Young Love (Janet Jackson song)

"Young Love"
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album Janet Jackson
B-side	"The Magic Is Working"
Released	July 7, 1982 (1982-07-07)
Recorded	1982
Genre	Post-disco dance funk
Length	4:58
Label	A&M
Songwriter(s)	René Moore Angela Winbush
Producer(s)	Bobby Watson René Moore Angela Winbush
Janet Jackson singles chronology
"Young Love" (1982) "Come Give Your Love to Me" (1983)

"Young Love" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her self-titled debut album (1982). It was written and produced by René Moore, Angela Winbush, with additional production by Bobby Watson. It was released as Jackson's debut single on July 7, 1982, by A&M Records. Prior to her rise to fame, the singer had no interest in pursuing a musical career. Despite this, she was motivated to pursue a career in entertainment, and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. After acting in the variety show The Jacksons, she began starring in several TV series and commenced recording her debut album.

"Young Love" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who highlighted it as a standout song from Janet Jackson and praised its catchiness. It peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was a success on the R&B chart, additionally peaking at number 16 in New Zealand. In order to promote her album, she performed the song on Soul Train and American Bandstand. In recent years, she has included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival.