Janet Jackson - Black Cat

[@m.g.3842]

This woman was everything. She could make a huge hit in any genre. Pure talent!

[@DSmith-e5e]

She. Still does

[@LydiaEveryday]

You're writing about her as she had Paulas management.

[@Ana-wt7xf]

AGREEEEE!!!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🤘😜

[@LydiaEveryday]

@@Ana-wt7xf 😊

[@BillBiggs1]

@@LydiaEverydayspeaking of Paula, what a wasted talent considering at one point she was coming dangerously close to eclipsing Janet with those 4 consecutive number ones from her first album while Janet only managed one with her control album.

[@Aries16603]

the only artist in history to receive grammy nominations in 5 different genres. rock, pop, hip-hop, rap and r&b. janet jackson is as diverse as they come. it can't get any better than her.

[@cvc1814]

Absolutely..And she is the 1st female out of six to be nominated for producer of the year at the grammys .. Only six. Women have been nominated including lauryn hill, Mariah Carey, Sheryl Crow etc

[@jrankkrobinson4000]

Jo Dunk...Better then michael really..LoL.Lol

[@cvc1814]

Fact

[@r.cjones1515]

This is a song I'd expect from Alice Cooper, not Janet Jackson. I'M IMPRESSED!!!

[@ibelieveicansoar]

Hip hop ≠ rap?

[@MrPaulDwyer]

32 years later STILL a bangin' track. LOVE THIS! Those Jackson's sure know how to create a lasting song that defies time.

[@bethreads3294]

Agree!!

[@michelespencer3688]

I totally agree

[@sl4983]

Yup and I saw this in concert!

[@DRourk]

Holy fuck..... 32 years!!!?!? I remember this like it was yesterday.

[@swae236]

ur lucky@@sl4983

[@terrelltjohnson]

Do you understand how cataclysmically huge of a star you'd have to be to throw out a rock record and it to reach Billboard's Hot 100 No. 1 especially with the competition of the 90s?!!!! The blueprint. The Greatest Female Performer of All-Time!

[@jeffreygraves3595]

💯 on point

[@adrianaberkyova3446]

Pravda.Je a bude najlepšia.

[@cvc1814]

The 1st and Only Black Woman to Have a # 1 Rock Song On the Billboard Rock Chart.. Shes a Head Banger

[@calebj8134]

Tina Turner says hi

[@blueskieskoda2833]

Absolutely, I was utterly impressed and wish she had continued to push this envelope if she did I never was blessed enough to see it. Just beautiful rock an roll! Love Tina Tuner too, we need more of this why should there be so few.

[@jeangentry6656]

Well, Janet borrowed and reworked the Riff from "I Hate Myself for Loving You" by Joan Jeff and the Blackhearts. She has a rock hit because she copied an existing rock song.

[@NathanArnoldCharging]

I'm just happy ALL of these women y'all are arguing about, rocked their legacies in their own unique ways. \m/

[@ghostwriter4303]

Homeboy sure can wail away on the Guitar 4 sure...😉🙃✌👌✊

[@rlo2882]

She deserves a place in Rock and roll hall of fame for this one

[@m.g.3842]

R Lo And she’s there!

[@tamaramadison7563]

Yes she does I love Janet

[@yaka8284]

She got inducted two years ago

[@cjturner370]

Um She's In

[@bryantblalock4173]

AND GOT ONE

[@blackbutterflymage7038]

Black cat is one of Janet's best songs 🎵

[@bobthebear1246]

THE BEST!!

[@blackbutterflymage7038]

@@bobthebear1246 absolutely 💯

[@blackbutterflymage7038]

First part meow meow 💜 it go girl

[@GabeReal9009]

Without question! 🔥🎤🎸🔥

[@deerashawn8082]

Most certainly my favorite Janet song

[@jeremytalley481]

Rhythm nation is one of the best albums of all time janet combined all the genres of that era and crushed it!

[@thecharger98]

This is the kind of classic rock that classic rock fans don't ever mention: hits by black people, especially black women. This song was a #1 hit back in the day!

[@bryantblalock4173]

@Radar Love but it’s true the pioneers of the genre were all black and paid dust😵‍💫.

[@MsCloudcomputer]

She's amazing

[@squarebear619]

Because then they'd have to acknowledge that they stole rock and corrupted it.

[@nickpavia9021]

@@squarebear619 Nobody stole anything.

[@squarebear619]

@@nickpavia9021 History, as well as present day, has shown that is a lie. It's so sad for you all because now everyone has access to true info and not the bs propaganda your type has been shilling for too long.🥰

[@troutcrazy1826]

Im 51 year old white male. Favorite song hands frickin down. There is no female performer new or old, black or white that can beat Janet. Love this woman!

[@terrybrown6144]

My thoughts exactly 💯

[@nostalgiaman6816]

I’m 35. One of my favorites too. You’ll never guess how I found it…

[@Aristotle777]

thats right!

