I was told I was Beautiful but what does that mean to you (Unpretty – TLC)

I often think this fits the category of “Best Song Ever” Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” TLC sang the same thing and empowered a whole new generation in a timeless fashion, including a mixed cover on the hit show, Glee. Still, there’s nothing like an original.  […]

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Musician’s Passion Fires His Music

Musical artist, Makana, speaks his mind, music and passion, all at once in his latest video creation Lyrics: I’ve been lied to. Misled. Built up by what they said Lifted only to be let down I’ve been taken for a ride Given power to decide Only to find out I was wrong But I’ve learned […]

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We’re Only Dancing on this Earth for a Short While (Oh Very Young)

Our four-year old twins were dancing and playfully being their four-year old selves last night, when I stepped back to enjoy the moment…, at which point, these prophetic lyrics came to mind… “Oh, very young We’re only dancing on this earth for a short while…” Oh very youngWhat will you leave us this time?You’re only […]

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Another Sunny Day

Another Sunny Day, another simple song, of life’s not so simple feelings, of life’s most rich, and real, moments along the way.

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Happy Father’s Day!! ..with a little Fun for Father

” GET DOWN WITH YOUR ‘DAD’ SELF ” …by Taye Diggs  

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Best Job Interview Ever! – Shelby Mitchusson (Lose Yourself in ASL)

Shelby Mitchusson’s signed interpretation of Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” won her a job and public and internet acclaim. Her passionate expressions radiate through the video which can be seen below, and the video job application for the American Sign Language (ASL) team at Austin City Limits has seen life on YouTube, Good Morning America, Huffington Post […]

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I Dreamed a Dream!

Susan Boyle came to international attention when she appeared as a contestant on the TV program Britain’s Got Talent on April 11, 2009, singing “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables. Boyle’s initial appearance received a skeptical reception until she began to sing. Before she had finished the song’s opening phrase, a standing ovation for […]

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Maybe, You’re Gonna Be the One to Save Me

Noel Gallagher, singer-songwriter of Oasis is attributed with having said that “Wonderwall” means “anything that makes you happy or brightens your day. From the smallest thing to someone who means alot to you.” As such, we will take that meaning…, as ours. Of course, as with anything or many things rich, this song has perhaps […]

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“Happy” – Pharrell

Being “Happy” is being Rich.

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Take Me to Church – Hozier

Hozier’s song, “Take Me to Church,” has always been about humanity at its most natural state. Nominated for Song of the Year for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards to be held on February 8, 2015, below is the most simple rendition of the song, perhaps allowing for its greatest reach and widest interpretation.

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