Tess’ is a big fan of old R&B music. Check out some of her playlists. Songs with an * were specifically mentioned or alluded to in the books.
Marvin Gaye Featured in Deadly Valentine:
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough *
- I Want You
- Let’s Get It On *
- Mercy, Mercy Me
- What’s Goin’ On
- You Sure Love to Ball *
- You’re All I Need To Get By *
Aretha Franklin Featured in Old Flames Never Die:
- A Change is Gonna Come
- A Rose Is Still A Rose
- Are You Leaving Me *
- Ain’t No Way
- Call Me
- Chain of Foods
- Day Dreaming
- I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
- I Say a Little Prayer
- It Hurts Like Hell *
- Natural Woman
- Respect *
- Think (Freedom)
- Something He Can Feel
- Sweet Bitter Love
- Until You Come Back To Me
- You’re All I Need To Get By
Etta James Featured in With This Ring, I Thee Kill:
- All I Could Do Was Cry
- At Last *
- Damn Your Eyes
- I Just Want to Make Love To You *
- I’d Rather Go Blind
- My Funny Valentine
- Somethings Got a Hold of Me (you may recognize the opening of this song)
Check back for other faves.