I am competitive. Sometimes to an unhealthy degree. So much so that when I read a list of the “ten best songs about Mary,” my first thought is not, “Hmm, let’s see what this intelligent ...

Can I just thank you for rain, Lord, yeah? (it's raining day) Can I just thank you for rain? Can I just thank you for rain?

One of the more popular images of Mary from the Old Testament is the "Bride" in the Song of Songs. The passage seen in chapter six, verses one and two presents a very interesting type of “Mary" to the ...

This thematic evolution continues on Mary, with its more mature lyrics and the expansive resonance in her singing voice. Blige draws upon 70s R&B and soul for the album, in particular her favorite ...