I'm almost 43 and rocked this on a cassette. I still have that tape in storage! Hahahahaha. Her outfit is still killer too. Boots and a maxi skirt and a trench coat. I used to pretend I was Jane Child on the keyboard. Hahahaha
I was 8 when this song came out. And I still love it. She dances with her shadow on the wall, I use to dance like that in my room with a lamp behind me
@@portermantooth4548 Funny.. it sounds more 80's than 90's. I am surprised it was 1990. I mean, basically, it missed the 80's by a month, lol! Love this song and this sound since it came out.
@@jasonalperin9414 😂 that's from out of no where but yeah Don't think ai could truly make something that has half the feel that this has and the soul musicians put into their work maybe in the future but definitely not at the current moment Given enough time and you know monkeys with type writers Their some solid pictures I have a few I have saved because of how hard they hit when seeing them I also love the pictures of ai wizards breaking into fast food restaurants that stuff is beyond funny I mainly see ai as a tool to visualize projects early
Jane Child, released in 1989, was fully written, produced, and performed on the synthesizer (except for the guitar parts) by Child herself, a rarity for a debut artist signed to a major label. Due to her musical style and her emphasis on control over her music, she was at the time labeled by the press as "the female Prince". Best known for the hit single "Don't Wanna Fall in Love" which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. The song was also a big hit on the R&B chart, peaking at No. 6, a rarity for a white artist.
SMH black and white isn’t even a nationality nor is Africa American or white American nor Is it a race it’s a slave title that was given by racist people yet people claim to be something they are not anybody around the world can be the same color that doesn’t make someone black or white
Yes,Cicely,it is.I remember watching this video in our dayroomin the barracks,I was in the navy stationed at Phila.Naval Shipyards,I was assigned to the USS Kittyhawk. It was going thru a total refit at the shipyards there,this song brings back those memories/ GOOD TIMES.
This music is still one of the most satisfactory things to my ears. If we aren't blaring a bass and drums like that with that sexy af synth & guitar performance, I don't want it.
Man, this song was the bomb back in the day. Shout out to Jane Child. This still goes harder than anything today. Much love and respect for contributing to my youthful days.
It’s weird how you can hear a song 10 times a day everyday for months and then not hear that song again for almost 30 years. I had almost forgotten about this song.
As much as I would like to agree, the music scene on the radio has changed too much. This song features natural talent and top shelf writing, which is missing from today’s music charts.
Seeing the towers standing in the background at 2:25 brings back so many memories from another time I wish I could re-live again. This is such a great song and the video to match it.
@@Palendrome That was probably another remix back in the 90's, this is the original and Jane produced all this shit herself, along with playing most of the instruments (except the drums I think).
I freaking love this song. My dad use to blast this from his bose speakers that hung from the ceiling and go wash the car while I would play outside. I miss the 90s so much.
I also miss the 90s terrible. But as awesome as that decade was. Try the 80s. It was like living on another planet. 2 amazing decades gone forever but never forgotten
Darren Davenport His point is she was ahead of her time, hence why she only had a few. Her looks, style and voice weren't the "popular mainstream" cookie cutter music even back then.
Dirk Devin Dirk something I learned a long time ago in reference to artist like Jimi Hendrix Bob Marley and Jim Morrison.no one is ahead of their time there right where they're supposed to be it's the people around them that don't understand or accept but they were here and did what they were supposed to do keep loving the music brother
she didn't make it because she didn't, just didn't have it together past this song. one of the most energetic, most pure soul with the right mix of pop added and she came up with this. she was truly a one hit wonder...
Joanna Jones Seems like the more popular you are, the less you do. Just props, don't write, can't sing without autotune, and not produce. We are in the karaoke generation of music.
Oh hell Yeah! If you present this song in Today's market as a new song people will play it in numbers again.. (This Song reminds me of Los Angeles and Miami, Florida)
@@kenrickkahn I got blown away by Kid Laroi and Justin Beiber's song 'Stay' recently. Yet, this song just blows anything like that out the water. Very few artists have hit these feels in the 2000s. Perhaps Fall Out Boy and The Weeknd, Chris Brown and Neyo. I can't name many.
One of my all time favorite songs. I remember when this video first hit MTV decades ago and I still think Jane Child had the most awesome look ever for a female pop star; truly unique and unforgettable.
@@jenniferbullett7254 1990 already was 30 years ago as of may 2020, shoot the fresh prince of bell air will have been around 30 years this current september. gta 3 will be 20 years old this october 2010 was 10 years ago hell the original 1930s scar face and the character bugs bunny will be 100 years old next decade.
Monster synths, kicker-box destroying bassline, huge New Jack beat, crazy overdubbing of fantastic vocals, and some of the best mixing I've ever heard. Jane Child created one of those eternal tracks, it doesn't get old.
I remember seeing this on MTV (back when they actually played music videos) over 30 years ago! I never understood why she never got any more exposure than she did. SO. MUCH. TALENT.
Great voice i think being Canadian had a lot to do with it. Still enjoy hearing this song something about it just grabs me and she was rocking a leaf jersey.
She was very anti mainstream. Refused to do massive shows like top of the pops and just rebelled. Of course the industry doesn't like that. Agreed tho she's a huge talent
I remember hearing this song as a kid back in the early 90s. Around 5 years ago I heard it again on Spotify. Remind me of going into New York City with family during this era. Good times.
