Performer: | Janet Jackson |
Title: | Control |
Country: | US |
Released: | 1986 |
Style: | Synth-pop |
Category: | Electronic / Funk, Soul / Pop |
Rating: | 4.6 ✦ |
Other format: | MPC MP2 MMF TTA AU WMA VQF |
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.
Control is the third studio album by American recording artist, Janet Jackson, released on February 4, 1986 by A&M Records.
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. A prominent figure in popular culture, she is known for sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, and elaborate stage shows.
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Control (Janet Jackson song). File:Janet Jackson - Control cover. Song by Janet Jackson. from the album Control. 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
as the leading innovators of contemporary R&B The album became Jackson's commercial breakthrough and enabled her to transition into the popular music market, with Control becoming one.
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
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 |
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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 |
A | ControlArranged By [Rhythm & Vocal] – Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis*Co-producer – Janet JacksonExecutive Producer – John McClainProducer – Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis*Written-By – Janet Jackson, James Harris III-Terry Lewis* |
3:26 |
B | Fast GirlsEngineer, Remix – Peter MartinsenMixed By – Peggy McCrearyProducer, Written-By – Jesse Johnson |
3:18 |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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AM-2877 | Janet Jackson | Control (7", Single) | A&M Records | AM-2877 | US | 1986 |
AM 359 | Janet Jackson | Control (7", Single) | A&M Records | AM 359 | UK | 1986 |
SP-12218 | Janet Jackson | Control (12", Single) | A&M Records | SP-12218 | US | 1986 |
AM 359 | Janet Jackson | Control (7", Single, Promo) | A&M Records | AM 359 | UK | 1986 |
X 13274 | Janet Jackson | Control (Video Mix) (12", Ltd) | A&M Records, Festival Records | X 13274 | Australia & New Zealand | 1986 |
A1 | Control | 5:53 |
A2 | Nasty | 4:03 |
A3 | What Have You Done For Me Lately | 4:59 |
A4 | You Can Be Mine | 5:18 |
A5 | Start Anew | 4:17 |
B1 | The Pleasure Principle | 4:57 |
B2 | When I Think Of You | 3:57 |
B3 | He Doesn't Know I'm Alive | 3:32 |
B4 | Let's Wait Awhile | 4:37 |
B5 | Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun) | 4:29 |
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 | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |