Every Time (Janet Jackson song)

"Every Time"
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album The Velvet Rope
B-side	"Accept Me"
Released	November 17, 1998
Format	CD single, 12" single, cassette single
Recorded	1998
Genre	Pop
Length	4:17
Label	Virgin
Writer(s)	Janet Jackson, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, René Elizondo, Jr.
Producer	Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Janet Jackson singles chronology
"You" (1998) "Every Time" (1998) "Ask for More" (1999)

"Every Time" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her sixth studio album, The Velvet Rope (1997). The ballad was released as the album's sixth and final single in late 1998. Jackson only performed the song on the first few dates of The Velvet Rope Tour.

Critical response

Billboard's review was positive:

"Janet's acclaimed "Velvet Rope" project has given this treasured artist room to broaden her musical horizons, as witnessed by the album's previous four singles but that doesn't mean that a fond remembrance of what she's done so well in the past is out of line. The lovely "Every Time" ranks with her most memorable ballads, such as "Let's Wait Awhile" and "Again," calling on the things that make Janet so effective with this type of delicate material: Her voice quivers with emotion as she practically whispers about the promise and fear of an imminent romance, while steadfast writer/producer team Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis wrap her vocal around a beautiful and sensuous chorus. This song sounds so perfect with the more civil pace of fall, it's an easy decision across the board, at top 40, AC, and R&B. Absolutely destined to be one of her greats."

Chart performance

The single performed poorly on international charts, failing to make the top fifty in Australia, the top sixty-five in Germany, and the top ninety in France.

Music video

The video was directed by Matthew Rolston and shows Jackson partially nude in water. Shadows, camera tricks, and a piece of fabric are used to keep her unexplicitly nude. Through the whole video, she is seen on the water. The video was filmed in the then-new Therme Vals spa in Vals, Graubünden, in the Swiss Alps, and released in November 1998 as part of MTV's Spankin' New Music Week. It received minor play in the United States. The video is featured on the limited bonus-DVD edition of 2001's All for You as well as the 2004 DVD From janet. to Damita Jo: The Videos.

Track listings

UK promo CD single (VSCDJ1720)

1. "Every Time" (album version) – 4:17

UK CD single (VSCDT1720)

1. "Every Time" (album version) – 4:17
2. "Every Time" (Jam & Lewis Disco Remix) – 4:10
3. "Accept Me" – 4:07

U.S. promo CD single (DPRO-13637)

1. "Every Time" (album version) – 4:17
2. "Every Time" (Call Out Hook) – 0:21

European 12" single (VST1720)

1. "Every Time" (album version) – 4:17
2. "Every Time" (Jam & Lewis Disco Remix) – 4:10
3. "Every Time" (Jam & Lewis Disco Remix Instrumental) – 4:10

Japanese CD single (VJCP-12093)

1. "Every Time" (album version) – 4:17
2. "I Get Lonely" (Jason's Special Sauce Dub) – 6:44
3. "I Get Lonely" (The Jason Nevins Radio Remix) – 3:13

Official versions

• Album version – 4:17
• Jam & Lewis Disco Remix – 4:10
• Jam & Lewis Disco Remix Instrumental – 4:10
• Call Out Research Hook – 0:21

Charts

Chart (1998/1999)	Peak position
Australian Singles Chart	52
Dutch Top 40	29
French Singles Chart	95
German Singles Chart	67
New Zealand Singles Chart	34
UK Singles Chart	46
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles	25