Loyalty must be Tested 🎵 Inspired by: “I Want to Thank You” – Alicia Myers

On this morning’s episode, PL Sweets presses into a lesson we often skip: loyalty is forged in storms, not in sunny skies. It’s one thing for someone to stay when everything’s smooth—but another when hardship presses, misunderstandings rise, and the pressure mounts.

We anchor that message in Alicia Myers’ “I Want to Thank You”, a song that carries gratitude deep in its DNA. Originally released in 1981 on her album Alicia and later as a single in 1982, it rose to prominence in the R&B/ R&B/post-disco scene—peaking at #37 on Billboard’s R&B chart. Written by Kevin McCord and produced alongside Irene Perkins, the song evolved from club favorite to a timeless expression of gratitude and steadfastness. Though many know the track as a feel-good anthem, beneath its warm melody lies a truth: gratitude is the companion of loyalty—not the mask of opportunism. To stay when someone is thriving is easy. To stay when they struggle, question, or withdraw—that’s what reveals heart.

In this episode, PL Sweets unpacks how real loyalty demands:

• Persistence through pain — holding space when trust is thin
• Sacrifice without regret — giving support in unseen ways
• Honesty over flattery — speaking truth with love, even when it risks friction

We’ll also dive into how “I Want to Thank You” has endured across generations—not because it was convenient, but because its core message resonates when loyalty is tested. Alicia Myers, originally part of the Detroit funk band One Way, launched into solo success; her voice and song became a vessel of connection across clubs, churches, and hearts.  So as you press play, let Myers’ voice remind you: real love doesn’t flee in the low season. It doesn’t whisper only when applause is loud. It stands. Through fatigue, grief, doubt. That loyalty—that kind of love—is a rare gift. And sometimes, the one who stays is the one who changes the story.

SONG OF THE DAY
 I want to Thank You - Alicia Myers
Good Vinyl Mornings,  Be good to yourself

SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://www.instagram.com/plsweets/

https://www.instagram.com/repurposenetwork/

https://www.instagram.comgoodvinylmornings/