Control (song)
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Control is a 1986 song by Janet Jackson written by her and the duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis . It appeared on the album of the same name .
history
In the song, Janet Jackson processed her time with her parents and sings about the fact that she finally wants to lead her life alone, this is stated in the text passage: "When I was seventeen, I did what people told me ..." (German: When I When I was seventeen, I had to do what I was told) clearly. It was published on October 21, 1986.
In 1988 Jackson won the song at the Soul Train Music Award in the Best R & B / Soul or Rap Music Video category .
Because of the lyrics, Jackson sang the song on many of their tours, including the Rhythm Nation World Tour and The Velvet World Tour .
Music video
As with Nasty , the music video was directed by Mary Lambert . At the beginning of the video, Jackson leaves the house after a discussion with her parents and drives to the concert with the duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as well as some other men, where she performs the song.
Cover versions
- 1991: Kylie Minogue (Too Much of a Good Thing)
- 2007: Rakim
Individual evidence
- ↑ Sources chart positions: UK / US
- ↑ Music video on MyVideo.de