Nasty (song)
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| Single by Janet Jackson | |||||||||||||||
| from the album Control | |||||||||||||||
| B-side | "You'll Never Find (A Love Like Mine)" | ||||||||||||||
| Released | April 15, 1986 (U.S.) May 27, 1986 (UK) |
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| Format | 7" single, 12" single | ||||||||||||||
| Recorded | September 1985[1] Flyte Tyme Studios (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
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| Genre | R&B, dance-pop, new jack swing | ||||||||||||||
| Length | 4:03 (album version) 3:40 (single version) |
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| Label | A&M | ||||||||||||||
| Writer(s) | James Harris, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson | ||||||||||||||
| Producer | Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis | ||||||||||||||
| Certification | Gold (RIAA) | ||||||||||||||
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"Nasty" is the second single from Janet Jackson's third studio album, Control (1986). Released in 1986, the single peaked at number three on Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and remains one of Jackson's signature songs. Paula Abdul choreographed the music video and appeared in it as well as one of Jackson's friends. The line "My first name ain't baby, it's Janet, Miss Jackson if you're nasty" became a national catchphrase. The song won for Favorite Soul/R&B Single at the 1987 American Music Awards. It ranked number 30 on VH1's 100 Best Songs of the Past 25 Years, number 45 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s, and number 79 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Pop Songs. "Weird Al" Yankovic included the chorus in his 1986 polka medley "Polka Party!."
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Background [edit]
The song was Jackson's autobiographical account of confronting abusive men who tried to force their hand on her.
The danger hit home when a couple of guys started stalking me on the street. They were emotionally abusive. Sexually threatening. Instead of running to Jimmy or Terry for protection, I took a stand. I backed them down. That's how songs like 'Nasty' and 'What Have You Done for Me Lately' were born, out of a sense of self-defense. Control meant not only taking care of myself but living in a much less protected world. And doing that meant growing a tough skin. Getting attitude.[2]—Janet Jackson, Rolling Stone
"Nasty" was used as the theme song for the 1990 TV drama series Nasty Boys, however, singer Lisa Keith sang it instead and the lyrics were changed to fit the show. Later, USA Network used "Nasty" in a promo for the seventh season of the series Psych, with past snippets from the show put together to create the song's call and response portion.[3]
The song was also used as an entrance theme for the wrestling Tag Team The Nasty Boys in their AWA career.
On August 1999, Missy Elliott revealed she was working with Jackson on an updated remix for the song; its working title was "Nasty Girl 2000".[4][5] The following year, Elliott's close friend Aaliyah was added to the track, however due to undisclosed reasons the record was never released.[6]
Music video [edit]
The music video was directed by Mary Lambert and choreographed by Paula Abdul.
Live performances [edit]
Jackson has performed the song on all of her tours, Rhythm Nation 1814 Tour, janet. Tour, The Velvet Rope Tour, All for You Tour, Rock Witchu Tour and Number Ones: Up Close and Personal. She has also performed it on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, American Idol 2010 finale, and the Billboard Music Awards.
Track listings [edit]
- U.S., UK, and European 7" single
- A. "Nasty" (Edit of Remix) – 3:40
- B. "You'll Never Find (A Love Like Mine)" – 4:08
- U.S. and European 12" single
- Australian limited edition 12" single
- A1. "Nasty" (Extended) – 6:00
- B1. "Nasty" (Instrumental) – 4:00
- B2. "Nasty" (A Cappella) – 2:55
- U.S. and European 12" single – Cool Summer Mix Parts I and II
- A. "Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix Part I) – 7:57
- B. "Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix Part II) – 10:09
- UK 12" single
- A1. "Nasty" (Extended) – 6:00
- B1. "Nasty" (Instrumental) – 4:00
- B2. "You'll Never Find (A Love Like Mine)" – 4:08
Official versions/remixes [edit]
- Album Version – 4:03
- A Cappella – 2:55
- Cool Summer Mix Part I – 7:57
- Cool Summer Mix Part II – 10:09
- Edit of Remix – 3:40
- Extended – 6:00
- Instrumental – 4:00
Accolades [edit]
| Organization | Country | Accolade | Year | Source |
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| VH1 | United States | 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years | 2003 | [7] |
| VH1 | United States | 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s | 2006 | [8] |
| Rolling Stone | United States | 100 Greatest Pop Songs |
Charts [edit]
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| Australian Kent Music Report[9] | 17 |
| Austrian Singles Chart[10] | 21 |
| Belgian Singles Chart (Flanders)[11] | 4 |
| Canadian Singles Chart[12] | 8 |
| Dutch Top 40[13] | 5 |
| French Singles Chart[14] | 99 |
| German Singles Chart[15] | 9 |
| Italian Singles Chart[16] | 14 |
| Irish Singles Chart[17] | 20 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart[10] | 8 |
| Swiss Singles Chart[10] | 8 |
| UK Singles Chart[18] | 19 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[19] | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[19] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs[19] | 2 |
End of year charts [edit]
| End of year chart (1986) | Position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[20] | 58 |
Chart procession and succession [edit]
| Preceded by "On My Own" by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number-one single June 14, 1986 – June 21, 1986 |
Succeeded by "There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)" by Billy Ocean |
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.faqs.org/copyright/scream-by-michael-jackson-janet-jackson-james-harris-3rd/
- ^ Ritz, David (1993-09-16). Sexual healing (665). Rolling Stone. p. 38. ISSN 0035791X.
- ^ Drusilla Moorhouse (2012-12-14). 'Psych': 'Nasty Boys' Shawn and Gus are back in new Season 7 promo. Zap2It. Retrieved 2013-01-27.
- ^ "The 411/Missy Elliott". The 411 Online. August 18, 1999. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- ^ "Missy Elliott To Team Up With Janet Jackson, 'N Sync". MTV News. MTV Networks. August 20, 1999. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- ^ Johnson, Richard. "More Trouble Dogs Ted 'Galpal'." New York Post. May 28, 2000. Print.
- ^ Bootie Cosgrove-Mather (2003-06-10). VH1's 100 Greatest Songs. CBS. Retrieved 2011-04-16
- ^ http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2006/vh180s.htm
- ^ Kent, David (2003). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ a b c "Janet Jackson – Nasty – swisscharts.com". swisscharts.com. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "Janet in Belgium". MJJ Charts. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "RPM weekly magazine". RPM. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 33–1986". Radio 538 (in Dutch). Top 40. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "Janet in France". MJJ Charts. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "Musicline.de – Chartverfolgung – Janet Jackson – Nasty". Media Control (in German). Musicline.de. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "Italian Charts". IFPI. ifpi.com. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "The Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. irishcharts.ie. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "Chart Stats – Janet Jackson – Nasty". The Official Charts Company. Chart Stats. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Janet Jackson > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ http://longboredsurfer.com/charts/1986.php
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