Love Will Never Do (Without You)

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"Love Will Never Do (Without You)"
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814
B-side	"You Need Me" "The 1814 Megamix"
Released	October 2, 1990 (1990-10-02)
Recorded	Late 1988–January 1989
Studio	Flyte Tyme (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Genre	Dance-pop new jack swing
Length	5:50 (album version/video mix) 4:35 (single version/radio edit)
Label	A&M
Songwriter(s)	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Producer(s)	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson singles chronology
"Black Cat" (1990) "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" (1990) "State of the World" (1991)
Music video
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" on YouTube

"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.