Getting Down With 70's Funk: Machine Gun By The Commodores

I remember when I watched the film "Boogie Nights" Mark Wahlberg's character went shopping for some new clothes and he bought a pair of high shoes that were in fashion at the time.  He then wore them to the disco to Heather Graham's character while he's dancing and she asked what material they were made of and he replies they're Italian.  I found that scene amusing.  Still, I recognize the song being played at the scene.  It was called "Machine Gun" by The Commodores.

I remember when my brothers first bought the cassette of this group.  They played everything from both sides of the tape. It wasn't much of a disco song but more of funk.  Later on it got played in disco so it was considered under that category.  Still, my first time to hear something funky.

As the years went, things got more techno and the funk started to fade away.  Though funk made it way briefly back in the 90's, it wasn't the same.  These days I can't relate to the music anymore and I doubt if any of them are funky enough to match this song.  I just can't down with the music these days.  It's not funky enough for me.

If Only There Was Such A Place Where Love Makes Everything Right: Sweet Love By The Commodores

With the year about to end, once again I am plagued by another big problem.  It's has given me no peace since I heard it and has made sick with worry ever since.  Man and I thought things would be better this year.  Right now I'm turning on my stereo and listening to a 24K song to soothe my nerves.  A good song to listen to right now is "Sweet Love" by The Commodores.

Love isn't just about romance but also about feeling good and spreading that good feeling around.  As I listen, I get taken to world where everything is cool where people are happy and making others happy.  The love is flowing and there's nothing to worry about cause you'e  good people and you feel the love that they have for you.  In short, everything's all right because the love is right there.  Slowly but surely, the smile comes back to my face and I feel a little relax thanks to this song.

Sadly, reality is a different story.  Still, that doesn't mean that the love isn't there.  Things are just a little hectic and priorities need to be addressed.  Still, never doubt that the love isn't there.  Sometimes you have to be the first to share it.  That said, it would be cool if such a place existed where love makes everything right, that would be cool.

A Really Cool Relaxing Song About A Sad Separation: Sail On By The Commodores

You know it’s ironic how some songs sound so relaxing yet when you listen to the lyrics, it talks about a sad and painful separation. This is the type of songs that makes you want to pull up a chair light a cigar and pour a drink. At that point, you let the smoke and spirits take control as you drift by on what was. It’s strange that some songs that sound so sad can be so relaxing. One song that does that is “Sail On” by The Commodores.

This song really relaxes me when I had a hard day and things didn’t go well. When you listen to the lyrics, it’s very sad though. It talks about calling it quicks after failing to make a relationship work. As hard as it is to do, you have no choice but to let it go. Once the break is final, walk away while you still can because it will only hurt if you linger.

Despite, the sad message, there’s a light note at the end of the song as it gives both parties a chance to start anew. When the good times start, it really does feel good. People deserve to feel good after the bad times are over. As for me, this song not relaxes me but gives me hope that one day things will be better. For now, I’ll just sail on down memory lane with the smoke, spirits and this song to guide me.