„Love Will Never Do (Without You)“ – Versionsunterschied

"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson, recorded for her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and released as the seventh single from the album on October 2, 1990, by A&M Records. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week.

Background

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis tooled on the idea of making this song a duet. According to Fred Bronson's The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits, they thought about possibly getting Prince, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, or anyone else working with them at the time. However, there was no concrete plan. During the recording of the first verse, Jimmy Jam tells Jackson, "Sing it low like some guy would sing it." As a result, they kept the idea of her singing the first verse in a low octave but go an octave up on the second verse.

In 1996, the song was remixed by Roger Sanchez. The Single Edit was included on the international release of Jackson's 1996 greatest hits compilation Design of a Decade 1986/1996. Although being one of the album's last singles, it was one of the first songs recorded for Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814. The song's background vocals were recorded in late 1988, while Jackson recorded the lead vocals in January 1989. Herb Alpert plays trumpet on the track.

Music video

The video was directed by photographer Herb Ritts and choreographed by Ritts, Jackson and Tina Landon on September 13, 1990. Jackson originally planned to wear a dress for the video, but Ritts envisioned Jackson in nothing more than a black top, a pair of jeans, and blond hair. The video features cameos by actors Antonio Sabàto, Jr. and Djimon Hounsou. Ritts commented,

"Because Janet is known for her instinctive talent for dance, as well as being an all around entertainer, Janet and I decided to try something innovative on the video. The video is a departure from her elaborate dance production routines ans focuses, instead, on her alone, She is fresh, sensual, womanly and vulnerable as she reveals herself to the camera. We wanted to show this intimate and more personal side of Janet".

The video begins with the shadows of Jackson and a dancer, leading to images of a man running through a desert. As she starts singing the song, accompanied by her love interest, a man doing stunts also appears. As the video advances, a black man is seen running in a large wheel, and also begins lip-synching to the song. He then appears on top of a white half circle. The video ends with Jackson sharing caresses with her lover. Calvin Thomas on his book Masculinity, Psychoanalysis, Straight Queer Theory noted a lightening of Jackson's skin tone and a notable transformation of the shape of her body in the music video. Two versions of the video were produced, one in black-and-white, and the other colorized, both of which appear on the Design of a Decade 1986/1996 video compilation.

The video won for Best Female Video and was nominated for Best Choreography and Best Art Direction at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. It ranked 13 on Rolling Stone's The 100 Top Music Videos, 72 on VH1's 100 Greatest Videos, and 88 on MTV's 100 Greatest Videos Ever Made. Britney Spears was inspired by the video for her "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know" clip, saying "he did Janet Jackson-remember when she made her comeback?" she says, alluding to Janet's makeover, which was orchestrated by Ritts when he directed her "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" video." American recording artist Nicole Scherzinger revealed that she was inspired by the video for her "Your Love" clip.

Chart performance

The song became Jackson's fifth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, the final of seven top five singles from the album, making her the only artist to achieve seven top five singles from one album. The success of "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" also helped the album to become the only one in history to produce number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in three separate calendar years, those being "Miss You Much" in 1989, "Escapade" and "Black Cat" in 1990, and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" in 1991.

The single was certified Gold by the RIAA, but achieved even greater airplay success, topping the Airplay Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running airplay number one single at the time.

Live performances

Jackson has performed the song on most of her tours including the janet. Tour, The Velvet Rope Tour, All for You Tour, Rock Witchu Tour and Number Ones: Up Close and Personal.

Cover versions

Macy Gray sang the song live as a tribute to Jackson during MTV's MTV Icon special in 2001. The song was recorded by Sahara Hotnights in 2009 on their album Sparks.

