Ebony on Everything

Happy Valentine’s Day 💗. This edition of my playlist isn’t necessarily suited to Valentine’s Day, but you will find at least one song that you love.

Poetry by Dead Men – Sara Bareilles

First off, I love me some Sara Bareilles and have played whole albums on repeat. I don’t remember when I discovered this song, but it had been out for a while. Another Covid song that didn’t get the love it should have. I have been where she is at in this song. I have dated someone for their potential. For who I thought they would become or who they said they were. Then you get to a point where it doesn’t matter anymore if it is you or it is them, you just have to go. And then Sara Bareilles writes a song about it and you play it on repeat.

Always – Victor Franco featuring Jacob Collier

I don’t know Victor Franco, but I know and love Jacob Collier. I actually had tickets to see him in concert one year. I didn’t make it because I was having car troubles. It broke my heart 💔. Honestly, I’m still not over the disappointment. This song does make me happy though. It is so good that I don’t want to listen to anything else from Victor Franco. I just know he doesn’t have another song to compare to this one 😆.

For Us – V

I am ashamed of myself for how excited I get when I listen to this song. I had to confess to my friend Shayla how I felt and of course, share this song with her. For one, I think V aka Taehyung is so beautiful and I have the biggest crush on him. For two, he is only in his twenties and I am sure my old lady crush is gross on so many levels. It is just something about his voice and the way he sings this song. The worse thing about this song, it is too short.

Stay – Full Crate featuring Shae Universe

So the first few times I heard this song, I thought they were both singing. Then I heard Shae Universe on another song and realized, she just has a very deep voice. This is a mellow ass song that is great for cruising down the highway. Full Crate will show up on my playlist a few more times. He finds the best artist to collaborate with.

As before, these songs will be included under Ebony’s Playlist in my Spotify profile, elsims27. Please let me know if there is a particular song from this playlist that speaks to you. And if you have a song on repeat, share it with me. I am always looking for new music. A couple of my lovely readers emailed me a few songs to check out. I was not disappointed. Be well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚

Happy New Year 🥂! In my personal opinion, I feel like I am allowed to say Happy New Year all the way through January. I just wanted to write to acknowledge all of us being here in 2025. I don’t want to dwell on what happened last year or make any big proclamations for this year. Just a small one 😉. I also wanted to say Hi.

My friend’s dad, Pastor Bobby Welborn, had a watch night service to welcome in 2025 (Yes, the service was on December 31st. Yes, I am also just now mentioning it). Pastor Welborn talked about a lot of things, but what stuck with me the most was the scripture, Philippians 3:13-14.

This year I am forgetting what lies behind and I am straining forward. I am straining towards the life I want to live, the person I want to be, and the impact I want to make on the world. Oh and learning Spanish for real, not this Duolingo stuff 😆.

I hope your year is everything you want it to be. I hope you find joy. I hope you strain forward. I hope you continue to be well and whole. Much Love 🧡💚

I really meant to put this playlist out last week, but it was a rough week. I am feeling much better, just in time for Christmas! May you diversify your Christmas playlist with these jams. I am sure you are tired of listening to the same old songs.

Invisible (From Klaus Soundtrack) – Zara Larsson 

First off, I really like this movie. It has a great message and it is just cute. This song plays at a part of the movie that is so heartwarming. I don’t want to say too much just in case you plan on watching. I truly recommend it! Second, it isn’t really a Christmas song, but it is a part of a Christmas movie so I saw no harm in including it.

Holiday Celebrate – Toni Braxton

I really struggled to pick a song from the album. I love them all and I have kept this album on repeat every year at Christmas time since it came out in 2001. I cannot believe this album is 23 years old! The songs are timeless. I picked this one because it is an upbeat song and may inspire you to dance a little. Check out the whole album though.

Christmas Eve with You – Brian McKnight, Judith McKnight, & Dave Koz

This jazzy little Christmas song is great background noise for making cookies, putting up a tree, or driving around town looking at Christmas lights. Just when you think it can’t get any better, Brian and Julie McKnight come in humming beautifully together and you wish they would have done it for a little longer. So, of course, you have to play the song a few more times just to hear that part. And then a few more because it is still not enough. 

Christmas Time after Time – Will Downing

I love original Christmas songs. For someone to create a song that is fitting for this time of year and is different and beautiful, makes me happy. It is mellow and Will’s voice is smooth. Another one that would be great to listen to while driving.

This Christmas – Donny Hathaway

Of course, I had to include this Christmas classic. Nothing else to say. Y’all know what’s up.

Merry Christmas 🎄. I hope this day is great for each of you and is filled with love and laughter. Much Love 🧡 💚