I Love Music

Being the music lover that I am I borrowed this idea from Mahogany- rhythmandwords.blogspot.com Being I am NEVER tagged. (You guys really need to get with it. I'll respond!) I had to tag myself. She had some pretty good music on her list. I will return to read more. So this is my list Of 25 Songs that I cannot live without. I mean if I had to pick songs to listen to for the rest of my life. This would be the list.( In no particular order) Hey...It's Friday I just got paid and I ain't got *!%* to do...


1. I Am Changing- originally performed by Jennifer Holiday in Dreamgirls This song has always touched me dearly. I sang this song at my high school graduation. I did well. But when Ms. Holiday sings this song you feel every word. You hear the pain and sorrow connected with the situation she has been through. For those who have not seen Dreamgirls on Broadway I will not spoil the upcoming plot for the movie...

2. Our Love Is Here To Stay Ella Fitzgerald
Have you heard this song? Talking about twisting a note. Ms. Ella was a master, don't try to sing along, just enjoy the ride.

3.Sometimes I Wonder Why Anita Baker
At her very best. " but when I lee aaaaaaayin your arms child it's easy pretending" Listen to this piano solo and the bass! Just draws you in and holds you there until she finishes belting out the last note...And your sitting there saying damn...I hate you so much right now!!LOL

4. I'll write A Song For You-Earth, Wind and Fire
Phillip, Phillip, Phillip. I watched this man sing this song in concert. He hit a note even higher than the recorded version and I thought to myself. I love this man. I love all EWF but this song really does something to me.

5. Guilty Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb
I love this song. Always have. " <It ought be illegal..Make it a crime to be lonely or sad">

6.AS- Stevie Wonder
Stevie is partying on this song. Working his magic the only way he can. Mary and George Michael took at crack at it too. They did their thing. But hey...It's Stevie. It took awhile but I finally realized that the name of the song was not Always.

7.Together Again- Janet Jackson
This is such an uplifting , happy song. Although I heard it was dedicated to some of her friends that have passed on. I watched Janet perform this song on her HBO special I think she jumped the entire time. What I wouldn't give for stamina like that.

8. In A Sentimental Mood- Duke Ellington/John Coltrane
Any question on this one? Slow groove not one word ( jazz people) and you are making them up in your own mind. Takes me there every time.

9.SuperStar( Till You Come Back To Me)- Luther Vandross
I thank God that was I able to see with my own eyes the talent this man posessed.There are so many songs, I love by Luther. This song however with it's piano and flutes, the way he winds you down in the intro before he begins to tell his story... awesome. " Don't you remember you told me you love me baaby!" Lawd!!!

10. Daydreaming- Aretha Franklin
The Queen rocked this one for me. Back up saaaanging her into the verse. She comes in cool " He's the kind of guy..." Damn, effortless. Natural. Whew!!!

11. You Love Me- Jill Scott ( Hidden Beach track)
I watched this sister sing this song on Oprah, she bought tears to my eyes. Talent Raw. Now back to the song. If you have not heard this cut...get out from under that rock...and run to get it.

12. You Remind Me- Mary J
Another artist that I truly love. If I had to choose just one it would be this one. She came on strong..blazing. Had me bopping my head at home, work, stoplights. I didn't care. Still don't.

13. You Are My Friend- Patti LaBelle
This song empowers me. When I am down and thinking . Damn Life sucks. I put on this song. " The thought of you helps me carry on, when I feel all hope is gone" Everyone should have someone in there life that this sentiment rings true for. Ms Patti, yeah I've got to have this one. Amazing.

14. 1,4,3- Musiq
Talk about a brotha who can saaaaaaaang. It was a toss up between this one and love. This song I like because he was creative with it. "..listen to his notes. I love it. There aren't many more ways in words that I can say...broke it down to 143"

15.Everywhere-Jahiem
It's another sad song I know, but I feel his pain/comfort. His is singing to his mom. nice melody. smooth.

16. Waiting- Deniece Williams
Yeah, I went back. But Niecy put her thing down here. I think she may have been going through some things on this Album. Yes, I said Album. But notes, crazy notes, singing for real.

17. Neither one of Us Gladys Knight and the Pips
Strong, from the gut. Listen to the piano playing before she says" It's sad to think Telling this man how much loves him, but knows she's gotta go. " We just won't let it die" Have you been there?"Farewell my love,goodbye" Farewell is a mighty long time...she is done. Ok? Gladys is twisting the hell out of the scales, in this song. Keep up!The Pips in the background steady,complimentary and precise.

18. Candy- Cameo
Dom,dom, dom...< beginning beats ( work with me) Every body to the floor before he sings the first note.this was the cut back in the day. And I still get my wiggle/rock with it on!

19. Whole Town Laughing At Me- Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy will grab your attention won't he? I love the raspiness of his voice in this song more than others. Or maybe it's just the message of the song. You messed up buddy and now we all know it." Silly fool , how'd you lose such a good thing"?

20 Just My Imagination- Temptations
This is music y'all.....Listen to the musical intro,Everybody sing with the (Otis) background..Whooooo " Each day through my window.."

21. This Will Be- Natalie Cole
Another... just happy song for me. From begininning to end. Ms Natlie is working those vocals. ( you know that's where to find her music right? )A Vocalist." From now on, from now on baby."

22. Let's Dance to the Drummers Beat- I don't know
But you forgot about this one huh? Right now, I do not wish to search through all my CD's to find out who is responsible for the ultimate dance song. But if you know , let me know...

23. Atomic Dog_ George Clinton and Parliment-funkadelic
One Nation indeed under a groove...but, " This is the story of a famous dog.."
Who was sitting? Who? come on!This song is still it.

24.Adore- Prince
Man I could only chose one...so this is my fav" Burn all my clothes, Smash up my ride...Well, maybe not the ride but ah..." This man puts it down on so me many songs.
And Finally...

25. Open Up My Heart- Yolanda Adams
True songstress with immeasurable talent. A gift but this song touches my heart in so many ways. I NEED this one.

Can I have 50 songs?...LOL. If your are reading you've been tagged!