I first came to live in NYC 3 years after this came out. The city was pretty much the same as it was in this video. Times Square was seedy, the Meatpacking district had a lively underground, and the Twin Towers stood tall. Can't help but feel nostalgic listening to these beats and watching the cityscape of that era. 🌆🎶🗽
I loved this song as a kid, but I didn't realize just how good it is and how talented Jane Child was until I learned to play music. Shout out to Kyle for sampling this for a song and bringing me back to it.
I view this 89 song (in my own personal opinion) as the last "hurrah" of the iconic 80s synth sound. Many people dismiss this song as just a wacky pop one hit wonder song but The synth work on this song and other songs like Pebbles, "Mercedes Boy", are done so well that I never get tired of listening to any of them. In fact, Jane Child's 1st album where this song is a part of has amazing synth playing and sounds that were iconic 80s sounds. She was a very talented and underated artist. 👍
@@7.0SLO Interestimg. Cool that you brought up the song, Easy Lover. That was one hell of a song from the 80's. Can't go wrong with Phil Collins fron Genius, and Phil Bailey from Earth, Wind and Fire. Takes me back to the days of Miami Vice. 🤓👍
ITS 2023 AND I STILL LOVE THIS SONG TO MY CORE...THE GOOSEBUMPS I GET FROM MEMORIES AS A TEEN WHEN THEY PLAYED THIS AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY'S...EVERYBODY WAS JUST HAVING FUN DANCING....THANK YOU SO MUCH JANE CHILD FOR THIS AWESOME SONG!!!!!
INDEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The hair, the piercings! It's me present day! I was seven when this song came out & I loved it & her edgy style...never imagined I'd be out here with 30+ piercings & box braids! Jane Childs was amazing & so ahead of her time! She was what I used to call a "punk rocker!" I love it!!!!!!!!!
The great thing about this era of music is, there was soo much real talent. Music like this isn't about your race. Its about who you are on the inside. And that resonates with other like minds. Especially when you are tuned into the right frequency.
Sid Brown: no offense Zbut WHAT ERA YOU IN HOMIE???? 😖This is a top hit 1990's boi where are you at the future this song is the best one ever 2018❤✌. Not being rude boi but check the history of this song boi before you say crap like that what you said isnt true.
she didn't make it because she didn't, just didn't have it together past this song. one of the most energetic, most pure soul with the right mix of pop added and she came up with this. she was truly a one hit wonder...
The instruments, synths, and electro chords are on point. Man, She knew what was up when this came out of the studio. A level of creativity seldom seen now
First time ever seeing this video... Mind blowing. She was a visionary, and all i ever knew was that this was a super catchy song from long ago. Heard it playing at a store, and when i looked it up, this was not what i was expecting to see. Whipping her braids better than late 90s Offspring, she could be a high level boss in a video game or a bouncer at a goth club. And if she was, I'd be hanging around.
Wow!!! That voice!!! And the guitars!!! What an incredible soulful voice and musically talented woman!!! Oh my God this song is beyond timeless!!!!💯‼️👑🙏🏾👍🏾🙌🏾❤️🌹🎶🎤🎧🎸🎤
I hope Jane Child checks out these comments every now and then. We need her to dust off those keyboards and start making the brilliant music again that we know she is still capable of.
That makes two of us. If you do read this Jane greetings from Australia. I've been in radio for over 30 years can't believe any station In Australia didn't give this song airplay when It was released, I'm In between gigs currently but I tell you now that this song will be getting airplay on my new show when the opportunity comes up.
Yeah, a few years ago this came up in my feed here and it was the first time I had heard it in at least 20yrs. Shame it's not on many people's radar anymore even with it being in GTA5...
Three glorious weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1990, two of those weeks under another alternative singer, Sinéad O'Connor. Even if the style of "Don't Wanna Fall in Love" seemed to be in line with the moment, Jane Child herself was unknown. The entire eponymous album this comes from has bangers on it ("I Got News for You" is especially good), all so fervently controlled by Child herself. She understood funk, rock, melody, and rhythm. Such a great moment not just for Jane Child, but for those of us enjoying this on the radio. Ain't no personal thing, boy.
Jane Child always reminded me of the female answer to Trent Reznor in his "Pretty Hate Machine" era, also well ahead of his time. I get the same vibe/aesthetic/nostalgia from both.
This is WHEN MUSIC WAS MUSIC, a great melody and no playing around with empty effects, without no meaning. One thing is that you really CAN SING along to this song!!!! Anyone with me on this?? A boy from Finland here....
Wow, I haven't heard this song in years. This song is throwing me into a time warp 🎵🎶 I just rediscovered how much I love this song. So blown away by how she wrote and produced this in 1989 ❤️💕
@@matthewclark7952 Thanks. Yes, the more craziness and evilness we have in our society, the more I love my planet and the better person I am. Our planet is full of beautiful energy and elements that we have to tune with.
This song is cemented in my mind from childhood. Back in the days when I could stay up late on a Friday night and have VH1 on in the background while me and my friend played Barbie dolls 😂 I remember this being the song and video that me and my friend Crystal would stop playing dolls for because we loved it so much. Now the song is a time portal. I went decades without hearing it and still knew every single word. Jane Child is an incredible talent!