Track listings

Dutch 7" single (390 606-7)

1. Work It Out" 7" With Intro – 4:48
2. The Love 7" – 4:36

UK 12" single (AMY 700) (limited edition with tour patch & sticker)

Dutch 12" single (390 606-1)

1. The "Work It Out" Mix – 7:30
2. UK Funky Mix – 6:25
3. The "Work It Out" Dub – 4:50

UK CD single (AMCD 700)

European CD single (390 606-2)

U.S. CD single (75021 2400 2)

1. Work It Out" 7" With Intro – 4:48
2. Shep's "Work It Out" Mix – 7:37
3. UK Funky Mix – 6:25

U.S. 12" single (75021 2346 1)

1. The "Work It Out" Mix – 7:30
2. The "Work It Out" Dub – 4:51
3. Work It Out" 7" With Intro – 4:48
4. UK Funky Mix – 6:25
5. UK Instrumental – 6:05
6. Single Version – 4:30

U.S. promo CD single (750217444-2)

1. Single Version - 4:30
2. Work It Out" 7" With Intro – 4:48
3. UK Funky 7" – 4:29
4. The Love 7" – 4:36
5. Work It Out 7" – 4:13
6. The "Work It Out" Mix – 7:30
7. UK Funky Mix – 6:25
8. Shep's Love Mix – 6:03
9. UK Funky Instrumental – 6:06
10. The Work It Out Dub – 4:49

U.S. cassette single (75021-1538-4)

1. Single Version – 4:30
2. Work It Out" 7" With Intro – 4:48

Japanese 3" CD single (PCDY-10021)

1. Single Version – 4:30
2. Work It Out" 7" With Intro – 4:48
3. "The 1814 Megamix" – 7:24

Japanese CD maxi single (PCCY-10164)

1. Single Version – 4:30
2. Work It Out" 7" With Intro – 4:48
3. UK Funky 7" – 4:29
4. The Love 7" – 4:36
5. Work It Out" 7" – 4:13
6. The "Work It Out" Mix – 7:30
7. UK Funky Mix – 6:25
8. Shep's Love Mix – 6:03
9. The "Work It Out" Dub – 4:50
10. The Love Dub – 6:07
11. Shep's Original 7" – 4:28
12. Acapella – 3:49
13. "The 1814 Megamix" – 7:24
14. "You Need Me" – 4:35

UK 1996 12" single

1. Roger Sanchez Club Mix – 6:45
2. Roger Sanchez Club Mix Instrumental – 6:45
3. Roger Sanchez Acid Vocal – 9:24
4. Roger Sanchez Club Dub – 6:25

Official versions/remixes

1990 remixes

• Album Version – 5:50
• Single Version – 4:35
• A Capella – 3:48
• UK Funky 7" – 4:29
• UK Funky Mix – 6:56
• UK Funky Instrumental – 6:06
• Work It Out 7" – 4:13
• Work It Out 7" with Intro – 4:48
• Work It Out Mix – 7:37 (also Shep's Work It Out Mix)
• Work It Out Dub – 4:49
• Original 7" – 4:26 (also Shep's Original 7")
• The Love 7" – 4:36
• The Love Mix – 6:03 (also Shep's Love Mix)
• The Love Dub – 6:02

1996 remixes

• Roger Sanchez Acid Vocal – 9:24
• Roger Sanchez Acid Dub – 6:45
• Roger Sanchez Club Mix – 6:45
• Roger Sanchez Instrumental – 6:45
• Love To Infinity Acid Club Mix – 6:50
• Love To Infinity Classic Paradise Radio Mix – 4:08
• Love To Infinity Radio Master Mix – 4:27

Charts

Peak positions

Chart (1990/1991)	Peak position
Australian Singles Chart	14
Canadian Singles Chart	1
Dutch Top 40	33
Irish Singles Chart	22
New Zealand Singles Chart	27
UK Singles Chart	34
US Billboard Hot 100	1
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	3
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	4
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	33

Year-end charts

Chart (1991)	Position
Australian Singles Chart	92
US Billboard Hot 100	19

Certifications

Country	Certifier	Certification	Sales
United States	RIAA	Gold	500,000

External links

• Vorlage:MetroLyrics song