Don't Stand Another Chance

"Don't Stand Another Chance"
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album Dream Street
B-side "Rock N Roll"
Released August 13, 1984
Format 7" single
12" single
Genre Pop, R&B
Length 4:18
Label A&M
Writer(s) Marlon Jackson, John Barnes, Janet Jackson
Producer Marlon Jackson
Janet Jackson singles chronology
"Don't Mess Up This Good Thing"
(1983)
"Don't Stand Another Chance"
(1984)
"Two to the Power of Love"
(1984)
Dream Street track listing
"Don't Stand Another Chance"
(1)
"Two to the Power of Love"
(2)

"Don't Stand Another Chance" is the lead single from Janet Jackson's second album, Dream Street. It was Jackson's second single to enter of the top 10 of the R&B chart reaching #9 in 1984. For the first time, Jackson included the song on her 2008 "Rock Witchu Tour".

The song was written by Janet Jackson, with brother Marlon Jackson and musician John Barnes. Marlon Jackson also produced the single and provided backing vocals along with brothers Michael, Tito, and Jackie.[1]

Charts

Chart (1984) Peak
position
U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles 101
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 9
U.S. Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles 23
South African Sales Chart 40

Official Versions/Remixes

Some of the singles feature the B-side "Rock 'n' Roll", not available elsewhere.

References

  1. ^ Halstead, Craig; Chris Cadman (2003). Michael Jackson: The Solo Years. Authors OnLine. ISBN 0-7552-0091-8.