Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour: Live In Concert

[@Strongpoeticmind]

OMG, I WAS THERE THAT NIGHT. I HAD THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. I HAD NO VOICE THE NEXT DAY. I DIDN'T CARE! Sorry for the caps. I'm excited.

[@boldmover]

Janet and Micheal set the standard for live performances.

[@KnotPhound]

I'd like to add Prince and Madonna right there as well. They also were freaking outstanding live solo acts.

[@ursulanewson8708]

I AGREE

[@asharp0306]

PERIOD!

[@deannaperkins754]

...and Prince for sure!

[@teddyslibrary]

SAY THAT!

[@letBIGGIErest]

Damn janet’s shows were the shit. Much less technologically advanced than today’s shows but somehow 100x more entertaining. That’s real talent for you.

[@brutha84]

I could be wrong but I seem to recall that Janet is a huge inspiration for Beyonce. Which is why Bee has big concerts like Janet. It's all pure energy & good choreo.

[@feliciasanders2066]

@@brutha84 Bey's choreo doesn't come anywhere as close as Janet's intricacy and actual complex movements. Beyonce is mostly twerking and jerky movements. Wasn't even necessary to bring her up at all, but yall always seem to find a way to do so.

[@djohn515]

@@feliciasanders2066 I always say Beyoncé has the same movements nothing compared to Janet

[@duwainewalker1111]

@@feliciasanders2066 You are correct, B has stripper moves and gyrating. Meanwhile, Janet actually dances and becomes one with music.

[@Beyorphic]

@@feliciasanders2066 y’all always find a way to bring her down. The comment wasn’t even that serious

[@carolhill-frazier2578]

It's 2024 and she is STILL a CLASS ACT!! NO ONE like her!!!!

[@SG-477]

Back when the artists gave you your money's worth! Janet... an amazing performer!!

[@locadisa]

Great dancing,wonderful special effects,award winning beats,quality sound,mediocre voice.

[@jinaedinisci203]

@locadisa I thought it was just me who thought her voice is mediocre. Quite awesome how far her surname & the illuminati have got her.

[@allthingstravon21]

Very true! Janet was incredible. Beyonce is the basically the only one these days that gives you your moneys worth!

[@crushthecrusher7134]

I'm sad I don't get to go Janet Jackson concert I love janet Jackson

[@lesjones7818]

yeah Beyoncé is like the ONLY artist today who can fill up huge stadiums & actually give a great performance!

[@lalaharte3070]

That Nasty breakdown with that Busta Rhymes mix...i almost broke my phone. Janet was possessed by that beat...im sorry she is my queen and NO ONE will EVER top her!!! I hate to mention other artist but lets be very very honest...watch this concert and then that other person...there's entertainers and then theres ICONS, Janet is an ICON and that lane is allllll hers. I love you Janet, like you are everything. You and MJ are God's gifts. We will never turn our backs on you!!!

[@sunni_side_up]

Word!

[@Trini4th]

I tried to sing and dance for 7 mins straight. I damn near fainted from exhaustion and dehydration LOL. Janet will Always be The Baddest Chick on the Planet!

[@brilu9720]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dky_1353]

Say it louder for the idiots in the back who wonder why she sings over a backing track for the heavy dance numbers........

[@andersoncooper4852]

I can outdo her!

[@angelapatricewilliams7366]

😂😂😄

[@constantine5028]

Most of the songs are lip-synched tho

[@racquelesquire]

The guy in the rope burn performance still cracks me up.

[@YTsuckswokeDUMPSTERBABYdick]

He was part of the act...

[@racquelesquire]

Janet is the best female performer of all time. It's fitting because Michael is the best male performer of all time.

[@BornToBeFamed]

Virgo and Taurus hard to beat. Only one who can compete is Rkelly capricorn. And prince the gemini

[@pokemonward1747]

madonna is better

[@zermcherry3984]

@@pokemonward1747 boy bye Madonna herself had to laugh at that joke 💀 🤣

[@pokemonward1747]

@@zermcherry3984 Madonna is best known worldwide

[@guitar_roker3590]

@@pokemonward1747 Does not mean she is a better performer. Madonna is more successful, but Janet is the full package, she can smash down the house on every female in music history if you put her on a stage.

