MY FAVORITE KINDS OF MUSIC

My favorite kinds of music are Soul, and Rhythm and Blues, and these genres of music have had a great influence in my life for several reasons. I love these because I grew up with this music. Another reason is that some of my better memories are connected to songs of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Michael McDonald. First, I grew up listening to the music of Motown Records, because many years ago, several radio stations often played songs of this recording company. Motown’s songs were a great discovery to me; it was fantastic to listen to the well-composed and beautiful songs of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations and Marvin Gaye. I began to listen Soul music when I was child; I still have records of Marvin Gaye. Second, I relate my best-loved memories with these kinds of music. Indeed, every time that I miss the woman I love, suddenly, I imagine her listening to “One Hundred Ways” by James Ingram. When my wife and I visited Paris, I enjoyed listening to this song in the hotel. My wife, Paris, and music--what great memories! Third, when I come home after a hard day, I want peace and need to relax. How do I find it? It’s very easy for me; I only need to listen to Soul, and Rhythm and Blues, and the world looks better. I only need to start my computer and play "What a Fool Believes," and everything changes. Indeed, I feel like I’m in paradise. In conclusion, there is no greater pleasure for me than listening to my favorite genres of music, Soul and Rhythm and Blues, because when I do, all good feelings come to my heart. These types of music bring peace to my soul, and help me to relax.