Black Music Month: The Commodores - Sail On

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As some of you know, June is Black Music Month. So, in honor of this month I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Mr. Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949). Lionel Richie definitely represents the soundtrack of my early years growing up. God bless him and may he have many more. Enjoy this video and the weekend. Peace~

Comments

Sista GP said…
Internet connection sucks. Can't play video, but 'Truly' is one of my favorite all-time songs.
Friday, June 20, 2008 9:21:00 PM
Rethabile said…
U2, bro.

Truly, Sail On, Zoom, Jesus is Love, most of them were my staples.
Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:10:00 PM
Babz Rawls Ivy said…
ZOOM is it for me. Although when I was in college 1000 years ago, I was engaged to a guy who had his frat pledgees sing "Truly" to me under my dorm window. It was way cool!
Monday, June 23, 2008 6:40:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Sista gp-
You must have the cd? :)

TStephens-
Zoom is one of my favorites too. There are so many. Yes, classics.

Rethabile-
So true. True indeed.

Lovebabz-
lol! That sounds like a scene from an old Spike Lee Joint. :)
Monday, June 23, 2008 10:26:00 AM
fitzgerald said…
This is cool, I also love the Commodores. I think I'll throw their CD into my car stereo and listen to it for the next week or so as I drive around town. Lots of great memories to go along with the music, thanks for sharing.
Monday, June 23, 2008 12:25:00 PM
david santos said…
Great and excellent post.
Happy Birthday to Mr. Lionel Brockman Richie. I love the songs this man.
Happy Day
Monday, June 23, 2008 4:46:00 PM
RHDSCHLR said…
OMG! I absolutely appreciate this... I can't believe I'm dancing in my (home) office with my eyes closed... oh, the good ole days... Thanks.
Monday, June 23, 2008 7:46:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Fitzgerald-
Sounds like the move. It always sounds good when you're driving.

David Santos-
Thank you, sir. Good to see you.

Rhdschlr-
I know what you mean. It's like a soundtrack. Thanks for stopping in. Welcome!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 7:31:00 AM
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