Week 76: Janet Jackson Week! #1 - Together Again

[@foxesamu]

This was one of the biggest songs of 1998. It was a dedication to Janet’s friend / stylist who died of AIDS. Can’t wait for Janet week 2 because there are still so many classics to power through: I hope “Sunset” by Caroline Polachek goes on your sunset playlist 😄 and yes the video edit cut off the chorus, the full song is like a minute longer - longer intro too

[@taterbug1234]

The abrupt ending symbolizes how loved ones are here one minute, then gone the next. Really impactful.

[@Winnib7479]

Janet Jackson holds the record for the most consecutive Top Ten entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart by a female artist with 18. She is the ONLY artist in the history of the chart to have 7 singles from 1 Album (Rhythm Nation) peak within the top 5 positions at once. She received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock vocal performance for the song Black Cat which she wrote the lyrics and guitar riffs, making her the ONLY ARTIST IN HISTORY TO HAVE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS IN 5 MUSIC GENRE'S. Janet Jackson is the Blueprint for many female artists who have verbally acknowledged this fact like Beyonce, Britney Spears, Aaliyah, Ciara, Ariana, Jennifer Lopez , Selena, just to name a few. Janet is celebrating 50 years in the entertainment industry (includes Acting) since the age of 7. She is currently on tour at 57 years old and still dancing and singing .

[@Mr.Jamie.D]

This song was being sung to a friend who had past of AIDS. She wanted to honor him with joy and the song did just that.

[@Micah1814]

That’s two Janets holding each other during the bridge. They were digitally combined in the shot. This song was from the 1997 album The Velvet Rope, which chronicles Janet’s journey toward self-acceptance during a rough period in her life. This image reflects her loving herself.

[@kendall1208]

your faces @ 2:18 when the beat kicks in the brightness on your face made me smile :)

[@breyonnaleone6357]

Janet is that girl ✨✨✨✨

[@jeffcpt8554]

Janet Jackson is the Queen of dancing❤❤

[@deltalima8947]

Aaliyah week with the following: 5 - One in a million 4 - More than a woman 3 - Rock the boat 2 - Try again 1 - Are you that somebody

[@Sultans-World]

Agreed

[@SongChumper]

Agreed

[@billyjohn7846]

This song was HUUUUGE back then, I promise you. I'm not surprised it's her biggest song on Spotify

[@tims61]

JANET WEEK 2 (In no particular order) 1. Rhythm Nation (1989) 2. The Pleasure Principal (1987) 3. I Get Lonely (1998) 4. Alright (1990) 5. Miss You Much (1989)

[@jennifersmith8046]

Janet has so many amazing songs. -that’s the way love goes. ( j-lo is in this one) -rhythm nation -miss you much -love will never do without you -nasty -when I think of you -pleasure Principle Janet is such an Icon!

[@sagelovescoffee]

Velvet Rope is an iconic album!!!!

[@srowe1528]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@justchill6765]

You guys must do another top 5 weekly of Janet Jackson songs she has such a great catalog of music!

[@dancerjack1814]

The crash at the end = The way a life/party/good time can end and the mood fall instantly into black.

[@DaymoJH]

Seems like you enjoyed Janet week , I think a week 2 is definitely needed. Together again was the 2nd biggest worldwide seller in the world that year ….the song started as a balled and has 3 prominent remixes with videos ….after some though she wanted to make it happy in celebration of her friends memories so they added a beat 🥰

[@Sultans-World]

There are Aaliyah fans making lists for an Aaliyah week and I support that notion.

[@htbald1]

The song was written for her friend and make-up artist Kevyn Aucoin, when he passed away, it was rededicated to Michael after his passing. Janet was in Africa when this video was shot!

[@ZEROCOOLLTV]

I just remember her doing an interview when this song came out and saying there were no upbeat songs remembering the people we lost, it always sad, but she wanted a uplifting song to remember people that weren't with use anymore.

[@dancerjack1814]

Janet holding Janet = part of the theme of the entire album (The Velvet Rope), which is an album about self reflection and embracing the self.

[@bhz4]

Ok so a week two for Janet is definitely needed because you guys haven’t even halfway scratched the surface of all how incredible Janet Jackson’s discography is so i need a week two from you guys and you won’t be disappointed if you do one. Also the abrupt ending of the song is just in the video on the album it is a slow fade out lol

[@troyaturner1979]

The album version repeats the chorus a 2nd time. This is the radio edit version.

