Episode 72 - Janet Jackson's Control (Track by Track)

Published: Feb. 27, 2021, 8:48 p.m.

For its 35th anniversary, Janet Jackson's 3rd album Control charted on iTunes' Pop Albums Chart throughout February 2021. To celebrate, I share the influences behind making the album, and a track-by-track of all 9 songs.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Songs Used:
"Joyful Joyful Medley" - Lauryn Hill & St. Francis Choir (1993) (Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit)
"Funkytown" - Lipps Inc. (1982)
"Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun) (Live)" - Janet Jackson (2018) (State of the World 2018 Tour at NYC Panorama Festival)

Control Tracks (1986):
1. "Control" (1986-1987)
2. "Nasty" (1986-1987)
3. "What Have You Done for Me Lately" (1986)
4. "You Can Be Mine" (1986)
5. "The Pleasure Principle" (1986-1987)
6. "When I Think of You" (1986)
7. "He Doesn't Even Know I'm Alive" (1986)
8. "Let's Wait Awhile" (1986-1987)
9. "Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)" (1986)