@@TlanImass Ha, no, not anymore. We lost connection when I moved away just before middle school but we do follow each other on Facebook. She's married with two lovely boys now =)
Love is just like a knife so true this song is still the bomb in my book😀. This young lady was ahead of her time for sure would have loved a collaboration w/ Prince would've been too dope✌.
She really was. At the time, Jane Child was considered hugely avant-garde. Her nose ring is-it-real-or-clip-on was a big debate in high school! But being considered avant-garde myself then (big time!) I admired her. I wonder why she did not become a bigger star. Perhaps she was ahead of her time.
Still one of the most iconic 80’s NYC song of all time! I was under 10yrs old when this song came out and I clearly still remember the lyrics and the nostalgic rhythm. Loved her fashion as a 10yr old too, thought she was so cool and different.
You weren't wrong tho. Even in retrospect, she still is very damn cool and different. Having never seen the video till today, this was kind of mind blowing. Im afraid to look her and and be let down, i kind of feel like nobody could keep up with what she put out in this song and video.
I had a SUPER CRUSH on her when this song came out when I was 13, when she looks directly at the camera those eyes look like she can see into my soul. I also love her style especially her hair and how she seems like a free spirit. I would definitely still love to meet her that would make my decade.......
I thought she was weird and mildly scary when I was a kid but now as an adult? She's foxy as hell. I know exactly what you're talking about when she's making eyes at the camera. That part is half the reason I watch this video periodically.
@@PatrickRob82 Yes sir love her eyes @2:27 Lord Have Mercy. Don't even get me started about her smile @3:04 LOL. I love the parts where she's dancing @3:22 & Especially @3:44 PLUS not to mention her extremely sexy little body I'm 6'4 and I just love small women hahaha!!!
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My little brother was a big fan of this song, he passed away four years ago, and this song always makes me think of him .....RIP Jon Prentice
Sounds like your brother had good taste in music!
So Sorry for your loss 😢🙏🌹🕊
@Con Job Sorry, what's the matter?
@Con Job SHUT UP, IDIOT!!!!!!!!!
@Con Job DICKHEAD
This still bangs,and I am 47, I was 16 when this came out
I'm almost 43 and rocked this on a cassette. I still have that tape in storage! Hahahahaha. Her outfit is still killer too. Boots and a maxi skirt and a trench coat. I used to pretend I was Jane Child on the keyboard. Hahahaha
I'm 48 was 17 and I feel the same
I was 8 when this song came out. And I still love it. She dances with her shadow on the wall, I use to dance like that in my room with a lamp behind me
It's a Phukking cool look & a Phukking cool song. 👍😎🍻
DeAndre Kellum I was 10 😀
That intro alone 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
Yes!!!!!
That keyboard go crazy
Agreed! The beat is awesome!!
Always loved those chords, and everything just hits so hard. Perfect late 80s time capsule. I want to go back to there
FACTS!!! 🔥
I was 17 when this came out, now I'm 52...
Miss the 80's!!!
Me too
Beat decade ever!
This song was released in January 1990. But it definitely has an 80s feel to it.
@@portermantooth4548 Funny.. it sounds more 80's than 90's. I am surprised it was 1990. I mean, basically, it missed the 80's by a month, lol! Love this song and this sound since it came out.
@@portermantooth4548so 3 weeks off the 80’s then? 😂
You can NEVER listen to it once. On repeat! Daaaaaamn
I just repeated it myself!
Hell yes! This original version and the mix with Teddy Riley. 👍
AI can't even duplicate this talent!
@@jasonalperin9414 Truth
@@jasonalperin9414 😂 that's from out of no where but yeah
Don't think ai could truly make something that has half the feel that this has and the soul musicians put into their work
maybe in the future but definitely not at the current moment
Given enough time and you know monkeys with type writers
Their some solid pictures I have a few I have saved because of how hard they hit when seeing them
I also love the pictures of ai wizards breaking into fast food restaurants that stuff is beyond funny
I mainly see ai as a tool to visualize projects early
Jane Child, released in 1989, was fully written, produced, and performed on the synthesizer (except for the guitar parts) by Child herself, a rarity for a debut artist signed to a major label. Due to her musical style and her emphasis on control over her music, she was at the time labeled by the press as "the female Prince". Best known for the hit single "Don't Wanna Fall in Love" which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990.
The song was also a big hit on the R&B chart, peaking at No. 6, a rarity for a white artist.
thanks for this info
GOOD shit!
This song crossed over and how!
I heard that Teddy Riley produced this song. Makes sense because it definitely has a New Jack Swing type of feel.
SMH black and white isn’t even a nationality nor is Africa American or white American nor Is it a race it’s a slave title that was given by racist people yet people claim to be something they are not anybody around the world can be the same color that doesn’t make someone black or white
She was SO talented and this is still a JAM!!!.
Right witcha! 💜
Yes,Cicely,it is.I remember watching this video in our dayroomin the barracks,I was in the navy stationed at Phila.Naval Shipyards,I was assigned to the USS Kittyhawk. It was going thru a total refit at the shipyards there,this song brings back those memories/ GOOD TIMES.
Let me tell you from the star...😘
*is* so talented. She remains a legend ❤️🔥
For sure those dreadlocks and the nose ring on the right side made the ultimate pop princess of the 90s
Jane Childs, Dont wanna fall in love is just to frikking hot !!!
30 plus years later and this track STILL bumps!
Rite on rite on
Funky upbeat groove; I really like it. This is blue-eyed soul.