[@nobodyfamous9657]

This is Janet biggest record she has multiple versions of this song.

[@spilledbeans7000]

This is probably one of the most beloved songs of all time. Coz how can U not love this song? Also Knowing the meaning behind the song makes it more emotional.

[@BeccaSupreme9197]

There needs to be a Janet Jackson Week #2. Here are five more videos you can watch: - Doesn’t Really Matter - Any Time, Any Place - You Want This - That’s The Way Loves Goes - Love Will Never Do Without You

[@KingdomVR]

Your reactions when the music kicked in 😆

[@roger1296]

“If” is her BEST VIDEO, and one of her BEST SONGS!

[@janellbaptista8225]

Jan Stan did us proud you guys are hilarious

[@imalwaysright]

This is the video edit. The album version has an extended outro, which you’d love. Radio edit has a fade out outro.

[@joetj]

No.1 song for 2 weeks in America and sold nearly 7 million worldwide. The video depicts where the Bible speaks of paradise on earth after the resurrection. That's why you see humans interacting with lions and other would be dangerous animals. "In heaven we will be together again my baby". She's lost her dad, 2 brothers, and her mom is 92. God is always with you Janet🙏🏾

[@Markyajv]

It was filmed in Los Angeles, California, with her brother Michael's giraffe and elephant being used for the shoot; the giraffe got away during the shoot, but it was found afterwards. Set in the Serengeti, Tanzania, the video depicts Jackson with mini red ponytails on her head. In the hug shot of Janet and Janet she is wearing a silver ring on each finger with a chain that connects to her silver bracelet. "Together Again" was a tribute from Jackson to a friend who had recently died from AIDS as well as AIDS victims and their families worldwide, as stated in the liner notes of The Velvet Rope. Originally written as a ballad, the track was re-arranged as a dance song. Jackson was reportedly inspired to write the song from her own personal experience, as well as a piece of fan-mail she received from a young boy in England who had lost his father. According to Jimmy Jam, "it had a deep meaning for her because it was about a friend she lost to AIDS, but as with all her songs, she tries to make them apply in a general sense to anybody. The idea was to make it a joyous song musically". The arrangement of the song was constructed in 30 minutes by Jam, Lewis and Jackson while in the recording studio. Once the melody was in place, Jackson finished writing the lyrics to the song. Janet released three versions of the song; the original dance pop version, the "Deep Remix", a R&B/hip hop version, and the "Deeper Remix", which is a R&B/soul remake. The original dance version was inspired by Donna Summer's "Last Dance".[2] Other remixes by DJ Premier, Tony Moran. Tony Humphries and Jonathan Peters were also released. The song was also included in the ending of "Janet Megamix 04". The song became Jackson's eighth number one on the Billboard Hot 100-the only U.S. chart-topper from The Velvet Rope-and peaked at number eight on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "Together Again" also became one of the biggest-selling singles from a female artist in the history of the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number four. "Together Again" is Jackson's biggest international single, reaching the top five and top ten in many countries. It also received a BMI Pop Award for "Most Played Song". Two music videos were produced for "Together Again". The video for the original version was directed by Seb Janiak, choreographed by Tina Landon and is a dance video that shows Jackson and her dancers performing in a futuristic African paradise where people are seen living side by side with wild animals such as elephants, giraffes, and wildcats. In the scene where Jackson appears to be hugging herself, dancer Nikki Pantenburg served as Jackson's body double. This version received a nomination for Best Dance Video at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.

[@onlyyoucanbeyou5449]

Enjoyed you guys Janet Jackson 5 video run but If you guys ever decide to do a part 2 here is another top 5 for you guys! 1. The Pleasure Principle 2. Rhythm Nation 3. I Get Lonely 4. That's The Way Love Goes 5. Black Cat

[@yourdestinyfulfilled]

This is the one!!

[@billyjohn7846]

THAT'S JANET 🤣🤣🤣🤣 9:28

[@mr.fufferman975]

You guys are right about the fade out! This is the single edit version, the album track is longer and fades out!

[@imalwaysright]

This is the video edit. The radio has a proper fade-out.

