Blog #7: I Want It That Way

by The Backstreet Boys One of the lessons I’m learning through this process is to release my resistance to how the information comes. I’ve been trying to force it to be somewhat linear; first receive the soul song title and sit with the lyrics for insight, then receive comments from Spirit, next comes the interpretation of the lyrics and any questions for Spirit, write and … Continue reading Blog #7: I Want It That Way

Blog #4: Home

Soul Song #4: Home Soul Song #4: “Home” – songwriter: Charlie Smalls (as performed by Stephanie Mills) Home’s Background “Home” is a song from the 1975 Broadway musical, The Wiz. It was written by Charlie Smalls and was performed by Stephanie Mills in the stage production. Charlie Smalls (October 25, 1943 – August 27, 1987) was an American composer and songwriter, best known for writing … Continue reading Blog #4: Home

Blog #2: Love The One You’re With

CDDoula’s Message: Soul Song #2: “Love the One You’re With”, by Stephen Stills, contains some of the most misunderstood lyrics ever written. I have always appreciated the song for its high-spirited rhythm; it makes me want to get up and move.  Here again, like Soul Song #1, we have a song wherein the music, particularly that organ solo and the background vocals, evokes that Sunday-go-to-meeting … Continue reading Blog #2: Love The One You’re With

Blog #1: Love’s In Need Of Love Today

by Stevie Wonder https://open.spotify.com/track/39sdlCugrGBsoC4Flos0HO Soul Song #1: Love’s in Need Of Love Today Soul Song #1: Love’s in Need Of Love Today (updated January 2021) CDDoula’s Message: My first Soul Song selection, Love’s in Need of Love Today (from Stevie Wonder’s album “Songs in the Key of Life”), was released in September 1976, more than 44 years ago!  I do not remember the first time I really … Continue reading Blog #1: Love’s In Need Of Love Today