"I Get Lonely" is a song by American singer
Janet Jackson
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from her sixth
studio album
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, ''
The Velvet Rope
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'' (1997). It was written by Jackson,
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
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and Jackson's then-husband,
René Elizondo Jr.
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Early life and career
Born in Durango, Mexico, Elizondo and Jackson met in th ...
It was released on February 24, 1998, by
Virgin Records
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as the album's third
single
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. The track is a departure from Jackson's signature brand of crossover
dance-pop
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and
R&B into a pure R&B and
soul
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vibe. Lyrically, it expresses loneliness and the desire for an estranged lover. A remixed version of the song featured American R&B group
Blackstreet
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.
"I Get Lonely" became Jackson's eighteenth consecutive top-ten hit on the US
''Billboard'' Hot 100, setting a record as the only female artist in history to achieve that feat. The song received a
BMI Pop Award for "Most Played Song" and a
Grammy Award
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nomination for
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, and was later included on Janet's second
greatest hits album
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''
Number Ones'' (2009). Its
music video
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, directed by
Paul Hunter
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, received positive reception for its abounding sex appeal.
Background
"I Get Lonely" is a departure from Janet's usual mix of
dance-pop
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and
R&B, as the song is more
neo soul
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-oriented. It was released as the third single from Jackson's sixth album ''
The Velvet Rope
''The Velvet Rope'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. The album was released on October 7, 1997, through Virgin Records. Prior to its release, she renegotiated her contract with Virgin for US$80 million, the largest rec ...
'', which chronicled Jackson's struggle with depression and intimacy. In an interview for
MTV
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, she discussed how the depression was causing her to experience deep sadness, forcing her to take breaks from her music career.
During the writing and recording of ''The Velvet Rope'' she began to spontaneously cancel recording sessions and appeared constantly troubled.
The themes of loneliness and abandonment that are explored in "I Get Lonely" are a direct reflection of the emotional state that Jackson was in during the production of the album. Jackson described the album as her most personal work, developed throughout her entire lifetime. She explained, "I never looked deeply at the pain from my past, never tried to understand that pain and work it through. It was a journey I had avoided. But one I now had to face."
Critical reception
''
Billboard
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'' commented "Miss Jackson follows her recent
opNo. 1 "
Together Again" with a grinding ballad that is clearly designed to strengthen her credibility with hardcore R&B listeners."
''Billboard'' also considered "I Get Lonely" to be "bold", "R&B flavored", and themed around a "sensitive subject" like other songs from ''
The Velvet Rope
''The Velvet Rope'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. The album was released on October 7, 1997, through Virgin Records. Prior to its release, she renegotiated her contract with Virgin for US$80 million, the largest rec ...
''; in this particular case, "loneliness". ''
Vibe
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'' called "I Get Lonely" a "gigantic voicey song" and praised its structure, saying "the song starts with the beautifully overblown chorus
..After that, it's official: you're singing it until next year. There're, like, 40 Janets singing the chorus, and she harmonizes with herself like she's
the Pips. Honey butter. This is where she wins." The review also noted Jackson's vocal performance as being both heartfelt and convincing, observing "Or maybe Janet Jackson really feels lonely. Because she sounds more convincing, more alive, on "I Get Lonely" than on ''
The Velvet Rope
''The Velvet Rope'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. The album was released on October 7, 1997, through Virgin Records. Prior to its release, she renegotiated her contract with Virgin for US$80 million, the largest rec ...
s title song, better than when she's singing about any of that tie-me-up-tie-medown, gettin'-freaked-from-behind "rope burn" stuff."
''
Yahoo! Music
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'' described "I Get Lonely" as highlighted by "catchy chord progressions" while ''
The L.A. Times
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'' says the song "plumbed relatively raw
neo-soul
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depths." A review from ''
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'' also praised the song's quality, stating "It's hard to pinpoint the best aspect of the song: the opening seconds, its melody, the hook or the way Ms. Jackson's voice flutters seamlessly over the beat. What's apparent, however, is that those three traits and more meshed to produce one of the standout records from the most famous female Jackson and a testament of what R&B once was."
