Toni Braxton

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I've already complained about the heat enough for today..so we shall jump right in. As far as I can remember Toni Braxton was my first favorite singer. My Dad had her album when I was a kid and I just loved, loved, loved, when he would play it. I know we have some home vids of me in a plastic wig and singing along. Good times.

Anyway, Toni is one of my favorite singers of all time. I seriously love her music. I'm about to have Toni sing along right now. 

Another Sad Love song is from her self titled album. My favorite album by her. The cover is engrained in my head. My Dad has this album. It's probably one I would try to get on records if I ever get my hands on record player. Much of her first album was penned by Babyface. 

Next up, He Wasn't Man Enough For Me. This song got me through my first break up. This an another song, I listened to it literally on repeat. I don't think I appreciated this song until that point. It was off the Heat album which I bought- because I loved me some Toni. I rotated this one between my Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, J-Lo, and Christina Aguilera albums. I love the music video. It looks like it was fun to shoot and of course the dance blew up on social media not too long.

Next up, the Heat. The second song on the album. I listened to it so much I know what song to expect next. I skipped this song a lot, didn't really start loving it until I was older. 

Just Be a Man About It is THAT song. Another one I didn't love until I grown. I was like..hold on- wait a minute. It's one I get stuck on and repeat, repeat, repeat. 

Speaking in Tongues was another great one of The Heat album. Whole album was fire really. 

Maybe was so underrated. I always felt my ears were a little too young. The song I had wasn't this slowed down. But I like it, you can actually sing along a little bit.

 

Then I found this little clip. I wish it was longer, I always wanted to hear this live. 

I was listening to Please just yesterday. She finally bought the short but back. No one rocks a short cut like Toni.  

I also bought the More Than A Woman Album. I don't think it was as good as her prior releases but it had some bops. This song is just fun. Wow, I just caught that Birdman is on this song. Hmm.

I just love the lyrics on Rock Me, Roll Me. 

Selfish is another good one of the album. I'm just realizing how well her songs fit the concepts of her albums. Wow.

Last song off the More Than a Woman album. Another one where the lyrics just get me. I think this is also the album where you see Tamar's name as background in all the songs. I think she was on this one. I wish I kept the album insert. 

And no moving on to the Secrets album. We are about to be here forever.  I almost didn't include this one but I'm listening and's a must have on the playlist. It sounds so 90's. Love that

We love the 90's over here because first of all, this song was a bop. And the FINE men in the video.  And all my favorite ladies from the 90's are in here too. Toni did get the finest one though....hehehe. 

Oooh. I love Talking in His Sleep. Very unique sound. I just read in the comment Brand sang background in this song- and now I can't unhear it. It's the build up for me. And it sounds like something you would hear at a Speakeasy. 

How Could An Angle Break My Heart is one I only listen to sometimes. I don't really start getting into the phone until I hear the saxophone. It's like a call and response to the sax. So beautiful.  I'm playing the music video now and surprised at it...I guess I've never seen it? But how is that possible? I love it though...

Let it Flow is another one. I can only listen when I'm in the mood though. Usually if I let it play a little bit, I start right back loving it and don't change it- but if I change the song before it starts to play- I won't listen. I don't know why I'm like that with a lot of the songs from the Secrets album. This song is really full of wisdom the lyrics really touch me.. Also you can tell it's very much so penned by Babyface. He wrote a lot of her second album and you can always tell his songs from the other ones. 

Beautiful and breathtaking song. Wow. That's all I have to say. I don't hear it often but every time I do it makes my ears happy. A sad song but still hauntingly beautiful 

Next...another break up song for me. I remember back in the day I did some ugly crying to this one. I wasn't crying for him (he wasn't even worth one tear), I think more for me. It used to be I couldn't even listen to this one without going back to that time period. Now it's a little bittersweet for me. I still love the song though...we went through it together. 

I don't think I've seen this music video either. I missed so many. Wild. This is yet another song I have to be in the mood for. 

Next, I love Me Some Him. This song has more view than I expected. I just love the title of the song though. I'm always in the mood for this song.

Unbreak my Heart is THAT song. I remember watching a video about how she didn't even like this song. Ironically it's her biggest hit. The irony. My favorite one to sing along to...all off key and can't hit any of the notes but I try and have fun doing it. I always thought he up and left her for no reason- but in the video he died. Plot Twist. Is it just me or does this song go all Spanish Guitar on us? That' probably the one song I really dislike by her. 

And now we are basically going to post all the songs off her debut album. I love seeing all the views on these old songs, I thought I was the only one in love with them. As alway another fine man guest starring in the video. 

Seven Whole Days is also one of my faves. As they all seem to be.  This one seems to be a little underrated. 

More Saxophone goodness. Sometimes I reconsider if this needs to be on the playlist- the the saxophone saves it. And of course love the rhythm and how she sings this one

Spending my Time get's in the head and never gets out. I'm sure I'll be singing this over all the other songs for the next two weeks. 

Love Shoulda Brought You Home- maybe my fave song on this album. Maybe. Idk. I love it though. Look at those scenes from Boomerang. I might need to watch that movie now.

I Belong to You is a Bop. It almost reminds me of a Mariah Carey song but not really. Maybe just the beginning. IDK. Oh and the shu-du-du- du's.  I love  this one though.

I really underestimate how many songs she released as singles and had video's for. most artist have 2/3 but she released so many more for her earlier albums. Not that I'm complaining. OMG, is that Shemar? Looking like a snack😂 They really look cute together.

You Mean The World is also my top fave. Along with these 50 million other songs posted here .If I ever had to rank the songs, I would be in trouble. I could not.

And that's it. I'm sure I'm missing some songs. I'm tempted to go ahead and listen to her catalogue again. Need to see what I missed, if I missed anything.  I know there are some songs that I already posted in the Babyface post- and I don't want to double post. One of my favorite singers of all time, I have loved her music since I was four and still love it every bit as much as I did back then..maybe a million times more.