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Thankfully, I grew up in Detroit when the “spirit of radio” was wild and free. First off, Motown ruled the airways. Rich melodies and intricate harmonies. Tons of soul, baby. Plus, my parents exposed me to 40’s and 50’s tunes, along with Broadway and musical showcases.

When I graduated beyond the walls of AM radio, I stumbled across FM and discovered a station with a staggering playlist. That station? WABX! They played an eclectic blend of rock, folk, blues, and progressive music. I was exposed to a plethora of sound waves. Lucky me. It’s a far cry to what they play today….

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for showcasing this song today. Not only is it one of my island songs, but I had the wonderful opportunity to see him perform, In Your Eyes, in Detroit, with a full repertoire of singers and musicians. It was one of the most beautiful and inspiring pieces I’ve ever heard. The African influence/rhythms just grab you by your socks and take over. It’s impossible to sit still.

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Several months ago, I watched Rick Beato’s breakdown of The Beatles, She’s Leaving Home, and as always enjoyed the specific points that made him love the song, whether it was the chord progressions or the use of notes not in the chord (passing notes). Then tonight I happened to run across Virgin Rock’s reaction to the same song. While praising Rick’s video and his thoughts on the composition, she stressed different reasons that made the song memorable for her.

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