[@piotrkucharski1060]

@@nostalgiaman6816 share this story :)

[@nostalgiaman6816]

@@piotrkucharski1060 It’s Ravishing Rick Rude’s 1st WCW theme. They sampled it from Janet haha!

[@MarcosCorderoBALDO]

CONGRATULATIONS To JANET JACKSON!! You are now a Rock N Roll Hall inductee!!!!!!

[@AnnaLVajda]

Didn't she just have a baby at 50 too?

[@ghostwriter4303]

@@AnnaLVajda Jean Michael Jackson is his name 😉🙃✌✊

[@Dollface829]

@@ghostwriter4303 BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@HistoriaOrbis74]

I'm a 49 year old MetalHead and I can tell you flat out that this song is very popular and fun song to play with the Rock & METAL communities. Look for this song to get the "cover versions" treatment in the days to come, from said communities. As good as they will be, they'll never be able to touch the original song.

[@shreddingbrewmaster]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKnLmZ2JoNNjn7Msi=sOeuryXNVfhDXqHY

[@leokimvideo]

Arguably one of the most under rated greatest music artists ever. Looking back at what she achieved with Rhythm Nation is untouched by any other artist.

[@timdavis4332]

She was/is unique! 😆👍🏻🌈✨

[@cjturner2008]

The only Artist ever To have seven top 5 hits on one album All should of been #1 In my opinion I just love me some Janet Jackson

[@janet1966]

She's so sucsessful but underrated. 😔

[@CRSofPA]

She's a beauty.

[@enlightenedsoul7145]

Agreed. She should have gotten more recognition for all she put forth

[@VeronicaLovesJesus4Ever]

Concerts don't be lit like this anymore she's definitely a legend

[@ls6-ss413]

Don't be lit. YEAHHH

[@rowlaanbennett7296]

Because people are to busy recording the experience for the worl instead a LIVING the experience

[@ozzyu6684]

Beyoncé’s are

[@michaeldrumm3711]

You shoulda seen her bros concerts. Shake the entire post code

[@cassandrastaten8732]

Eddie Griffin on stage

[@virgilwyatt4632]

Janet did this song because She stated She'd always wanted to do a Rock song! She pulled that off big time!

[@zmbdog]

Yeah she said as a teen she was a big fan of Motley Crue, Poison and the like. She obviously knew what she was doing here. I don't think any other pop artist besides Janet or Michael could've pulled this off. Especially to the extent of hard rock/metal fans liking it. We will _pounce_ if a crossover comes off as pandering or inauthentic, which is probably why few attempt to dip their toes in the genre to begin with.

[@virgilwyatt4632]

@@zmbdog I think Lenny Cravitz, Prince and maybe even Bruno Mars could have done a great job at it, too. Especially Lenny & Prince and especially as a duet. I could also see Sheila E. on percussion and and back- up vocals on this track. Whatdayathink?

[@zmbdog]

@@virgilwyatt4632 I'm not familiar with Bruno Mars. Prince or Lenny Kravitz I could see but I've never thought of them as purely 'pop' stars. Lenny's always had a rock edge and Prince is like...experimental is what he does. I'm kinda surprised he hasn't ventured into metal. He actually commissioned Warrant's demos! They were done at Paisley Park and led to the band getting signed with Columbia.

[@zmbdog]

​@@virgilwyatt4632 Okay somehow the second half of my comment is MIA. Weird, here's the redux... As far as someone firmly in mainstream pop...it's hard to imagine. Like, Madonna or Paula Abdul couldn't do this. You can just tell, they don't have it in them. Cher might. I can't seem to gauge her. I just see a game show mystery box. I'd say the closest to maybe doing it well would be Tina Turner or Bonnie Tyler. Vocally, no problem. I just question if they could write it. This one isn't just good, it's appropriate, lyrically. And I'd bet it happened naturally, she just wrote what she felt. I like "Escapade" but if this song had the same subject matter, it wouldn't gel. I think with Tina or Bonnie we'd probably get something along those lines at best and it would just seem disingenuous. I'd love to hear them do a metal cover. Especially Tina, I could see her getting up on stage even with something super-heavy and just blow it up!

[@maltedmilk2380]

She wrote it on her own and it went number one. That must have felt so fulfilling!!

[@steelermia]

damn she fit right into the rock genre .. especially performing on stage ... she should've done more of it

[@LydiaEveryday]

This ain't rock. This is magic.

[@bobthebear1246]

Janet Jackson goes Metal!!!! 🤘🏻 Fun Fact: Janet wrote this entire song; music first, then words. Perfect song, and an absolute headbanger. (Metalhead here ) She should have done some more songs like this.

[@PachankaDunk]

Fun Fact II: Nuno Bettencourt on gtr

[@franticrage]

She was also a huge fan of Motley Crue especially Dr. Feelgood, Which inspired her to add the heavy guitar riffs.

[@raymondrocha797]

Jada Pinkett is more metal than Janet.

