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Have you ever heard a song or even a whole album that takes you down memory lane?  Well a few weeks ago I was riding in the car with Geechi and The Temptations album Truly For You circa 1984 started playing and I was immediately teleported back in time.  I can remember listening to the album on tape in my parents car as we went up the road to visit family in the country.  I love that music has that ability to transport you in time; it’s like ones own time machine.

I remember listening to the album and being mesmerized by the harmonies and vocals.  While the album in total is great I have my favorite tracks that instantly bring a smile to my face. 

​Treat Her Like A Lady:

I can remember this song crooning through the speakers and my dad singing parts of the song and looking at my mom and my mom grinning.  I remember thinking that I wanted to be treated like a lady; it seemed nice.  Something to aim for.  “Now I like opening doors—Picking up her hanky off the floor—Treat her like a lady”

​How Can You Say That It’s Over:

Growing up and being watched by my grandmother I grew up watching soap operas. One of my favorites was Santa Barbra (oooo I’m showing my age). I remember watching soap operas where love was found on romantic beaches and islands. This song reminds me of those island episodes with its percussion and synthesizer melodies. Love being lost on the beach as the sunsets.

​I’ll Keep My Light In My Window:

This last song with its syncopated rhythm and synthesizers is a great song to uplift and encourage everyone to lend a help to others in need.  “I wanna ease the pain, (that life can bring)/Help them find a peace, mmm (their spirit needs)/Have been chosen for (a work to do)/To make this world a much better place/For me and you”. Looking for a song to get you started look no further than this song particularly this month—the months of love and the dedicated month to celebrate a history that is 366 days a year Black History!

If you are looking for an album of love this month and don’t mind a “retro” sound.  Check out Truly For You by the Temptations.