Remix versions
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An alternate remix of "I Get Lonely", known as the TNT Remix, features vocals from
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and has an
electro-
R&B/
hip hop soul
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instrumental produced by
Timbaland
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and
Teddy Riley
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. A solo version of the remix was also produced under the title "TNT Main Mix - Janet Only". A demo of Riley's remix titled the "Teddy Riley Test Pressing Mix" features an instrumental similar to the original and also has alternate, more subdued vocals by Riley and Blackstreet.
MTV
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reported on the release of the remix, stating "After using
Gang Starr
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's
DJ Premier
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on
emixes of"
Together Again," Jackson called in Teddy Riley of Blackstreet to work on 'I Get Lonely.'" Jackson revealed to MTV that she and Riley managed to collaborate on the concept for the remix "via phone." Jackson stated "
ileycalled me every single day with different ideas," Jackson continued, "and I would say, 'O.K., that's cool. Just put it down and let's go from there.' So he'd put a little bit down and call me and play it for me and it was fun." ''Billboard'' critiqued the song's various remixes, commenting "Top 40 programmers who prefer Janet as a disco diva are treated to a solid, pop-smart house remix by
Jason Nevins
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, while the cut's original co-producers,
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
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, contribute an odd if ultimately useful booty-bass remix. In each case, the song's infectious chorus and taut melody wisely remain intact. Of course, quietly tacked between the numerous trend-conscious remixes of "I Get Lonely" is the far superior album version. Why not be among the few programmers to buck trends and let the original version works its unmistakable magic?"
Regarding the TNT Remix, ''
Billboard
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'' commented: "Teddy Riley has been enlisted to spruce up the track with a skittling jeep groove, while Janet's yearning, thickly layered vamps are complemented by a single-only guest appearance by
Blackstreet
Blackstreet (often stylized as BLACKstreet) is an American R&B group founded in 1991 by record producers Chauncey "Black" Hannibal, and Teddy "Street" Riley. The group has released four albums with Interscope Records until 2003. They achieved ...
", adding Jackson's and "the groups' voices blend extremely well."
Chart performance
When the song debuted and peaked at number three on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100 it became Jackson's 18th consecutive top ten hit, setting a record for her as the only artist to achieve such a feat.
It fared even better on the
Hot Dance Singles Sales
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and
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
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, peaking at number-one on both charts, spending two weeks at the top position. It was eventually certified gold by the
RIAA
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and has sold more than 900,000 copies.
Outside of the US the song performed well, reaching the Top 5 in the United Kingdom, Spain, and South Africa. It peaked in the top 10 in New Zealand, and the top 20 in Italy, Canada, and the Netherlands. It performed moderately well in Australia, peaking at number twenty-one.
Music video
The accompanying
music video
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for "I Get Lonely" was directed by
Paul Hunter
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and choreographed by
Tina Landon
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. It premiered on MTV & BET in March 1998.
Similar to other videos and imagery from ''The Velvet Rope'', the video took a more artistic approach, blending Jackson's trademark sex appeal and choreography with the song's theme of loneliness and isolation. The video was later included on the video compilation
DVD
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included with the special edition of Jackson's ''
All for You'' album. and on the video compilation ''
From Janet to Damita Jo: The Videos''. An alternate music video for the "TNT Remix" with
Blackstreet
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was also released, showing new scenes of Jackson performing the song with the group on a platform setting in between the video's original scenes.