[@armandoucles5346]

On her "All For You" album, she's got some rock headbangers like "You Ain't Right" and "Trust A Try".

[@киррик-о4ъ]

ЛУЧШАЯ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RhiannaBarr]

Janet Jackson wrote this completely on her own

[@Dinaki1998]

Rhianna Barr She composed it as well.

[@gardnerberry113]

She was in control.

[@cvc1814]

#fact

[@latrinarandolph66]

My favorite❤️❤️

[@amyrivera2881]

Janet style is so versatile....hard for these young girls to compete with this legend

[@TheTravelPotato]

July 24, 1990 saw Janet perform this on this tour in Indy's Market Square Arena. Awesome show by a great talent. Ah, the good old days! I remember sitting by a little girl that was lucky enough to get backstage to meet Janet and all she could talk about was how beautiful Janet's hair was.

[@andrewilliams63]

Janet Jackson at the top of her game take notes YOUNG Artists

[@justicelyric]

what for, they don’t need to 🤷‍♀️ today era you can get in the industry without talent and make it big by twerking or using twitter to do dumb shit

[@leojohnson3045]

Copied comment. You’re getting reported.

[@beckahorton9629]

She did it all fully clothed and without shocking lyrics. Just pure talent.

[@metamorphicme9378]

Love that Jehova Witness modesty in them! ❤

[@zairesyoutube]

@@metamorphicme9378pleaseeeeee, the Janet. Album was right after this

[@thevoid99]

@@zairesyoutube and not to mention that at the mtv awards when she performed the song. she ripped off her shirt and showed off them hooters while wearing that bra. a lot of young boys back then had their balls dropped that day.

[@dianeforbes_48]

Clearly you are not a Janet Jackson fan because if you were you would know there was nothing modest about her famous album cover where she’s naked apart from a male model covering her breasts! The whole Damita Jo album, the song ‘Would You Mind’. Please don’t insult her or her true fans.

[@LoFi_Sinner95]

🙄🙄🙄

[@porter3010]

Nuno Bettencourt is the guitar track you are hearing. Thats why it rules!! Killer riffn' Mr. Bettencourt!

[@jmwblues1345]

I didn’t know that! Definitely makes sense why it rocks so hard. Nuno is severely underrated

[@jjjonse]

I love this video. Everybody enjoying themselves and dancing. In “all” ages. Some dressed in t-shirts others in tuxedos. People of all colors in unity. With a big smile on their faces. Such a great vibe! ❤❤❤ Can’t we all just have this energy everyday.... Please and thank you. 😂

[@timmoore8773]

That guitar solo is 🔥

[@randy3098]

Nuno Bettencourt. He's one of the best.

[@minnae.1747]

@@randy3098 And gorgeous to look at too!

[@stevemineer2857]

@@randy3098 Nuno’s not playing the solo. Only the rhythm.

[@Maitland-76]

@@stevemineer2857 I just watched an interview and Nuno said he played all the parts.

[@chrisleriche]

@@Maitland-76 Nuno only does the rhythm guitar, not the solos.

[@AsdrubalSilva]

Janet can go from R&B to pop and Rock with the same power and talent... Unique!! Janet the Queen Icon of Music :)

[@robertcummings8088]

All the Jacksons RULED the 80's! No one dethroned them! What a legacy!

[@50WShay]

They are the only ones that matter!! Lol arguement over!

[@doyleperkins4916]

TOTALLY.

[@MJFan-us5qe]

@@doyleperkins4916 Yassss Queen!

[@billmurray7473]

Actually , there WAS this young brother named Prince Rogers Nelson in the 🏠. He made a BIG impact. Still does, even though he hasn't been around much lately.

[@AJay0404]

Totally agree with @MerKaBa Rebbie and La Toya tried hard, but they failed. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy were more like backup dancers and singers for Michael tbeh (to be extremely honest)

[@mosheyah3261]

SAW THIS CONCERT April 22nd, 1990, I was the fourth person in very SHORT LINE at TOWER RECORDS SUNSET in Hollywood. FRONT ROW TICKETS for $28.50... Janet looked exactly as this video in person. Beyonce has nothing on Janet when it comes to style, originality, and entertainment. IT WAS the BEST CONCERT SHE EVER GAVE !!!❤❤🫡

[@risayacapin7163]

The Jackson family is just gifted period......this is just flawless...I'm in awe......Janet is just gorgeous in voice, looks and dance moves.....I miss her brother but I'm grateful that Janet still kicks butt

[@FirestarHart]

This song is actually really damn good! Pretty positive this just shot up to my favorite Janet Jackson song, and that's coming from a predominant Metalhead!

[@jaykay6340]

Especially when you find out that riff was originally written and recorded by none other than Nuno Bettencourt. Michael got Eddie, she took Nuno. They knew what they were doing

[@tinaprice3497]

Same!

[@grapeape9098]

me too!