[@fawli86]

I like how at first/years before or when I was a teenager listening to this song, it was just a fun wholesome song with a very heartfelt message. When I got older and at a time when I just lost my dad, I came across this song again and it was very different for me. The upbeat melody was still there but I was crying the whole time because it was a beautiful tribute to someone you loved. This was the song that made me break through my grief along with Mariah Carey's Butterfly.

[@djohn515]

The best tour ever

[@noelleparris9451]

I forgot all about this song! And I love it, it and the video... so much fun! Thanks for doing this one!

[@mrgrumpy888]

Since you love pre-made lists so much, here's your Janet week 2: 5) Rhythm nation 4) That's the way love goes 3) Got ’til It’s Gone 2) Made for now 1) Control

[@MikeCheck1814]

Solid list. I’d get Pleasure Principle in there.

[@MikeCheck1814]

@TheeePinkPanther Made For Now is such a great video. So colorful and vibrant and celebratory.

[@troyaturner1979]

Yall need to do a Week 2. You don't know how big her discography is....All For You, Rhythm Nation, Escapade, Doesn't Really Matter, IF (my personal favorite & that dance break is F'n iconic for a damn good reason), I Get Lonely, Come Back To Me...her body of work is ridiculous.❤🙌🏿🔥

[@Skunky_332]

They did If and All For You already

[@marlonalcantara9189]

Janet ❤🔥

[@samreed7817]

You’ll have to do a number 2 week just for the fact that Janet Jackson is one of the biggest and most influential artists of all time, 10 Number 1 Hits, 27 top 10 Hits, over 200 million records sold, Highest paid performer in history Twice and has the only album in history to have 7 Top 5 singles. She is a legend and was so huge it’s so hard to grasp the kinda celebrity she was in her hay day, she was the Rihanna/Beyoncé. My personal favorites are 1. Got Til Its Gone (super cool Afrocentric vibe) 2. That’s The Way Love Goes (nobody’s ever looked better in a video, like stunning) 3. Alright (the most fun musical/music video to watch) 4. Rhythm Nation (a classic, one of thee most influential videos of all time) 5. Love Will Never Do (Herb Ritts directed the video and he’s my favorite fashion photographer, so the aesthetic is nice)

[@noelleparris9451]

Yes to this list!

[@thergchannel]

Youll need to have another round of Janet! You will be amazed with her catalogue!

[@misslucyyy]

Love Janet soo much and loved these reactions! I suggest doing a Charli XCX week! 5. Gone with Christine and the Queens 4. Boom Clap 3. Good Ones 2. 1999 1. Vroom Vroom

[@jseight279]

The most satisfying way to do something is to react to Janet's whole discography (albums 3-12).

[@xPurplePiscesx]

Janet week #2 and maybe 3 are needed. In no particular order, these should have definitely made the cut: 1) Miss You Much, 2) You Want This, 3) That's The Way Love Goes, 4) I Get Lonely, 5) Escapade, 6) Rhythm Nation, 7) Pleasure Principle, 8) Scream (ft. Michael Jackson), 9) Anytime, Any Place, 10) Doesn't Really Matter, 11) Alright 12) Busta Rhymes ft. Janet - What's It Gonna Be.

[@TyTy.4]

Yeah I agree with this list🙌🏽

[@mr.checkyourself4672]

This is Janet biggest record of her career

[@troyaturner1979]

That was That's The Way Love Goes

[@deus6344]

​@@troyaturner1979Together Again sold more copies globally than That's The Way Love Goes it is Janet biggest record but That's The Way Love Goes will be her second.

[@troyaturner1979]

@deus6344 Whoops...I completely forgot about that. Thank you for reminding me. I was thinking in terms of weeks at #1, not copies sold😂

[@ceruleanprince7139]

@@troyaturner1979That’s the way love goes was her biggest hit in America. Together again was her biggest global hit.

[@JM8737]

Hello Mike & Joe, just wanted to let you guys know that you are doing a fantastic job. I thoroughly enjoy the chemistry between the two of you, and that you are diverse in the artists/music that you review. Keep up the awesome work! I also love that you have reviewed two of favorite artists, Janet and Whitney. I would LOVE if you can do a second week on Janet, she has a GIANT catalog of hits, and there is so many classic, iconic songs videos to explore. Here are another 5 videos, and three bonus video if you bless us with another Janet week. 1) Miss U Much (make sure it's the extended video with the iconic chair dance routine at the end), 2) Nasty, 3) Rhythm Nation, 4) When I Think of You, 5) Escapade 6)Pleasure Principle, 7) That's The Way Love Goes , and 8) Love Will Never Do (Without You).... and this is just some of her amazing work. You won't regret it. Thank you again for such a great show.

