Two to the Power of Love

Janet Jackson

About Two to the Power of Love

"Two to the Power of Love" is a duet between Janet Jackson and Cliff Richard and was the second single released from Dream Street. It peaked at #83 in the United Kingdom and #7 in South Africa. This was Jackson's first single to enter the Top 100 and Top 10 of those countries respectively. Jackson performed the song with Jesse Borrego in season four of the television series Fame.


Year:
1984
3:08
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[Janet] I know we just met, but I feel like I've known you before
[Cliff] But something about you my heart has been searching
[Janet] I don't understand it, it's over my head
[Cliff] So don't try to solve it, just feel it instead. Ooh

[Chorus]
It isn't really such a mystery
Anyway you add it up it turns out to be
Attraction automatic, a simple mathematics
Two to the power of love

[Janet] I look in your eyes and everything falls into place
[Cliff] You don't have to say it, it's written all over your face
[Janet] By my calculation, I'm falling for you
[Cliff] It's a perfect equation
[Janet and Cliff] And I know that it's true

[Chorus]

[Janet and Cliff]
It's complicated, but it's easy to see
A combination that was meant to be
It's something you can count on

[Chorus]

It isn't really just a shot in the dark
Somebody must've worked it out on the chart
Attraction automatic, a simple mathematics
Two to the power of love

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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: PETER BECKETT, STEPHEN ALAN KIPNER

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20 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Two to the Power of Love" is a duet by Janet Jackson and Cliff Richard. They are two music icons from two different generations.
Album Appearance
The song is featured in Janet Jackson's second studio album, "Dream Street," released in 1984.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the Pop and R&B genres, demonstrating Jackson's versatility as an artist.
Song Length
"Two to the Power of Love" has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 6 seconds.
Production Credits
The song was written by Peter Beckett and Steve Kipner, and produced by Jesse Johnson.
Chart Performance
Despite the star power of both Janet Jackson and Cliff Richard, "Two to the Power of Love" did not chart in the US or the UK.
Not A Single
The song was not released as a single from the album “Dream Street”.
Music Video
There is no official music video made for the song "Two to the Power of Love".
Early Days
"Dream Street," the album featuring "Two to the Power of Love," was released during the early days of Janet Jackson's solo career when she was just 18 years old.
Critical Reception
The song, along with the album "Dream Street," received mixed reviews from music critics.
Genre
"Two to the Power of Love" is a pop song featuring a blend of R&B and some elements of funk.
Album
The song is the third single from Janet Jackson's second studio album, "Dream Street," which was released in 1984.
Collaborations
The song is a duet featuring Cliff Richard, who is a well-respected figure in the UK music industry. This was one of Janet's earliest collaborations.
Record Label
The song was released under the A&M Records label, which was one of the independent record labels that later became a vital part of the Universal Music Group.
Songwriters
"Two to the Power of Love" was written by Pete Bellotte and Sylvester Levay. Bellotte is an English songwriter, and Levay, originally from Yugoslavia, is known for writing music for films and musicals.
Commercial Performance
Unlike some of her future hits, "Two to the Power of Love" did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. It, however, managed to reach the 80th position on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Two to the Power of Love." This was before Janet Jackson started using music videos as a significant promotion method.
Theme of the Song
The song is a classic love ballad, with the lyrics talking about the power of love, as two people come together.
Notable Reviews
Although the song and overall album received mixed reviews from critics, "Two to the Power of Love" showcased Janet's diverse vocal range and ability to perform across diverse genres.
Career Impact
While "Two to the Power of Love" was not Janet Jackson's biggest hit, its collaboration with Cliff Richard and unique sound further positioned her to catapult into stardom in the years following its release.

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