“Tears of a Clown,” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
Category Archives: Soul
The Perfect Impressionism of “Dock of the Bay”
“Dock of the Bay”by Otis Redding
Lean On Me, by Bill Withers
“Lean on Me” and the Almost Perfect Career of Bill Withers
People Get Ready, by The Impressions
Passover is a holy week. Jews around the world celebrate , and remember how we were once slaves in Egypt, and with the inspiration of God and the leadership of Moses, we became a free people. Christians celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus three days after his crucifixion. This week, the world came together inContinue reading “People Get Ready, by The Impressions”
I’ll Be There, by The Jackson Five
What comes to mind when you think of Michael Jackson? Is it the single sequined glove? Maybe it’s his famous Moonwalk dance, gliding effortlessly, backwards across the stage. Or do you think of his controversies? Do you think of how he built a secluded oasis for himself at the Neverland Ranch, his curious marriage toContinue reading “I’ll Be There, by The Jackson Five”
Golden Years, by David Bowie
The Perfect Sunday morning of “Golden Years”
The Perfect Yearning of “September”
“September” by Earth, Wind and Fire
The Way You Do The Things You Do, by The Temptations
The perfect metaphor of “The Way You Do The Things You Do”
Sir Duke, by Stevie Wonder
The improbable perfection of “Sir Duke”
Respect, by Aretha Franklin
The Very Most Perfect “Respect”