Song Of The Day: "Candy Man" By The Mary Jane Girls

Saturday morning cleaning music at its best!

Make it a great day!

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Song Of The Day: "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" By Indeep

C-L-A-S-S-I-C!  Between this track and later seeing the original Spinderella back in the day, they were what made me wanna be a DJ. 

Have a great Friday and weekend!

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Song Of The Day: "The Real Thing" By Lisa Stansfield

I'm a huge fan of British Soul Music and the soul is spread thick on this one!  I first heard it on the "Money Talks" soundtrack 15 years ago and it's been my fave Lisa Stansfield song ever since. It does wonders for getting me out of a bad mood. 

Enjoy your Thursday!

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Song Of The Day: "Midas Touch" By Midnight Star

It's feel-good Wednesday so it's fitting to select a feel-good song.  Make it a great day!

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Song Of The Day: "Roses Are Red" By The Mac Band

Great memories of my junior year in high school whenever I play this!  It is definitely a timeless classic...yeah, yeah...yeah, yeah, yeah.

Have a great Tuesday!

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Song Of The Day: "Heaven Can Wait" by Michael Jackson (#1)

Three years ago on this day, the entertainment world suffered a devastating and sudden loss of the greatest entertainer of all time: the INCREDIBLE Michael Jackson. 

Before his passing, this track had become my all-time favorite Michael Jackson song after I purchased "Invincible" during its first week of release.  I immediately put this song on repeat the first time I listened to it because I love the strings in it and the raw passion in his voice; but besides that, this song has always put me in some type of place that I will never be able to explain.  In my opinion, this is the most underrated song he's ever released. 

Until Michael died, I never felt such a painful loss when it came to celebrities (although I did cry when Gerald LeVert passed).  As a matter of fact, my whole family was touched in one way or another because this was Michael Jackson.  I even have an older cousin who nicknamed me Michael Jackson from the time I was a little girl and said I was the first one she thought about when he passed.  This alone shows how he's been a major part of my life and will continue to be forever.

To all of the MJ fans all over the world: today is a day to celebrate the life and legacy of The King Of Pop so let's rep him and do it big on today!  And like he sings, "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"!

Love you more, Michael!!!!

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Song Of The Day: "You Are Not Alone" by Michael Jackson (#2)

This song is dedicated to the memory of my grandmother, Annie Ruth Thomas, who transitioned into my guardian angel on June 24, 2005.

Have a blessed Sunday.

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Song Of The Day: "P.Y.T." by Michael Jackson/Soul Train Line (#3)

This song isn't about looks only; it's about a way of life and having fun as only Michael could incorporate into many of his songs. 

As we celebrate the life of the greatest artist of all time on this weekend, groove on down your soul train lines to his music.

Love, peace, and soooooooul on this Saturday!

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Song Of The Day: "Off The Wall" by Michael Jackson (#4)

This is the ultimate kick-off to the weekend joint!  If you don't dance or chair-dance when this comes on, just turn it off and don't even worry about it.

Make it a great weekend and be safe while you live life off the wall!

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Song Of The Day: "Remember The Time" By Michael Jackson (#5)

I still remember the Sunday night that my family and I gathered around the TV to watch the world premiere of this 20 years ago; it still feels like it happened last night.  The song, itself, is hot thanks to the genius production of legendary producer, Teddy Riley.  Now as far as the video, the choreography was classic and I don't even have to speak on Mike's smile at the end.

Make it a great Thursday and remember all the good times you've had thus far.

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Song Of The Day: "Baby Be Mine" by Michael Jackson (#6)

A feel good classic!  This song automatically makes me smile each time I play it.  And I love the way his voice breaks a couple of times throughout the song although I'm not sure if it was done purposely; but whether it was or wasn't, it fits the song perfectly.

Smile and have a happy Hump Day!

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Song Of The Day: "Lady In My Life" by Michael Jackson (#7)

It goes without saying that this is one of my most favorite Michael Jackson songs...

Have a great Tuesday.

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Song Of The Day: "Break Of Dawn" by Michael Jackson (#8)



The first time I heard this song...Michael had me going, "Whewww."  I didn't think he had it in him like THAT.

