the track was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.-Song information:Based on samples from Diana Ross & the Supremes'...
" (Color Version) (Kier McFarlane)
Extra features:
1. Behind-the-scenes footage.
2. Dance rehearsal sessions from "If".
3. Interview clip recorded at a radio show featuring Janet and the dancers.
Release history
| Region | Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
November 15, 1994 | Virgin Records U.S. |
| United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
December 4, 2001 | PMI |