Facts. This song has no reason to (still!) jam as hard as it does.
33
💯
This music is still one of the most satisfactory things to my ears. If we aren't blaring a bass and drums like that with that sexy af synth & guitar performance, I don't want it.
Agree
+Garrett Williamson well fucking said!
Yes
so true.. music had so much soul back in the day.
I agree
Man, this song was the bomb back in the day. Shout out to Jane Child. This still goes harder than anything today. Much love and respect for contributing to my youthful days.
I was in young adulthood and was in love 🥰 ❤with this song ❤❤❤❤
Absolutely absolutely 🙂🙂🙂
I was there! This was the bomb!
I may be wrong but wasn't she the lead for the group, Expose' ?
@@baronbruce83 no
懐かしい、何度も聴いてしまう。
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Theres nothing like the sound of 80s keyboards / synths!
Mathieu Fortier ...... right?!? Those were some good days!!😄
except maybe 70's keyboards
That's the magic of the Juno 106 and Jupiter 8
That’s the only think that make me like this song..... and the chorus
nope~nothing!~OBx
It’s weird how you can hear a song 10 times a day everyday for months and then not hear that song again for almost 30 years. I had almost forgotten about this song.
You took the words right out of my mouth! Regards from Australia...
@@Trancegirl1966 Meatloaf ! 😉
KING COBRA me too. But I love it
I did not think it was a 1 hit wonder 🎶📻🎧🎤🎹... I thought it was 1 of those 80s era top 40 bands like The Jets or C&C Music Factory...
Burned out, u 80's fanatic.
Thanks GTA V. You don't disappoint me.
yeah it is right
When it comes to soundtracks: rockstar always delivers
I knew this song before gta but i went to the barber shop and it was playing so now I’m here on UA-cam listening to it😭
Damn right!
@Roger Smith You spelled Iconic wrong
An anthem, a masterpiece, a timeless classic. 👌
True!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Is A Forgotten Masterpiece. 👌 1️⃣
True !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unless you remembered it! 😉😂
True !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@knockyninedoors6345 lol. good one.
Jane was meant to be a little bigger. Great talent. Totally hot. Scariest hair the world has ever seen.
There was something truly magical about the 80's music scene....
But, of course, your use of "magical" is meaningless, or semantically undetermined, when used like that. And adding "truly" can't save it.
Terrible*
Here!! Heerrree!!✊
70&80 were the best era to party. We had so much fun.
This was realeased in 1990.
Timeless...this could be released today and top the charts
nishani3 exactly
His name is Kyle . He sampled this song and it's😍😍
Captain Howdy Fuck off
As much as I would like to agree, the music scene on the radio has changed too much. This song features natural talent and top shelf writing, which is missing from today’s music charts.
Matt Edwards childish gambino would like to have a word with you.
Seeing the towers standing in the background at 2:25 brings back so many memories from another time I wish I could re-live again. This is such a great song and the video to match it.
Listening to this always reminds of how lucky I am to have grown up in the 80‘s.
Amen
This is the 90s on the music charts but yes sounds like the 80s
@@Dimigrey it was only realesed in the US in 1990. But already in the UK and Europe in 1989.... so it’s 80‘s😊
You lucky bastard! I'm jealous 😭
@@nerberyork I thought this came out in 86
The production and recording on this track is phenomenal. Sounds as fresh today as it did 30 years ago - a truly timeless piece of pop perfection.
Jane produced it herself
Yes, yes and yes!!!
@@jag5014 No, there was a really talented black producer who did the track for this song. I cant remember his name, but theres videos about this song
@@Palendrome That was probably another remix back in the 90's, this is the original and Jane produced all this shit herself, along with playing most of the instruments (except the drums I think).
@@prone_navy2013 You're right actually, I looked it up and that guy is Teddy Riley who did his own remix
Music had energy and made you feel glad to be alive!
Coy Campbell tell me about it
Didn't it though, music was so alive then
Coy Campbell most of the music now sucks. Very few talented artist. And none of the music SAYS anything!!!
This should definitely be on any 80's greatest one hit wonders.
she was too good to be a 1 hit wonder
It was released in January 1990!
@@mrhbkpcnbob5191and I am still listening
1990 mate .
@@mrhbkpcnbob5191 But recorded/produced in 1989 (or earlier) so still 80's 😉
I freaking love this song. My dad use to blast this from his bose speakers that hung from the ceiling and go wash the car while I would play outside. I miss the 90s so much.
Your dad washed the car to this? Please tell me he wore short shorts.
@@owllymannstein7113 lol yeah cut off jean daisy dukes
Your Dad wasn't the only person who did that.... As much as I like ballads and lower volume songs, this song has to be blasted!
I also miss the 90s terrible. But as awesome as that decade was. Try the 80s. It was like living on another planet. 2 amazing decades gone forever but never forgotten
The Bose 901 speakers?
Jane Child. Most UNDERRATED GENIUS back then. She was wayyyy ahead of her time! Inspiring.
Dirk Devin lmao she only had a couple songs ....
Darren Davenport His point is she was ahead of her time, hence why she only had a few. Her looks, style and voice weren't the "popular mainstream" cookie cutter music even back then.
