“Makings of You” is a soulful and romantic ballad by Curtis Mayfield that was released in 1970. The song expresses Mayfield’s admiration for the small, intimate moments that make up a relationship, and how those moments can reveal the true character of a person. The lyrics are filled with tenderness and poetry, and are delivered with Mayfield’s unmistakable soulful voice.

“Could Heaven Be Like This” by Idris Muhammad is a funk and soul masterpiece that was released in 1977. The song is a testament to Muhammad’s remarkable talent as a drummer and his ability to blend the earthy rhythms of funk and soul with the sophisticated harmonies and structures of jazz.

In 1964, Simon & Garfunkel released a folk rock classic that perfectly captured the sense of loneliness and despair that characterized the era in which it was written. The opening lines of the song – “Hello darkness, my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again” – have become iconic and are instantly recognizable to millions of people around the world.

“Summertime” is a classic R&B song that was first recorded in 1935 by jazz musician George Gershwin. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but one of the most famous versions is by Billy Stewart, who recorded his version in 1966. And frankly, nobody sang it better.