Because of Love

"Because of Love"
"Because of Love"
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album Janet
Released	January 18, 1994
Studio	Flyte Tyme (Edina, Minnesota)
Genre	Pop; funk;
Length	4:20
Label	Virgin
Songwriter(s)	Janet Jackson; James Harris III; Terry Lewis;
Producer(s)	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis; Janet Jackson;
Janet Jackson singles chronology
Music video
	"Because of Love" on YouTube

"Because of Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson from her fifth album, Janet (1993). It was released in January 1994 by Virgin as the album's fourth single. The track is a love song written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. A remix of the song, the Frankie & David Treat Mix, appears on Jackson's second remix compilation Janet Remixed (1995). Its music video was directed by Beth McCarthy.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Jackson is at her most playful on this adorable pop/funk ditty. Though it does not have the lyrical depth or musical range of past hits, tune has an instantly memorable hook and several fun sing-along passages that renders it simply irresistable."^[1] Alan Jones from Music Week rated the song four out of five, adding, "not a number one, but bound for the upper reaches."^[2] Tom Doyle from Smash Hits gave it two out of five, saying, "Janet keeps the Jackson flag a-flying with another track from her Janet LP. In it she goes "Shoop-shoop-a-doo-doop" over a repetitive house beat, then wafts the merest hint of a melody over it, then it all stops."^[3]

Chart performance

"Because of Love" became Jackson's first solo single since 1987's "The Pleasure Principle" to miss the top five domestically, peaking at number ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay. It was a moderate success in other countries reaching the top twenty in the U.K. and top thirty in Australia.

Music video

The accompanying video for "Because of Love", directed by Beth McCarthy, is composed of footage of Jackson and her dancers on the promo TV Shows tour (London; Leipzig, Saxony; New York City; Paris and Sydney) and rehearsals of Janet World Tour in Hartford, Connecticut. It was later included on the repackaged edition of 2001's All for You as well as the 2004 DVD From Janet to Damita Jo: The Videos. The close up footage of Janet Jackson was filmed at The Four Seasons Hotel, Boston. Her dog received a room amenity of a personalized, homemade milk bone treat.

Live performances

Jackson performed the song on her janet. Tour and was the dedication song for the country of Taiwan for her 2011 Number Ones, Up Close and Personal tour. The song was also used in the DJ Intermission session on the 2017-2019 State of the World Tour. For the first time in nearly 30 years, Jackson included the song on her 2023 Together Again Tour.

Track listing and formats

US 12-inch single (Y-38422)^[4]

Frankie & David classic 12-inch – 7:49
Frankie & David dub – 8:02
Frankie & David Trick mix – 6:42
Frankie & David Treat mix – 6:40
D&D extended mix – 5:10

US CD maxi single (V25H-38422)^[5]

LP version – 4:12
Frankie & David classic 12-inch – 7:48
D&D extended mix – 5:08
Muggs 7-inch with bass intro – 3:32
Frankie & David dub – 8:02
D&D slow version – 4:30

Dutch CD maxi single (VSCDF 1488)^[6]

LP version – 4:14
Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
D&D Extended Mix – 5:10

UK 7-inch single (VS1488)^[7]

LP version – 4:14
Frankie & David 7-inch – 3:33

UK 12-inch single (VST 1488)^[8]

Frankie & David classic 12-inch – 7:49
Frankie & David dub – 8:02
Frankie & David Trick mix – 6:42
Frankie & David Treat mix – 6:40
D&D extended mix – 5:10
Muggs 7-inch with bass intro – 3:32

UK CD maxi single (VSCDG 1488)^[9]

LP version – 4:14
Frankie & David 7-inch – 3:33
Frankie & David classic 12-inch – 7:49
Frankie & David Treat mix – 6:40
D&D Bentley radio mix – 3:59
Muggs 7-inch with bass intro – 3:32
D&D slow version – 5:08

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1994)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[10]	25
Canada Top Singles (RPM)^[11]	10
Canada Contemporary Hit Radio (The Record)^[12]	2
Canada Dance Tracks (The Record)^[13]	6
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[14]	52
Europe (European AC Radio)^[15]	21
Germany (GfK)^[16]	72
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)^[17]	2
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[18]	39
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[19]	23
Scotland (OCC)^[20]	48
UK Singles (OCC)^[21]	19
UK Airplay (Music Week)^[22]	16
UK Dance (Music Week)^[23]	5
UK Club Chart (Music Week)^[24]	1
US Billboard Hot 100^[25]	10
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[26]	32
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)^[27]	4
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)^[28]	4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[29]	9
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)^[30]	4
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[31]	4
US Cash Box Top 100 Singles^[32]	11