Dirk Devin Dirk something I learned a long time ago in reference to artist like Jimi Hendrix Bob Marley and Jim Morrison.no one is ahead of their time there right where they're supposed to be it's the people around them that don't understand or accept but they were here and did what they were supposed to do keep loving the music brother
Dirk Devin yes
she didn't make it because she didn't, just didn't have it together past this song. one of the most energetic, most pure soul with the right mix of pop added and she came up with this. she was truly a one hit wonder...
She wrote, produced, played, etc all her own stuff. That's more than a lot of musicians can say today. Soooooo much good music back then! Dang...
I have respect for her
Joanna Jones Seems like the more popular you are, the less you do. Just props, don't write, can't sing without autotune, and not produce. We are in the karaoke generation of music.
Exactly, +sanjeeva7. Exactly.
iI thought Teddy Riley produced this?
+Joanna Jones this track was actually produced by teddy riley
Back then when you went for a look...you committed fully. Definitely an artist 😎✌️
And this was how actually she looked. This wasn’t some pre-fabricated thing.
Truth
I saw her some years later with a more mainstream “normal” hairstyle and without the chained piercings and realized what a good looking woman she was.
I have not heard this song in over 25 years and I still know the words💪🏿 But I cant remember what I did at work yesterday 🤦🏾♀️
same 😂
Me too
You probably love music more than your job. That's a good thing😉
Nathan
Lol
Jane Child…. The queen who wrote, produced, recorded and play instruments on her own record!
yes. talent overload!
RIP 😔
Love Jane Child.
@@jessihawkins9116 when did she die ?
That's how you make $$ in the industry. The more you can do yourself the bigger your check.
I'm a black hood dude and my grandmother loves this song and so do I❤
Teddy Riley did a remix of it
Pimpin'!
She's been messing around
Lol
what does the first 5 words have to do with the sentence
This was released in January 1990 and I'm still listening to this song to this day...June 29, 2024!
Me too!! I love this song!!! I was playing scrabble and humming this song and had to watch the video!!
I was 18 at the time....53 now and this song is still a banger even better than ever! Holy SYNTH overload! Awesome sonic experience!
@@originaltommySame age and still love this tune. Amazing how a lot of these 80s era tunes had an iconic groove you never forget.
What a way to open up the 90s
I miss these days. This song rocks!!!
Those were the days.
kris haskins, I know. I'm listening to it right now remembering my 17 year old self!
kris haskins One of my favs for sure!
kris haskins my 16 yr daughter was like check this song out mom! Awe girl this was moms shit in middle school!!!
I totally miss this days!
Happy 50th Birthday Jane Child 🎂
Ok
This song goes so hard, even today. In complete awe
Oh hell Yeah! If you present this song in Today's market as a new song people will play it in numbers again.. (This Song reminds me of Los Angeles and Miami, Florida)
So catchy!
@@kenrickkahn I got blown away by Kid Laroi and Justin Beiber's song 'Stay' recently.
Yet, this song just blows anything like that out the water.
Very few artists have hit these feels in the 2000s. Perhaps Fall Out Boy and The Weeknd, Chris Brown and Neyo. I can't name many.
Wrote, produced and played every instrument besides the guitar...what a fantastic talent! She can really work those keys too!
yep thought i read that about her
Its all keys except the guitars. Digital drum sequencing.
One of my all time favorite songs. I remember when this video first hit MTV decades ago and I still think Jane Child had the most awesome look ever for a female pop star; truly unique and unforgettable.
I agree . This was dope.
80s music was fire!! She was a true vanilla soul child, dont forget Tara Kemp, Taylor Dayne, Lisa Stansfield
Teena Marie too
Taylor Dane had some pipes! Love her!
@@leonabug619 ;)
You guys should check out Moonchild, Mac Ayres, Jordan Rakei, Zero 7, Hiatus Kaiyote, and so on. They’re the “vanilla soul children” of the our time!
Sophie B. Hawkins too
Life is very short. I can't believe this was 30 years ago.
This song is older than me
1980s soon to be 40 years ago
1990s 30 years ago
2000s 20 years ago
@@Lupo32 That is hard to believe. I'll be 37 in three months (God willing) I'm closer to 40 than 30.
@@jenniferbullett7254
1990 already was 30 years ago
as of may 2020, shoot the fresh prince of bell air
will have been around 30 years this current september.
gta 3 will be 20 years old this october
2010 was 10 years ago
hell the original 1930s scar face and the character bugs bunny will
be 100 years old next decade.
@@jenniferbullett7254
another sad but real thing is the older you get
you know your time here is short, covid19 not how i wanna remember
it.
Monster synths, kicker-box destroying bassline, huge New Jack beat, crazy overdubbing of fantastic vocals, and some of the best mixing I've ever heard. Jane Child created one of those eternal tracks, it doesn't get old.
100%
I remember seeing this on MTV (back when they actually played music videos) over 30 years ago! I never understood why she never got any more exposure than she did. SO. MUCH. TALENT.
Probably was that hair do.
@@mitchclement3773 😂
Great voice i think being Canadian had a lot to do with it. Still enjoy hearing this song something about it just grabs me and she was rocking a leaf jersey.
She was very anti mainstream. Refused to do massive shows like top of the pops and just rebelled. Of course the industry doesn't like that. Agreed tho she's a huge talent
So much Canadian talent ends up not seeing the light of day... it sucks!
Who else was jamming to this in 1990?
One of the best song from that year thanks to Jane!!! Loved it ; ) xx
Dannii Minogue 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Me. I remember when the song was brand new on MTV. This song still sounds just as good today as it did back then.
