Principle - Janet Jackson - The Pleasure

: The lyrics include a nod to Joni Mitchell’s "Big Yellow Taxi," a connection Jackson would later revisit by sampling Mitchell in her 1997 hit "Got 'til It's Gone".

: Choreographed by Barry Lather , the routine is famous for its intricate use of a chair and a microphone stand. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle

is the sixth single from Janet Jackson's landmark 1986 album, Control . Released on May 12, 1987, the track is celebrated as an "independent woman" anthem, marking a pivotal moment in Jackson's career where she asserted her creative and personal autonomy. Production and Background : The lyrics include a nod to Joni

While it was the only single from Control to miss the Billboard Hot 100 top 10, it was a massive success in specific categories. Janet Jackson - "The Pleasure Principle" Released on May 12, 1987, the track is

Uniquely for the Control album, this was the only track not produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Instead, it was written and produced by , a keyboardist for the Minneapolis funk group The Time.