[@GeminInnergy]

I really sat here and watched this on 12/28/2021 from 2am-4-am and was hella entertained!!! There will never be another Janet Jackson!!!

[@LeeDfined]

Imagine a young 17 year old me back in 1998 watching live on HBO. I stayed home, ordered pizza and watched this from start to finish. It was magical. I had never seen a full Janet concert and was amazed at the set, the lights and her energy.

[@GeminInnergy]

@@LeeDfined 🤗🤗🤗

[@romeee34]

Man n

[@Nobodynonotone]

Same 1a just finished watching the guy being pulled on stage that blew his mind & had me laughing the entire time 🤣 its 2:30a now .. guess I'll call it a night

[@Ramon-fv6be]

did the same thing last year too! solidified me as a janet stan & that this is my fave janet era and i wish i experienced it (i was 4 in ‘98) lol

[@sonjaanderson6933]

I will love this lady until the end, she will ALWAYS be my very, very favorite singer in the whole world. That smile, that walk, priceless. Iconic.

[@sunshine9426]

I've 💝💝💝me SOME "IT'S Janet," Jackson, "NASTY" IF YOU ASK ME! 👏👏 🆗💝😍😂😂😂🌞

[@sunni_side_up]

Me toooooo!

[@crushthecrusher7134]

Janet Jackson is my girlfriend

[@timswindell7281]

I love the Velvet Rope album

[@dawnperez3384]

Her And Wintney and Michael Jackson, Them 3 The Very Best!!!!

[@goldenchildofra6432]

I love that Janet Jackson was never considered to be Michael Jackson's sister. She became her own artist with her own unique sound and spectacular performances❤

[@fernandom.6534]

Throb was sick. The dancers just wow

[@AveriStMarks]

No phones back then……Everyone is just in the moment and enjoying the show 🙌🏽

[@bshaw8087]

Even then her reach was just amazing. Her audience is insanely diverse!!!

[@lavonnealexander6936]

😂yeah I saw little kids there.

[@niqnubian11]

That intro alone is legendary..

[@pikniknb]

I remember it very well

[@alexmartinez9097]

1:39 - Intro 3:06 - Velvet Rope 6:44 - If 12:11 - You 17:44 - Let's Wait Awhile 20:36 - Again 26:35 - Control 29:01 - The Pleasure Principle 30:09 - What Have You Done For Me Lately 31:56 - Nasty 35:27 - Throb 40:28 - Whimsical Interlude (Jester on Stage) 42:23 - Escapade 44:57 - When I Think You 46:08 - Miss You Much 47:36 - Runaway 50:27 - Love Will Never Do Without You 53:41 - Alright Interlude 55:00 - Alright 58:23 - I Get Lonely 1:03:31 - Seducing Audience Member 1:06:51 - Rope Burn 1:11:50 - Black Cat 1:15:17 - What About 1:19:45 - Band Interlude 1:25:50 - Rhythm Nation 1:30:48 - Special 1:35:54 - That's The Way Love Goes 1:40:13 - Got Til It's Gone ft. Q-Tip 1:43:43 - Thank-you's (America's Promise,The Crew, Band, Dancers) 1:50:25 - Go Deep 1:53:53 - Together Again

[@greengreen6605]

OMG Thank you so much👍👍

[@alexmartinez9097]

@@greengreen6605 Your welcome

[@gigglyme2001]

Bless you!

[@bravesoul5743]

Thanks!

[@susieq8424]

Muchas gracias, bro! ✌🏼😊

[@lavonnealexander6936]

I have never seen a Janet Jackson concert until now. 😳🤯damn I am missing out.

[@Katobitch]

I love da velvet rope tour concert, I use to watch this like everyday when I was a teenager ttyna learn da dances...& she can really sing

[@keciajackson5787]

nobody can beat velvet rope tour dancers they were the best especially tina.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Any Madonna's dancer can beat JJ dancers. Daniel "Cloud" Campos, Sofia Boutella, Tamara Levinson, Leroy 'Hypnosis' Barnes, Emilie Capel just to name a few dancers. Madonna's dancers defy gravity. They make Roller Skate, Aerial, drumming, Footwork, Tango, Flamenco, Voguing, Wacking , Charleston, Locking, Freestyle, Double Dutch, Roma Gypsy, Parkour, Slackline, Martial Arts choreography

[@neetrab]

Kecia, it's not a contest. Let's just enjoy the dancers for what they brought.