I was born a year later
And the Teddy Riley remix was lit and still is.
Yeeesssir! 5th grade for me lololol
I swear this song is addictive. It’s such a bop
A tasty lollipop for the ears.
True!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agree
I remember hearing this song as a kid back in the early 90s. Around 5 years ago I heard it again on Spotify. Remind me of going into New York City with family during this era. Good times.
Damn. After all these years this killer groove still plays. AND - no auto tune. Janie hits it clean.
Well auto tune didn't exist so I would assume not. 😂
I get what you’re saying, There may not be any auto tune. But there’s definitely compression reverb and layered vocals on the track.😂
almost like people could really sing back then because of talent!
@@thebeardofgaming81Just because a person uses auto tune doesn’t mean they don’t have talent You still have to have good musicality in your style
@@thebeardofgaming81 people can still sing... but auto tune is popular right now. u really think people just magically have no talent anymore? lol
I'll always remember this song as the best transition from the 80s to the 90s.
you're soooo right Man!
that's a really spot on analysis, I watched a lot of mtv when this one was big. Teddy Riley is one hell of a producer too.
indeed.
I agree 1000%
that is great analogy! Glenn meidors she aint worth it is another song like that as well
When Punk meets R&B Soul. Very well done! The 80’s was a mash up of raw talent. Today? Almost nothing sounds soo soulful heartfelt or original.
I first came to live in NYC 3 years after this came out. The city was pretty much the same as it was in this video. Times Square was seedy, the Meatpacking district had a lively underground, and the Twin Towers stood tall. Can't help but feel nostalgic listening to these beats and watching the cityscape of that era. 🌆🎶🗽
That's Chicago
😂😂😂
Old Ney York
I loved this song as a kid, but I didn't realize just how good it is and how talented Jane Child was until I learned to play music. Shout out to Kyle for sampling this for a song and bringing me back to it.
She was totally ahead of the times😍😊
And 80s fashion rocked. Sorry not sorry. Lol
I view this 89 song (in my own personal opinion) as the last "hurrah" of the iconic 80s synth sound. Many people dismiss this song as just a wacky pop one hit wonder song but The synth work on this song and other songs like Pebbles, "Mercedes Boy", are done so well that I never get tired of listening to any of them. In fact, Jane Child's 1st album where this song is a part of has amazing synth playing and sounds that were iconic 80s sounds. She was a very talented and underated artist. 👍
this song reminds me of phil collins- easy lover
@@7.0SLO Interestimg. Cool that you brought up the song, Easy Lover. That was one hell of a song from the 80's. Can't go wrong with Phil Collins fron Genius, and Phil Bailey from Earth, Wind and Fire. Takes me back to the days of Miami Vice. 🤓👍
Miss the 80's :(
So true.
Well, since there is no year 0 in the Gregorian calendar... Okay, I'll shut up now.
ITS 2023 AND I STILL LOVE THIS SONG TO MY CORE...THE GOOSEBUMPS I GET FROM MEMORIES AS A TEEN WHEN THEY PLAYED THIS AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY'S...EVERYBODY WAS JUST HAVING FUN DANCING....THANK YOU SO MUCH JANE CHILD FOR THIS AWESOME SONG!!!!!
I was also there and miss those days !!
Best song ever! ❤🥰
I'm 43, I feel those feelings too
Old school banger🔥🔥🔥
@@natemickens88yes indeed my bro🔥🔥🔥🔥
30 years passed so quick 1989-2019.
Im turning 30 in 2 months......
Yeah they did.
43 years old today. Was in the 8th grade when this come out.great memories...
Ain't you funny.
I was born two yrs later
A VERY VERY underrated song and artist.
2:33 god I wish this solo was longer, it's so fucking good
So great!!!!
It's just perfect!
Girl was so ahead of her time ❤❤❤
Yes! Braids and all!❤️
@@FelesiaNettles-rc3lh
Started the extensions
INDEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The hair, the piercings! It's me present day! I was seven when this song came out & I loved it & her edgy style...never imagined I'd be out here with 30+ piercings & box braids! Jane Childs was amazing & so ahead of her time! She was what I used to call a "punk rocker!" I love it!!!!!!!!!
i jane childs first studio album she made back in the day
The great thing about this era of music is, there was soo much real talent. Music like this isn't about your race. Its about who you are on the inside. And that resonates with other like minds. Especially when you are tuned into the right frequency.
Agree 💯 is she wasn't Fake she was true to herself as a individual.
She's awesome! Been on my playist for years!! White chick with the awesome cornrows and spiked hair! And awesome voice!!
@@adriennehernandez460 the cornrows are not awesome 💀✋🏾
@@_miyaa7537 okay maybe the corn rows arent awesome since its kinda like appropriating black person hair styles but they still look awesome?? 😍😍
@@_miyaa7537 shut up
Can we just have the 80s back forever? Nothing can touch this now!
So underrated as an artist and musician.
Sid Brown: no offense Zbut WHAT ERA YOU IN HOMIE???? 😖This is a top hit 1990's boi where are you at the future this song is the best one ever 2018❤✌. Not being rude boi but check the history of this song boi before you say crap like that what you said isnt true.
Kim Martin: yeah ariana grande sucks and annoying now this song though WAY BETTER😅👍👌
Sid Brown : one more thing man are you blind dont you see the twin towers inthat music video between the 2:00-3:00 minute part?
