IS THERE A SONG THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE? PLEASE DON'T FEEL OBLIGATED TO MENTION A KINDRED SONG UNLESS IT GENUINELY APPLIES

I HAVE MANY... BUT I 'D LIKE TO MENTION "MAKE SURE YOU'RE SURE" BY STEVIE WONDER. IT WAS THE FIRST SONG MY HUSBAND EVER SANG TO ME. IT TOTALLY APPLIED TO THE PLACE I WAS IN AT THE TIME AND HELPED ME SEE HOW MUCH IN LOVE WITH HIM I WAS.

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Permalink Reply by Pamela Eggleston on March 17, 2011 at 10:08pm

Olivia by The Whispers. It was the song that inspired me to as I always did "Say no to Drugs" and again realize the utter destruction it has rained on the black community.

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Permalink Reply by Toni D. Bailey on June 3, 2011 at 2:01pm

A Song for You by Donny Hathaway...

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Permalink Reply by Pamela Eggleston on June 3, 2011 at 2:07pm

OMG that song so sad but a beautiful song at the same time.

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Permalink Reply by Pamela Eggleston on June 3, 2011 at 2:09pm

I don't recall that song but it is nice to see how it isapplied to when your husband sang it to you. Glad your love is still strong. Continued happiness

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Permalink Reply by Aliya Yasmeen on July 18, 2011 at 2:42am

The song that changed my life, and still does actually, is "Home" sung by Diana Ross in the Wiz as well as "Brand New Day". That song means show much to me as I get older and I find new meanings every time I hear them. Seeing Diana Ross in "The Wiz" is the reason I wanted to perform. I looked at her and said that's what I want to do. And I've been pursuing my dreams ever since.

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Permalink Reply by Gail Davis on November 14, 2011 at 10:16pm

I love "These 3 Words". "If this World was Mine" and your song "You got Love".

About our state of affairs: I reflect on "What's going On", and Your entire CD speaks to those issues happening to and through us.

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Permalink Reply by Glynn and Yoshie on December 21, 2011 at 4:55pm

First of all, I just want to say that you are SO AMAZING and SO INSPIRING. I saw you in Rotterdam; small but highly appreciative crowd. This was the first time I have been able to see you (I had also tried to see you in Amsterdam but was told the wrong info and ended up missing the show even though I had a ticket!). My wife was really jealous but she was in London at the time. I was sure to let her know how great it was. ;-)

So yes, a song that changed my life. I have to have a shout out to that patron saint of couples, Al Green…”Let’s stay together” and “Let’s get married” come to mind especially. Al Green did change my life, absolutely. And yes, a Kindred song…. Among others, I often think of ”Do you remember.” The sincerity, meaning, and depth of that song really cuts to the heart of the matter of what it takes to forgive and be forgiven. That song, and your whole catalog, means a lot to me and my wife. In fact, I would say that in a cast full of great and inspirational soul artists, you both really have your own place—a soundtrack for couples trying to “stay together,” remain in love, and keep it real.

Thank you for what you do.

Glynn

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Permalink Reply by constance on January 15, 2012 at 8:50pm

There is a song by Lauryn Hill called "I get out". This song helped me to find the strength to serve God acceptably and to let go of all my old habits. The world can have a stronghold on a person and this song helped me to fight for my spiritual well being. At the same time your music help me to see the type of love I wanted to share with my husband. Especially " Do you remember". Much love for your family and the soulful music you make together