Throwback Thursday: Janet Jackson – “When I Think of You”
As Thanksgiving ’22 draws to a close, I am particularly thankful for songs that put you in a good mood. Songs like “When I Think of You” by Janet Jackson.
The critic class keeps telling us that songs that are heart-wrenching or make us “think” are the most important, but around here, we believe songs that make you happy matter the most. And I will die on that hill.
Ms. Jackson’s catalog is chock full of songs that lift your spirit, but there is something about “When I Think of You.” All the individual elements of the song are simple, but they come together is such a beautifully intricate way that can only be described as a masterpiece. Written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the song was released as the third single from Control and would go on to become Janet’s first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her and Michael the first — and to date, the only — siblings to have solo No. 1s on the chart.
Another reason to revisit this classic is that today just so happens to be Terry Lewis’ 66th birthday. He — along with Jimmy Jam — has helped craft some of the best music ever, and for that, we remain thankful.
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