Janet Jackson is a Soul & Funk album by Janet Jackson, originally released in 1982. On Gatefold: 73 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- synthetic
- celebratory
- urban
About
Better-known as an actress at the time (she had played Penny on the sitcom <i>Good Times</i>), Janet Jackson was only 16 when she released her debut album. That infectious, youthful energy comes through both in her bubbly voice and the bouncy R&B-pop tunes. Several songs—including the kinetic opener, "Say You Do," and horn-driven single "Young Love"—were written and produced by soul vets Angela Winbush and René Moore, who provide a sleekly elegant, early '80s dance-floor vibe.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Say You Do5:20
- A2You'll Never Find (A Love Like Mine)4:08
- A3Young Love4:56
- A4Love And My Best Friend4:48
Side B
- B1Don't Mess Up This Good Thing3:54
- B2Forever Yours4:58
- B3The Magic Is Working4:08
- B4Come Give Your Love To Me5:03
Credits
Performers
- Janet JacksonBACKING VOCALS
- Jerry KnightBACKING VOCALS
- René & AngelaBACKING VOCALS KEYBOARDS ARRANGED BY
- Bobby WatsonBASS
- James Jamerson Jr.BASS
- Andre FischerDRUMS
- John RobinsonDRUMS
- Greg MooreGUITAR
- Marlo HendersonGUITAR
- Michael McGloiryGUITAR
- Tony MaidenGUITAR
- Paulinho Da CostaPERCUSSION
- René MooreSYNTH BACKING VOCALS KEYBOARDS
- Ian UnderwoodSYNTHESIZER
- Jeff LorberSYNTHESIZER
- Jerry HeyARRANGED BY
- Benjamin WrightARRANGED BY
- Gene DozierARRANGED BY KEYBOARDS
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 73 pressings tracked on Gatefold