Say You Do (Janet Jackson song)

"Say You Do" was the third single from Janet Jackson's self-titled debut album Janet Jackson (1982). The song was written by René Moore & Angela Winbush.[1]

"Say You Do"
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album Janet Jackson
B-side"You'll Never Find (A Love Like Mine)"
ReleasedApril 29, 1983 (1983-04-29)
Recorded1982
Genre
Length6:48
LabelA&M
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Bobby Watson
  • René Moore
  • Angela Winbush
Janet Jackson singles chronology
"Come Give Your Love to Me"
(1983)		 "Say You Do"
(1983)		 "Don't Mess Up This Good Thing"
(1983)

The specially remixed version of the song appears on CD versions of Jackson's debut album, Janet Jackson, while a shorter, slightly different version appears on vinyl and cassette versions of the album. It peaked at number fifteen on the R&B chart, and eleven on the dance chart. This was her third top 20 R&B and first top 20 dance single. An edited version of the song exists. For the first time, Jackson included the song on her 2008 "Rock Witchu Tour". Jackson also included the song in her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival, held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Live performances

Other than a few television appearances at the time of its release, Janet would not perform this song live or on tour until 2008. She included it in the "Pre-Control Medley" section of her "Rock Witchu Tour". Jackson also included the song in her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival, held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The song is also used during the DJ intermission on the 2017-2019 State of the World Tour.

Charts
Chart positions for "Say You Do"
Chart (1983) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] 15
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[3] 11

References
  1. "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  2. "Janet Jackson Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  3. "Janet Jackson Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
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