There is a light that shines

Bobby Caldwell. "Open Your Eyes." Cat In The Hat, Clouds, 1980.

This felt appropriate for today's solar eclipse.

🎶 I see you in a lonely place
How can you be so blind
You're still regretting
The love you left, left behind
Oh darling

I've seen you go through the changes
Sitting alone each night
Are you expecting to find the love
Love that's right

Darling open your eyes
Let me show you the light
Girl you'll never find a love that's right

Darling open your eyes
Let me show you the light
Girl you think you're so wise
You're so wise

There are times
When you'll need someone
I will be by your side
I take my chances
Before they pass, pass me by
Oh darling

There is a light that shines
Special for you and me
You need a look at the other side
You'll agree

Darling open your eyes
Let me show you the light
You may never find a love that's right 🎶

I hear you callin' me to come back, I'm a sucka for love

Tupac. "Do For Love." R U Still Down? [Remember Me], Interscope Records, 1997.

This track. That Bobby Caldwell sample. All the feels.

While we're at it, scroll down below to check out both the original "What You Won't Do For Love" as well as the insanely talented Jessie Ware with her take on the classic (both live and with production from Sampha).

Gotta be something for me to write this

Common. "The Light." Like Water For Chocolate, Geffen Records, 2000.

Witnessing two people in love is pure magic to me, especially when the couple includes your oldest friends. This long weekend, I had the pleasure of watching one of the most graceful, elegant, compassionate ladies I know make a promise to her best friend, and they kicked things off on the dance floor with this track. As cool and classy as first dances can go.

Listen to the original below featuring that amazing Bobby Caldwell "Open Your Eyes" sample, or check out the remixed instrumental version chopped up by the late great J Dilla.