Janet Jackson Live... GREAT VOCALS "I Get So Lonely"

Janet performing Live on Rosie O. Show from Velvet Rope Album.

[@ramundopepitos]

The thing with Janet, is that when she sings live, she sounds exactly like her records. Which is why people have a hard time believing she can actually sing or that she is not lip-syncing. And though she is not a belter, she creates killer harmonies with her background vocals, which brings so much depth and dimension to her music. Therein lies her talent. Gotta love that lady!

[@thetoughgroup]

Perfectly said. Exactly.

[@MB-gd6be]

Word !

[@ebazileyes1475]

Agreed!!!!

[@saksiiphrommavongxay536]

Will never be another mike or Janet period

[@josephharden5592]

She doesn't feel alive anymore though so yeah I guess that makes sense.

[@Angelfully]

You don't have to be a powerhouse to know how to sing. Her voice is so sweet

[@skylargreen7156]

you are totally right

[@kennedy_junior13]

She sounds like an angel ❤

[@ArtTheSinger]

she a powerhouse. Softest has power too.

[@aphrospice]

What you hear in the studio recordings is the real thing and here is the proof!

[@kc-jv1rn]

aphrospice ALL DAY EVERY DAY

[@springboard1994]

Aphrospice, yes!! I wasn't sure until this

[@m.g.3842]

Yes but the Haters will still hate, but she sounds amazing. Her pitch, tone and control are undeniable!

[@cocojenkins9068]

Sound the same in concert!! #Beast

[@jasonyates3701]

I always know could sing shes just shy me..lol

[@playkma]

Jimmy Jam brought out a good point about her voice. He said it’s not that Janet can’t sing, she has the type of voice that you can sing along with. Like Diana Ross & Ciara & Britney. You can’t sing along with a voice like Whitney’s or Mariah’s or Aretha’s(no matter how hard you try lol). You just listen to them sing & you’re captivated. But that’s part of the reason Janet’s musical career is successful. Everybody wants to sing along to a Janet song(Control, Nasty, I Get So Lonely). I totally agree with him.

[@BenjaminDeCruz]

Not every female singer has to sound like Aretha Franklin. Janet does her own thang and it works for her. Is Smokey Robinson a power house singer? Her voice sounds different then the rest...I really wish people would stop saying she has weak vocals or this mess like stop it can't you just appreciate her for who she is. Most of the haters are fans of artists I wouldn't even bring up cause a herd would follow but anyway it's Ms. Jackson if ya nasty 4 life. Love.

[@Musicball]

+Benjamin De Cruz No one would think to come for Smokey in this way because he's a man. The men singers are allowed to be diverse. Even the white female singers are allowed to have diversity. But the Black women singers? Apparently they all have to sound the same, with big, soaring vocals. That's great if you're Aretha, Patti, Etta, etc, because that's how God created them. The others are just as talented with the voices God meant for them to have. I think the people comparing everyone all the time are insecure about their own lives.

[@BenjaminDeCruz]

*****​ Yes you're right all the way!! So many different black female singers they all sound different in their own unique way. Too bad some people can't appreciate that.

[@alovekellz]

+Benjamin De Cruz I Love her voice it's so polished and she's a perfectionist with raw distinctive and unique vocals that cannot be imitated or duplicated. Trust there's so many who would die for Janet's brand period. Janet brand is unbreakable untouchable and a triple threat I Love the fact she doesn't screech and scream and try so hard. Hell Janet does this with ease, perfection and with Love. #TeamJanet "Peace"

[@BenjaminDeCruz]

alovekellz​ Your spot on!! I can recognize her voice from the first note always!! Peace 2 u 2!! :)

[@solargeknowles4354]

+Benjamin De Cruz People aren't going to stop saying she has weak vocals, because that's their shitty opinion. We all have them. Don't fret on the naysayers.