Sid Brown that was real music back down in the day today's music ain't worth a crap and I wouldn't even waste my time listening to it
she didn't make it because she didn't, just didn't have it together past this song. one of the most energetic, most pure soul with the right mix of pop added and she came up with this. she was truly a one hit wonder...
Man this song has 80s written all over it .. ❤️😎
Best of times
But the single only was released in 1990.
The instruments, synths, and electro chords are on point. Man, She knew what was up when this came out of the studio. A level of creativity seldom seen now
So no one's talking about the vibes in the music video? The random dancing the hair I love this music video
Me too!
I heard this song on the radio, thank you for uploading this video
1989
Love the song but her hair was trash.
First time ever seeing this video... Mind blowing. She was a visionary, and all i ever knew was that this was a super catchy song from long ago. Heard it playing at a store, and when i looked it up, this was not what i was expecting to see. Whipping her braids better than late 90s Offspring, she could be a high level boss in a video game or a bouncer at a goth club. And if she was, I'd be hanging around.
If you're gonna have one hit, make sure it SLAPS harder than Mike Tyson used to hit fools. 30 years from now, this will still slap.
Lol
true that!
100 Percent!!
Thank Teddy Riley. This is early new jack swing style music.
👍💪🎶🥁🕺
2024 and she is STILL amazing as hell to me ! ♥
Yup ❤
She's as awesome as ever!. I just rediscovered this song and I ❤it!
Wow!!! That voice!!! And the guitars!!! What an incredible soulful voice and musically talented woman!!! Oh my God this song is beyond timeless!!!!💯‼️👑🙏🏾👍🏾🙌🏾❤️🌹🎶🎤🎧🎸🎤
I hope Jane Child checks out these comments every now and then. We need her to dust off those keyboards and start making the brilliant music again that we know she is still capable of.
That makes two of us. If you do read this Jane greetings from Australia. I've been in radio for over 30 years can't believe any station In Australia didn't give this song airplay when It was released, I'm In between gigs currently but I tell you now that this song will be getting airplay on my new show when the opportunity comes up.
Using My Husband Acct. I so agree Yeeeessaaa !! Jane Come Back !!!
im still here so yah I check comments however I am out of ideas for music so wah wah
holy shit, i forgot how good this is.
Hehe Yup , U right
Yeah, a few years ago this came up in my feed here and it was the first time I had heard it in at least 20yrs. Shame it's not on many people's radar anymore even with it being in GTA5...
Straight badass song!! I still occasionally jam it
Who's here from 1990 in 2024. It's still freaking 🔥.
certainly is!!!!!!
Why on earth did she become a one hit wonder? She's so talented.
Rebecca Froehlich Ever heard her sing live? That’s why.
Because she fell in love.
Plus she only had 1 dance move.
Watch again and see.
🙌
that's a damn good question.
She didn’t become a satanist
2019 - still a classic blast from past! her voice was amazing.
I never never never tire of hearing this incredible song. I bow down to Jane Child. DIVA.
We're not worthy
Three glorious weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1990, two of those weeks under another alternative singer, Sinéad O'Connor. Even if the style of "Don't Wanna Fall in Love" seemed to be in line with the moment, Jane Child herself was unknown. The entire eponymous album this comes from has bangers on it ("I Got News for You" is especially good), all so fervently controlled by Child herself. She understood funk, rock, melody, and rhythm. Such a great moment not just for Jane Child, but for those of us enjoying this on the radio. Ain't no personal thing, boy.
Jane Child was really ahead of her time, she was a time traveler, I love her music and her style. Where is she right now?
Maybe time traveling…❤
Jane Child always reminded me of the female answer to Trent Reznor in his "Pretty Hate Machine" era, also well ahead of his time. I get the same vibe/aesthetic/nostalgia from both.
This is WHEN MUSIC WAS MUSIC, a great melody and no playing around with empty effects, without no meaning. One thing is that you really CAN SING along to this song!!!! Anyone with me on this?? A boy from Finland here....
They dont make music like this anymore those were the days!
If you're listening to this in 2024, then we're friends!
listened to this on my way back from school🕺❤
Just listen to it now, yea friends bro, excellent music.
I had the album back in 1990! Still listening.
fuckin right!
Forever one of my fave jams!!!
Genius songwriting.
This song never gets old ! Love this girl
Don't forget buffola stance nina cherry
@@geraldjohnson3216 Neneh Cherry another great one!!
@@DanReviewsIt hell yeah dan the man and i also like suzzane vega toms diner
@@geraldjohnson3216 Oh yeah that's another good one! Lots of great one or two hit wonders of that era!! Wish we had more music from them!
@@DanReviewsIt dont 4get Stevie b dirty cash and black box strike it up
4 Years ago I Was Playing GTA V Online & I Heard a Squeaky 10 year old kid Sing This Through His Mic
Bob Jones and u didn’t sing along with me.
Blue Eyes White Human hahaha u shouldve sang with him
Probably i was that kid
I heard the song on GTA and now I'm hooked
Aaron Compton brooo same 😭😊
Jane Child's mullet was so epic that it should have had an album all of her own fact !
RIGHT? It was everything! A mohawk, a mullet, ankle length braids all at once! So iconic!
