My Life In Music: Soundtrack to Me 2021

2021 was far too identical to 2020 in ways most don't want to recall. But, you know there's one way that I absolutely must...the same way that I have for years preceeding 2020 -- with music! My love for music and the memories music provides and the times music pulls you through, stays with you, or marks as a reminder for cherished times. Below is the list of musical gems that were my go-to's and stick-with-me's through the year; like always, they don't have to be newly released during the covered year as some older songs can touch you years later for the first time or in a totally different way. Enjoy...and feel free to share your soundtrack with me! xoxo 

MY LIFE IN MUSIC: Soundtrack to Me 2021

• Jacob Lutrell - Sweet Woman
• The Temptations - Bare Back
  
• Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - Leave The Door Open
• Kool & The Gang - Sexy (Where'd You Get Yours)
  
• R. Kelly - Not Supposed To Be
  
• Whitney Houston - In My Business
• Jazmine Sullivan f/ Ari Lennox - On It
  
• K. Michelle - Can't Raise A Man
• Meghan Trainor & John Legend - Like I'm Gonna Lose You
• Jeremiah Cole - Crushing On Ya
• Aretha Franklin - Hello Sunshine
• Stevie Wonder - Gotta Have You
• Leela James - Rise N Shine
• Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey
• KeKe Wyatt - Tennessee Whiskey
• Whitney Houston - Hold On, Help Is On The Way
  

 

 NOTE: If it's listed above and not included in the video playlist or an alternate version is included...blame YouTube! As that would mean I couldn't find something somewhere for some reason.

My Life In Music: Soundtrack to Me 2020

 2020 has been a year in many ways unimaginable. Music is one of my saviors, so continuing my annual tradition, here are the songs that rode with me during this rollercoaster of a year.

MY LIFE IN MUSIC: Soundtrack to Me 2020

• Beyonce - Listen
• Aretha Franklin - You Keep Me Hangin' On (This Girl's In Love With You / Spirit In The Dark Outtake)
• Mary J Blige - Real Love
• Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes - Almost Is Never Enough
• Gerald Levert & Eddie Levert - Baby Hold On To Me
• Brett Eldredge - Crowd My Mind
• Matt Bomer - Untitled (How Does It Feel )
• Arlissa - Every Time I Breathe
• Jacob Lutrell - Something Better
• Ariel Pink - Baby
• Toni Braxton - Nothin'
• Ledisi - Anything For You
• Ranky Tanky - Let Me Be
  
• Jacob Lutrell - Rise On Up
• Paolo Nutini - One Day [acoustic]
• Christina Aguilera - Telepathy 
• Jeremiah Cole - Story Ends
• Jill Scott - Shame
• Nicky Francis - Dead Leaf In The Breeze
• Whitney Houston - Where You Are 

 

My Life In Music: Soundtrack to Me 2019

 A year later; just realized I didn't post last year's soundtrack. Here goes:

MY LIFE IN MUSIC: Soundtrack to me 2019

• Reba McEntire f/t Linda Davis - Does He Love You
• Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus - Old Town Road
• Nina Simone - I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
• Tweet - Boogie 2Nite
• Whitney Houston & Deborah Cox - Same Script Different Cast
• Jessie Ware - Say You Love Me
• P!nk - Let Me Let You Know
• Brainstorm - Loving You Is Really My Game
• Lizzo - Juice

Music: my therapy; my relaxation; my inspiration. My voice when I can't express something myself.  

#Challenge: Put your life to music. Which songs capture you and your year?

 

 

 

 

My Life In Music: Soundtrack to Me 2018

2018. 2018. 20....18. Hun-naaaaay! 2018 has been a year. (Exhale; shoop, shoop) These are the songs that kept me going and helped get through it. Don't worry, the songs are far better than the year -- itself.
This is me...and this is the soundtrack to my 2018 life.

MY LIFE IN MUSIC: Soundtrack to Me 2018

• Bruno Mars - 24k Magic 
• Ledisi - Blues In The Night 
• Whitney Houston - So Emotional
• The Greatest Showman sdtk - This Is Me 
• Brett Eldridge - Cycles 
• John Mayer - Waiting On The World To Change 
• John Mayer - Still Feel Like Your Man
• Bruno Mars - That's What I Like 
• Dustin Lynch - Love Me Or Leave Me Alone 
• Whitney Houston - Who Do You Love 
• John Legend - I Know Better 
• Aretha Franklin - Today I Sing The Blues 
• Cissy Houston - Morning Much Better
• Dustin Lynch - State Lines 
• Brett Eldredge - No Stopping You 
• Toni Braxton - Coping 
• Toni Braxton - FOH
• BONUS:
• Whitney Houston - So Emotional (live, in concert) 
• Whitney Houston - Who Do You Love (live)
• Brett Eldredge - No Stopping You (Airwaves Sessions)
• Toni Braxton - Coping (Paris & Simo Remix)

Music: my therapy; my relaxation; my inspiration. My voice when I can't express something myself.  