[@eternitysafro1083]

Janet looking at him like “Play that piano boyyyy!” Her and Michael did the same face, head groove and moved the same way when the liked a beat or vocals.😂❤️

[@lenzino7383]

Janet has never been a belter/vocalist like Whitney and Mariah but what her voice lacked in power, she made up for with versatility. Think about the smooth R&B of "That's The Way..." and "I Get Lonely", or her pop vocals on "All For You", or how bout her rock vocals on "Black Cat" and "Scream". Have people been deaf all these years? Stop comparing and just listen to her songs and you'll see how unique her voice is. :)

[@troytroy9000]

+lenzino7383 Exactly, in fact she was Oscar nominated for her song `Again` from Poetic Justice....it`s all about how a singer can convey a song to an audience....a person can scream to the top of their lungs, but it doesn`t mean they are the best singer....A whole lot of powerhouse vocalist don`t have an Oscar nor Oscar nominated song...but Janet is an Oscar Nominee for her vocals on Again.

[@anthonycoleman9593]

lenzino7383 , let's not forget the two keys she used in " Love wiil never do".

[@steverocksyo]

She actually is better than the both of them at the moment.

[@rodrigoalberto4171]

lenzino7383 I agree

[@anthonyfregala]

FACTS

[@everythingisaprocess]

This was an awesome performance. The reason why "some" people have said that Janet Jackson can't sing is because her voice is soft and pretty. She is not a "Powerhouse" singer or someone who does a lot of vocal runs and screams all the time. However, she sounds professional, has a beautiful tone and quality to her voice. This performance was perfect vocally.

[@pmh78able]

They harmonize the hell out of no at 3:19, that last night was beautiful

[@phix01]

She was something special. Her and Michael both have voices that touch the spirit in critical ways that no one else does.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Stop comparing her to Michael.

[@kayteeelle]

Whenever Madonna fans try to defend her struggle vocals by coming for Ms. Jackson I be like...........

[@kayteeelle]

*****​​ And they already know better when it comes to dancing.....

[@louiselouisethebest]

yeah, janet has ONE "ok" live vocal her entire career. ONE. and it's not even good.

[@kayteeelle]

Lola Larassa And yet it's better than ALL of Madge's "many" live "vocals in her entire career? Lol imagine that.

[@tabitha245]

Exactly... we can all see and hear whose the better vocalists #queenjanet

[@davidmuller9938]

kayteeelle Madonna has very good live vocals, and in her first 20 years she almost always has had sung live. do researches before u write stupid things. And yes this is a great vocal, but Madonna doesnt have worse voice.

[@TheMistereeSAKA]

those background singers are on point or what !!whoo

[@The90sAreTheBest]

She's a great singer. I love her voice. It's sweet, soft and smooth.

[@larhondaburchett3271]

When ppl say she can't sing. Come watch this video. Yelling, screaming runs& riffs don't mean u can sing. Janet stays in her lane. And THAT is why she is the legend/icon/diva that she is!! Respect the Queen!! 👑

[@alienlarry7045]

This whole performance is beautiful... Janet voice is great duh. But the man and the backup singers voices are all beautiful too

[@mattsmizzle]

RIP Big Jim who wrote and arranged this song (playing alongside Janet in this video for those who don't know him) he was an amazing musician!

[@BDizzleNY06]

Yes indeed! He worked on a few other Janet songs as well. Very talented and he will be missed!

[@juandavidyepesorozco4326]

A genius of R&B music.

[@Wordalways]

Oh no, how did he pass?

[@syckindahead]

I was hoping someone would state who was playing-thanks! May he R.I.P.

[@tmac8505]

Big Jim was the BEST! RIP

[@troytroy9000]

I"m a damn Janet Fanatic and I can't believe that I'm just now seeing this...with that being said, I am even more impressed with this woman, she never disappoints and to hear her do this performance gave me goose bumps because she is so raw and you can see the work she put into her vocals no matter how low her register was which was impressive to her high notes. What a blessing it is to have had this beautiful woman in our lifetime.

[@dky_1353]

When Janet sings like this "angels cry".........proof that you do not need a powerhouse voice/range to convey emotion. Her voice was dripping with longing for a lost love. Amazing! Loved it!!

[@lifeofneacy3891]

DKY _ I like this performance well and don't need no drums this is perfect just like it's

[@armandoenriquez1104]

Again, Arthur.