[@christys8445]

Youngsters..this is what true talent looks like...and she didn't need to be nearly naked to be sexy. She was In Control. She never was in her brother's shadows. She made her own way.

[@ludovicoavellino9567]

Granny, thank you for your unwanted "lesson". We have Adele, Britney Spears, the late Amy Winehouse and Beyonce. We know what talent is 🙄

[@christys8445]

@@ludovicoavellino9567 You can add Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga to your list.

[@christys8445]

@@martinkuliza Preach !!

[@martinkuliza]

@@christys8445 Amen

[@dillon1346]

Facts

[@reginaann7792]

So disappointed that she never did a rock album. This song was popular back in the day amongst rock lovers including myself. I still listen to this song. Never gets old.

[@davidhabert]

Your not wrong there. I don't know if you saw what I wrote, apparently Lemmy (god rest his soul) from Motorhead absolutely loved that song and even wanted to do a duet with Janet. His record company said NO.

[@eugenehunter7762]

I was at this concert. I'm was like 15 years and old my family surprised me with these tickets. Yo.... I.... lost my mind. I could not believe I was that close to her & the energy was OFF the chain. What a wonderful woman & time.

[@waxlthegreat]

Luckily

[@corysmithvernon1702]

Don't lie you blew your dad for the tickets. Right

[@leojohnson3045]

@@corysmithvernon1702 LMAOO

[@Stiggy333]

I wish she'd do a rock album. Cause she can ROCK!

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

Stiggy333 That would be awesome

[@SSArt98]

+Stiggy333 I always thought when this came out she was going Rock. Sadly, she just got her tongue wet, wishing she'd drank the Rock & started to Roll. _But this song & performance was a great attempt._ *_Class of 1985_* We Rocked!

[@michaelbauers8800]

+Stiggy333 This song rocks for sure

[@kathyblair2630]

SSArt98 yb

[@rs-qp3yr]

Stiggy333 aww:). She do a rock album, baby. It's called The Velvet Rope. If you want listen to it. It's FULL of rock.

[@annepro5548]

It wasn't the lyrics that got me into this song. It's was her voice and the electric guitars that got to my soul and the fact that its Janet Jackson❤❤I wish she would've did like a whole rock album because she rocked the hell outta this song😎

[@ls6-ss413]

Yeah she did. Killed it 😁

[@josea.valentin3007]

Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme recorded the guitars in this track.

[@mango-peaches]

Nuno did guitar wonder why they didn’t highlight him

[@garyleite4116]

Do u know the original guitar solo of this song was played by nuno bettencourt of EXTREME if you all dont believe me look up nuno bettencourt early interviews and hear it from him

[@zmbdog]

She probably wishes that too. It's been said for years that Janet (and to a lesser extent, Michael) would've rather pursued hard rock/metal if left to their own devices. But being part of a pop establishment like the Jackson family your path is somewhat predetermined, especially with Michael and Janet being the youngest.

[@JaneDoughTouche]

Classic song by a classic artist and one of my favorites. ❤

[@djay1814jj]

Written and Produced by Janet Jackson... Don't undermine. Her musical talent..

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

And Jellybean Johnson

[@djay1814jj]

Yes he shared production on this gem, but this was pretty much all Janet she wrote song independently and she wrote guitar line on her own....

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

Dustin Jackson That's why Janet is a true entertainer

[@djay1814jj]

Yes indeed

[@DerrickR23]

Joshua McDowell Yep, Jellybean Johnson is responsible for the guitar solo. Everything else was Janet.

[@atlasshrugged2u]

*I WAS AT THAT CONCERT!!!!!!!!!* Awesome memories :)

[@mjswagger6739]

Lucky!!!! :'(

[@atlasshrugged2u]

MJ Swagger ...And also very old lol! Just a year behind Janet :(

[@mjswagger6739]

+T Davis XD

[@Fashionworld_96]

omg u are so lucky

[@atlasshrugged2u]

Raveen Brack Yeah it was something to remember that's for sure!

[@christianc1317]

After MJ saw his sister do this video he immediately went into the studio to create some heavy tones and sounds for his next project - Dangerous. They both inspired each other.

[@PastorinoOlivier]

Great tune and artist. We tried with my friend from R&O to review this great song. Maybe we succeeded, maybe not, we let you be the judge if you have two or three minutes to spare and a thumb up or down to add, come listen and judge us here :-) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJeWf3usrs2goas and stay safe

[@dtnuh]

He was a big fan of the entire Rhythm Nation album, especially The Knowledge.

[@melissabarrett9750]

They are and we're both capable of some seriously hard rock.

[@PSYKSY_]

MJ already did Dirty Diana at this point

[@destiny9967]

This whole video is giving Dirty Diana and Come Together ngl

[@arthur-destefano]

Janet is one the best singer/dancer to ever exist. Black Cat is fire, the energy it produces, captures your body and you can't help but move to the beat. Before you know it, you feel enraptured by it caught up in its grasp. You feel powerful and you feel like you can take on anything. And when they hit you with that guitar solo. You are headbanging to it. Janet this one of the best songs you have ever done. Female singers take notes this how its done.

