Janet* – The Velvet Rope

Name: Janet - The Velvet Rope
Rating: 4 (16 reviews)

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Label:	JDJ Entertainment – CDV 2860
Format:	CD , Album
Country:	Italy
Released:	1997
Genre:	Pop
Style:	Downtempo

Tracklist

1	Interlude - Twisted Elegance	0:42
2	Velvet Rope Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Choir – The United Children's Choir Conductor [Choir Director] – Willie R. Norwood, Sr. Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Featuring, Violin – Vanessa Mae* Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Written-By – Trevor Horn Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Choir – The United Children's Choir Conductor [Choir Director] – Willie R. Norwood, Sr. Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Featuring, Violin – Vanessa Mae* Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Written-By – Trevor Horn	4:55
3	You Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	4:42
4	Got 'Til It's Gone Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Featuring – Joni Mitchell Featuring, Rap – Q-Tip Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Rap, Assistant] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Rap] – Steve Hodge Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Featuring – Joni Mitchell Featuring, Rap – Q-Tip Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Rap, Assistant] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Rap] – Steve Hodge Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	4:01
5	Interlude - Speaker Phone	0:54
6	My Need Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	3:44
7	Interlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts	0:19
8	Go Deep Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Backing Vocals – Tina Landon Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Backing Vocals – Tina Landon Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	4:42
9	Free Xone Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Backing Vocals – Prof T. Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Backing Vocals – Prof T. Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	4:57
10	Interlude - Memory	0:04
11	Together Again Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	5:01
12	Interlude - Online	0:19
13	Empty Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Xavier Smith Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Xavier Smith Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	4:32
14	Interlude - Full	0:12
15	What About Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Dave Barry* Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Dave Barry* Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	4:24
16	Every Time Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [String] – Lee Blaske Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Bass – Gary Raynor Cello – Josh Koestenbaum* Contractor – Alice Preves Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone – Ken Holmen Guitar – O' Nicholas Raths Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Trumpet – Lynne Erickson* Viola – Myma Rain Violin – Michael Sobieski* Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [String] – Lee Blaske Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Bass – Gary Raynor Cello – Josh Koestenbaum* Contractor – Alice Preves Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone – Ken Holmen Guitar – O' Nicholas Raths Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Trumpet – Lynne Erickson* Viola – Myma Rain Violin – Michael Sobieski* Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	4:17
17	Tonight's The Night Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – Rod Stewart Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – Rod Stewart	5:07
18	I Get Lonely Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Keyboards – James "Big Jim" Wright Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Keyboards – James "Big Jim" Wright Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	5:17
19	Rope Burn Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Organ – James "Big Jim" Wright Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Organ – James "Big Jim" Wright Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	4:15
20	Anything Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Vocals – Janet Jackson Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	4:54
21	Interlude - Sad	0:10
22.1	Special Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Choir – The United Children's Choir Conductor [Choir Director] – Willie R. Norwood, Sr. Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – O' Nicholas Raths Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Choir Vocals, Assistant] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Choir Vocals] – Steve Hodge Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.* Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Arranged By [Vocals] – Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis* Choir – The United Children's Choir Conductor [Choir Director] – Willie R. Norwood, Sr. Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Hodge Engineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Xavier Smith Guitar – O' Nicholas Raths Instruments – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Janet Jackson Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Choir Vocals, Assistant] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Choir Vocals] – Steve Hodge Recorded By [Vocals, Assistant] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Vocals] – Steve Hodge Written-By – René Elizondo, Jr.*	3:21
22.2	Can't Be Stopped [Hidden Track]	4:14

Companies, etc.

Copyright © – Black Doll, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Virgin Records America, Inc.
Record Company – Virgin Records America, Inc.
Glass Mastered At – EMI Uden

Credits

Art Direction – Len Peltier
Design – Steve Gerdes
Executive-Producer – René Elizondo, Jr.*
Management – Qadree El-Amin
Mastered By – Brian Gardner
Mastered By [Assistant] – Mike Ozdozzi
Photography By [Cover And Interior] – Ellen Von Unwerth
Photography By [Interior] – Mario Testino
Producer [Album Project] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

Notes

Disc: Made in Italy
Inlay: Printed in italy

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 7 24384 47622 9
Rights Society: bel/Biem/SIAE
Label Code: LC 3098
Price Code (I): 070
Matrix / Runout: EMI UDEN 8447622 @ 2
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L047
Mould SID Code: ifpi 2515

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	The Velvet Rope (CD, Album, Stereo, EMI MFG. Pressing)	JDJ Entertainment	7243 8 44762 2 9	US	1997
Recently Edited	The Velvet Rope (Cassette, Album)	Virgin	7243 8 44762 4 3	India	1997
	The Velvet Rope (CD, Album)	JDJ Entertainment	7243 8 44762 2 9, CDV 2860	Europe	1997
Recently Edited	The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Gatefold)	JDJ Entertainment	7243 8 44762 1 2 / V2860, V2860, 7243 8 44762 1 2	Europe	1997
Recently Edited	The Velvet Rope (Minidisc, Album)	Virgin	MDV 2860, 7243 8 44762 8 1	Europe	1997