When You Think of... (Answering Questions) (Black Music Month)

If You Can't See the Video, Click HERE

"When You Think About the Decade" is a challenge that a few have done that focus on the songs that instantly make you think of the decade you were in childhood, high school, and college/young adulthood. They don't exactly have to be your favorite songs.  Some are doing 10 songs per decade, I'll keep it at three. And well, being born in the late 70s, I was a child in the 80s, in high school in the 90s, and college & a young adult mostly in the 2000s. So, let's see what songs remind me of these periods.

The 1980s

If Only for One Night - Luther Vandross

Long ago and so far away there was a radio show called the Quiet Storm. And Luther would sing a song about wanting a chance for a little romance even if it was for an evening. Dang, he had it bad.

Supersonic - JJ Fad

This song instantly makes me want to do the Wop & the Waco when it comes on. I remember on the playground all the girls were trying to rap fast as JJ Fad. And I will admit I never got a "That Was It". Are You Shocked?

Completely Yes - Sandra Crouch (ft. Jean Johnson)

You are some kind of heathen if you don't know this song - Football Nerd. As a little girl, I remember every church but Foundation church sung this song back in the day. My favorite part is the breakdown at the end. "Myyy Soooul Says YES, YEs, YeS, Yes, Lord" makes my soul say Yes!

The 1990s (High School)(I went to Middle School & College during this decade also)

Tootsee Roll - 69 Boyz

Back when Twerking was called Booty Boucin', you could either make it sensual by adding the Butterfly or give a hip hop vibe and do the Tootsee Roll. And with or without pain pills, I can still do those three dances.

Clean Inside - Hezekiah Walker & the Love Alive Choir

"Won't He Make You Clean Inside"? Those are all the words to this song. And all the Youth Choirs were singing it.

Count on Me - Whitney Houston & Cece Winans

It was my high school class's graduation song. The band dedicated it to us. LJ, the Bestie Boo and I tease & sing the chorus to one another every graduation anniversary.

The 2000s

We Fall Down - Donnie McClurkin

The first episode of Girlfriends I saw was McClurkin singing, " We Fall Down, But We Get Up" in a church scene. I was hoping he was the role of their pastor. Oh well, a girl could wish.

Dangerously in Love - Destiny's Child

Have ever been around a group of women when this song comes on. It's an automatic sing-a-long. Trust Me!

Chicken Head - Project Pat

"Yeah you like my outfit, don't even fake the deal". Nothing screams college in the 2000s than dancing to questionable lyrics. Don't look at me like that. I'm human.

So, what music reminds you of certain decades? Let me know in the comments. Now, I off to find a playlist and reminiscence.

As Always Talking to You in Adult Terms!