[@LilJay03]

What's dope is that, she was never in the shadow of Michael Jackson. It was easy to forget they were brother and sister which is good. Yea, maybe her being his litter sister got her foot in the door but, after that, she took off running in her own direction and made sure to leave her trail.

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

I agree. Janet never relied on her last name or her brother. She became an star in her own right.

[@kingmaury5415]

frank ponds her being a Jackson period got her in the door not MJ.

[@cortanaisawesome5575]

Yes!! 🙌🙌

[@fromthehaven94]

Roles on the sitcoms Good Times and Diff'rent Strokes, plus the first album were because of her last name. But then, she got Control.

[@ShejtanVrbaski]

The irony is that this whole video / song screams MJ Bad-era rip off.

[@jsimish]

I'm a 60 year old white man who grew up on classic rock and in my opinion this is a truly kick ass song !

[@nicknixon6198]

Guitars & I don't care what color you are... I got 8 lives left.... & I havent lost a one yet

[@nicknixon6198]

To bad we can't edit this.. I'm really good @ what I do.. I fuck up the whole nine yards sideways at Least Twice a Day...

[@e8ghtmileshigh1]

This is by far the worst song on the album because of the terrible hair metal guitar.

[@nicknixon6198]

@@e8ghtmileshigh1 Troll or sarcastic...?

[@nicknixon6198]

Flight attendants are allowed to carrie now... Fair Warning

[@WendyCosgriff-l2d]

Love this cool performance with Janet's impeccable dance moves. Amazing🎉🎉🎉❤

[@kimichi9139]

The JJ version of Dirty Diana.. Such a huge gifted woman who doesnt get enough recognition imo...

[@hamishmctiaigh4363]

She wasn't huge back then though 😊

[@jlee902]

​@@hamishmctiaigh4363yes she was

[@sasukehickson3390]

​​​​@@jlee902 I know she was! She took over the 80s... I'm a 90s kid... early 2000s. Janet's era! She dominated with Michael like nobody's business. I remember everybody wanted to be like Janet. Certified legend! Certified goat with Michael! They go hand and hand! If Michael hit #1 like always! Eventually here comes Janet come out nowhere! 😂Memories

[@nellyluscious]

The guitars!!!!! Radical dude!!!!! Janet Rocked out!!! Wish I were at this Concert!!!!

[@seghyestroud3160]

🎶 "Black Cat lies that's all you tell me! Livin' on the edge, not afraid to dieee!" 🎶 *****

(LoL)

[@nellyluscious]

Seghye Stroud This one was truth and she Rocked it!!!

[@nellyluscious]

Mechacelzi why u LOL?

***** what you said. "Radical dude!!!" (lol)

[@Tigatron08]

She should have been a rock star, not a pop star! Damn she was good.

[@dillon1346]

Janet Jackson is a true living legend. Trust and believe me touring and performing isn't easy as we think and Janet is a example of hard work.

[@benluca7332]

👌🏼👍🏼✌🏼🙏🏼❤️.. Fact..💯‼️

[@josesbox9555]

Correct!

[@mariekeung7187]

Janet looks so much like brother Michael in this video. The eyes, the smile, the snarl, etc. Both are fantastic dancers, singer, and all around entertainers. Both are spellbinding to watch. Never got to see Michael in concert but I did see Janet and she was absolutely awesome. They are such a talented family.

[@Feasco]

was it that she looked like him or he started to look like her? he did get a bit of work done.

[@alberto032973]

One of the greatest artist and songs and music videos of all time

[@sonjal8531]

so strong MJ vibes here!!! Also Janet is awesome!!!!♥♥♥

[@billiejean601]

I think that Janet is better than Michael. ❤

[@emmaayres4583]

+Kamila Jackson I completely disagree with you

[@KhalsaLS]

how so?

[@l.o.v.emjiskingforever2020]

Kamila Jackson I 100% disagree with you

[@l.o.v.emjiskingforever2020]

Sonja L Michael is my favorite singer. janet is my second

[@quietus5138]

Man, my first concert was the Rhythm Nation Tour back in 1990..I was 4 years old. Black Cat was my JAM. I still remember her on stage and I stood on my chair while my mom held my waist and I got DOWN man...I was jammin. Civic Arena was bumpin that night!

[@charlot1971]

The panther sound was iconic, Love you Janet !!!!

[@simonstuart2003]

Congrats to Janet's album RN 1814 for being in the Library of Congress. Iconic.

[@RoadKing187]

From the very first time I ever heard this song I always thought more rock n roll was her calling. I wish she would’ve done many more like this

[@marcus813]

She liked listening to music from Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard and I think that came through in this song.

[@RhiannaBarr]

Janet needs to write/record more rock! She can pull it off!