Anyhoo, as we all rise to the break of dawn on this Monday morning, remember to make it a great one!

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Song Of The Day: "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson (#9)

Twenty-nine years later from the first time I watched this at the age of nine years old up to now, and I still feel like the little girl who fell from like into love with this man and his performance! 

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Song Of The Day: "Who Is It" by Michael Jackson (#10)

I don't know if it's the strings, the lyrics, or the haunting bass line, but there's just something about this song that I've always loved from the first time I listened to it.  And don't EVEN get me going on how I jam to it (and throw my own moves in) when I play The Michael Jackson Experience on my Wii.  All I can say is this tune gets me going every time.

Have a beautiful Saturday!

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R.I.P. Yvette Wilson

My heart is so broken on this morning along with other long-time fans, friends, and family of the late, great Yvette Wilson who passed from cervical cancer on last night at the young age of 48.  It was just a little over a month ago that I read that she was battling not only cervical cancer, but was in need of a kidney transplant as well.

Her passing has hit close to home for me for two reasons: (1) I would be told from time to time, by total strangers, that I resembled her and (2) Even though I have always and continue to have my regular yearly paps, back in 2008 when I was only 35 years old, my gynecologist discovered that I had abnormal cells on my cervix. 

Needless to say, I was a nervous wreck in between the tests and biopsy I had to have over the course of 3 months to make sure that the cells that kept recurring on my cervix weren't cancerous.  But I thank God that I come from a praying family that gave me a lot of support during this time span.  After all the tests and biopsy was completed, I was given the good news that I didn't have anything to worry about.  Since then, I continue to get checked and continue to be blessed with not having cancerous cells when I have my yearly exam with the last one being this past January and an ultrasound in February as a part of further tests.  Thank you, Jesus!  

However, this blog is not about me, it's about the bubbly and beautiful
Ms. Wilson and other women who are currently battling or have lost their battle to this horrific disease including one of my grandmother's older sisters who lost her battle before she reached the age of 50 back in 1977 (R.I.P.).  As of 2012, according to the National Cancer Institute there have been 12,170 new cases of cervical cancer and 4,220 deaths reported.  This is definitely not a good thing.

We all need to continue to pray and hope that there will be a cure to this deadly disease ASAP!  We are losing too many family and friends to it and this needs to stop now.

But in the meantime, let's cherish the memories of a talented and hilarious lady who I'm sure have had the angels in heaven rolling since she arrived.  The curtains may have went down on her life here on earth, but in our Father's house, the spotlight on her beautiful soul is shining bigger and brighter than it ever has before and will do so for all of eternity.  R.I.P. Sister Girl.

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Song Of The Day: "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" by Michael Jackson (#11)

I love, love, LOVE this song!  I still remember the summer of '87 (August to be exact which was the month after I turned 14) when my favorite radio station at the time world premiered this as the lead single for "Bad" which was set to be released in a few weeks.  I was sitting up front with my mother as she drove (since it was my turn--lol) while my younger sister who was 10 at the time was in the back seat.  I remember my sister and I squealing and squalling like idiots while Michael sang.  That's when my mother told me that she already knew she was going to have to take me to the record store to get "Bad" as soon as it was released.  And she did just that in the weeks that led up to it after picking me up from school.

One of many childhood memories I will ALWAYS cherish.

TGIF!!!

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Song Of The Day: "Stranger In Moscow" by Michael Jackson (#12)

I've been to this place more than once, but it makes me a stronger person each time I'm there.

It's cliche, I know, but remember: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

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Song Of The Day: "Wanna Be Starting Something" by Michael Jackson (#13)

"Lift your head up high/And scream out to the world/I know I am someone/And let the truth unfurl/No one can hurt you now/'Cause you know it's true/Yes, I believe in me/So you believe in you..." These lyrics have stuck with me since I was 10 years old when I memorized them from the album insert.

If you wanna start something today, let it be something positive that you will also finish on this lovely Wednesday.

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Song Of The Day: "Come Together" by Michael Jackson (#14)

I love the grittiness of Michael's voice on this.  And the guitar line is the icing on the cake!

Make sure to come together with those you love on this Tuesday.