[
The music video received positive reception. ]MTV News
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commented, "Anyone who has seen Janet Jackson's latest video for "I Get Lonely" is well acquainted with the singer's physical attributes". ''Erotic Revolutionaries: Black Women, Sexuality, and Popular Culture'' author Shayne Lee remarked that Janet's "eroticism intensifies" within the video, saying "In the video for 'I Get Lonely' Janet rips open her shirt exposing a black lace bra and continues dancing as she sings about needing to resolve her loneliness". ''King
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'' magazine also commented on Jackson's physical attributes, stating "You might think she's just dressed like a sexy-ass private eye, but wait for it...wait for it..''blaow!'' The twins
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come out to play, and they ain't playing fair". Uproxx
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commented "God bless Janet Jackson for this song and also the cleavage shot in the video. She'll always remain one of the OG sex symbols", also revealing "years later, it still holds up quite well". SoulBounce praised Jackson's new style of "full, vibrant red hair", also calling her appearance "easily the most stunning" of all her prior video looks, continuing to say "Armed with a collection of perfectly fitting pant suits, ample cleavage and undeniable sex appeal", Janet "embodies the passion, beauty and grace of the Velvet Rope era".
The video additionally received nominations for "Sexiest Music Video of the Year" at the VH1 Video Music Awards and "Best R&B Music Video" at the Lady of Soul Music Awards.
Live performances
Janet performed "I Get Lonely" at Europe's TMF Awards
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, the Soul Train Music Awards
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, and an acoustic version of the song at ''The Rosie O'Donnell Show
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This talk sh ...
''. It was later performed on Jackson's ''The Velvet Rope Tour
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'', ''Rock Witchu Tour
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'','' Number Ones: Up Close and Personal'' tour, and '' Unbreakable World Tour'' with a review from the New York
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date of the latter tour calling "I Get Lonely" a "classic" that received "the most love of the night" from the audience. Jackson also included the song on her 2017 State of the World Tour
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in a medley with Dammn Baby and on the second leg of the tour in 2018, it was included in a medley with "Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
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" and "Any Time, Any Place
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". Jackson also included the song on her 2019 Las Vegas Residency Janet Jackson: Metamorphosis.
Legacy
Australian pop singer Sam Sparro
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confirmed his " I Wish I Never Met You" video, released 2012, was inspired by Janet's "I Get Lonely" video.
Kelly Rowland
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's performances of "Motivation
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" on both ''The Tonight Show
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with Jay Leno
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'' and the 2011 BET Awards were inspired by the performance, outfit, and choreography of Jackson's "I Get Lonely". ''Yahoo! Music
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'' interviewed Rowland, who confirmed the performance was inspired by Jackson, which "was considered by many to be the highlight of the night". ''Idolator
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'' said Rowland stole the show with her "Janet Jackson inspired number". ''The Round Table'' observed "Rowland segued into a mini dance breakdown reminiscent of Janet Jackson's 'I Get Lonely'" towards the end of her performance of the song on ''The Tonight Show
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''. "I Get Lonely" is mentioned in a chapter of Vincent Tolliver's novel ''Baptized: A Novel''.
Dance group SoReal Cru
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performed a choreographed routine to "I Get Lonely" during the "Janet Jackson Challenge" episode of ''America's Best Dance Crew
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''. ''Cinema Blend'' commented on the tribute, saying "SoReal Cru tries to balance provocation with artistic merit in order to do Janet justice." In 2009 dance troupe Choreo Cookies performed a routine to "I Get Lonely" at the "World of Dance
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" tour.
Covers
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sampled "I Get Lonely" on "Shine", the lead single from their "Come As You Are" project. Ne-Yo
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spliced "I Get Lonely" into his performance of " Let's Go", a collaboration with Calvin Harris
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, at the 2013 NBA All-Star Game
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. Luke James performed a mash-up of "I Get Lonely" with his single "I Want You" during a performance on the UK's SB.TV
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in May 2013. Eric Bellinger and Amber Riley
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of '' Glee!'' fame's single "Never Be Lonely" samples "I Get Lonely", altering the song's lyrics to be from a couple's point of view. In August 2013, House
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producer ESTA's "YouAre(TheOne)" sampled "I Get Lonely", "flipping the sample into a fantastically constructed groovy jam, bursting with sentimental house vibes." B.Slade
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performed live covers of the song during various appearances throughout 2012. Jessi Teich recorded a jazz
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cover of "I Get Lonely" for her "Live and Unwrapped EP", released 2013. Boney James
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covered "I Get Lonely" for his "Body Language
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" album, while a jazz cover by Alexander Ethan Grey also appeared on the compilation "Smooth Sax Tribute to Janet Jackson". Russell Gunn
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performed live covers of "I Get Lonely" at "The 32nd Annual Atlanta
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Jazz Festival" in 2009.
Janet, herself, sampled the track's intro in her dance song "Get It Out Me", from her album 20 Y.O.
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It can be heard at the end of the song then afterwards she says "next track." and the song ends. She'd sample the song again in " Dammn Baby", from ''Unbreakable
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Track listings
US CD maxi single (V25H-38632)
# "I Get Lonely" (TNT Remix feat. Blackstreet) – 5:13
# "I Get Lonely" (TNT Bonus Beat Remix feat. Blackstreet) – 5:18
# "I Get Lonely" (Jason Vs. Janet - The Club Remix) – 8:09
# "I Get Lonely" (Jam & Lewis Feel My Bass Mix) – 5:15
# "I Get Lonely" (Album Version) – 5:17
US CD and cassette single (V25D-38631;4KM38631 )
# "I Get Lonely" (TNT Remix Edit feat. Blackstreet) – 4:16
# "I Get Lonely" (LP Edit) – 4:03
# "I Get Lonely" (Jam & Lewis Feel My Bass Mix - Radio Edit) – 5:15
UK CD maxi single (VSCDT 1683)
# "I Get Lonely" (TNT Remix Edit feat. Blackstreet) – 4:17
# "I Get Lonely" (Extended Street Remix) – 5:13
# "I Get Lonely" (Jam & Lewis Feel My Bass Mix) – 5:15
# "I Get Lonely" (Jason Vs. Janet - The Remix Sessions Part 2) – 8:39
# "I Get Lonely" (LP Edit) – 4:03
Australian CD single (8950162)
# "I Get Lonely" (TNT Remix Edit featuring Blackstreet) – 4:16
# "I Get Lonely" (Extended Street Remix) – 5:13
# "I Get Lonely" (Jam & Lewis Feel My Bass Mix) – 5:15
# "I Get Lonely" (Jason Vs. Janet - The Remix Sessions Part 2) – 8:39
# "I Get Lonely" (LP Edit) – 4:03
# " Together Again" (Tony Moran
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7" Edit w/ Janet Vocal Intro) – 5:29
European 12-inch single (VST 1683)
:A1. "I Get Lonely" (TNT Remix feat. Blackstreet) – 5:13
:A2. "I Get Lonely" (TNT Bonus Beat Remix feat. Blackstreet) – 5:18
:A3. "I Get Lonely" (Jam & Lewis Feel My Bass Mix) – 5:15
:B1. "I Get Lonely" (Jason
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Vs. Janet - The Remix Sessions Part 2) – 8:39
:B2. "I Get Lonely" (Jason's Special Sauce Dub) – 6:40
US 12-inch single (7243 8 38632 1 1)Janet Jackson – I Get Lonely
Discogs
:A1. "I Get Lonely" (Jason Vs. Janet - The Club Remix) – 8:10
:A2. "I Get Lonely" (Jason's Special Sauce Dub) – 6:40
:B1. "I Get Lonely" (TNT Remix feat. Blackstreet) – 5:13
:B2. "I Get Lonely" (Jam & Lewis Feel My Bass Mix) – 5:15
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
See also
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List of number-one R&B singles of 1998 (U.S.)
External links
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References
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1990s ballads
1997 songs
1998 singles
Janet Jackson songs
Music videos directed by Paul Hunter (director)
Songs about loneliness
Contemporary R&B ballads
Songs written by Janet Jackson
Songs written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Song recordings produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Soul ballads
Torch songs