#Challenge: Put your life to music. Which songs capture you and your year?

My Life In Music: Soundtrack to Me 2017

2017 showed up and showed out...and the music keeps playing. So, it's time for my annual "this is my life in music" playlist.  I still can't sing or play an instrument, but music is all up in me...calming my soul and feeding my spirit.

For 2017, these are the songs that blessed me, touched me, and kept me going. Forever and always a part of my life, memories, and moments of 2017.  

This is me...and this is the soundtrack to my life 2017-lived life.

MY LIFE IN MUSIC: Soundtrack to Me 2017

• Jennifer Hudson - Say It
• Mica Paris - Stay
• Judith Hill - Cure (live version, but check the album version, too)
• Angie Fisher - Hide & Seek
• Jessie Ware - Say You Love Me
• Deborah Cox - Kinda Miss You
• Judith Hill - Cry, Cry, Cry
• Ranky Tanky - Sink 'em Low
• Adele - I Miss You
• Tamar Braxton - Love & War
• Fantasia - When I Met You
• Fantasia - Sleeping With The One I Love
• Alice Merton - No Roots
• Whitney Houston + Destiny's Child - It's Not Right, But Say My Name (mashup)

 

Music is a therapy: it relaxes me, it inspires me, it becomes my voice to express myself when I cannot find the words. Put your life to music. Which songs capture you and your year?

I wish you love,

Xx

My Life In Music: Soundtrack To Me 2016

You know how this works. Another year comes to an end (Bye, 2015!) and another list of "this is my life in music" is shared.  I can't sing a lick, but music is truly who I am, for the most part. Music calms my soul and feeds my spirit. 

For 2016, these are the songs that helped me reflect on life and will help me remember where I was as an individual in 2016.  It helps you to truly understand who I am and where I am with certain issues and emotions. 

This is me...and this is the soundtrack to my life for the year 2016.

MY LIFE IN MUSIC: Soundtrack to Me 2016

• Alicia Keys + Maxwell - Fire We Make
• Jazmine Sullivan - Good Enough
• Melanie Fiona - Wrong Side of a Love Song
• Rihanna - Kiss It Better
• Christina Aguilera - Change
• Whitney Houston - You Were Loved
• Beyonce + Kendrick Lamar - Freedom*
• Deborah Cox - Kinda Miss You
• Gregory Porter + Kem - Holding On
• Adele - I Miss You
• Rihanna - Love On The Brain
• Jennifer Hudson - Dangerous

2017, let's see what you're made of!

As I always say, to me music is a therapy: it relaxes me, it inspires me, it becomes my voice to express myself when I cannot find the words. Put your life to music. Which songs capture you?

You'll never stand alone,

Xx

*Not included in video playlist

My Life In Music: Soundtrack To Me 2015

Another year; another this is me, this is who I am. I love these posts; I love this mini project. It helps me reflect on the year, it's fun, it features music (a major love in my life), and it allows me to share myself with others...in a way that many likely don't understand from the outset. 

This is the soundtrack to my life for the year 2015.

I confess, I'm not sure what was up with 2015; was it a year of reflection, a year of living in the past, or a year of what's old is new or relevant, again? Many of the songs on the playlist this year are recordings that were released in earlier years, but they spoke volumes to me this past year. The only missing audio/video is a song from Adele's "25," but with over 3 million sales the album reached in it's first week of release...I'm sure everyone has the CD by now. If not, find the and listen to it; the title is in the track listing below!

MY LIFE IN MUSIC: Soundtrack to Me 2015

• Tamia - Chaise Lounge 
• TLC - Waterfalls 
• Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop, Shoop) 
• Deborah Cox - Where Do We Go From Here 
• Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes - Almost Is Never Enough 
• Iggy Azalea + Jennifer Hudson - Trouble 
• Miranda Lambert + Carrie Underwood - Somethin' Bad 
• Mariah Carey & Ne-Yo - Angel's Cry 
• Whitney Houston - My Heart Is Calling 
• Paolo Nutini - Let Me Down Easy
• R Kelly - Spend That 
• R Kelly - Cookie
• Adele - I Miss You

Hello, 2016...it's me. Let's see what you hold.

As I always say, to me music is a therapy: it relaxes me, it inspires me, it becomes my voice to express myself when I cannot find the words. Put your life to music. Which songs capture you?

Nothin' But Love,

Xx

*Not included in video playlist