I was just 12 years old when it came out. But I'm realizing now that this video was my first object lesson in sensuality, "That's the Way Love Goes," off Janet Jackson's janet.
It was a breakthrough, I think, not just for Janet but for an entire decade -- its sound, vibe, look, and expression of certain values. Mainly, the de-inhibiting of desire, the pleasure of total comfort in one's sexuality, the chasing and sharing of love. Director Rene Elizondo Jr., Janet's Mexican-born secret spouse, catches an early Jennifer Lopez doing a ridiculous "Latina" accent, and misses an opportunity to display or even hint at some same-sex affection, but otherwise the video is perfect.
Janet, forever my lady.
* If the embedded clip above doesn't work, try the official video here.