What a great song. Does that young lady have soul or what?!
nope
only black people have soul
Steve Mandl ... (triggered)
philaman1972 q
Like she could hurt you... And you'd like it!
Wow, I haven't heard this song in years. This song is throwing me into a time warp 🎵🎶
I just rediscovered how much I love this song. So blown away by how she wrote and produced this in 1989 ❤️💕
Its pretty insane.
This rythm and great bass of this song elevates my soul to the universe and galaxies ! It really recharges your energy levels.
@Elena s - Definitely agree, it's great! Also, I like your profile pic, nature's beauty is unrivalled.
@@matthewclark7952 Thanks. Yes, the more craziness and evilness we have in our society, the more I love my planet and the better person I am. Our planet is full of beautiful energy and elements that we have to tune with.
@@elenaa3408 Absolutely. Stay blessed, peace xx
1990. Job interviews, anxieties. Young love. Miss those days.
Best yrs by far!!!
This song is exploding with synth and drum machine excellence.
drum machine? hahahah. if only drum machines could groove like that ;) those are real drums partner!
@@theunionbeats1 You might want to double check on that. I'm under the impression that the entire song was recorded using a Fairlight CMI 3.
That electronic sound is simply awesome can't stop listening to this song.
This song is cemented in my mind from childhood. Back in the days when I could stay up late on a Friday night and have VH1 on in the background while me and my friend played Barbie dolls 😂 I remember this being the song and video that me and my friend Crystal would stop playing dolls for because we loved it so much. Now the song is a time portal. I went decades without hearing it and still knew every single word. Jane Child is an incredible talent!
Are you still friends with Crystal? :) Just curious.
@@TlanImass Ha, no, not anymore. We lost connection when I moved away just before middle school but we do follow each other on Facebook. She's married with two lovely boys now =)
Totally true. Friday Night Videos was totally cool.
Yeah my sister's made me play with barbie dolls LMAO thats real
I still love her look after more than 20 years as well as this throwback. :)
Yes , most 30 years . 1990
It was 1989, man it will be 30 years next year. I'm getting old lol.
She rocked those braids!
@@mustangjane1610 yes she did! They're so long. I wonder how long it took to get them done?
yep !
I was 12 when this song came out. It's still awesome!
❤❤
The good ole days. Man I’d give anything to go back to those days.
Ann Marian --- let's ask Sherman and Mr Peabody to set the way back machine to the 80s, and keep it on a continuous loop!!!😁😃😎💪😃👍
Love is just like a knife so true this song is still the bomb in my book😀. This young lady was ahead of her time for sure would have loved a collaboration w/ Prince would've been too dope✌.
@ Don't know about that but I think this jam was produced by Teddy Riley
Sooooo, exactly "what time" would she had fit in? 🤔
Nakia Lindsey I’m pretty sure that George Michael wrote this song.
She doesn't want to fall in love 'cause love cuts just like a knife.
Aaaand she wrote and played her own music!
She could've been the female Prince. She did it all.
A rarity in musical artists today.
She was actually very beautiful.
Daughter
She really was. At the time, Jane Child was considered hugely avant-garde. Her nose ring is-it-real-or-clip-on was a big debate in high school! But being considered avant-garde myself then (big time!) I admired her. I wonder why she did not become a bigger star. Perhaps she was ahead of her time.
the eraser head haircut was a bit funny even for the time
Yes! Perhaps she's relative to Annie Lennox 🤭
She was stunning imo💟
Still one of the most iconic 80’s NYC song of all time! I was under 10yrs old when this song came out and I clearly still remember the lyrics and the nostalgic rhythm. Loved her fashion as a 10yr old too, thought she was so cool and different.
You weren't wrong tho. Even in retrospect, she still is very damn cool and different. Having never seen the video till today, this was kind of mind blowing. Im afraid to look her and and be let down, i kind of feel like nobody could keep up with what she put out in this song and video.
Iconic!! Lies come on now 🤡🙄
9-22-23 Proposed to my girl in NYC
Im finding all my old school songs today. This was one of my faves.
#REALMUSIC
@Stacye Lewis Damn you are Gorgeous as hell to me boo!!!!!
Don't forget!
I agree, Gorgeous 😘
Never will get tired of this song!!!!!!
Truth
Who is listening to this jam!!2024
I am and I'm loving it. LOL.
I am definitely!💯
1990 was a great year this was an excellent way to kick -off the 90's
In my opinion, 1990 is the 2nd best year in music. The best is 1982.
*Next up on **_Non Stop Pop_** !*
Jane Child's: Don't Wanna Fall In Love!
I was just listening to this when playing gta rn
GTA YESSS
NHL 2018 , playing right now
Me encanta
I had a SUPER CRUSH on her when this song came out when I was 13, when she looks directly at the camera those eyes look like she can see into my soul. I also love her style especially her hair and how she seems like a free spirit. I would definitely still love to meet her that would make my decade.......
I thought she was weird and mildly scary when I was a kid but now as an adult? She's foxy as hell. I know exactly what you're talking about when she's making eyes at the camera. That part is half the reason I watch this video periodically.
@@PatrickRob82 Yes sir love her eyes @2:27 Lord Have Mercy. Don't even get me started about her smile @3:04 LOL. I love the parts where she's dancing @3:22 & Especially @3:44 PLUS not to mention her extremely sexy little body I'm 6'4 and I just love small women hahaha!!!
Her vibe is immaculate