[@neetrab]

@@ginasousabranco5637 ALL of the dancers were good. It ain't a contest lol

[@HaileyJackson10]

@@ginasousabranco5637Madonna can’t dance like Janet let’s just be honest Janet is second to Michael for dancing Madonna isn’t even in the top 10 for dancers Michael Jackson Janet Jackson Britney Spears Chris Brown Ciara Jennifer Lopez Beyonce and more all dance way better than Madonna and Madonna can’t even keep up with Michael or Janet’s backup Dancers either also last but not least if you are such a Madonna fan than why are you on all Janet’s videos 24/7 stalking her and her fans comments it’s giving obsessed

[@bshaw8087]

Janet really shows how we can take our feelings, no matter how hurt, and channel them into something positive. This was probably one of her lowest moments, channeled into one of the best album and tour combos anyone’s ever seen! She cried recording this album, she said she came up with most of this tour herself. She really knew how to get her feelings out in a healthy way, and in a way that made her one of the greatest performers, on one of thee hottest tours, selling out this arena two nights in a row, when some couldn’t even fill it.

[@KnotPhound]

Only few people have sold out many times in a row a show in MSG. The only examples I can think of are Elton John in 2000 and Prince in 1986 (who sold out four nights in a row). There's more than them, that's for sure.

[@amalone1]

This is so nostalgic - The part of the concert when they dressed up carnival style that was such a huge part of my childhood I remember being glued to the screen like I want to do that! I signed up for dance classes shortly after. I love her she’s the only celebrity I’ll shed a tear for if I ever meet her in person.

[@jayatmosphere2745]

That’s truly my favorite part and the song selections to match the theme was on point.

[@rahniyyahparker8693]

rt, she would be the only one i would cry for, n ha performances are always on point. i love her🫶🏾

[@itbelikethattho4785]

YES SAME HERE 🥹

[@brooklyncritic84]

This is exactly why Janet Jackson is universally regarded as the greatest female entertainer in HISTORY without question There will never be another Janet!!! My all time favorite

[@nekeishaphillip1574]

I had the pleasure of seeing her in concert. An unforgettable experience. I love Janet ❤️ ❤️. She is the 👌 best gives your worth . My all time favorite next to Mike

[@jimmiegunter5233]

YESs

[@freshprinceshaun]

Huge Micheal Jackson fan here and never would've thought watching Janet live concert I decided to give it a try. Her talents were limitless and i can see why she is the Queen.

[@larrymcdowdell274]

Ima huge Michael fan also but I always knew she was amazing I haven't seen her live but I have seen her music videos and they were fir

[@therandomname69420]

Michael was King and Janet is Queen. Wait not like that

[@MJforevermoonwalking]

I’m a huge fan of both of them there both legends that paved the way for every single artist and everyone in that industry is influenced by them and both of there impacts are massive I’m constantly seeing artists recreating both of there performances I’ve seen tones of artists covering there songs sampling them as well and if it wasn’t for Michael and Janet a lot of things would not exist today because Janet is the reason for the creation of KZbin and Netflix and her velvet rope album paved the way for pop and r&b music and Janet has created genres that a lot of artists use now and is credited for not only paving the way for women but also being the blueprint for every female artist there’s not one female artist that has not been influenced by Janet a lot of male artists have also been heavily influenced by Janet and even boybands and girl groups have been heavily influenced by Janet and Janet is credited for helping making tours what they are today she’s a fashion icon and much more and Michael has made mtv what it is today he’s the reason the super bowl halftime shows are what they are today he’s the reason performances are what they are today he’s made fashion what it is today he made music videos what they are today and much more and both Michael and Janet broke down so many barriers and these things I named isn’t even half of what they’ve done the industry would not be what it is today if it wasn’t for Michael and Janet or even the Jackson 5/the Jacksons and none of these artists would be were they are today if it wasn’t for them

[@N0EL-7007]

I've been a huge fan of Michael for a while and finally tried out Janet some months ago.. I think with that I found myself a second love!

