Live Performances
Jackson performed the song as a medley with "That's the Way Love Goes" at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards. Jackson performed the song on all of her tours since the release of janet., Janet World Tour (1993-1995), The Velvet Rope World Tour (1998-1999), All for You Tour (2001-2002), Rock Witchu Tour (2008) and Number Ones: Up Close and Personal (2011). On the Janet World Tour, Jackson performed "If" as the opening song. The performance featured female dancers who kneeled male dancers towards their hips. Commenting on the highly athletic and sexually provocative performance, Lenny Stoute from Toronto Star stated, "This pelvic-thrusting, butt-wiggling, lip-licking high-energy temptress is a long way from the cute 'n' chubby girl next door of her previous Rhythm Nation tour. And she came equipped with the tough dance moves, firm muscles and seven costume changes to emphasize the difference." The song has also been covered live by artists Kelly Clarkson and Yuri of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. Jackson performed the song as a medley with "That's the Way Love Goes" at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards; the audio recording of which appears on the limited edition double disc edition of janet.
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