[@MrSincerity88]

Janet has a beautiful and angelic tone. It’s very nimble and airy. What she lacks in power, she makes up with great harmonies and no one can take that away from her.

[@springboard1994]

MrSincere88, Agreed. Alot of people can shout, but the way she harmonizes, the way she rides those notes takes skill, a practiced ear and finesse. Beautiful.

[@Kirandera]

SCALP ME, VOCAL ACOUSTIC QUEEN

[@Wonderouz]

+Eli C the....u forgot the shit!

[@craigfurlow7692]

Janet's voice is so sweet and unique. For the record, a good acoustic performance from any SINGER is enough proof that they can sing. If Janet couldn't sing, she would not have nailed this performance like she did. She doesn't have a big voice, but she uses her instrument VERY WELL. Please drop it already!!

[@SharonTodd0916]

Wow she really can sing. Thought she was studio baby. Egg on my face!

[@clchawaii09]

Sharon Todd she could since since a little girl she sung on “Good Times”

[@ifrahnaz8714]

Go see all for u tour ... all she sang live

[@lisalala4lyfe206]

Can't believe i just found this in 2015!!!!!!!!! Respect to the Queen

[@troytroy9000]

Lisa Muasau Me too...I just ran across this...What the hell was I thinking...Janet Killed it.

[@voodeux_badeux]

When you know your strengths..u can become the master of it. Janet is well aware of what she can and what she can’t do vocally and that is what makes her brilliant. You ain’t gonna see my gurl do the national anthem at a stadium baseball game and that’s fine but she will go on Rosie O Donnell and sing down boots and have the children gag. Take notes new girls

[@giustomalk]

Gosh that voice has so emotions, so sensual, perfect woman

[@vontate7436]

she can sing idk why black people think you gotta scream like beyonce to be able to sing Janet can sing great

[@vontate7436]

+wm young not really im black lol

[@vontate7436]

beyonce really great singers are WHITNEY HUSTON PATTIE LABELL MARIAH CAREY ARE GREATS BEYONCE CANT SING NEAR BETTER THAN ANY OF THOSE LADIES ESPECIALLY WHITNEY WILL ALWAYS BE NUMBER 1

[@vontate7436]

only for you Beyonce is not all that good hell i bought a few of her CDs shell never be Whitney i know singing

[@vontate7436]

well get off it boo

[@OctoberLibra1]

No hun, beYAWNce be trying so hard that she turns the simplest songs into a horrible mess. She already sings aggressively as if she's trying to prove something. She is very overrated and definitely doesn`t stand out with the greats like Whitney, Aretha, Patti, Natalie not even Diana Ross.

[@LaCheleWallace]

I love this! The chorus is everything. I like how she sounded when she said "You are the one, that lives in me, my dear." I love that.

[@Sttephy30]

Honey, she whispered DOWN here. Love this performance

[@AllGreyEverything]

This makes me want to hear her branch out with maybe a jazz or standards album. A children's album from Janet would be amazing too.

[@stevennichols4682]

JANET Voice is so beautiful, listen to her tone, pitch and her texture is amazing. She amazing singer in my opinion. she has a nice range and very good control. Britney on the other hand lack vocal control, flat and cant hold notes at all. Britney needs vocal training badly and some talent. Janet is a Jackson who been praised for recording by the industry best.

[@Thatdamnfool]

Right on

[@krazyboi42]

Britney was a trained vocalist and was well on her way to broadway before she got signed. She’s a great emotional singer and it showed in her live performances before she got huge. She sang live and strong. But what you hear now is the result of singing improperly for years for the sake of the sound coupled with the constant dancing. The industry fucked her out of her gift. But she’s got one of the most recognizable voices in music because of it

[@krazyboi42]

Also she was naturally an alto. Her sweet notes were midbelts but that wasn’t commercial pop enough for the producers. In a sense they were right as far as sales. She’s got the top spot on debutes and the one she beat out for it was Whitney Houston.

[@theilliad4298]

It’s like honey 🍯

[@reggie4060]

what did this have to do with britney

[@cupcake101]

This proves she really can sing. What a gorgeous voice!! Whoever says she cannot sing has no brain.

