Because of Love


"Because of Love" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album Janet. It was released as the album's fourth single in January 1994, 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.

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 video, directed by Beth McCarthy, is composed of footage of Jackson and her dancers on the promo TV Shows tour 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 .
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.

Track listing and formats

Dutch CD maxi single
  1. LP version – 4:14
  2. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
  3. D&D Extended Mix – 5:10
UK 7" single
  1. LP version – 4:14
  2. Frankie & David 7" – 3:33
UK 12" promo single
  1. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
  2. D&D Extended Mix – 5:10
  3. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32
  4. Frankie & David Treat Mix – 6:40
  5. Frankie & David Trick Mix – 6:42
UK 12" single
  1. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
  2. Frankie & David Dub – 8:02
  3. Frankie & David Trick Mix – 6:42
  4. Frankie & David Treat Mix – 6:40
  5. D&D Extended Mix – 5:10
  6. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32
UK CD maxi single
  1. LP version – 4:14
  2. Frankie & David 7" – 3:33
  3. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
  4. Frankie & David Treat Mix – 6:40
  5. D&D Bentley Radio Mix – 3:59
  6. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32
  7. D&D Slow Version – 5:08
US 12" single
  1. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:49
  2. Frankie & David Dub – 8:02
  3. Frankie & David Trick Mix – 6:42
  4. Frankie & David Treat Mix – 6:40
  5. D&D Extended Mix – 5:10
US promo CD single
  1. LP version – 4:14
  2. Frankie & David 7" – 3:33
  3. D&D Bentley Radio Mix – 3:59
  4. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32
  5. D&D Slow Version – 5:08
  6. Frankie & David Dub – 8:02
;U.S. CD maxi single
  1. LP version – 4:12
  2. Frankie & David Classic 12" – 7:48
  3. D&D Extended Mix – 5:08
  4. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro – 3:32
  5. Frankie & David Dub – 8:02
  6. D&D Slow Version – 4:30

    Official remixes

Weekly charts

Year-end charts