[@Tish256]

This is where my love of rock came from her and Michael's Dirty Diana let me know it was okay to be a black girl that loved rock!!!!

[@smill1985]

Oh HECK YEAH!

[@deandrestevens6964]

facts

[@igotchuwb]

Rhianna Barr I do to

[@m.l.tankesly2665]

Rhianna Barr Back in the day when I worked security for a sawmill I would blare Black Cat on the way home to keep me awake coming home from the night watch. some day watches too for that matter. Janet and Meatloaf (yes I have odd tastes in music) kept me awake long enough to make it home and too my bed on many occasions.

[@joshbrause2148]

I absolutely love that she wrote this all by herself. ❤ What a masterpiece from a queen. 👑

[@lanceodegard1837]

I was. It was recorded at the Met Center in the Twin Cities in I think 1988. I must have been 13. I was in St.Josephs Home for Children and Janet gave us a bunch of free tickets.Thanks Janet. Your awesome.....

[@LeoMidori]

Uh, Rhythm Nation came out in 1989 and the concert tour was in 1990. How is that even possible?

[@krislvzep]

Leo Howler albums are finished sometimes a year before an artist goes on tour

[@LeoMidori]

@@krislvzep I'd like you to practice your best reading comprehension of what lance claims and the facts I laid out.

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

Hope everything worked out for you bro!

[@lavanteperignon330]

This is one of the most amazing things ever... Like ever.... Like in the history of the entertainment business. No one, Absolutely no one, compares to Queen Janet

[@devilzdandruff9199]

Lavante Perignon with making it big all the while singing like a bum? Yeah.

[@francinewilson3798]

This blow my mind!! Janet Jackson is awesome!!! whooooooo!! Black Cat! Meow!

[@francinewilson3798]

Love this song By Janet Jackson!! Talent sure runs in this family!

[@anSealgair]

My favourite Janet Jackson song

[@linsaythiebaud1597]

mine too

[@gorgeousone5533]

Mine also

[@healer246]

And one she never gets credit for.

[@blondierapunzel]

Same here

[@amberschmidl6955]

Love it. Mine too

[@shanicethomas6556]

damn she rock the stage ...she got her fans dancing in all !!!😚😚😚

[@DuckyWeeze]

this song is amazing, it has a huge MJ vibe

[@IvonneA7]

+daniel gigs I agree, cool song.

[@DuckyWeeze]

***** a concert video... are you forgetting about actual concerts? are you forgetting MJs performance style?

[@linasmith2483]

daniel gigs right,this video literally screams dirty diana. MJ's in the closet has a janet vibe too,they were obviously inspired by each other!

[@kallevouevoue5087]

shanice Thomas f It was The the g

[@newsduke]

I love the kid at 1:53 wearing a Beat It jacket. Nice little shout-out to her brother who also dabbled in rock.

[@stephanieewalsLN]

This is my favorite video because I'm in it! :) Right after the guitar solo. I called in sick to work to go to the video shoot at the old Met Center (where the Mall of America currently stands). It was such a fun experience to be there and all the anticipation waiting for the video to come out to see if we had made it in. I did, my friend did not and she was pissed! 😂

[@chrismurray942]

awesome!

[@constanceelise2986]

Reminds me of Michael- Dirty Diana

[@LaCheleWallace]

I miss this Janet era. She rocked this song. I love it.

[@samheidke2354]

Heard this song on the radio. Shazamed it straight away. Couldn’t believe it was Janet Jackson! This song is unreal

[@BJMallory]

I was at her concert at the Tacoma Dome when this video was premiered. They showed it right before Janet started her show; they said they had just finished it that day and we were the first people to see it. The place went wild. I love this song so much, I wish she had done more rock songs.

[@EFunkRock]

BJMallory congratulations 🎉!! I attended her concert at Joe Louis Arena and I would’ve lost my mind if that happened. You were blessed to experience the video premiere of a classic song. Nevertheless, it was a great concert and I was blessed to be able to attend. I do agree that she should’ve attempted more rock songs but she still can if she wants.

[@9395gb]

This was probably Janet's best song and peformance next to rhythm nation.

[@billrandolph5375]

Madonna wishes she could put out a kick-ass tune like 'Black Cat'....Janet f-ing rocks this tune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@phillipisthebest26]

Bill Randolph Bitch Madonna is queen. Janet is no competition.

[@alisethompson1623]

Phillip Daniel you got it wrong Janet would kick Madonna's ass when it comes down to music and dancing

[@phillipisthebest26]

Alise Thompson Both of them aren't very musical. And Madonna would totally kick ass in dancing. She practices dance moves, old and new, for hours every day and she's 7 years older than Janet.