[@naturalseduction8572]

Janet can sing she's known for her harmonizing tones in her voice she has a soothing vocal range you don't have to be a powerhouse singer in order to sing.

[@idiotsandwich9326]

She looks just like Michael man. King & Queen!

[@themichaeljacksonblogde2532]

YES !!!

[@meanvecktor1900]

Omg..Somebody help me, I heard this version today, it made me call into work, told them I can't make it My emotions went all the way to back to 1997. What a powerful song, Big man sang the hell out of this song!

[@johnnyford9524]

Mean Veckor I think that is jimmy jam and he probably wrote it. I always wonder if one of those two could sing

[@jasonnmcmiller2063]

Mean Veckor LOL.

[@janetman1]

Janet has a beautiful voice. She's been doing this forever. She was born to do exactly this. She's amazing in all her craft. Just Respect the original Queen of Music 🎶❤️🙌🏾💯👸🏽👑

[@nicim3730]

Janet sings with soooo much control! Her breath support is amazing!

[@TexasChef409]

Unique and there is only one Janet, just like there was only one Michael.

[@MuyThoughts]

RIP 🕊 James 'Big Jim' Wright 🎹🎵🎶 Thank you for the songs and the memories. [Janet, Mariah, Yolanda, Aretha, Chaka, Ann Nesby, Sounds of Blackness] We cherish them forever 💯✊🏾 Also, You Betta Sang...🤩

[@legendlion8543]

There is a strong feminine qualitie in Janets voice and mannerism that is very hard to find in female singers of today. Something hsppened where females no longer want to be soft and sweet any more. But Janet has manage to preserve that .

[@thetoughgroup]

Facts bother. Pure facts!

[@sonof323]

Vocals on point

[@kirstendoe8480]

Wow. Haters still trying to come for you after over thirty years in this business? Must mean that you are doing something right. Go on Ms. Jackson! Oh and she absolutely killed this performance!!! Screaming does not equal singing and Janet can saaang! #queen

[@gabrieltalavera4465]

I can hear her all day. Im classically trained but r&b is my favorite bc of the sweetness and sensuality of it's singing. And Janet has that. She gives herself in her singing and sweet , pretty and makes me smile. Oh and it takes a real singer to have great pitch and a natural ability to instinctually harmonize to create a cohesive sound. She has more charisma and beauty in her voice than most of these immature female singers today who sound like nasal girlish brats. Whoever says she can't sing clearly does not know how to sing.

[@mitchellbanks34]

I hope there is an official Janet Jackson documentary or something soon so that there will be a reason to restore this footage and audio. Perfect Performance 🌹

[@sunni_side_up]

Tonight!!!

[@tmjw69]

One of my favorite performances from Janet, This is proof that what you hear on record is not so far from the truth. Her best live vocal heads down.

[@RnBFAN06]

This is one of my favorite performances by any artist.. Not even a huge fan of Janet's music, but this is what I call a PERFORMANCE. Wow, pure vocals. Janet killed it. And those are some very talented background singers. It's so hard to be that precise and consistent and obviously there is no room for mistakes when the only instrument is a keyboard. FLAWLESS!!

[@beautifulstylesbyvon]

DAMN I LOVEDDDDDDD HER VOCALS!! JUST LIKE TONI BRAXTON, FOR A LONG TIME....HER STYLE OF SINGING S WAS SO DIFFERENT, BUT PPL LOVED HER FOR HER OWN.

[@Dastormcoming]

Wow I never saw Janet do a song like this, besides when she's on tour. 💙

[@mikocastillo2578]

If only people really knew how good Ms. Jackson really is.., if you listen to her songs, she layers her background vocals like crazy. Not everyone needs to be a powerhouse singer but trust, she has one of the sexiest voices and definitely the chops to back it up.

[@Basil3000]

She would be famous based on her sheer talent. She is not only a singer, but one of the greatest performers that have ever done it. She is also a songwriter. She would have been famous without the Jackson name. She has IT. The factor that makes people a superstar. Being a great vocalist, is not a recipe for super stardom.

