and just so ya know, it was 25+ years ago when Janet Jackson released Control and it was her very 1st Album to hit #1 on both the Pop Album Chart and the Soul Album Chart
This song was also Janet's 1st #1 Soul Hit and her very 1st Top 40 Pop Hit
Way to go Janet and BTW, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis also performed the theme to NBA Inside Stuff with Ahmad Rasahd, Willow Bay and Summer Sanders
and this song was out when The Cosby Show, Family Ties, Cheers and Night Court RULED NBA Thursday Nights
I remember in Janet's earlier interviews that she said her dad warned Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to not make Janet into a Prince protege (at the time). Looking at this performance, I had to laugh, because Janet picked up the Prince attitude, just like Sheena Easton did after collaborating with the same people that worked with Prince.
It was like after Control came out, her persona for performing became even more bold. She really transitioned into a woman. I also liked how it was the two guys dancing in the back. I thought the lighter one was more attractive.
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and just so ya know, it was 25+ years ago when Janet Jackson released Control and it was her very 1st Album to hit #1 on both the Pop Album Chart and the Soul Album Chart
This song was also Janet's 1st #1 Soul Hit and her very 1st Top 40 Pop Hit
Way to go Janet and BTW, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis also performed the theme to NBA Inside Stuff with Ahmad Rasahd, Willow Bay and Summer Sanders
and this song was out when The Cosby Show, Family Ties, Cheers and Night Court RULED NBA Thursday Nights
tnawcwvictoria 4 days ago
the dancer on the left(which u put ur back tours ur modem) is SOOOO HOT!!!
bigger4life 3 weeks ago
She is straight up out dancing the proffessionals... She showed her promise so early on - a true diva of stage and performance!
Stardomchild 3 months ago
Hate AB's lame lip sync performances
iolanik 4 months ago in playlist Favorite American Bandstand Moments
This is when she started the whole dance craze and everybody has copied it since
janethqvideos 6 months ago
I like how they used alot of the EXACT same dance moves in the Nasty video.
tinafan80 8 months ago
Thumbs up if you're doing the little head bob while watching this...
javajen19 8 months ago 12
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tnawcwvictoria 9 months ago 2
I remember in Janet's earlier interviews that she said her dad warned Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to not make Janet into a Prince protege (at the time). Looking at this performance, I had to laugh, because Janet picked up the Prince attitude, just like Sheena Easton did after collaborating with the same people that worked with Prince.
stubbie196886 10 months ago
oh shoot she bust out the snake..
because0011 10 months ago
wow!!! ive never seen this footage in its entirety!!!!
Professorblu02 1 year ago
look at the years prior to this on american bandstand...nd then she cme back tht yr and BAM! boy did she have stuff to say:)
letchugo 1 year ago
i think this was 1986
0TheSeeker 1 year ago
It was like after Control came out, her persona for performing became even more bold. She really transitioned into a woman. I also liked how it was the two guys dancing in the back. I thought the lighter one was more attractive.
Aariyan096 1 year ago
@Aariyan096 this was the breakthrough for janet good year for her
retroguy1976 1 year ago
@retroguy1976 Agreed!
Aariyan096 1 year ago
janet is getting it!!!
dynez007 1 year ago
some of these moves are 4rm the song Nasty.
luv4uification 1 year ago
Antho c'est en 86 pas en 85!!!
PMJ1981 1 year ago
work it janet!!!!! love this thanks for posting
inaj27 1 year ago
never seen her perform this! i love the moves. thanks for posting
mouthygirl95820 1 year ago