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: TG’s Sensuous Seductions, Vol 1

“Turn the lights down low, baby come close…”

Sometimes, I just love how music ideas are born and then develop into something significant. From a post on Facebook asking for “Love” songs submissions, to a friendly “can you top this” song shootout, to a new series here on RIBS. Welcome to “Sensuous Seductions” a 10-song, 1 hour (more or less, it depends) mix of love songs/ballads for your listening pleasure (or pleasures, if it really gets good to ya… LOL!)

OK. Enjoy!

Playlist: (songartist [album])

  1. RIBS Promo: CBranch RIBS Drop – Calandra Branch
  2. Love Ballad – L.T.D. [Love to the World]
  3. Superstar (Live) – Luther Vandross [Live At Wembley]
  4. The Closer I Get To You (Duet With Donny Hathaway) – Roberta Flack [Blue Lights In The Basement]
  5. I Try – Angela Bofill [Angel Of The Night]
  6. RIBS Promo: “Taste of Music” (short) – TGrundy
  7. Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely – Blue Magic [Blue Magic]
  8. Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time) – Delfonics [The Delfonics]
  9. The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind) – Dells [Freedom Means]
  10. Girl It’s True, Yes I’ll Always Love You – Barry White [Stone Gon’]
  11. The Look Of Love – Isaac Hayes […To Be Continued]
  12. Distant Lover – Marvin Gaye [Marvin Gaye Live!]

RIBS: Juan Da Costa’s Sensual Seduction…

Juan calls it, “You’re So Nasty”, but I like to think of this collection of his as the “Sensual Seduction” mix. This is the music you play when you light the candles, turn the lights down low, pour the wine and… well, we’ll let you fill in the rest of that thought with whatever pleasure(s) you like best! {smile}

OK. Enjoy!

Playlist: (songartist [album])

  1. I Wanna Get Next To You – Rose Royce [Car Wash (OST)]
  2. Reasons (Live) – Earth, Wind & Fire [Gratitude]
  3. Forever Mine – O’Jays [Identify Yourself]
  4. There’ll Never Be – Switch [Switch]
  5. Lovin’ You – Minnie Riperton [Perfect Angel]
  6. Do Me Baby – Prince [Controversy]
  7. The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) – Quincy Jones [Back On The Block]
  8. In The Mood – The Whispers [In The Mood]
  9. Killing Me Softly With His Song – Roberta Flack [Killing Me Softly]
  10. Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye [Midnight Love]