DIRECT YOUR ENERGY

In today’s Good Vinyl Mornings, we’re talking about one simple truth: you become what you drive toward. If your energy is scattered, your vision blurred—this episode is your call to alignment. Our anthem is “Freeway of Love,” Aretha Franklin’s electric 1985 hit from the album Who’s Zoomin’ Who?. Produced by Narada Michael Walden and written with Jeffrey Cohen, the song combined dance-pop, R&B, and synth funk to create one of Aretha’s most iconic late-career triumphs  Featuring a sharp sax solo from Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band and backup vocals from legends like Martha Wash and Sylvester, this song was literal highway music for joy and momentumPL Sweets blends the vibrancy of the music with a message that goes beyond the beat:Directing your energy means choosing your direction—choosing what you give time, attention, and belief. Whether it’s career, relationship, or legacy, momentum happens when you intentionally drive forward, not drift.So here’s the challenge: What are you cruising toward today? Is your energy fueling your vision—or detouring it?Let the groove of “Freeway of Love” remind you: the road is wide ahead when your energy is aligned with your greatest destination.SONG OF THE DAYARETHA FRANKLIN | FREEWAY OF LOVE