[@sergiocabezuela9713]

+Phillip Daniel Janet has proved in the past as well recently in her concerts that she can dance stronger, sharper and smoother even if she's 7 years younger than Madonna. Watching her technical dance routines in her music videos and concert footage is more than enough proof she's way ahead of the rest. Now, don't get me wrong, I was also a huge Madonna fan growing up and still to this day listen to her past work. Janet was and still is a force to be wreckon with when it comes to her dance skills. ,

[@billrandolph5375]

+Phillip Daniel uh, no. Madonna may have practiced dance moves, ect...but, in her videos, as well as in concert, she has YET to display much of it. Janet trained under THE BEST performer/dancer there ever was, this guy...hmmm, what's his name.....wait for it...MICHAEL JACKSON......get over it...Janet ...not only is superior to Madonna in performing, she also writes many great tunes.....

[@shawnshambley2050]

The smile on my face right now....with the hundreds of times ive seen this I never noticed how the audience and crowds are JAMMIN'...old , young, black & white. What great memories :-)

[@Troy_nov1965]

Wish she would have made a heavy rock and roll album this is my favorite song she ever did.

[@briandennis1365]

My favorite Janet Jackson song by far. Soooo gifted and gorgeous!!!!!!

[@tiffanyf7383]

I am 42 and I could literally overdose on nostalgia. The 90's was the last decade where there was still an innocence to life. They had the best movies, tv, and music. I sometimes sit and just close my eyes and go back to this time on my mind...just immersing myself in all the memories. I cry a lot just yearning for those days that I can never get back. The world is such a 💩show today and I just wish I could be a kid again. Just wanting to relive all those precious times 😢. I thank God for KZbin...one of the only online platforms I really look at. Long live the 90's !!!! 👍👍👍💜💜💜

[@laurakibben4147]

@tiffanyg7383 Ha! Wait til you're 55 and everyone has tired of you and moved along. 😢

[@tiffanyf7383]

@@laurakibben4147 That makes me even sadder 🥺😢

[@laurakibben4147]

@@tiffanyf7383 Well don't let anyone tell you you're depressed and put you on other symptom causing drugs! I won't say chin up and cheer up either. That can cause making stupid mistakes in trying to find happiness like I've done. No easy answers 😔😔

[@vanjasmudformerlyknownasma6813]

There will NEVER BE another Janet!

[@ienobik4414]

Janet and Michael could both pull off good rock albums

[@spade1ace7]

My forever crush! Talk about a song that's timeless! Artists aren't made like this anymore!

[@annahanguiano8931]

Even metal heads loved this song back then.it still rocks!

[@yankees29]

I was a metal head back in the early 90’s. There were Metallica fans flipping when she released this. There was just no denying her talent. Incredible artist and so versatile.

[@davidhabert]

Yeah just imagine Janet and Metallica teaming up to perform this song, that would be something. What do you think? Just like you I'm also a metal head and have been for over 25 years.

[@pascalfarful952]

I mean, the guy who produced this video version of Black Cat just so happened to be Michael Wagener, the guy who mixed Master of Puppets so... you're really not far off :P

[@yankees29]

@@pascalfarful952 cool. This song rips! 🤘

[@aileenblas7669]

I was a senior in high school when this song was popular. Even though I listened to a lot of Metallica and Motley Crue, I still loved artists like Janet and Madonna. Rhythm Nation is still my favorite of Janet's and Black Cat ROCKS! . She's a true legend and her documentary was amazing.

[@KnotPhound]

@@davidhabert Considering the attitude of the band members back then, I'm pretty sure the last thing they wanted was to have something to do with a pop star as much as they respected her. In the late 90s tho, they 100% would've done it and i'm pretty sure that would've been a pretty iconic moment in music history.

[@RK-ml2ns]

One of rock music's greatest ever riff's, Dave Barry guitarist. Janet deserved every award she was given, brilliant recording artist.

[@roberthowell8111]

What an incredible song and display of versatility. She was a performer in every sense of the word. There's nothing like Janet Jackson in the music industry today.

[@essiusc]

No better performers in my generation than King Michael and Queen Janet. Oh and their last name is JACKSON damnit!

[@superzrod7723]

The Jackson name is blessed

[@davidhabert]

One very famous rock/metal vocalist who absolutely loved this song was Lemmy (god rest his soul) from Motorhead and even wanted to do a duet with Janet. His record company said NO. Being a heavy rock/metal fan, this would've been amazing.

[@eunicepbrown7783]

This one of my favorite music of Janet Jackson ❤

[@PastorinoOlivier]

Great tune and artist. We tried with my friend from R&O to review this great song. Maybe we succeeded, maybe not, we let you be the judge if you have two or three minutes to spare and a thumb up or down to add, come listen and judge us here :-) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJeWf3usrs2goas and stay safe

[@janet1966]

Yes me too

[@stewiecountry]

I am 53 years. When I cruise around in my new Telluride with this song slappin' at maximum volume, I feel like a MILLION. DAMN. DOLLARS. Thank you, Janet.

[@blaineedwards8078]

A Telluride? Why'd you buy a Korean piece of junk like that for?! Are you aware that Koreans also eat dog meat??