[@skeezix8156]

@@N0EL-7007late 80’s to mid 90’s Janet was unstoppable. Love this woman

[@maryammure5151]

The velvet rope was her best era and my fave era. Damn this is the first time I seeing this tour and im loving it. Omg her songs and her choreography and that dude during rope burn was hella funny. He was over the top. His reaction after Janet kissed him lol. But damn what an era.

[@traceyjames4681]

The choreography alone for EVERY song in a full concert makes this concert the G.O.A.T. She didn't have backup dancers to make her look good. She IS good.

[@shamondavis406]

@traceyjames4681 Couldn't agree more!! The Queen of our Rhythm Nation always has, forever will, rise to the occasion❤

[@jasmineclayton4313]

I went to this tour when I was a little girl, I was around 10 years old. The best experience of my life. Jane IS the BEST female live performer of all time. Period.

[@helgafever768]

Sorry, Madonna humiliates her on the stage.

[@ainsley1073]

@@helgafever768 Madonna humiliates herself on stage gtfo💀

[@chrisman3431]

Beyoncé is better. Homecoming alone is better than any performance that Janet Jackson has ever done. And Janet Jackson barely ever sing live, she just lip synced. She's an amazing dancer but overall she's not the greatest female performer of all time

[@amalone1]

Why can’t people just give flowers and credit where it’s due - Beyoncé couldn’t be Beyoncé without Janet so there’s no comparison! Madonna is in the same category but this isn’t about her and I’m sorry but I’ll go see Janet today over Madonna - They’re not even in the same genre - Janet crossed over so many lanes and as a black woman whose brother was MJ she’s an icon. Stop comparing apples to oranges 🙄🙄🙄 sincerely a real fan 😎

[@chrisman3431]

@@amalone1 There's no Bey without Tina Turner honestly not Janet

[@QueenPattyJorge]

I love how Janet allows us to also fall in love with the dancers, giving them a moment to shine and show how talented they are individually. Its like each dance move they make portrays a trait of their personality. Dance is expression and its beautiful to see!❤

[@KnotPhound]

Janet has always viewed her work as a team effort rather than an individual feat. I mean, where would she be now without the exceptional production guide of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, or the outstanding choreography of Paula Abdul? They and many others helped her find her own self artistically speaking and create all that excelent stuff, which is why she's always let everyone shine and put a bit of themselves in her own work.

[@vincew3433]

Fell in love with Kelli! Shoreline amphitheater!!

[@chelseafn104]

I don’t understand why this doesn’t have more views? This was one of her best Tours and her Singing is incredible!! I loved this Tour!

[@locadisa]

Face the truth...Back then no one wanted to admit it out of respect for the family... Because we know that she and her team spent money on the finest dancers,choreography,special effects,costuming,appearances,quality sound, great beats,instruments,staging,background singers all behind a thinly veiled voice. Weak vocal talent yet she made millions...maybe even billions. Michaels pretty little sister could dance too...... after getting the best instruction.

[@dky_1353]

@@locadisa Les Moonves is that you again, still stalking Janet. Shame on you lol!!!!!!

[@domedou7127]

Janet showed no mercy with the dancing !

[@necebaby7724]

One of the best music tours in history

[@jimmiegunter5233]

Yes

[@FunkyPantherUSMC]

This is by far one of the greatest concerts I have witnessed online and in person! Janet is truly one of the greatest performers of all time. The energy was off the chain, not a moment wasted. This was a pure straight-up 2-hour dance party live. Janet is the goat!

[@tylerch8]

2024 and still watching! I can’t explain it, but watching this and all the 1998 vibe is so calming.

[@GodlyWarrior_]

I was really born in the wrong era! Imagine attending this concert. Artists today could never.

[@user-li5xz7uk1q]

i used to watch this dvd religiously when i was younger...nostalgia. 💜

[@reddyred5097]

Then All for You came and it was pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mrssclarkie5474]

Same even went to the concert! Then got ripped like her too ! That was tough 😳

[@Sincerely.Bey7]

Same!! This one and All For You on VHS.

[@reddyred5097]

@@mrssclarkie5474 I started doing crunches for both concerts! 🤣

[@jayatmosphere2745]

Same here!

[@kinghiggins5021]

The Queen of pop With no apology portmore Jamaica 🇯🇲 Who is here after the documentary

[@missellis6561]

Only a few artist can executate a performance so efortless and flowless. And the voice is on point all the time, she is in control!

[@jburnes41]

sometimes you just forget just how great she is, and just how many hits she has. janet is the ultimate performer

[@jimmiegunter5233]

Yesss

[@tremaynej3702]

I was born In 1999 , as in creative. Her dance , movement and technique has introduced me to another level of raw energy. Janet 🖤

[@JustTanya.]

It's easy to see the influence Michael had on her and her performance. She took that influence along with her own talent and flavor and made it hers. Now it's easy to see how many artists she also influenced as well. She took her family's legacy and turned herself into a legend in her own right. She's freaking incredible. 😎👍

[@jimmiegunter5233]

All u JANET FANS know she's our GIRL...❤

[@harryathanasiadis]

She’s an incredible performer 😍

[@appleopps4540]

Best female performer hands down! Utterly matchless! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@angalinegomez1856]

She can sing and dance that no one else could matchby far one of the best female performers ever

[@girlbrittneygirl]

She is just too adorable. With that smile.

[@jimmiegunter5233]

That unmistakable Beautiful smile not no better Bitch has it!!!

[@SjbSjb-qr8vu]

When concerts use to be concerts 😫😫

[@MedyLema]

You mean when they were events

[@1spinder]

WORD!!!

[@jacobmartinez5461]

Yep no cell phones in the air

[@shamondavis406]

​@@jacobmartinez5461 Exactly!! Can't attend a show these days without somebody's phone in your face🤔

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

Even with Michael as her big brother she had a rocky start as a solo performer. She came into her own in a really big way though. I saw her live and she gives a really good show. The costumes and choreography were on point. She can sing, she's beautiful, and had a rock solid body (check out those abs). She peaked during the time when the music industry was at its best. And she is one of the best. They don't do concerts like this anymore.

[@prestonthompson2789]

Wow! Come on, people... When a performer puts this much quality and effort into her craft, don't focus on her voice. She's works what she has very well. She gets a meaningful life message out to her audience. A healing message to the world. Besides, how many concerts have you critical commentors given??? Exactly....

[@jacobmartinez5461]

I agree mariah just stands there. Rather see a show than someone standing for 2 hours

[@ysahinoguin2021]

i can no longer count how many times i've watched this ♥️

[@blkbutterfly128]

The Rhythm Nation Tour was my very first concert ever, but the Velvet Rope Tour will forever be my favorite Janet concert. I remember just being in awe of her while she performed. I couldn’t believe she was performing right in front of me. Fun fact…the guy that she brought on stage during Rope Burn was a guy who was brought up on stage during the DC show (the show I attended). His reaction during the DC show was pure & funny that they invited him to the NYC show because it was being shown live on HBO.

[@andrewDaMack]

@34:08 I feel sorry for these kids who weren't around or too young to see Janet at her peak then ya'll would understand why this woman is the Queen.

[@abelrodriguez481]

18 years old here! I’ve been a fan since 14. She absolutely IS the queen and i’m just happy she’s finally getting the flowers she deserves!!

[@skeleton5459]

i was a 13 yr old kid when she did this tour and i beggged my mom to let me go and she said NO... she said the show is too grown for you!!! hahaa till this day... till this day!!! i am still devastated i wasn't allowed to go to this show!!!

[@jacobmartinez5461]

I was 18 when she did this tour. Gosh I miss these days

[@dboyq329]

Easily ranks as one of the best concerts ever.... I look at some of the concerts today and they can't touch this era! I can watch this like it's my first time everytime. Living Legend, Ms Janet D Jackson! Forever....

[@justinberg9903]

This is good audio for a concert recording!

[@MedyLema]

it was televised AND put on DVD, it has to be perfect, although this version is edited rather than the original broadcast

[@naturalbeauty1320]

@@MedyLema I used it

[@naturalbeauty1320]

@@MedyLema you lkhion of I'mma

[@naturalbeauty1320]

III to be here on you like

[@blakkone4000]

Not really. There’s this thing called POST PRODUCTION where technical things are fixed, enhanced and edited….THEN it can be put on DVDs, etc. for distribution.

[@valeshajones6240]

This was my favorite live concert of hers!!!!!!!!!!!

[@reddyred5097]

It was All For You concert for me!

[@Katobitch]

Mine too...velvet rope concert is da shit

[@Katobitch]

@@reddyred5097 i never saw dat concert

[@LessonsFrmHeaven]

Absolutely. The funny thing is I went to this NYC concert and then the one in NJ that same week after winning tickets from WBLS. Greatest entertainer.

[@tmat90-o8t]

THEEE best Janet concert ! The nunchucks were the icing on the cake! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fernandom.6534]

01:03:34 I got chills after Janet said "you" and the song "Any Time Any Place" started playing

[@annms96]

This concert is my safe place 🤍

[@followtibbs]

Velvet Rope is one of my coming-of-age albums and I listen to it now and my mind is blown at how much of it I didn't understand at the time!

[@LadyLikeLane]

Same here.

[@mrsdimples9359]

The BEST Concert EVER! A group of us drove from California to actually see her in New York!!! Those were the good old days when there we no cell phones recording and people actually watched the whole show!!! Janet Jackson is a Living Legend!!!🎉💯👍

[@jaylauren83]

I came here like what’s the hype with Janet.. I see it now.. I was grooving the whole way through. I didn’t realize how man hits she has. She definitely put on a show! Classic!!!

[@johnnym]

I gotta ask, how old are you??? I assume you're rather young, compared to an old head like me who grew up listening and watching her on TV.

[@theodorafyn]

@@johnnym one has to really wonder lol.

[@lamaudelewis9866]

@@johnnym well I’m 36 so I’m thinking she under 25 maybe ?

[@TheHipHopCulture.]

checking for what janet’s hyped about in 2022 is insane. y’all ain’t already know? 😭

[@ThatBoi2088]

I absolutely LOVE JANET JACKSON, she is my favorite singer, performer of all time. NO ONE‼️ ABSOLUTELY NO ONE‼️ can touch her. Her work is timeless‼️ Love You Janet ‼️‼️‼️

[@marthawebb6370]

Agree love her and her family God bless 🙏

[@ticketyblue3080]

I watched this endlessly when I was a teenager. I loved it so much! I recorded it on VHS from HBO.

[@blaizebuckingham6074]

Who else's Watching this in 2024?

[@martavioustisby4942]

Me

[@carrithapitts8162]

Me,

[@simonsteve-nw5bm]

Me too

[@kurthammond7820]

Me too.

[@sultroy]

I can't stop watching this in 2024

[@cmarie6157]

Watched it live on HBO. My favorite female artist. She is the blueprint for those who came after her.

[@shushannamars.2153]

Not a phone in site. The good old days of "being in the moment "

[@bandocraig]

Legendary Janet Jackson from Gary Indiana.

[@lizdickerson7038]

This is my most memorable concert (to this day), it was like we were engulfed in Janet-world and it was amazing!

[@toastiefilms]

I saw her 1997 after MJ came to New Zealand. I didn’t even like her back then and was forced to go. Well, I loooooved the concert. Loved her dancers. Got home the next day got my tongue and nipple pierced painted my walls the colour of her curtains on stage lol😂 didn’t even ask my parents hahaha. Bought the concert on dvd and learnt every-single-dance. Word for word and was obsessed with her. Dressed exactly like her in the last dance “together again” only thing I didn’t do was get the tattoo on my wrist like her cos I was too young

[@renatoidalino1200]

OMG THANK YOOOU! I love this concert. She is on fire! The GREATEST female performer ever

[@lamontking87]

If she not a female Michael idk who is 💯👑 I love Janet Jackson her music her performance are so amazing just like her brother Michael. #Queenofpop

[@user-vl8np6ml6c]

she isn't "a female michael" she is her own person.

[@tonyallewellyn7304]

@@user-vl8np6ml6c ..very true 👌🏻

[@aqueenceereid4249]

You are so right!!! Folks love getting their panties in a bunch over this comment. That girl is every bit of her brother. They are twins born 8 years apart. They're literally from the same lineage, she grew up watching him and soaked it all in.

[@kjo2130]

This made me fall in love with Janet, my first crush in life!

[@kayjay111111]

Honestly, the GREATEST to EVER do it. I went to a Dreamforce convention for my company about 8 years ago and learned there would be a Janet Jackson performance. I thought it would be like a 30-min complimentary performance. Little did my life-long Janet fan understand, this woman would put on a 2.5-hour full concert for us. To this day... I have never experienced anything as amazing. Me and my colleagues lost our damned minds.

[@jacobmartinez5461]

No cell phones in the air. I sure miss those days

[@aqueenceereid4249]

I snuck a camera in, i. Chicago. Loved the concert. You can't blame folks for wanting video and pics.

[@tamaraday8159]

Had the best time at this show at 16yrs old at the Nissan Pavilion. To behold Janet in the flesh is a memory I’ll cherish for life. If you were a teen in the 90’s you understand how special it was to experience this era of artistry live. Thank you Janet for sharing your talent and vulnerability with us! Icon Living✨💯

[@ebonyjohnson6764]

I went to this show for my Birthday in Detroit in July 2018 Janet is simply the best and a must see in concert!❤

[@JulioRiveraSaniel]

This show was in 1998. Did you go to that one? It was at the Joe Lewis Arena

[@blackhippie62henderson18]

I wish I could turn back time and be at this concert. Velvet Rope my all time favorite album.

[@mayphotovideodbamarkajames7845]

Just remembered this concert had to find it. When Janet bring Robert on Stage. Epic! Performance 🎭

[@GinaLynnGuesby]

OMG this woman can MOVE! And she WORKS her dancers! OMG If I had gone to this concert with my guy friends, we'd be floor seats and on our feet the ENTIRE TIME! I love this so much!

[@AndySaenz]

Wow, they went all out for Escapade! It was a very theatrical performance! Everyone was in costumes, and they had great stage props for it. I love how there’s lot of dancing all throughout the concert. Her choreographer Tina Landon is one of the BEST in the music industry! The band interlude right before rhythm nation was incredible! She really gave everyone their money’s worth! That was a spectacular concert!

[@mzdiana]

I actually attended her Velvet Rope Tour Concert in Las Vegas back in 98 and was scared to blink in case I missed something bc she was just THAT GOOD and had so much beautiful eye-catching activity happening all at once on stage! And hats off to Qtip and her dancers that supported her during this show. I also watched it on HBO special later, but you really HAD TO be there to truly enjoy this one. This was by far the best concert I have ever attended. She will always remain my favorite female entertainer by far! ❤

[@courtneybeasley2900]

The show on 8/29/98? Wasn't Michael at that show? LOL, well that's what I heard. Man, I was only 10, but I would've loved going to the Velvet Rope Tour

[@mzdiana]

@@courtneybeasley2900 Unfortunately Michael wasn't at this show. But mannnnn did she put on a show!!!

[@courtneybeasley2900]

@@mzdiana oh I heard he went with his nephews TJ and I think taryll or TJ and Taj to the Vegas concert, because it was on his bday. And he also attended one in Africa and one more place I think

[@mzdiana]

@@courtneybeasley2900 I just read online that MJ did attend, however, of course his present wasn't made known at the concert so I stand corrected on my initial statement. I'm really glad he attended at least 1 of her Velvet Rope concerts bc it was like lightening in a bottle and being in the bottle with it.😉🔥❤

[@jadatemoi]

Greatest concert ever. Janet is the Queen. 👑🌹👑🌹

[@jimmiegunter5233]

Un FingSAid

[@jacobmartinez5461]

Thank you tina for the awesome choreography

[@drdickvagesq]

I don't think she was ever as great as she was here, circa Velvet Rope. She'd just done an amazing album prior, followed it up with this album and went on tour at her peak. When this tour happened, she was just a decade into her career as we know it. It's now been TWENTY FIVE YEARS since this album and tour. Feels like yesterday. Where did the time go.....I saw this twice in the Bay Area and will never forget.

