Volumes 21 - 40

Retail Theraphy vol 21:  Just As You Are

Retail Theraphy vol 22:  Rain

Retail Theraphy vol 23:  Better With Time

Inspirational is the only way to describe this CD. The Cars start off with their thought-provoking mega hit "Drive".  Boney James, Mariah Carey, Gerald Albright and so many others create a smooth uplifting sound. The topper is Brownstone "I Can't Tell You Why", while Will Downing's version of the Average White Band's classic "If I Ever Loose This Heaven" rounds things off nicely.  

Retail Theraphy vol 24:  Rain On Christmas

This CD is a collaboration between two of my favorite albums, David Sanborn's "As We Speak" and Chuck Mangione's "Fun & Games".  Both albums showcase some of the most beautiful music I've heard.  That, together with Maxwell, The Bee Gees, and Gino Vannelli make this a very, very relaxing CD.  Lauryn Hill graces the CD with my future wedding song "Nothing Really Matters".  

Retail Theraphy vol 25:  Revelation

Dedicated to My Guru and Life Coach, the great Michael Franti of Spearhead. Thank You for tireless decades of trying to get us to live as Humane Beings! "Would it mean that Love had won?"  Spearhead brings us the soul crushing "Good To Be Alive Today".  Brian Culbertson starts off with the absolutely beautiful "Through The Years".  "Devotion" is Mark Johnson's very nice contribution.  Cameo comes in with the awesome prayer for our Soul "Two Of Us".  Celso Mendes's beautiful remake of the Beatles' "Revolution" speaks volumes, while Kem pulls our Heart with "Each Other".....Smooth Jazz All Stars, Stockholm Jazz Quartet; Piano Music Experts, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Eric Essix.......POWER TO THE PEACEFUL!!!

Michael Franti & Spearhead 

 Retail Theraphy vol 26:  Sunshine

Warm glow that travels through the very core of your body to insulate the Soul...Love is like Sunshine!  Ella Mai so warmly brings that feeling with the dynamic "Boo'd Up".  But first had to bring in Elizabeth Mis putting things "Into The AtMISphere"; "Round And Round"  keeps things going with Euge Groove.  Like a ray of sunlight, Hi-Five reminds us of the (Kissing Game) in "I Like The Way".  "Hypnotic" is how Love feels for Boney James & George Benson, while Darren Rahn & Maxine Hardcastle feel "Speechless".....Nicholas Cole, Aretha Franklin, Nelson Rangell, Anthony Hamilton, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Najee, Estero.

 Retail Theraphy vol 27:  Breathless

The great Corinne Bailey Rae is the headliner.  The title track is very nice but "Like A Star" will massage your soul.  Glenn Frye comes onboard with "The One You Love".  Me'Shell N'degeocello, Sade, Nelson Rangell smooth this CD out.

 Retail Theraphy vol 28:  Desire

The Great Boz Scaggs is very sobering with title track. This CD is themed around deep desire.  Fourpaly, David Sanborn, Kem and Randy Crawford are here to relax you. 

 Retail Theraphy vol 29:  The Look Of Love

Upbeat and fun was a nice change with this volume. Natalie Cole is warm and cozy with "Tell Me All About It".  It then slides into Diana Krall doing what I feel is the best version of  the title track I've ever heard. Your soul will smoothly move up and down with this volume. 

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 Retail Theraphy vol 30:  Street Life

The Crusaders and Randy Crawford gave us the immortal title track. Themed with issues from the streets, it features straight shooting artists like Angie Stone, Gerald Levert; and the deeply emotional Dave Hollister coming strong with "My Favorite Girl". The vocals and jazz will have you feeling the drama.

 Retail Theraphy vol 31:  True

Spandau Ballet's title track was the inspiration. Earl Klugh brings things in with the beautiful "Living Inside Your Love".  Madonna, George Michael, Hall & Oates, David Sanborn keep this volume on that smooth path. Both thoughts and spirit will be moved.

 Retail Theraphy vol 32:  Africa

To the Homeland. This volume was a thought, but then I had to figure out how it was going to come together.  In comes Ladysmith Black Mamabazo with Des'ree, "Ain't No Sunshine".  Of course the great Earth, Wind, & Fire, Enya and a mix of the title track from Toto.  Highs and lows from "Tomorrow" to "Rain".  Feel Africa.

Retail Theraphy vol 33:  On Green Dolphin Street

Remember the road that got many artists started...that club.  Miles Davis takes you there with the title track.  Kurt Elling, Michael Franks, John Coltrane, Diana Krall, and the great Sarah Vaughn keep the atmosphere going. 

 Retail Theraphy vol 34:  Love's Train

OMG...Dru Hill does a awesome remake of the title track.  John Klemmer's "Falling" sets the mood and Chris Brown's heartfelt remake of  "Try A Little Tenderness" keep it going.  Maxwell, Pamela Williams, MeShell Ndege'ocello keep things smooth. 

 Retail Theraphy vol 35:  Dark And Lovely

This volume is a tribute to all the beautiful Women of Color.  Barry White and Isaac Hayes nail it with the title track.  India Arie, Rome, Wayman Tisdale and Kem compliment the essence of Ebony.

 Retail Theraphy vol 36:  Definition Of Beautiful

Originally this volume was named "I Remember", but after hearing the title track, I found the nature of this volume.  The most beautiful voices ever, including Chaka Khan, Lauryn Hill, Teena Marie, Keyshia Cole and of course Denice Williams.

 Retail Theraphy vol 37:  In The Winter

The coldness of Love is the theme.  Janis Ian sets the mood with the title track.  Michael Lington reminds his Love in "I'm Still Thinking Of You".  10cc's "I'm Not In Love", Wendy Moten "It's Over Now", and Tracy Chapman's plea in "The Love That You Had".   Scott Cossu, Anthony Hamilton & LaToiya Williams, Luther Vandross, David Bowie, Bob James, Earl Klugh, Nightnoise.   A very relaxing volume.  

 Retail Theraphy vol 38:  One Night Only:   A Luther Tribute

Need I Explain?  Paul Jackson Jr. wonderfully starts things off with "Never To Much".  All other vocals are the great Luther Vandross, starting with "Once You Know How". Boney James contributes with "Wait For Love", while the beautiful Jeanette Harris brings in "Here & Now". "Any Love" is Kirk Whalum's very nice contribution.......Euge Groove, Rhythm' n ' Jazz.....Long Live Luther!!!

 Retail Theraphy vol 39:  Hotel California

Going down the soft side of Rock & Roll is the acoustical version of the title track beautifully done by the Eagles.  "Ventura Highway" by Paul Hardcastle; Journey, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Heart, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.  Lay back and let this volume relaxingly rock your world. 

 Retail Theraphy vol 40:  Sailing

Of course you know I had to tribute one of the most relaxing cuts ever put out by Christopher Cross, and it is very nice.  Maxwell, Al Jarreau, Peabo Bryson, Boz Scaggs, and a live "Smooth Sailin' by The Isley Bothers.  "Innocence" by Boney James is a must hear.