Because of Love

"Because of Love" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album Janet (1993). It was released as the album's fourth single in January 1994, the track is a love song written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. A remix of the song, the Frankie & David Treat Mix, appears on Jackson's second remix compilation Janet Remixed (1995).

"Because of Love"
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album Janet
Released	January 18, 1994
Recorded	1992–93
Studio	Flyte Tyme Studios (Edina, Minnesota)
Genre	Dance-pop new jack swing
Length	4:20
Label	Virgin
Songwriter(s)	Janet Jackson James Harris III Terry Lewis
Producer(s)	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson singles chronology
"Again" (1993) "Because of Love" (1994) "Any Time, Any Place" / "And On and On" (1994)

Chart performance

"Because of Love" became Jackson's first solo single since 1987's "The Pleasure Principle" to miss the top five domestically, peaking at number ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay. It was a moderate success in other countries reaching the top twenty in the U.K. and top thirty in Australia.

Music video

The video, directed by Beth McCarthy, is composed of footage of Jackson and her dancers on the promo TV Shows tour (London; Leipzig, Saxony; New York City; Paris and Sydney) and rehearsals of Janet World Tour in Hartford, Connecticut. It was later included on the repackaged edition of 2001's All for You as well as the 2004 DVD From Janet to Damita Jo: The Videos. The close up footage of Janet Jackson was filmed at The Four Seasons Hotel, Boston. Her dog received a room amenity of a personalized, homemade milk bone treat.

Live performances

Jackson performed the song on her janet. Tour and was the dedication song for the country of Taiwan for her 2011 Number Ones, Up Close and Personal tour. The song was also used in the DJ Intermission session on the 2017-2019 State of the World Tour.

Track listing and formats

Dutch CD maxi single (VSCDF 1488)[1]

1. LP version – 4:14
2. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
3. D&D Extended Mix – 5:10

UK 7" single (VS1488)[2]

1. LP version – 4:14
2. Frankie & David 7" – 3:33

UK 12" promo single (VSTDJ 1488)[3]

1. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
2. D&D Extended Mix – 5:10
3. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32
4. Frankie & David Treat Mix – 6:40
5. Frankie & David Trick Mix – 6:42

UK 12" single (VST 1488)[4]

1. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
2. Frankie & David Dub – 8:02
3. Frankie & David Trick Mix – 6:42
4. Frankie & David Treat Mix – 6:40
5. D&D Extended Mix – 5:10
6. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32

UK CD maxi single (VSCDG 1488)[5]

1. LP version – 4:14
2. Frankie & David 7" – 3:33
3. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
4. Frankie & David Treat Mix – 6:40
5. D&D Bentley Radio Mix – 3:59
6. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32
7. D&D Slow Version – 5:08

US 12" single (Y-38422)[6]

1. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
2. Frankie & David Dub – 8:02
3. Frankie & David Trick Mix – 6:42
4. Frankie & David Treat Mix – 6:40
5. D&D Extended Mix – 5:10

US promo CD single (DPRO-14111)[7]

1. LP version – 4:14
2. Frankie & David 7" – 3:33
3. D&D Bentley Radio Mix – 3:59
4. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32
5. D&D Slow Version – 5:08
6. Frankie & David Dub – 8:02

U.S. CD maxi single (V25H-38422)[8]

1. LP version – 4:12
2. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:48
3. D&D Extended Mix – 5:08
4. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32
5. Frankie & David Dub – 8:02
6. D&D Slow Version – 4:30

Official remixes

• Album version – 4:20 (includes beginning of intro to the song "Again")
• LP version – 4:14 (fades earlier in the end)
• Frankie & David 7" – 3:33
• Frankie & David Classic Edit – 4:12
• Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:48
• Frankie & David Dub – 8:02
• Frankie & David Trick Mix – 6:42
• Frankie & David Treat Mix – 6:41
• D&D Extended Mix – 5:08
• D&D Bentley Radio Mix – 3:59
• D&D Slow Version – 4:31
• Muggs 7" with Bass Intro – 3:31
• Muggs Full Hip-Hop Mix – 4:03

Official remixers

• Frankie
• David
• Darryl James
• David Anthony

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1994) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[9] 25 Canada Top Singles (RPM)[10] 10 Germany (Official German Charts)[11] 72 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 39 Netherlands (Tipparade)[12] 2 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] 23 Scotland (OCC)[13] 48 UK Singles (OCC)[14] 19 US Billboard Hot 100[15] 10 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[16] 4 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 9 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[18] 4 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] 4

Year-end charts Chart (1994) Position US Billboard Hot 100[20] 48

References

1. Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
2. Janet Jackson Because Of Love UK 7" RECORD (192882)
3. Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
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8. Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
9. "Janet Jackson – Because Of Love – swisscharts.com". swisscharts.com. Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
10. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2421." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
11. "Offiziellecharts.de – Janet Jackson – Because of Love". GfK Entertainment Charts.
12. "week 13 (26 maart 1994)" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
13. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
14. "Janet Jackson: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
15. "Janet Jackson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
16. "Janet Jackson Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
17. "Janet Jackson Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
18. "Janet Jackson Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
19. "Janet Jackson Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
20. "Billboard Top 100 - 1994". Archived from the original on 2009-03-01. Retrieved 2010-08-27.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics