Tonight’s episode is a selection from one of my go-to playlists for getting in the mood for lovemaking. We’ll be covering a few genres as well as spanning a great deal of time. So, get your candles, toys, and partner ready for an epic hour.
Sade – Diamond Life – Your Love Is King
Catalog #: FR 39581
No bedtime playlist is complete without Miss Adu. Pick any album and you’re golden.
Nat King Cole – Unforgettable – (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
Catalog #: DT 357
Can’t let this OG crooner escape the show. Unforgettable is a must have for any R&B lover. I’m working on a sample or two from this album.
Melody Gardot – My One And Only Thrill – Our Love Is Easy
Catalog #: ORG 161
This is an entire album of sexy. Check out her catalog don’t miss out.
Sadly some selections didn’t make the show
The only downside to having an all vinyl show is that I don’t have all of the albums that are on the complete playlist. There are over 200 songs…and that would be much longer than my hour show. Perhaps I’ll revisit this topic in another episode.
D’Angelo – Brown Sugar – Lady
Catalog #: B0022834-01
It was hard to decide which D’Angelo album would make it to the show, but going with the first is a safe bet.
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan* – Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan – Sweet Thing
Catalog #: ABCD-909
While this was overall a party album, this is a stand out that made many magic moments. What’s your favorite Rufus song? Let me know in the comments.
Teddy Pendergrass – TP – Feel The Fire
Catalog #: FZ 36745
Teddy P is another of those artists that you can’t let escape a sexy time mix.
When I’m setting the mood…
Candles have been a staple in my home since I lived in my moms’ garage. Scented, unscented and manner of shapes and sizes. They add depth to the experience.
Vanessa Fernandez – Use Me – Simply Beautiful
Catalog #: GRV 150-1
Use Me has made several appearances on the show and is in my top 10 albums in my collection. This Al Green song is masterfully translated by Vanessa.
Miles Davis – Sorcerer – Sorcerer
Catalog #: MFSL 2-435
Sorcerer is an album recorded in May 1967 by the Miles Davis quintet. It is the third of five albums that this quintet recorded. The album’s cover is a photo of actress Cicely Tyson, who at the time was Davis’s girlfriend (later his wife).
Norah Jones – The Vinyl Collection – Come Away With Me – Turn Me On
Catalog #: AAPP NJBOX33
Sweet, sweet Norah. This box set can take you through the gambit of emotions, but her first album is still my favorite.
The Isley Brothers – Forever Gold – (At Your Best) You Are Love
Catalog #: PZ 34452
Hello, would have made this list if I hadn’t played it on the show last week. It’s easy to pick the Isley brothers to go on this list.
Bonnie Raitt – Give It Up – Nothing Seems To Matter
Catalog #: BS 2643
This album surprised me. It was bought without a listen, and this song sounds like one of those rainy night ballads that you put on while keeping warm beneath the sheets.
Maxwell – blackSUMMERS’night – Fingers Crossed
Catalog #: 88985326691
Maxwell needs no explanation. Ever.
Show Recordings
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As always keep spinning,
Tom
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Background Music on the show:
Sade – Smooth Operator
Maxwell – Gods
