When I Think of You

original song written and composed by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

"When I Think of You" is a 1986 song by Janet Jackson and is the third single from her third studio album Control. It went to number 1 in the United States, number 10 in the United Kingdom and Ireland, number 6 in Canada, number 53 in Australia, number 23 in New Zealand and number 2 in the Netherlands and has been played at every concerts since its release.

"When I Think of You"
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album Control
B-side
ReleasedJuly 28, 1986 (1986-07-28)
Recorded1985
StudioFlyte Tyme, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genre
Length3:56
LabelA&M
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Janet Jackson singles chronology
"Nasty"
(1986)
"When I Think of You"
(1986)
"Control"
(1986)
Music video
"When I Think of You" on YouTube

Track listings change

US 7-inch single
  1. "When I Think of You" – 3:56
  2. "Pretty Boy" – 6:32
UK 7-inch single
  1. "When I Think of You" – 3:56
  2. "Come Give Your Love to Me" – 5:03
US 12-inch single
  1. "When I Think of You" (Dance Remix) – 6:12
  2. "When I Think of You" (Instrumental) – 4:00
  3. "When I Think of You" (Extra Beats) – 2:00
  4. "When I Think of You" (Dub/A capella) – 3:15

References change