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Song Of The Day: "One More Chance" by Michael Jackson (#15)

We've all been given one more chance by being blessed to see another day.

Make this Monday count.

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Song Of The Day: "Liberian Girl" by Michael Jackson (#16)

From the age of 14 when I bought the "Bad" album with my allowance, this has ALWAYS been one of my absolute favorite songs by this man.  I remember lifting the needle on this one selection to play numerous times.  And the video...when he smiles at the end???  I STILL get all warm inside when he does it.  The guy was always beautiful to me both inside and out; especially when he would smile!

Okay, enough about my childhood crush on The King Of Pop.

Make your Sunday a great one!

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Song Of The Day: "Dirty Diana" by Michael Jackson (#17)

YAAAAASSSSSS...the sexy side of Michael!

Make it a Sexy (but tasteful) Saturday!

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Song Of The Day: "Get On The Floor" by Michael Jackson (#18)

This song is so much fun to listen and dance to!  And I adore the way he laughs near the ending...too cute.

Make this Friday all about fun and laughter.

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Song Of The Day: "D.S." by Michael Jackson (#19)

Mike and Slash go hard on this one! 

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Song Of The Day: "Will You Be There" by Michael Jackson (#20)

One word: CHURCH! 

Be inspired and make this Wednesday a great one!

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Song Of The Day: "I Can't Let Her Get Away" by Michael Jackson (#21)

This song right here...!  I remember the days of dancing hard to this one when it would come on (and I still try to when I listen to it now, but mama's bones ain't what they used to be).

Anyhoo, have a great Tuesday!

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Song Of The Day: "Music And Me" by Michael Jackson (#22)

If there was ever a song I could relate to, this is it (hey...cool play on words).  This song describes the relationship I've had with music for as long as I can remember.  My mother has told me about the times beginning around the age of two of how I would sit on the floor next to one of our stereo's speakers in silence and listen to different albums that she and my father would listen to for hours on end until I would fall asleep. 

There is nothing like music to get me through each day that I'm blessed with.  It will always be my first love.

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The 21st Day!

Earlier today I realized that I have made it to day 21 of going without any type of cheese on my "30-Day No Cheese Challenge". I would have never thought I could go this long without it. But I won't sit here and say that I haven't been tempted a few times because I have. However, it makes me so proud of myself that I haven't given in up to this point.  Besides, I actually feel much better without it.

I decided to do this challenge for health reasons as well as weight loss.  During my last doctor visit, he informed me that my cholesterol reading wasn't a good one.  Now I'm not making any excuses but I've struggled with cholesterol issues for some time now as it runs in my family: my parents, younger sister, and maternal grandmother all deal with the same struggle and we all take medication(s) for it.  I automatically knew my #1 culprit was cheese which has been my weakness for as long as I can remember because I usually eat it on nearly everything.

During this challenge, it has made me realize that I can truly discipline myself in other areas of my life now that I've struggled with in the past.  This is a great thing for my well-being. 

I only have 9 more days to go on this journey. And who knows...maybe I won't even want any more cheese after I get past day 30! :)

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Song Of The Day: "Whatever Happens" by Michael Jackson (#23)

I love this song for three reasons: 1) It's Michael Jackson; 2) It has the Western movie theme to it (one of my favorite movie genres); and 3) It has a personal spiritual meaning.

The spiritual meaning is my favorite reason for the song because, for me, whenever I'm going through a tough period, I sometimes think of this one particular tune and use it as an opportunity for being reminded of God telling me to never let go of His hand no matter what happens.

Make it a great Sunday!

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Song Of The Day: "I Can't Help It" by Michael Jackson (#24)

So it's unbelievable that the music world is coming up on the 3rd anniversary of the passing of an astoundingly talented man who has given music lovers all over the world a lifetime of music: the incredible Michael Jackson.

For the next 24 days I'll be counting down my most favorite songs by him (even though it's not enough time to post ALL of my favorite MJ songs).

 

Everything about this song...when I'm feeling stressed out or need some good work along to music, I quickly select this one placing it on repeat.  Before I know it, I'm in a better place.

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Song Of The Day: "Funky Sensation" by Gwen McCrae

Can ya feel it?  It's Fridayyyy, so make it a great one!!!

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