Year-end charts

Chart (1994)	Position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)^[33]	70
UK Club Chart (Music Week)^[34]	24
US Billboard Hot 100^[35]	48

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref(s).
United States	January 18, 1994	12-inch vinyl CD cassette	Virgin	^{[citation needed]}
United Kingdom	February 28, 1994	7-inch vinyl 12-inch vinyl CD cassette		^[36]
Japan	March 23, 1994	Mini-CD maxi-CD		^[37]^[38]

References

^ Flick, Larry (January 22, 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 61. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
^ Jones, Alan (February 26, 1994). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 16. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
^ Doyle, Tom (February 16, 1993). "New Singles". Smash Hits. p. 41. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
^ Janet Jackson Because Of Love UK 7" RECORD (192882)
^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
^ Janet Jackson - Because Of Love
^ "Janet Jackson – Because of Love". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2421." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
^ Lwin, Nanda (2000). Top 40 Hits: The Essential Chart Guide. Music Data Canada. p. 140. ISBN 1-896594-13-1.
^ Lwin, Nanda (1995). The Record 1994 Chart Almanac. Music Data Canada. p. 124. ISBN 1-896594-00-X.
^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 12. March 19, 1994. p. 17. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
^ "Adult Contemporary Europe Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. April 30, 1994. p. 21. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
^ "Janet Jackson – Because of Love" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
^ "week 13 (26 maart 1994)" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
^ "Janet Jackson – Because of Love" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
^ "Janet Jackson – Because of Love". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
^ "Janet Jackson: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
^ "Airplay" (PDF). March 20, 1994. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. March 12, 1994. p. 22. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
^ "The RM Club Chart 28.2.94" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). February 26, 1994. p. 10. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
^ "Janet Jackson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
^ "Janet Jackson Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
^ "Janet Jackson Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
^ "Janet Jackson Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
^ "Janet Jackson Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
^ "Janet Jackson Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
^ "Janet Jackson Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
^ "Cash Box Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 4. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^ "RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1994". RPM. Retrieved April 30, 2022 – via Library and Archives Canada.
^ "The RM Club Chart of the Year" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). December 24, 1994. p. 10. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1994". Archived from the original on March 1, 2009. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
^ "Single Releases". Music Week. February 26, 1994. p. 25.
^ "ビコーズ・オブ・ラブ | Janet (ジャネット・ジャクソン)" [Because of Love | Janet (Janet Jackson)] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
^ "ビコーズ・オブ・ラブ | Janet (ジャネット・ジャクソン)" [Because of Love | Janet (Janet Jackson)] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 31, 2023.

[1] Flick, Larry (January 22, 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 61. Retrieved March 16, 2021.

[2] Jones, Alan (February 26, 1994). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 16. Retrieved April 14, 2021.

[3] Doyle, Tom (February 16, 1993). "New Singles". Smash Hits. p. 41. Retrieved April 27, 2021.

[4] Janet Jackson - Because Of Love

[5] Janet Jackson - Because Of Love

[6] Janet Jackson - Because Of Love

[7] Janet Jackson Because Of Love UK 7" RECORD (192882)

[8] Janet Jackson - Because Of Love

[9] Janet Jackson - Because Of Love

[sc_Australia_Janet_Jackson-10] "Janet Jackson – Because of Love". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 13, 2022.

[sc_Canadatopsingles_-11] "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2421." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 28, 2017.

[12] Lwin, Nanda (2000). Top 40 Hits: The Essential Chart Guide. Music Data Canada. p. 140. ISBN 1-896594-13-1.

[13] Lwin, Nanda (1995). The Record 1994 Chart Almanac. Music Data Canada. p. 124. ISBN 1-896594-00-X.

[14] "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 12. March 19, 1994. p. 17. Retrieved November 13, 2021.

[15] "Adult Contemporary Europe Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. April 30, 1994. p. 21. Retrieved May 28, 2023.

[sc_Germany_Janet_Jackson-16] "Janet Jackson – Because of Love" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.

[17] "week 13 (26 maart 1994)" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved February 9, 2020.

[sc_Dutch100_Janet_Jackson-18] "Janet Jackson – Because of Love" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 13, 2022.

[sc_New_Zealand_Janet_Jackson-19] "Janet Jackson – Because of Love". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 13, 2022.

[sc_Scotland_-20] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 6, 2018.

