Track 3 from the In Transit CD, MORNING SUN, is a beautifully laid back groove featuring a soothing serenade by Erly Thornton on the tenor saxophone.   This track features Live Hart on background vocals, and Derrick Harvin on keyboards and as Producer. 

Morning Sun

Track 8 from Erly Thornton's "My Life" CD is a remake of a cut that was a standard on the radio from his school days.  Rose Royce was the band that originally performed Wishing on a Star.  The most enjoyable part of that song to Erly was how at the end the level of the song goes from a semi-ballad to a hard funk groove at the end that makes you want to get up and dance!  Erly is featured on Soprano saxophone and uses all live musicians for this recording.  Produced by Veit Renn.

Wishing On A Star

Imagine a bright golden sun shining on Mayan waters such a unique shade of blue that there are no colors in our language to describe it. You plunge into the sea's cool, refreshing embrace followed by schools of bright yellow fish while floating effortlessly over coral reefs of indescribable beauty. This is Freedom. This is the song about that experience, on the Mura or underwater "Wall" of Cozumel.  Written by Erly Thornton.  Produced by Veit Renn for Renn Music Productions

Mura de Cozumel

It's almost dinner time. As I slice the vegeta- bles I hear my kid's favorite show on the TV. I turn and there they are, smiling at me with grins so big, hands on the top of the couch bouncing up and down on the cushions in time to the music. Have you ever seen kids do that? I think it’s a universal language of "I don't have a care in the world, I'm having fun and the center of attention is my daddy, mommy, and my life set to music." This is your song Joseph and Janelle. This song is dedi- cated to them and all of the parents and kids in the World. This is JJ's Bounce.  Written by Erly Thornton.  Produced by Veit Renn for Renn Music Productions

JJ's Bounce

Remember the dorm room mix tape? You had one to study with, one to party with, and one to... ahem...set the mood. Kicked the roommate out hours ago. We have been studying each other for a while now. No more books or pretenses. All we have is nervous anticipation, beating hearts, first love exploration. Is this the one? We don’t know but we both feel it. Put in the cassette. Hit play. No more talk- ing, just “Turn Off The Lights”.  Written by Erly Thornton and Veit Renn.   Produced by Veit Renn for Renn Music Productions

Turn Off The Lights

“Fantasy”—The timeless music of Earth Wind and Fire has been loved by people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. It is not just the pure genius of the compositions themselves, but also the spirituality and optimism expressed in their lyrics. Fantasy is one of those grooving inspirational songs that fit very well into the theme of this project and our lives. “Every Man has a place, in his heart there’s a space, And the world can’t erase his fanta- sies, Take a ride in the sky, On a trip Fantasize, all your dreams will come true right away!“ Who isn’t inspired by that?  Produced by Veit Renn for Renn Music Productions

Fantasy

No one can do it alone. We all try, but the wisest of us find out that the way is much better if we have help from our friends and significant others. Together we can accomplish anything “With You By My side”!  Written by Veit Renn and Erly Thornton.  Produced by Veit Renn for Renn Music Productions.

With You By My Side

Remember when songs were so funky that you had no choice but to dance? It's an involuntary movement of your head. Before you know it your thoughts have turned from the mundane to happier times and now you are moving more than your head. You raise your hands in the air as you really haven't heard a song like this in a while, since College or High School even! Man this song is Groovy! “(Gr00ve-E-Lay-Shus)”  Written by Erly Thornton.  Produced by Veit Renn for Renn Music Productions

Grooveelatious

Many songs have been written about the experience of driving. Usually it is about the particular road but occasion- ally it is about the vehicle. If the driving experience is incredible enough, it doesn’t matter what road you are on, you take your experience with you everywhere. Driving my wife’s E-Class Mercedes inspired this song.  Written by Erly Thornton and Veit Renn.  Produced by Veit Renn for Renn Music Productions.

E-Class

The title of this song is defined as “To board a vessel or aircraft as in the start of a journey; To set out on an adventure; To commence”. I like the sound of that, don’t you? The hardest thing about a journey is making the decision to take it in the first place. Whatever your journey will turn out to be, I hope this song helps you to get the hard thing out of the way: “Making the decision to Embark”.  Written by Erly Thornton and Veit Renn.  Produced by Veit Renn for Renn Music Productions.

Embarkation

Imagine this: The last file is put away, the last brick laid, no more phone calls, and I Am Out Of Here! It is time to go, but I don't feel like going home just yet! I’ve been working hard, I should be tired, but all of a sudden I’m full of energy because I know it is time to ENJOY the fruits of my labors! As I crank up the radio and listen to this driving beat, I know It’s time to "Call it A Day".

Call It A Day

The Good Life was one of the first hits of B.One and was performed live from 2002-2003 during the heyday for the group.  It was released in the first CD and was the title track.  It was re-recorded with some enhancements based on the live performances of the group.  B.One Members:  Rob Goode, Vernon Suber, Mike Logullo, John Chacara, Dan Frye and Erly Thornton

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