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1990 single by Janet Jackson

"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson and was composed by songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Janet recorded the song for her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was released as the seventh commercial single from the album by A&M Records on October 2, 1990. In 1991 it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, becoming the fifth number one hit of her career and the fourth number one single from Rhythm Nation 1814. On both the US Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs and Dance Club Songs charts, the single peaked in the top five. It also peaked within the top 40 in several countries. It is certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of 500,000 units in the US alone. Upon its release, music critics praised the song as one of the album's highlights, with reviews focusing on the execution of Jackson's layered vocals and harmonies. Lyrically, "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" speaks of love conquering all, despite negative perceptions about a tumultuous relationship. A music video was directed by Herb Ritts, and it features actors Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Djimon Hounsou. At the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards, the video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video. The video has also appeared on several all time lists, produced by MTV, Rolling Stone, and VH1.

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis considered the idea of making this song a duet. According to Fred Bronson's The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits, they thought about possibly getting Prince, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, or someone else working with them at the time. However, there was no concrete plan. During the recording of the first verse, Jimmy Jam told Jackson, "Sing it low like some guy would sing it." As a result, they kept the idea of her singing the first verse in a low octave but go an octave up on the second verse. The Single Edit was included on Jackson's 1995 greatest hits compilation Design of a Decade: 1986–1996. In 1996, the song was remixed by Roger Sanchez. Although being one of the album's last singles, it was one of the first songs recorded for Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814. The song's background vocals were recorded in late 1988, while Jackson recorded the lead vocals in January 1989. Herb Alpert plays trumpet on the track. "Love Will Never Do" is written in the key of A major and has a tempo of 103 beats per minute in common time. Jackson's vocals span from F3 to C6 in the song.

Andy Healy from Albumism noted that "the slinky bassline" of "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" "seduces with ease as Jackson sings about the desire for a fulfilling love, even one against the odds." He added further, "With a shimmering arrangement beneath her, Jackson delivers one of her finest moments on record. Often characterized as having a whispering vocal, here Jackson sings with strength and confidence and layers the song in lush backing harmonies that glisten with every passing line." Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Here's yet one more sparkling gem from La Jackson's bejeweled "Rhythm Nation 1814" epic. This time, she strikes a sexy swing funk pose". A reviewer from Music & Media described it as "a suspenseful, sparsely arranged dance floor track sporting some great vocals and subtle licks."

The song became Jackson's fifth number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 and the final of seven top five singles from the album, making her the only artist to achieve seven top five singles from one album. The success of "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" also helped the album to become the first in history to produce number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in three separate calendar years, those being "Miss You Much" in 1989, "Escapade" and "Black Cat" in 1990, and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" in 1991. The single was certified gold by the RIAA.

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref(s). (Reference(s)) United States October 2, 1990 7 inch vinyl, 12 inch vinyl, cassette A&M United Kingdom October 15, 1990 7 inch vinyl, 12 inch vinyl, CD, cassette October 29, 1990 12 inch vinyl with patch and sticker Japan December 15, 1990 Mini CD, maxi CD