Good Vinyl Mornings with PL Sweets

About Good Vinyl Mornings with PL Sweets

Step into a world where music meets motivation. Good Vinyl Mornings is your key to starting each day on a high note. PL Sweets curates an eclectic mix that resonates with the day's theme, ensuring that every tune is a guiding light through your daily adventures. Unwind and absorb the positivity radiating from every beat Monday - Friday.

Publisher

Repurpose Network

Category

music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2023

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

366 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   GVM Classic: Protect Your Legacy Inspired by: “DUCKWORTH.” – Kendrick Lamar

   In this powerful and cinematic episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, PL Sweets takes us deep into the layered storytelling of Kendrick Lamar’s “DUCKWORTH.” — a song that feels more like a short film than a track. Produced by the legendary 9th Wonder, this closing cut from DAMN. reminds us how one decision, one act of kindness, or one moment of grace can alter the entire course of a life — and ultimately, a legacy. Built around the hauntingly soulful sample “Ostavi Trag” by the Yugoslavian band September, the song carries a sense of fate and reflection. 9th Wonder flipped that obscure piece of Eastern European funk into a tense, cinematic soundscape — the perfect canvas for Kendrick to tell the story of how his life could’ve ended before it began. The narrative is almost unbelievable: years before fame, Kendrick’s future label head Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith nearly robbed the local KFC where Kendrick’s father, “Ducky,” worked. But Ducky’s simple act of generosity — giving Top Dawg free chicken — changed everything. Decades later, that act of kindness would protect Kendrick’s life, his career, and his legacy. PL Sweets unpacks the bigger message: your legacy isn’t just about what you achieve — it’s about what you plant. The kindness, the discipline, the respect you show today could echo years later in ways you’ll never see. “DUCKWORTH.” reminds us that legacy isn’t left by accident; it’s built through choices, character, and compassion. This episode challenges listeners to protect what they’re building — not just their name, but the energy behind it. Because legacy isn’t about fame; it’s about foundation. 🎧 Catch the Vibe: “DUCKWORTH.” – Kendrick Lamar (https://music.apple.com/us/album/duckworth/1440881047?i=1440881812) 🎧 Original Sample: “Ostavi Trag” – September (https://music.apple.com/us/album/ostavi-trag/1607393009?i=1607393015) PL Sweets "Love Love Love" featuring Leroy Burgess & Dungeon Jones (https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-love-love-ep/1836244955) If you would like to support us we would appreciate it. Thank You PAYPAL - VENMO https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6J7MTKPZNMLRG (https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6J7MTKPZNMLRG) SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/plsweets/ (https://www.instagram.com/plsweets/) https://www.instagram.com/repurposenetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/repurposenetwork/) https://www.instagram.comg (https://www.instagram.comgoodvinylmornings/)

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   GVM Classic: Top 15 Songs – The Blue-Eyed Soul Edition