[@gwafashofa]

Janet's here in the Philippines now! She is in Manila City for her Together Again Tour. ❤❤❤

[@johnlewis195]

Remembering your Death of Loved ones....RIP Benji....MY Love

[@slamwonder7904]

One of the most successful global songs in history Janet knew she had a big hit with this record!

[@sagelovescoffee]

The song ends abruptly because its much longer and obviously had to be short enough to rotate on tv 😊

[@DaymoJH]

She has just completed her latest tour which was called “ Together again “ ….which was her highest grossing EVER …and yes this was after the differences in inflation etc ….all this 42 years since her debut album

[@666one111]

Lmaoooo that woman on Janet is CGI Janet lol smh

[@prismaze]

we need week 2 with rhythm nation, nasty, miss you much, that's the way love goes and i get lonely

[@JennaJLyons]

This video was so beautiful

[@Tez.92]

Classic 🔥❤️

[@terryallen7853]

This video should've won Video of the Year(VMA) and Best shortform music video (Grammy) for real. It was amazing as well as the message and delivery.

[@macc.1132]

While this song did go to #1 for a couple of weeks, what it was known for was how Long it stayed on the Hot 100 - somethings like 40 something weeks. Which, for the 1990's, was a pretty solid feat.

[@jonny_mazerati9410]

This is not the full song - it was edited for the video for some reason. Listen to the album version it fades normally at the end

[@jonjgonzales9152]

Good job JanetStan. Janet is The Queen

[@JustatypicalMILLENIAL]

The first cd single i ever owned. I forfeited my easter eggs as a kid to get this one song on cd instead. Janet needs more recognition for her amazing presence!

[@JustatypicalMILLENIAL]

I never would have known that I would need a positive memorial song in my life back then but it really helps on the rough days when I miss my dad, grandma, grandpa and brother in law.

[@davidbarnes1113]

This song also has some amazing remixes. The Deeper remix is my favorite and it has a completely different video all on its own. That is Janet x two in that shot when you see her with herself near the tree.

[@MarvinVa1cin]

It’s beautiful I hope they do it on week 2.

[@radleyatticus5376]

Janet Jackson Week 2 1. Rhythm Nation 2. Doesn’t Really Matter 3. I Get Lonely 4. Scream 5. The Pleasure Principle

[@sarablack2547]

one of my fav janet songs/vids. that was double janet with jewallary on her fingers,hand.cgi affect

[@bghjin]

i recommend you to check the whole album, Velvet Rope. it’s my utmost personal #1 album of hers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LocoMarzz]

Amazing song from Janet and one of her biggest hits. Love the reaction from you guys and you definitely need to do another week of janet with these songs starting with...What have you done for me lately, love will never do without you, Rhythm Nation, I get lonely, and that's the way love goes.

[@tashawooden1782]

My favorite song

[@AngelChris-e7h]

iconic album...bye the way why you are both so good looking??? LOL

[@finefeatheredfriend9240]

Lol at 9:49! It’s both Janet guys. It was the 90s but film wasn’t so ancient in those days 😂

[@kazanketton9361]

A Week #2 is definitely in order. 1. Rhythm Nation 2. The Pleasure Principle 3. That's The Way Love Goes 4. Nasty 5. When I Think Of You

[@frankoceazz]

Already checked week 2 and I Get Lonely isn’t there as well. So you both need to get on that asap. Lol. Love you guys!

[@MahoganyHues]

I’m flabbergasted that Rhythm Nation and Pleasure Principle were not on the list. I can only surmise that younger people who only know her newer songs compiled the list.

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

I would do a bonfire party with song playing on my playlist.

