Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack 11:25:25 5.00 PM

Story by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Voices: Gail Nobles
Roberta Flack Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia
Peabo Bryson Photo: Sister Circle
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I want to take a moment to celebrate radio. In the past, we would simply tune into our favorite stations and we would let the music play. Q Memors would like to refresh your memory. Those were the days filled with beautiful love ballads.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and talk about a classic tune, "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love." This romantic ballad, brought to life by the incredible duo of Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack. Released back in 1983 on their album **Born to Love**, this song quickly became an international hit, and it’s easy to see why!

Now, when I think about the love songs we hear today, I can’t help but feel that something’s missing. We used to get these beautiful, sweeping ballads that spoke directly to our feelings. Today’s charts are filled with catchy beats and rapid-fire lyrics, but how many of those songs really make you stop and feel that deep connection? Not many, if you ask me!

I'll tell you a little story: When I first heard "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" as a kid, I had no idea about the complexities of love and relationships. I was just a young one, still figuring out the world. But there was something about that melody and those voices that just made me freeze. It was as if the music flowed right into my soul. I could feel the emotions in every note, and I instinctively knew this was a love ballad that deserved my full attention.

The way Peabo and Roberta sang together created this beautiful harmony that felt like an embrace. It made everything else fade away, at least for a little while. That’s what we need more of today in music—songs that have that timeless quality, that ability to draw you in and wrap you up in feelings of love and connection.

So here’s to "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" and to all the romantic ballads that remind us of the power of love and music. Let’s hope that new artists can tap into that magic with new songs and bring back those classic vibes, because at the end of the day, we could all use a little more love in our listening.

You're listening to Q Memors. I'm your host Gail Nobles. Have a wonderful day.

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