   There’s soul that comes from struggle. There’s soul that’s born from tradition. And then… there’s Blue-Eyed Soul — a bridge. A cross-cultural heartbeat. In this powerful edition of Good Vinyl Mornings, your host, Prentiss “PL Sweets” Thompson, curates a sonic journey through the Top 15 Blue-Eyed Soul tracks — songs performed by artists who may not have looked like the soul pioneers, but carried the same emotional fire and reverence for the music’s roots. This episode isn’t just a playlist — it’s a conversation about influence, authenticity, and musical legacy. It’s about the deep grooves, gospel-born vocals, and R&B riffs that found new life in voices like: Blue-Eyed Soul isn’t about imitation. It’s about interpretation — artists inspired so deeply by Black music that they honored it, not by copying it, but by embracing its truth. They didn’t just sing soul — they lived it in studios, in smoky clubs, in heartbreak, and in harmony. PL Sweets breaks down what makes these tracks timeless. He invites listeners to reflect on the idea that while soul music was born in the Black experience, its resonance is universal. These songs didn’t erase the roots — they acknowledged them. So pour your coffee, drop that needle, and let this episode stir something real in you. From the basslines to the bridges, from the falsettos to the funk — this is soul reimagined, soul respected, soul remixed through a different lens. Because at the end of the day… good music has no boundaries — just feeling. 🎧 Good Vinyl Mornings — where the groove is deep, the stories are rich, and every track brings us closer. 1- LOW DOWN - BOZ SCAGGS 2- I KEEP FORGETTIN - MICHAEL MCDONALD 3- BENNIE & THE JETS - ELTON JOHN 4- WHAT YOU WONT DO FOR LOVE - BOBBY CALDWELL 5- BABY COME BACK - PLAYER 6- AFRICA  -TOTO 7- A LOVE OF YOUR OWN - AVERAGE WHITE BAND 8- I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS - FOREIGNER 9- THIS IS IT  - KENNY LOGGINS 10- BIGGEST PART OF ME - AMBROSIA 11 - I CAN’T GO FOR THAT - HALL & OATS 12- YOU’VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY - BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS 13- TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS - THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 14- HOW BOUT US - CHAMPAIGN 15-  GEORGY PORGY - TOTO PL Sweets - Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pl.u-8aAVzryI1Ejjk?a=join&it=oavwPBzHm2MMGcWng0z (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pl.u-8aAVzryI1Ejjk?a=join&it=oavwPBzHm2MMGcWng0z) If you would like to support us we would appreciate it. Thank You PAYPAL - VENMO https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6J7MTKPZNMLRG (https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6J7MTKPZNMLRG) SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/plsweets/ (https://www.instagram.com/plsweets/) https://www.instagram.com/repurposenetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/repurposenetwork/) https://www.instagram.comgoodvinylmornings/ (https://www.instagram.comgoodvinylmornings/)

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   GVM Classic: Top 5 James Jamerson Bass Lines | Inspired by the genius behind the Motown Sound

   Good morning, groove lovers! Today on Good Vinyl Mornings, we don’t just celebrate bass—we celebrate the man who redefined it: James Jamerson. If you've ever felt your spirit move while listening to a Motown classic, chances are, Jamerson was the one behind that heartbeat. Before bass playing was cool, he made it art—playing with one finger (lovingly nicknamed “The Hook”), Jamerson laid down lines that danced, wept, and shouted without ever saying a word. He didn't just support the groove—he was the groove. Host Prentiss "PL Sweets" Thompson dives deep into the Top 5 Jamerson bass lines that changed the course of music history: 🎶 Darling Dear – The Jackson 5: Often called “the greatest bass line of all time,” this one’s a masterclass in melodic motion. 🎶 What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye: Subtle, spiritual, and deeply human—Jamerson’s line here carries the weight of Marvin’s message. 🎶 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: A propulsive line that made every mountain feel climbable. 🎶 I Was Made to Love Her – Stevie Wonder: Relentless, funky, and alive—like the bass itself is testifying. 🎶 For Once in My Life – Stevie Wonder: A perfect blend of bounce and soul, reminding us that bass can sing. Jamerson often recorded these legendary parts while reading rough chord charts, sometimes drunk, always brilliant—his Precision Bass strung with flatwounds, action high, tone fat, and feel unmatched. This episode is more than a countdown—it's a tribute to a man who never got the spotlight he deserved in his lifetime, yet laid the foundation for every bassist who followed. 🎧 So brew that coffee, drop the needle, and prepare to be moved. Jamerson didn’t just play bass—he breathed life into it. Good Vinyl Mornings, James Jamerson Playlist (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pl.u-xlyNADWuaZ99j?a=join&it=9kX8V3Ztv0YYPU2J221) This list isn’t just music—it’s a time capsule of sound. If you would like to support us we would appreciate it. Thank You PAYPAL - VENMO https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6J7MTKPZNMLRG (https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6J7MTKPZNMLRG) SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/plsweets/ (https://www.instagram.com/plsweets/) https://www.instagram.com/repurposenetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/repurposenetwork/) https://www.instagram.comgoodvinylmornings/ (https://www.instagram.comgoodvinylmornings/)

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Engagement

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