It Happened One Night

This past week, I was on the scene with a friend who I often teasingly call C.Lo cause she's like a younger J.Lo in style, look, and general go-get 'em. We met up with colleagues of hers at L.E.S. spot Stanton Social. Over mango Champagne sparklers, we talked shop, music, men. We moved on to the next spot, but it wasn't until the wee hours that I discovered that not only were these accomplished music industry women, but one, Maria Christensen, is responsible for writing the one Jennifer Lopez song that I have long described as timeless. So among incomparable NYC encounters, this ranked pretty high.

The Grammy Award winner in 2000 for Best Dance Record, "Waiting for Tonight" is a heat-seeking dance burner. A girl stands in celebration of the moment she's imagined in her head, rehearsed, lost sleep over. He may disappoint her the next morning, but this night will live up to expectations. I have played this song on vacations in Miami, getting prepped for events when I needed to look extra splashy, and just as a kind of performance-enhancing drug (the song drips sensuality).

Have you seen the companion video? You cannot but get lifted: It's 1999, and a glowing Jen (remember spending your P/T job cash on Victoria's Secret Body Glitter?!) is at the center of a giant rave minutes from the clock striking the double 00s. This is Jennifer Lopez at her prime in my opinion; she's post Fly Girls, in the throes of love with Puff, she's seeing big budget movie scripts. The Bronx, N.Y., girl who rode to dance classes On the 6 has made good on her dreams. If you haven't seen the clip in a while or if it's been a minute, click through.