[@lukejack9551]

I don't give a FUDGE about Whitney's or Aretha's vocals. I'm totally okay with JANET. In fact I'm totally in love with her voice and I'll choose her's a 10000000times over the other's.

[@m.g.3842]

She sounds just like the record. Janet has very nice range, very beautiful pitch, tone, and control... Very eclectic with her music, so this isnt her only style of singing. I really love that about her. Can’t put her in a particular genre. She’s most genres

[@JovonSorillo]

Her vocals was so smooth and sensual on this performance!!!👑🖤🖤🖤❤🖤🖤🖤

[@peytonsyer]

her voice is so nice,so sweet like angel

[@modelchic99]

Wow, she sounds good.

[@victorsears1671]

The way she hit those hard runs live with them not being manufactured..like in a studio session..

[@Mr100people]

This is her best performance

[@stretchgilbert]

My Favorite JANET Song Broken Down(Broken Down,Broken Down) I Really Wish JANET Would Have Done An Unplugged Special. LUV U jdj :-)

[@ashleehero9414]

Swear nobody in KZbin comments knows anything about singing, music, beauty, or art. Everyone’s so blinded as to what the mainstream has deemed to be “good” or “talented” that they completely overlook anything else that could possibly be skillful and artistic. NO - She does not nor will ever sing like Whitney, Mariah, Patti, Tina, etc etc etc. The voice that Janet has - *TO ME PERSONALLY* - is like nothing I’ve ever heard in any other female artist before. Mainstream media usually portrays “amazing” “talented” female vocalists as quite strong, soulful, bring the house down type singers. But when Janet sings, it’s as if I’m listening to a woman’s sensual whisper; and yet she’s SINGING like that... there’s such a sensitive, inviting, gentle beauty in the softness of her singing voice... but it’s not only that feminine whispery aspect that makes it so captivating to me though, it’s the way in which she manipulates that high pitched serene softness with such precise skill, how she goes about painting the tones and keys of the music with an artistry, & talent that is hers and hers alone - and yet never having to use any heavy-handedness with her voice whatsoever in order to deliver the performance of the songs she sings in that unique and artistically beautiful way that IS JUST AS impressive, skillful, talented, and awe inspiring AS those stronger voiced singers like I mentioned before... and *THAT* is what makes her the *absolute unique one of a kind vocalist that she is* ... to me at least. And I will never stop being infinitely grateful over having been so blessed to have seen and heard her perform her artistry live and in the flesh right before me during her Unbreakable Tour a few years back!

[@kevinmucyo1665]

vocals are everything

[@Kiddo1814yeah]

I wish she will bring another song like I get lonely at some point !! One of the greatest r&b song of the 90s ❤

[@kmmerritt88]

just like an angel:)

[@andrethomas6411]

Kelly Marie v Merritt 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@jadenwilkinson8279]

Brilliant vocals by janet big fan of Urs

[@lifeofneacy3891]

I love Janet Jackson as a artist she tells her own story in the songs even sexuality but she never out sang other singers. Janet has a own unique voice and she knows how to do it out of her own heart of melody with a beat of drums , dancing while singing , piano playing , sitting on the stool and sing , or doing with out music she do it all with her own way and we love it all keep up a good work and never mind of the haters .

[@irislee8711]

The queen of vocal harmonies

[@marywilson6354]

One of my favorite by her she had so many jams tho .

[@bettyesboy]

Always wished and still hope she'll consider performing this song like this performance. Flawless.

[@aqeelwilliams7478]

Sing baby!! She murdered this!! Eff anybody who says otherwise!!!!

[@Thebrisimonee]

Yasss momma J is everything ! 😍

[@kimberlyt4361]

Perfect Pitch!!! Love you Janet!

[@johnsonzz-jw3oz]

Yes, I just thought the same thing and in tune, beautiful!

[@sadderthanblue]

An EPIC moment in my life. No one understands my love for MICHAEL and JANET. Thank You for the post ashlies

[@troytroy9000]

Sherilyn Benally I know that Janet and Michael are brother and sister, but watching her expressions and mannerisms where so similar to Michaels, especially that side view I just saw all of Michael...Janet and MJ are and where Amazing.

[@dky_1353]

I understand. I am the same way about Janet and Michael (in that order for me).

[@JeanNascimentoJNX]

Almost 20 years ago... and still freaking incredible.

[@musicdragon75]

That ending was so nice, that was always my favorite part of the song, other than the breakdown of course. "I do believe that you and me are no longer." That's intense right there.

[@pmh78able]

That last note was beautiful...

[@lennywalker9526]

Yasss Janet!! EAT that microphone baby girl!!!!! #Goddess

[@Kiddo1814yeah]

Janet Jackson voice is angelic from heaven !! A beautiful woman and beautiful soul ❤

[@dannygentry6988]

Her voice is so even and smooth its hard to believe it's even a real voice!

[@carolgreen8821]

Still got it. Still beautiful as ever. Love you Janet

[@skylargreen7156]

I've always loved his voice. She's a real artist 😊

[@levihayden66]

I wish Janet would do one live version like this of a ballad, off of every CD she has. I really love her voice, so fun to sing along with!!

[@711marvel]

Damn Janet. Got a whole new respect for u. Never knew u could carry a tune (sing). U really are the 2nd talented one of the family

[@gabrieltalavera4465]

Sounds like a back hand compliment

[@darealestn09]

So True! People think that Janet is just a small little voice, but she is VERY versatile with her voice. I mean she can go from this "I Get Lonely" to "Black Cat" soundin like a rockstar in the matter of seconds. That's true artistry and ability.

[@milagrosgranados1316]

Her voice is so beautiful and soft. I never heard her sing live but this is absolutely beautiful. Such an incredible performance everyone did phenomenal.

[@bvoz17]

Wow I've never seen this performance before, now it's gotta be one of my favourites from Janet!

[@satisfymeplease2305]

Janet Jackson #QueenOfPop better sing this!

[@coreypeavy]

Janet should slow her tour down if she continues to tour after having her baby, and pick the right songs for an acoustic segment of the tour, songs like this one, Alright, Enjoy, When I Think of you, Nothing, No Sleep, Got til it's Gone, just to name a few.

[@coreypeavy]

I’ve been saying this for years and I totally agree with you wholeheartedly😉

[@coreypeavy]

She could really give an acoustic tour, plenty songs to choose from.

[@3rd_eyeairbrush]

Well done Ms.Jackson her sings are written for voice and it shows. Her background vocalist and Rhodes player are amazing

[@ghostpaintedgallivanting2374]

This is just gorgeous...

This song does show off her vocals. Those high notes she hits here are so sweet.

[@KaePriceMusic]

Still here in 2018! Performing this song in 1 week ❤ at a huge event. janet is a legend and she has given me hope! I have the same vocal tone and it took me years to believe in my voice. I'm not a powerhouse but my angelic tone is a gift. Luv this live performance!

[@JuiceeVasquez]

simply beautiful

[@bmn4446]

This is so amazing

[@pavlovahernandez747]

Her vocals were FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@angelalove_]

She is amazing. It's always great to hear her sit down and sing a live performance. That's more proof that she's not dependent on heavy production and dance moves to give a great performance.

[@tmjw69]

One of her best performances. Loved that she stripped it down and sang. Janet may not be Mariah or Chaka but this is proof that she can sing and what we hear on her albums is not so far from the truth.

[@sugabee4856]

she can sing she has a soft voice

[@koenvantroos2614]

This is really one of my most watched KZbin clips ever. Love this. If Janet would do an entire concert like this I would love it and u am sure many others would

[@originalblessed]

I Absolutely ❤ Ms Jacksons Voice

[@MikeCheck123]

Slay 'em Miss Janet! Love this clip. Just wish there was better quality footage of it. AMAZING!

[@mzbigz41]

RIP Jim……Janet is smooth , always has been. Great energy and dancer

[@TexasChef409]

Just beautiful NOBODY but Janet Jackson. 💗💗💗💗

[@strauqq1]

I didn't know Janet had it in her. Nice