[@666one111]

The giraffes, Lions and elephants are real and we’re Michael Jackson’s she borrowed. The crew lost the giraffes lmao But found him later

[@Jerome.Jerome]

If u end up doing Alicia Keys week it should be: 5- Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart 4- Un-thinkable (I’m Ready) 3- Girl on Fire 2- If Aint Got You 1. Fallin’

[@kiarturpo4712]

Janet Jackson Week 2 #5 You Want This #4 All Nite #3 Love Will Never Do (Without You) #2 I Get Lonely #1 Rhythm Nation

[@theduchessofofpork8569]

CHRISTINA AGUILERA please! 1. BEAUTIFUL 2. FIGHTER 3. DIRRTY 4. NOT MYSELF TONIGHT 5. AIN'T NO OTHER MAN PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Markyajv]

My favorite JJ song! 🎉

[@xPurplePiscesx]

Missy Elliot Week: 1) The Rain, 2) Sock It 2 Me, 3) Hot Boyz, 4) Gossip Folk, 5) Get Your Freak On

[@bananaboydc5431]

It is criminal that "That's The Way Love Goes" didn't make the list. WTF?!

[@Sultans-World]

Have u requested it tho?

[@bananaboydc5431]

@@Sultans-World They said they got the list from a commenter, not by requests.

[@srowe1528]

Right! 😳😬🤦🏽‍♀️

[@PapoNegron-g3o]

For the life of me why I don't remember the ending to this video ending in this volatile way? That was almost Bing Bang Theory. The mother and child in Janet Jackson's "Together Again" video represent the AIDS victims and their families worldwide, as well as a friend of Jackson's who died from AIDS. Jackson wrote the song as a tribute to her friend and to those affected by AIDS. The song was originally written as a ballad, but was later re-arranged into a dance and house song.

[@energyismygame]

You guys probably should check Poppy next. She’s a very diverse artist in terms of what music she produces. She considers herself post-genre cuz she can do anything from bubblegum pop to dark pop to rock to heavy metal to industrial… she released her latest single from her upcoming new album “Zig” called Knockoff. Other songs (with MVs) i’d recommend from her is: I disagree, Time Is Up, X, Lowlife and Flux.

[@felipecartier9101]

Week of Sza plsssss🥹🫶🏻

[@wrabbit81]

As a Janetologist and only seeing her on the countdown only once I think it’s time I start submitting my list and put yall onto knowledge why she’s known as the Blueprint for her music, videos, and live performances. Tell me what I need to do to get my girl seen on this channel?

[@nixolochenkov9830]

Waiting for SIA week...

[@bakohstudio8954]

Probably should try the spice girls next :) should be fun :)

[@luminfancheng183]

Christina Aguilera week please 🥹❤️

[@zoren1900]

Was Lady Gaga inspired by this video for Stupid Love ( Chromatica) ?? 💓💓

[@imalwaysright]

If you think this is Janet’s #1, wait till you see Rhythm Nation. You cannot do a Janet Jackson week without Rhythm Nation, one of her signature tunes, a Grammy-winning video, and considered one of the greatest music videos of all time. The Janet stan didn't give you a good Top 5. Go Deep and Feedback aren't Top 5. Better ones include Miss You Much, Love Will Never Do (Without You) (directed by the legendary Herb Ritts), That's The Way Love Goes, Alright, I Get Lonely, Scream, Got ''til It's Gone (another Grammy winner), Runaway, You Want This, The Pleasure Principle (considered one of the best female videos of all time), Nasty, What Have You Done For Me Lately, When I Think of You, Doesn’t Really Matter. There's so many. Her catalogue is too big for 5.

[@DaymoJH]

It was 2 Janet’s ….CGI

[@cobyhearns4667]

Can y'all do lil kim top 5 music videos?

[@PippBucket]

Loved this one!

[@nicebeing8672]

DESTINYS CHILD!!

[@elissafrederick8636]

y'all gotta do a Sean Paul week

[@sircharlessir]

Fellas both of them are Janet in the scene. Not her sister. They shot the video in California. 1997

[@Nikobun]

Ooh can we do a spice girls,fka twigs or a kelly clarkson week pls?

[@ribalded]

Harry Styles week pls :) 5. Satellite 4. Treat People With Kindness 3. Music For A Sushi Restaurant 2. Lights Up 1. As It Was

[@Kiddo1814yeah]

Where’s Rhythm Nation ???? Common guys

[@MikeCheck1814]

Kinda shocked too. Definitely need a second Janet week.

[@panbaiye]

Recommend week 2 with rhythm nation. 😊🎉

[@johnjarvisaethelbertavila9426]

Can you do 2NE1 week?

[@bestmusicplaylists5294]

Top 5 songs about Famous/Real people VINCENT don mclean HEY JUDE beatles YOU'RE SO VAIN carly simon YOU OUGHTA KNOW alanis morisette NIGHTSHIFT commodores ❤💥