[@milesthehousecollection4153]

Aparently this album took years to make. She wasn't in a good place around these years. According to Jimmy and Terry Lewis. She was struggling with depression a lot.

[@brilu9720]

Wowwww🥺 I’m 27 will be 28. Gosh I remember at 6 years old, (I was actually 3 when the album was released) my mom and aunt played the VHS of this tour repeatedly then me and cousins started knowing the choreography lol #goodtimes

[@LeeLee-yk2tq]

You are so right! It was her prime, velvet rope followed rythym nation & I was so itching to see this tour & I was 15 & no one’s parents would let any of my friends come with me & I loved Janet!!

[@christopherhamilton8853]

@@milesthehousecollection4153 She admitted that this album took 6 to 6.5 months to make because of her depression to where the previous albums were completed in less than 3 months. I think she said that Damita Jo ( can't remember now) was the longest for her to make. She said that it took about a year and a half to do it

[@jimmiegunter5233]

At her fingertips BEST

[@manueldavidson1398]

I was at Janet's Velvet Rope Tour show in Washington,D.C. and l had such a great time and enjoyed the show immensely. Janet is definitely one of the greatest performers and artists of all time. She really brings out the emotion and passion in all of her performances. She should have won an oscar for her outstanding performances in Poetic Justice and Why Did I Get Married because she is also a great actress. Janet helped pave the way for Beyonce, Rihanna, Monica, Toni Braxton, Brandy and other well known female artists of contemporary times. They all owe a her a debt gratitude for being such a trailblazer.

[@411myesha]

I got this concert on VHS for Christmas when I was little 🥺 I’m 28 now. Still very much an inspiration and I maybe had a little childhood crush as well 😆

[@brilu9720]

Yesss! I can relate! Can you believe we we’re 3 years old when this album was released? 😭🤍

[@jkidd1982]

I still think this is her best concert ever

[@darla8726]

This was freaking epic. Janet is just simply amazing, beautiful, classy and so talented. She is the epitome of Michael. A true Legend. She is one of my Favorites and is in a class all by herself. Just Awesome

[@kmlund42]

Michaels sister holds her own. Amazing performance which is so rare today. Woman power!

[@dky_1353]

Her name is Janet.

[@lisaavance725]

What's amazing about Janet is that she became a megastar with her clothes on!!!

[@GMAV3RICK]

Then she stripped them off at the 2003 Super Bowl. ☹️

[@stmark4181]

That ENTRANCE tho! 3:07

[@Got2BOshun]

This man is still on that stage TUHDAY 2023 & we ALL understand 💛

[@Maatt15]

The First Act of the show is the true meaning of PERFECTION

[@SZAliaBanks]

Everybody involved with this concert ATE DOWN

[@coreychristian2312]

zero crumbs lol

[@Like_Ike]

I was 8 when this was happening and I would've loved to have been there in person but thanks to KZbin I can live the experience as if I was. I remember watching this with my mom on VHS back then. ❤MISS YOU MA! WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE TO WATCH WITH ME.❤️

[@Nancy2420s]

Back in the day when dancers knew how to dance and had an original style.

[@IsaacNYC212]

34:13 Queen of the dance break ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lalaharte3070]

I screamed bitch!!!!!! Had to rewind like yooooooooo

[@Mr.CoachBeaulieu]

I remember sitting in my dads lap watching this and Sade live from San Diego 1992 when i was a youngin'. He was a blue collar southern man grew up on Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Outlaws, Marshall Tucker Band, Rush, Stevie Ray Vaughan etc.. but he had a thing for Janet and Sade lol. RIP pops i miss you old man.

[@miayeta39]

Janet is one of the greatest artist of all time. We love you Mrs Jackson ❤💙♥💖💕😘❤♥💕😘

[@keepitsimpleplease9039]

Often imitated, but never duplicated

[@viktoriascz7209]

Im addicted to the way she dances, this show is unbelieveable

[@danavixen6274]

JANET-My all time FAVORITE female pop star! The 90s were DEFINITELY her Glory years! Can't wait for Black 💎! ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@packer812]

Absolutely amazing! She's such an incredible performer. And Tina Landon truly brought out the best in her.

[@jerryjaguar3239]

10:50 This was a spin then a run and a slide done in perfect precision