May 15, 1993 –
Janet Jackson’s single, That’s The Way Love Goes, goes to #1 on this date. It remains No. 1 for eight weeks – longer than any other single by either Janet or her famous brother.
James Brown demanded approval of the lyrics before he would allow Janet to sample his hit Papa Don’t Take No Mess because he was angry at rap groups for splicing his songs with foul language. He didn’t raise any fuss over Janet’s sweet and seductive lyrics, though, and swiftly gave his permission.
The Haus of Dcaligari 