[@dougclark7077]

I remember her performance of this at the 1990 MTV VMAs and fell in love with it. Less than 2 months later it went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked the first time that any artist had #1 hits from the same album a year apart (she topped that when Love Will Never Do Without You hit #1 in early 1991 giving her #1s fro the same album in 3 different calendar years. Rhythm Nation 1814 is imho a very underrated album -- 4 #1s, 6 top 2s and 7 top 5s (she likely would have had an 8th top 5 if A & M had released State of the World as a single).

[@candirenee74]

She reminds me of Joan Jett here with her aggressive vocals and song arrangement 🤘

[@JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke]

I always thought this was a Joan Jett song

[@davidhabert]

@candirenee I'm very impressed by your comparison between Joan Jett and Janet Jackson. Here's something for you to think about, could you imagine them teaming up.

[@tyliekinc.]

It reminds me of Dirty Diana

[@susanwalters7937]

@@davidhabert Oh, wouldn't that be FABULOUS!?!? YES!

[@jackmerlotdoesntliveherean9652]

Glad I was able to find Joan Jett from Janet's strong high gravity.

[@grandma1287]

Excellent pop rock song

[@STRYPER777666]

For the album version of "Black Cat", most of the guitar lines were played by Dave Barry, including the intro, main riff, and a memorable thematic solo. Barry consequently became Janet Jackson's longtime touring guitarist. John McClain, A&R executive for A&M Records, provided the slide-guitar part, while Jellybean Johnson played the funky guitar part that punctuates the album version of the song. Although credited on the album, Jesse Johnson provided a guitar solo that was not used for the album version, but is featured in each of the remixes. The video edit of "Black Cat" features Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme on rhythm guitar, while the 'Guitar Mix' features Vernon Reid of Living Colour.

[@samkelisiwemasondo8357]

Back then, music videos weren't as nasty and rauchy like nowadays, Janet Jackson had one of the best music videos ever.

[@june7gemini]

black ct was my favorite childhood song , this tape was on fire from me repeating this shit over and over lol... thank god i grew up with janet jackson ...

[@imsaved0383]

june 7 gemini .. you’re so lucky

[@herculesbrofister265]

sounds like you had kind of a crappy take deck. setting your tapes on fire.

[@ndillard4]

just saw her in concert in Charlotte... TOTALLY forgot how obsessed I used to be with this song until they started playing it and I damn near jumped over the rows of seats in front of me... man, what a pop god she was! can't wait for her new album!

[@billrandolph5375]

+ndillard4 great post, my friend. Live in Charlotte and was at the show as well....left me breathless...

[@amyurista7531]

I SOOO wish I could see her in concert because she's TOTALLY AWESOME and I think this is one of her BEST songs 🤘❣️

[@edwardhochstatter659]

My all time favorite Janet track

[@TdT2211]

The crowd? That's my crowd. Love it! Love you Janet! And everyone who in this video! 🤩😍🤩😍🤩

[@arsenjaho8069]

Funny how a singer mostly known for her RnB rhythmic songs or love soul/pop ballads did this rock super hit which in my opinion is her best song!

[@Sparky-ww5re]

Raise your hands in the air if you were a kid in the 80s and 90s and were late for school at times because you just couldn't leave MTV alone. Or recorded her videos on the VCR and hitting pause and rewind trying endlessly to replicate the choreography and still failed. Personally for me, Control & Rhythm Nation 1814 are my two favorite Janet Jackson albums. Janet Jackson was In Control of both of these masterpiece albums.

[@kevinbrown688]

Even metal fans love this song! \m/ Rock it Janet! 😘💜

[@davidhabert]

You are not wrong Kevin and believe me I know. I am one 🤘

[@KatieKanitz-n5y]

Holyyy shit. This song was fucking HUGE. Janet is underrated!

[@craigmapel1415]

I'm a diehard metalhead. This song has always been one of my guilty pleasures. Janet rocked this song.

[@LoneLee2022]

Yeah, her hardest song ever.............

[@craigmapel1415]

I don't know who she had playing guitar. He was a shreader, he always reminded me of Rocky George from suicidal tendencies one of the most under rated guitarist in my opinion.

[@LoneLee2022]

@@craigmapel1415 I think he is the guitarist from Living Color.

[@THERobertL2000]

32 years ago today, “Black Cat” by Janet Jackson hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the FIRST artist to achieve two #1s in the 1990s! The song received a GRAMMY nom for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance & won a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song!

[@piotrkucharski1060]

This song truly deserved its success

[@pastcineo]

most successful debut tour by any artist ever

[@alley1433]

So true, if you are referring to MJ.

[@gabriellem5327]

Alison Bryant ...............This is the most successful debut tour by any artist ever. FACTTTTTTTT. Good god, you're everywhere, and you don't even fact check.

[@alley1433]

okay, I hear you.

[@TINKERB121]

Some of you really can't comprehend that Janet has set her own records that MJ doesn't have can you?

[@SnipingXpert]

Ac dc bro..l