Gregory S Payton
Dreams, written and sung by Stevie Nicks for their 1977 album Rumours. Its the bands only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., and its become a timeless anthem of heartbreak, reflection, and resilience.
"Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" was composed and written by singer-songwriter James Taylor. The song was released in 1972 as part of his album One Man Dog.
"White Christmas" is a classic holiday song written by Irving Berlin. It was first performed by Bing Crosby in the 1942 film "Holiday Inn" and has since become one of the best-selling singles of all time.
"What You Won't Do for Love" is a classic song by American singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell. Released in September 1978, it was the lead single from his debut album, "Bobby Caldwell"
" 25 or 6 to 4" Written by the talented Robert Lamm one of the founding members of the band Chicago. The song was recorded in 1969 for Chicago's second album (aptly titled Chicago), and it was released as a single in June 1970.
House of the Rising Sun is a traditional folk song with uncertain origins. It was popularized by the British rock band The Animals in 1964, but its roots go much deeper. The song likely originated in the Appalachian region of the United States.
“Remember the Time" was released by Epic Records on January 14, 1992. It served as the second single from Michael Jackson’s eighth studio album, Dangerous.
The song “Eye in the Sky" was written by Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons. It was first released by The Alan Parsons Project in 1982.
My smooth jazz take on a classic by Paul McCartney
“Slide is a track written, arranged, and performed by the American R&B/funk band Slave. It was released in 1977 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album, "Slave"
Written by singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Donny Hathaway in the mid 60s, "Valdez In The Country" was first recorded and released by The Soulful Strings in 1969. It was later recorded by Cold Blood, Lee Ritenour, and other artist.
Written in 1975 by co-writers Eddie Hazel, Jeffrey Bowen and Alphonso Boyd. Originally released by the Temptations as a R&B single. It has since then been covered by numerous artists in different styles.
"Here's That Rainy Day" is a popular song with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke that was published in 1953.
My take on an old Loverboy song. Saxes and sax arrangement by Neal Smith.
"Christmas Time Is Here" is a popular Christmas standard written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson for the 1965 television special A Charlie Brown Christmas,
" Tenderly " is a popular song published in 1946 with music by Walter Gross and lyrics by Jack Lawrence. Written in the key of Eb as a waltz in 3 4 time, it has since been performed in 4/4 and has become a popular jazz standard.