When I Think of You

Janet Jackson

About When I Think of You

"When I Think of You" is the third single from Janet Jackson's third studio album, Control (1986). Written by Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and produced by Jam and Lewis, the song is about a person who finds relief and fun in a lover. It was Jackson's first number 1 hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100, and also peaked at number 10 in the United Kingdom. Pitchfork included the song in their Top 200 80's Songs of All-time list at number 48. The song was resurrected in 1995 when released on two limited-edition CD single formats in the United Kingdom, one containing remixes by Deep Dish and Heller & Farley, and the other containing remixes by David Morales. That same year these remixes were included on certain releases of "Runaway". "When I Think of You" has been included in each of Jackson's greatest hits albums: Design of a Decade: 1986–1996 (1995), Number Ones (2009) and Icon: Number Ones (2010). 


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1986
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Ooh, baby, anytime my world gets crazy
All I have to do
to calm it,
Is just think of you

'Cause when I think of you, baby,
Nothin' else seems to matter
'Cause when I think of you, baby,
All I think about is our love

I... just get My heart attached to you when
You hold me in your arms, and squeeze me
And you leave me making me blue

'Cause when I think of you, baby,
Nothin' else seems to matter
'Cause when I think of you, baby,
All I think about is our love

So in love (So in love)
Ooh (So in love)
With you (So in love)
Baby (So in love)Ooh (So in love)
Hee (So in love)With you (So in love)
(So in love)When I think of you...

(When I think of you)
When I think of you...
(When I think of you)
Bass

I'm...so in love
I just think of you
If you're not around
Oh

When I think of you (So in love)
Ooh (So in love)
So in love (So in love)
With you (So in love)
Baby ooh (So in love)
Ooh (So in love)
So in love (So in love)
With you (So in love)

Break!

AH HAHAHA!
Feels so good!
When I think of you!
Yeah, yeah!

AMM

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Janet Jackson

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture since the early 1970s. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career appearing on the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame. more »

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Written by: James Samuel Harris, Terry Steven Lewis

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13 facts about this song

Album Release
"When I Think of You" is a 1986 single released by American singer Janet Jackson from her third studio album, "Control".
Billboard Charts
This song was Janet Jackson's first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Songwriters
"When I Think of You" was written by Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis.
Music Video Director
The music video for the song was directed by renowned celebrity and fashion photographer Julian Temple, who provided a lively and colourful one-take clip.
Recording
The song was recorded at Flyte Time Productions, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Unique Positioning
Among all of Janet Jackson's number-one hits on the Hot 100 Chart, "When I Think of You" is the only song that also topped the Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Video
The choreography and styling of this music video were inspired by the 1960s and the Broadway musical "West Side Story".
Grammy Nomination
Though the song did not win, "When I Think of You" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1987.
UK Charts
In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number ten on the UK Singles Chart.
Genre
The song falls in the genre of R&B and dance-pop, showcasing upbeat lyrics and catchy rhythms characteristic of the mid-80s musical style.
Re-release
The song was re-released in 1995 in the UK following the massive success of her single “Runaway.”
Special Effects in Video
The video used some cutting-edge effects for its time, like the 'morphing' effect in which one dancer transforms into another.
Artistic Evolution
"When I Think of You" marks a shift in Janet Jackson's career towards more control over her artistry and independence.

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