Love Will Never Do (Without You)

Janet Jackson

About Love Will Never Do (Without You)

"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson, recorded for her fourth studio album Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song was released as the seventh single from the album on October 2, 1990, by A&M Records. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week and the Radio & Records airplay chart for three weeks. Pitchfork included the song on their "The 200 Best Songs of the 1980s" list at number 27.  


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1989
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Our friends think we're opposites
Falling in and out of love
They all said we'd never last
Still we manage to stay together
There's no easy explanation for it
But whenever there's a problem
We always work it out somehow
Work it out somehow

They said it wouldn't last
We had to prove them wrong
'Cause I've learned in the past
That love will never do without you

Other guys have tried before
To replace you as my lover
Never did I have a doubt
Boy it's you I can't do without
I feel better when I have you near me
'Cause no other love around
Has quite the same ooh ooh (ha ha ha!)
Like you do do do do babe

They said it wouldn't last
We had to prove them wrong
'Cause I've learned in the past
That love will never do without you

Do without you
Love will never do without you
Do without you

Love will never do, never do without you
Love will never do, never do without you
Love will never do, never do without you
Love will never do, never do without you
Never never do
Never never do without you

What
They said it, they said it wouldn't last
They said it, they said it wouldn't last
They said it, they said it wouldn't last
They said it, if you believe in love, say
Love will never do, love will never do without you
They said it wouldn't last
We had to prove them wrong
'Cause I've learned in the past
That love will never do without you

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Janet Jackson

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) 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 since the early 1970s. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career appearing on the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame. more »

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Written by: James Samuel III Harris, Terry Steven Lewis

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Release Details
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" is a song from American singer Janet Jackson's fourth studio album, "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814". The song was released on October 2, 1990, by A&M Records.
Chart Performance
It achieved significant success, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1991. It was Jackson's fifth number one single on the chart.
Double-Percussion Structure
Notably, the song stands out for its double-half-chorus structure, where the first half is sung by Jackson in her lower register before shifting to a higher octave for the second half.
Grammy Nomination
In 1992, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Evolution of the Track
Interestingly, this track was initially conceived as a duet with Janet and a male singer. However, after producer Jimmy Jam discovered Jackson could handle the song as a solo, they reworked the arrangement.
Production Team
Apart from Jackson, the acclaimed production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are credited with writing and producing the song. The collaboration between Jackson, Jam, and Lewis became one of the most successful in pop music history.
Music Video
The accompanying music video, directed by famed photographer Herb Ritts, features Jackson in a sensual, stripped-down setting. This marked a departure from her previous complex, socially conscious music videos.
Change in Image
With the release of this song and its video, Jackson began shedding her innocent image, transitioning to a more mature, sensual aesthetic that would define much of her later career.
Critic's Reception
Critically, the song was well received. It is often considered one of Jackson's signature songs.
Remix Versions
Several remixes of "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" exist, evidencing its enduring appeal. Notably, UK DJ Steve 'Silk' Hurley's remix reached number one on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart.
Pop Culture Impact
This song and its music video have frequently been referenced in popular culture. The video has also been praised for breaking racial boundaries, as it was one of the first popular music videos to prominently feature a black woman in sexual, empowered roles.

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