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Post by MikeCheck12 on May 16, 2006 7:48:00 GMT -5
In honor of Janet's birthday, I'm going waaaaaay back to Janet's first single from the Control album. This track was full of funky beats....and showed a much sassier side of Janet. This is a great song. The R&B remixes to this were great.
The video was pretty hot and choreographed by Paula Abdul. Paula can also be seen in the video.
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Post by A Thug Named Slickback on May 16, 2006 18:47:14 GMT -5
This song was great, but it completely paled in comparison to her next few singles. Nonetheless, Janet finally hit her stride with this phenomenal Jam & Lewis production. It was actually the biggest R&B airplay hit she'd have until "That's The Way Love Goes." I've never heard any remixes for this one. I'd be surprised if they were hotter than the original! |
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on May 16, 2006 19:26:06 GMT -5
I love that cover. I love the song. WHOOHHOOO! Janet had 9 or 10 number 1 r&b singles between Control and Rhythm Nation 1814. I always thought The Pleasure Principle was the biggest R&B airplay single Janet had off Control. Its the song I always hear about when people bring up Control.
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Post by tico on May 16, 2006 21:31:29 GMT -5
I heard this on the radio just a couple of days ago. Pretty funky tune. I still enjoy listening to it.
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Post by MikeCheck12 on May 17, 2006 7:42:15 GMT -5
I have some R&B mixes on vinyl that are HILARIOUS. Janet and another female ad lib throughout the track....completely dissing this guy they're singing about.
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Post by 620 Soul Train on May 17, 2006 10:08:39 GMT -5
When I get back to Minnesota I'm going to create another countdown in honour of her birthday. This has always been one of my favourite records. The entire Controrl LP was off the hook! I thought 20 years ago after I had relocated to England I would not ever hear this record again! Thanks to Casey Kasem's AT40 I did!
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Post by Hervard on May 17, 2006 10:18:04 GMT -5
This song was peaking at number eight (or R&R) twenty years ago today, if my memory serves me correctly. I was never a big fan of this song, however. My favorite song from the "Control" album was the ballad "Let's Wait Awhile", which hit the Top Five in early 1987.
Happy belated birthday, Janet!
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Post by Libra on May 17, 2006 10:27:53 GMT -5
This song was peaking at number eight (or R&R) twenty years ago today, if my memory serves me correctly. I was never a big fan of this song, however. My favorite song from the "Control" album was the ballad "Let's Wait Awhile", which hit the Top Five in early 1987. Happy belated birthday, Janet! If today were fifteen days ago or eight days ago, you'd be exactly right. I'd have to refresh my memory on her songs that I've heard to decide which is my favorite, but this is pretty good. So is her #1 from this album, "When I Think of You". I've never heard the other Control singles. |
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Post by Pulse on May 17, 2006 12:01:41 GMT -5
I love this song, but it drags on for a bit too long.
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Post by mst3k on May 17, 2006 18:18:56 GMT -5
I've never heard the other Control singles. Whoa... you really need to get a copy and give it a listen. |
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Post by MikeCheck12 on May 18, 2006 8:22:43 GMT -5
Whoa... you really need to get a copy and give it a listen. No doubt!! Some good classic Janet! Control is a very solid album. |
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Post by BillboardBoy on May 18, 2006 9:25:59 GMT -5
Not my favorite Janet song but I still like it.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Mar 26, 2007 9:44:09 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Mar 26, 2007 9:48:49 GMT -5
What's up girl?
He stood me up again!
HA! I love it!
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Post by joker on Mar 26, 2007 14:08:41 GMT -5
Classic Janet, I like this one a lot.
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Post by cartman2002 on Mar 26, 2007 16:02:08 GMT -5
What Have You Done For Me Lately got to #4 on the Pop charts in 1986 and was on the charts the same time as Jermaine Jackson's "I Think IT's Love"
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Post by busyboy on Apr 14, 2007 17:22:12 GMT -5
I think this is my favourite Janet single.
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Post by rr1981 on Jul 18, 2007 12:47:09 GMT -5
This is one of my favorite Janet songs, right up there with "Nasty Boys" and "Miss You Much". It might just be my favorite. Janet was it back in the day, and deservedly so. MJ was such a big star back then, so I've always admired how she was able to carve out her own place in pop history with classic jams and dance moves of her own.
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Post by Player211 on Aug 27, 2007 8:34:45 GMT -5
This is arguably Janet's best ever record.
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Post by SAY IT RIGHT on Dec 19, 2007 12:50:35 GMT -5
People just cant mess with Ms. Jackson. This song is CLASSIC! So sassy!
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Post by unicorns on Dec 19, 2007 22:20:21 GMT -5
I like it but it's overplayed.
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Post by MikeCheck12 on Dec 20, 2007 11:42:51 GMT -5
I like it but it's overplayed. Overplayed? |
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Post by sunpeach on Jun 16, 2008 13:37:50 GMT -5
I remember this- it was catchy but people didn't know it was just a "fluke" or not that it was a hit- after all, anything that had to do with Michael Jackson at the time was like GOLD- and the video was nothing special. It wasn't until "Nasty," the next one, that you knew it wasn't a fluke, she was a star.
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Post by freakyflybry2 on Jun 17, 2008 11:28:58 GMT -5
A great way to break through into an impressive career. Good song, but I do prefer her later stuff.
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Post by horchata on Jul 17, 2011 0:14:43 GMT -5
Much love for this song, such a jam.
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Post by God on Jul 17, 2011 0:48:49 GMT -5
Out of all her singles, 'WHYDFML' is the one I hear most often on the radio.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Jul 17, 2011 8:50:41 GMT -5
Classic.
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Post by johnm1120 on Jul 17, 2011 23:36:46 GMT -5
Heard this on MIA yesterday.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2011 16:43:12 GMT -5
LOVE it. This and "The Pleasure Principle" go back and forth as my favourite from Janet. One of the best examples of eighties pop.
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Post by Sir Benji on Jul 23, 2011 17:00:50 GMT -5
What's up gurl? He stood me up again! Again?! Well what's up with this guy do you really like him that much? Yes honey i LOVE him he is fine he does a lot of nice things for me! I know he USED to do nice stuff for you but what has he done for you late-ly?!
Lmfao! I love this song.
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