Kate Bush, “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)” □ Hounds of Love Barry White, “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me”: After Dark □ □ 60 (2022)ģ.What a funky disco/soul classic! Additionally, you can’t shortchange “Ecstasy” with its magnificent orchestration ( John Roberts), executed to perfection by □ The Love Unlimited Orchestra. The lyrics, and those sensual pipes of Barry White speak for themselves on □ “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me”. “I know I had to hold you and make you mine,” White sings in the pre-chorus, continuing, “Don’t want to control you, just want to have a good time.” Yeah, doesn’t require much thought to brainstorm ways couples “have a good time.” Of course, the centerpiece is the chorus, which features those sensual, titular lyrics (“In ecstasy, when you’re layin’ down next to me”). Clearly, the modus operandi is sex – good, old-school baby-making music! Not only does that sick groove incite body movements, the once-in-a-lifetime vocals, and suggestive lyrics serve as an utterly sublime soundtrack to sex. With “Ecstasy,” the listener gets the best of both worlds, in essence. It’s worth noting, White didn’t compose “Ecstasy” it was written by □ ✍ Ekundayo Paris and □ ✍ Nelson Pigford. “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me” spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at no. The lushly produced, sexy gem, □ “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me”, from his 1977 album, Barry White Sings for Someone You Love, is no exception. “I did not know you had me hypnotized / There’s a movement of your body dancin’ in my eyes?” Oh, snap! Deep-voiced soul singer □ Barry White had no shortage of hits during an illustrious career. Barry White, “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me” □ Barry White Sings for Someone Johnnie Taylor, “Who’s Making Love”: Throwback Vibez □️□ 83 (2022)Ģ.It’s worth noting, however, “Who’s Making Love” was one of three contenders for the highly coveted award, so there’s that. He makes a terrific point! Tit for tat! Somehow, he never won a □ Grammy, sigh. While making love is intriguing, what is even more interesting is how Taylor seems to defend women being cheated on. He shines with his assertive, gritty vocals on top-five, Billboard Hot 100 hit that encompasses cheating and sex. Johnnie Taylor, The Philosopher of Soul, was an incredibly talented, dynamic soul singer. “What I’m gonna, gonna ask you now / You better think about it twice.” Hmm, what were you going to ask, □ Johnnie Taylor? Well, “While you’re out cheatin’ on your woman / There is something you never even thought of / And that is: / Who’s making love to your old lady / While you were out making love?” Ooh wee, Johnnie! That legitimate question and memorable lyrics hail from the 1968 soul gem, □ “Who’s Making Love”, which appears on the album, also titled, □ Who’s Making Love… Johnnie Taylor, “Who’s Making Love” □ Who’s Making Love… So, without further ado, let’s take it back 30-plus years and enjoy these throwback vibez of various styles!ġ. I have no doubt a future compendium will expand the dates well into the 90s but for now, everything you see or hear in this series predates it. One rule: all songs featured on this list had to be released prior to 1990. Gracing this list are contributions from □ Barry White (twice), □ Kate Bush, □ Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, □ Stevie Wonder, and □ Thomas Dolby among others. 5 serves as the fifth edition of potential forthcoming volumes. Like the previous volumes of the Throwback Vibez playlist series, □ 15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 4, I proudly present □ 15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. With Throwback Vibez □️□ in full swing, and multiple soul oldies lists under my belt, including – □ 15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, □ Vol. Their great taste, which encompasses various styles, with soul topping the list, rubbed off on me. My parents are baby boomers, so, they love music from the 1960s and 70s. I love older music – I’m an old soul despite being a millennial. 5 features Barry White, Kate Bush, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, and Thomas Dolby.
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