[sc_UKsinglesbyname_Janet_Jackson-21] "Janet Jackson: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

[22] "Airplay" (PDF). March 20, 1994. Retrieved April 29, 2023.

[23] "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. March 12, 1994. p. 22. Retrieved April 23, 2021.

[24] "The RM Club Chart 28.2.94" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). February 26, 1994. p. 10. Retrieved September 27, 2022.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Janet_Jackson-25] "Janet Jackson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

[sc_Billboardadultcontemporary_Janet_Jackson-26] "Janet Jackson Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2021.

[sc_Billboarddanceclubplay_Janet_Jackson-27] "Janet Jackson Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

[sc_Billboarddancesales_Janet_Jackson-28] "Janet Jackson Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Janet_Jackson-29] "Janet Jackson Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

[sc_Billboardpopsongs_Janet_Jackson-30] "Janet Jackson Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_Janet_Jackson-31] "Janet Jackson Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

[32] "Cash Box Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 4. Retrieved July 6, 2024.

[33] "RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1994". RPM. Retrieved April 30, 2022 – via Library and Archives Canada.

[34] "The RM Club Chart of the Year" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). December 24, 1994. p. 10. Retrieved May 20, 2023.

[35] "Billboard Top 100 - 1994". Archived from the original on March 1, 2009. Retrieved August 27, 2010.

[36] "Single Releases". Music Week. February 26, 1994. p. 25.

[37] "ビコーズ・オブ・ラブ | Janet (ジャネット・ジャクソン)" [Because of Love | Janet (Janet Jackson)] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 31, 2023.

[38] "ビコーズ・オブ・ラブ | Janet (ジャネット・ジャクソン)" [Because of Love | Janet (Janet Jackson)] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 31, 2023.

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Janet Jackson
Albums Singles Videography Filmography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Janet Jackson Dream Street Control Rhythm Nation 1814 Janet The Velvet Rope All for You Damita Jo 20 Y.O. Discipline Unbreakable
Compilation albums	Design of a Decade: 1986–1996 Number Ones Icon: Number Ones Japanese Singles Collection
Remix albums	Control: The Remixes Janet Remixed
Video releases	Rhythm Nation 1814 The Velvet Rope Tour: Live in Concert Live in Hawaii From Janet to Damita Jo
Tours	Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 Janet World Tour The Velvet Rope Tour All for You Tour Rock Witchu Tour Number Ones, Up Close and Personal Unbreakable World Tour State of the World Tour A Special 30th Anniversary Celebration of Rhythm Nation Together Again
Residencies	Metamorphosis Las Vegas
Related articles	True You Janet Jackson as a gay icon Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show (controversy) René Elizondo Jr. Jackson family Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson Janet Jackson (documentary TV series)
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Janet Jackson singles
Albums discography Singles discography Videography Awards and nominations
Janet Jackson	"Young Love" "Come Give Your Love to Me" "Say You Do"
Dream Street	"Don't Stand Another Chance" "Two to the Power of Love" "Fast Girls" "Dream Street"
Control	"What Have You Done for Me Lately" "Nasty" "When I Think of You" "Control" "Let's Wait Awhile" "The Pleasure Principle" "Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)"
Rhythm Nation 1814	"Miss You Much" "Rhythm Nation" "Escapade" "Alright" "Come Back to Me" "Black Cat" "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" "State of the World"
Janet	"That's the Way Love Goes" "If" "Again" "Because of Love" "Any Time, Any Place" "Throb" "You Want This" "Whoops Now"/"What'll I Do"
The Velvet Rope	"Got 'til It's Gone" "Together Again" "I Get Lonely" "Go Deep" "You" "Every Time"
All for You	"Doesn't Really Matter" "All for You" "Someone to Call My Lover" "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" "Come On Get Up"
Damita Jo	"Just a Little While" "I Want You" "All Nite (Don't Stop)" "R&B Junkie"
20 Y.O.	"Call on Me" "So Excited" "With U"
Discipline	"Feedback" "Rock with U" "Luv" "Can't B Good"
Unbreakable	"No Sleeep" "Burnitup!" "Unbreakable" "Dammn Baby"
Other songs	"And On and On" "Scream" "Runaway" "Twenty Foreplay" "Ask for More" "Megamix 04" "Make Me" "Nothing" "Made for Now"
As featured artist	"Diamonds" "Making Love in the Rain" "2300 Jackson Street" "The Best Things in Life Are Free" "Luv Me, Luv Me" "What's It Gonna Be?!" "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" "Feel It Boy" "Don't Worry" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti"
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