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British-born keyboardist and songwriter for Heatwave, he wrote iconic hits like “Boogie Nights”, “Always and Forever”, and "The Groove Line". But it was his collaborations with Quincy Jones that elevated his career, writing legendary tracks for Michael Jackson, including “Rock With You”, “Off the Wall”, and the iconic “Thriller". He also wrote other huge hits including, "Give Me The Night" for George Benson and "Baby, Come To Me" for Patti Austin and James Ingram. In addition, he wrote the 'Running Scared' soundtrack (1986).

Though often behind the scenes, Temperton’s impact was undeniable. His smooth melodies and infectious grooves helped define the sound of the late 70s and 80s, blending soulful rhythms with pop hooks that still resonate today. Thank you Mr. Temperton!

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The "Give Me the Reason" official music video even includes highlights from the movie

As the night moves in
Love takes on new meaning
If you were here
You would know what I mean to say
But circumstance
Leaves me only waiting
For the chance
I only want to love you more, more

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Welcome to Slow Jam Saturday!

It's time to sit back, relax, and unwind with some slow-burning grooves and quiet storm essentials. 🎶 How to participate:

💠 Share your favorite slow jam: Drop a link below and/or submit your favorite slow jam from 20 years ago or older

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Live on Soul Train 🚂

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🎶: Ludacris - Area Codes ft. Nate Dogg (2001)

More than an album, more than a work of art, this album is a spiritual guide ❤️

This incident took place on Aug 28th, 2026 @ the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA.

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This iconic RnB masterpiece was awarded the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single and also the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1992.

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40 years ago today, Luther Vandross came out with what is arguably (at least to me) the best of his 80s albums, GIVE ME THE REASON.

By the time he came out with this album, he had already dropped four consecutive platinum albums but this one feels different. He had lost weight and had been trying to adapt his sound more for the mainstream.

But it doesn’t sound like an R&B artist trying to sell out to the pop crowd. But it feels fresh and vibrant. It sounds “very 80s” but also very contemporary (which is probably why it still holds up to this day).

Apparently, Luther himself was in a relationship at the time (though the details of course remained private). With mellow ballads like “So Amazing”, “There’s Nothing Better than Love” (ft. Gregory Hines), & “Because It’s Really Love”, much of this album really captures the feelings of someone who’s deeply in love and wants to hold on to this good feeling as much as possible.

Whether it’s abandoning bad habits for something good (“I Gave It Up When I Fell in Love”), crashing out because he hasn’t heard from his lover all day (“See Me”), wanting them to stay because he said the wrong thing (“I Really Didn’t Mean It”), and willing to take back someone who may not love them the same but not wanting to experience being without them (“Anyone Who Had a Heart”), this album tells the story of someone who sounds either passionate or desperate, depending on how you want to interpret it).

Of course there are bouncy bright songs where he tells his lover to “give me the reason” to love them again in the title track as well as the opening song “Stop to Love” where he reminds them to not spend so much time away and be with them. Even with such solid grooves, that yearning still remains.

It’s just as personal as much as it is one of his best sounding albums. It’s a no-skip album, one of the best R&B albums ever produced.

For those who were around back in 1986, what was it like to listen to this album for the first time? And how do you love this album?

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TIL that Peter Cetera originally wrote and composed "Glory of Love" as the end title for Rocky IV but the studio passed on it. The Karate Kid Part II is one of my fave sequels from childhood 🥋

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