RIBS: Back In LOVE! Again…

LOVE. Ahh, LOVE. There are lots of ways to describe it. Some have referred to LOVE as a spinning top, going around and around in circles. Some have described LOVE’s ups and downs and twisty turns as a rollercoaster. Some feel that LOVE is the message. And still others will tell you that LOVE is the key.

Whether it is good or bad, spinning you around or taking you through its inevitable ups and downs… when it is RIGHT the sun shines, the clouds are light and fluffy and you wake up, as Stevie would say: “Happier than the morning sun”!

This is a mix about love. Being in love. More specifically, about being back in love again. My #1 BFF, who has had his share of love’s rollercoaster rides over the years, is strapping himself into the seat once more and we couldn’t be happier for him. One of my favorite sayings of his is, “Once, three times or not at all!” Personally, I’ve always been a fan of the philosphy that the trird time is the charm. So, with that in mind, this trip should be less of a rollercoaster ride and more like a cruise down “better than ever street”.

So, here’s to LOVE. Here’s to being in LOVE. Most importantly here’s to being BACK IN LOVE AGAIN… Enjoy!

Playlist: (songartist [album])

  1. RIBS Promo: CBranch RIBS Drop – Calandra Branch
  2. Body And Soul (That’s The Way It’s Got To Be) – Soul Generation [Beyond Body And Soul]
  3. Could It Be I’m Falling In Love – Spinners [Spinners]
  4. Be My Lady – Meters [New Directions]
  5. I Am Yours – Main Ingredient [Afrodisiac]
  6. We Both Deserve Each Other’s Love – L.T.D. [Togetherness]
  7. You’re Number One (In My Book) – Gladys Knight & The Pips [Visions]
  8. Always and Forever – Charles Earland [Ready ‘n Able]
  9. RIBS Promo: “Smooth, Silky, Satin” – TGrundy
  10. Get Here – Oleta Adams [Circle of One]
  11. A Song For You – Temptations [A Song For You]
  12. Baby I’m For Real – Originals [Baby, I’m For Real]
  13. No One Can Love You More – Phyllis Hyman [Phyllis Hyman]
  14. So So Satisfied – Ashford & Simpson [So So Satisfied]
  15. The Feeling’s Love – Angela Bofill [Angel of the Night]
  16. You Are My Sharship – Norman Connors [You Are My Starship]
  17. Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) – Pamela Williams [Saxtress]
  18. Endless Love – Jimmy Smith [Off The Top]
  19. Piano In The Dark – Brenda Russell [Get Here]
  20. I Like Dreaming – Side Effect [Rainbow Visions]
  21. Fell For You – Dramatics [A Dramatic Experience]
  22. I Could Never (Repay Your Love) – Spinners [Spinners]
  23. What You Won’t Do For Love – Phyllis Hyman [Living All Alone]
  24. Body And Soul – Anita Baker [Rhythm of Love]
  25. Lovin’ You – Minnie Riperton [Perfect Angel]
  26. Loving You – Karen Briggs [Soulchestral Groove]
  27. Baby Come Close – Smokey Robinson [Smokey]
  28. I Really Hope You Do – Friends Of Distinction [Grazin’]
  29. Dedicated – Nicholas [Dedicated]

RIBS: That’s What Friends Are For…

Quote: “Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know that they’re always there.”

This is a mix about Friends. This is a mix for Friends.

I was reminded recently of the value of good, true friends. I will be forever grateful for the kindness they showed me that day. I’m really not a great writer when it comes to expressing how I feel. I’m much better at letting my music speak the words/feelings that I cannot. The selections in this mix, the lyrics of the songs, sum up to a great degree what I want those special friends to know. Basically, I am a better person because I have you in my life. Beacause you are my friend.

Call your friends. Go visit your friends. Tell your friends you love them. And, if you’re like me and words fail you sometimes, give them a copy of this mix. Let them know how important they are in your life.

Enjoy!

Playlist: (songartist [album])

  1. RIBS INTRO: “Another Edition” – TGrundy
  2. That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick [Friends]
  3. My Old Friend – Al Jarreau [Breakin’ Away]
  4. You’ve Got A Friend – Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway [Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway]
  5. Friend Of Mine – Sabrina Starke [Lean On Me]
  6. Friends And Strangers – Ronnie Laws [Friends & Strangers]
  7. Friend To Me – Cameo [Ugly Ego]
  8. Bridge Over Troubled Water – Merry Clayton [Gimme Shelter]
  9. Lean On Me – Jose James [Lean On Me]
  10. You’re A Friend To Me – Sister Sledge [We Are Family]
  11. I Will Be Your Friend – Sade [Diamond Life]
  12. Still A Friend Of Mine – Incognito [Positivity]
  13. Old Friend – Phyllis Hyman [Living All Alone]
  14. I’m on Your Side – Angela Bofill [Teaser]
  15. True Colors – Heather Headley [Broadway My Way]
  16. You Are My Friend – Pattie Labelle [Pattie Labelle]
  17. With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker [With A Little Help From My Friends]
  18. You’re A Friend Of Mine (w/Jackson Browne) – Clarence Clemons & Red Bank Rockers [Hero]
  19. Why Can’t We Be Friends? – WAR [Why Can’t We Be Friends?]
  20. Playin’ With My Friends – Tony Bennett [Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues]
  21. More Than Friends – Bob James & David Sanborn [Double Vision]
  22. Friends – Bobby McFerrin [Bang!Zoom]
  23. It’s So Nice (To See Old Friends) – Minnie Riperton [Perfect Angel]
  24. Medley: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother/Bridge Over Troubled Water – Gladys Knight & The Pips [Standing Ovation]