Because of Love

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“Because of Love”
“Because of Love” cover
U.S. CD single cover
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album janet.
Released January 18, 1994
Format CD single, CD maxi single, cassette single, cassette maxi single, 12" maxi single, 7" single
Genre Dance-pop, R&B
Length 4:20
Label Virgin
Writer(s) Janet Jackson, James Harris III, Terry Lewis
Producer Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Janet Jackson singles chronology
"Again"
(1993)		 "Because of Love"
(1994)		 "Any Time, Any Place"
(1994)
janet. track listing
"Love Pt. 2"
(16)		 "Because of Love"
(17)		 "Wind"
(18)
Alternate covers
UK CD single cover
UK CD single cover
U.S. and UK 12" single cover
U.S. and UK 12" single cover
UK 7" single cover
UK 7" single cover
Japanese CD single cover
Japanese CD single cover

"Because of Love" is a song by American R&B/pop singer Janet Jackson.

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[edit] Song information

Released on January 18, 1994, it was the fourth single from her fifth studio album, janet. (1993). "Because of Love" is a love song written by Jackson, James Harris III, Terry Lewis. A remix of the song, "Because of Love" (Frankie & David Treat Mix), appears on Jackson's second remix compilation janet. Remixed.

[edit] Chart performance

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

[edit] Music video

The video for was directed by Beth McCarthy. It composed of footage of Jackson and her dancers on the janet. Tour in Hartford, Connecticut; London; Leipzig, Saxony; New York City; Paris; and Sydney. 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.

[edit] Track listings and formats

Dutch Maxi-CD 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" Vinyl (VS1488)[2]
  1. LP Version - 4:14
  2. Frankie & David 7" - 3:33
UK 12" Promo Vinyl (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" Vinyl (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 Maxi-CD 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
U.S. 12" Vinyl (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
U.S. 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. Maxi-CD Single (V25H-38422)[8]
  1. LP Version - 4:14
  2. Frankie & David Classic 12" - 7:49
  3. D&D Bentley Radio Mix - 3:59
  4. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro - 3:32
  5. Frankie & David Dub - 8:02
  6. D&D Slow Version - 5:08

[edit] Charts

Chart (1994) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart 25
Belgian Singles Chart 29
Canadian Singles Chart 2
Dutch Singles Chart 39
German Singles Chart 72
UK Singles Chart 19
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 10
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 9
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary 32
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play 4
U.S. ARC Weekly Top 40 1

[edit] 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
  • Frankie & David Club Mix – 6:48
  • 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

[edit] References

  1. ^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
  2. ^ Janet Jackson Because Of Love UK 7" RECORD (192882)
  3. ^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
  4. ^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
  5. ^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
  6. ^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
  7. ^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
  8. ^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
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