Erly Thornton is: smooth, sensuous, and exciting. An aural experience that is passionate and fulfilling. His newly released project "My Life" embodies life experiences from his past that we can all relate to. We have been there also!

Song Descriptions:

Free - We all have dreams. We all have a purpose in life that most of us sometimes find hard to focus on. We know what it is. If only we could have the time to focus on it. If only we did not have to spend all of our lives focusing on other peoples goals. If we could only be Free! This is a conversation about taking the plunge and taking the chance to be free from the daily grind of your unsatisfying job or life to Follow Your Dreams. It is appropriately the start of this CD Experience. With vocals based on a conversation with your significant other, assuring them that it is the right time, "Don't You Feel It, Don't you Know It!" and counseling: "Don't Be Afraid, Don't Hesitate!" it is an optimistic emotional expression of a new beginning.

Mura de Cozumel - 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 and floating effortlessly over coral reefs of indescribable beauty. There it is, just a little further, an edge leading to a deeper blue abyss and you realize that you have been swimming on the top of an underwater mountain of life. Over the edge you go where you fly next to the side of the mountain wall like childhood dreams of being a superhero. Stretching a fist out imagining you are the man of steel, this is Freedom. This is the song about that experience, on the Mura or "Wall" of Cozumel.

JJ's Bounce - It's almost dinner time. I'm cooking...Something fun this time…As I slice the vegetables 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 dedicated to them and all of the parents and kids in the World. This is JJ's Bounce.

Turn Off The Lights - 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 talking, just "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. I have never heard an Earth Wind and Fire song that didn't make me happy! 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 fantasies, Take a ride in the sky, On a trip Fantasize, all your dreams will come true right away!" Who isn't inspired by that?

With You By My Side - Reflecting back on the time we have spent on this earth, we realize we have had many experiences, good and bad. That is what life is about, weathering it through those experiences, and coming out the other side. 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. In fact, if you have the right partner, there is nothing that you can't do. This song was written and performed with two very special ladies in mind, Janice Renn and Andrea Thornton; we can accomplish anything "With You By My side"!

Grooveelatious - Remember when songs were so funky that you had no choice but to dance? It's an involuntary movement of your head, as if nodding in approval to the beat. A hint of a smile starts to form. 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! No adult hang ups, no responsibilities, no need to be prim and proper. Man this song is Groovy! "(Gr00ve-E-Lay-Shus)" Oops, here comes the boss, better cut the headphones down…

Wishing On A Star - Relationships can be difficult and sometimes can go through hard times. How do you feel when you know it may be at the end, but you really wish it wasn't? The hurt and the pain of wanting to make it work and needing your other half to try as hard as you... The uncertainty of not knowing if they feel the same way too... This is a song that came out when I was I was in Jr High school, a time of crushes and first relationships. It was performed by Rose Royce and is a heartfelt plea from a woman wanting to make one last try. "She's Wishing On A Star".

E-Class - Many songs have been written about the experience of driving. Usually it is about the particular road but occasionally 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.

Lost Without U - Don't you just love a song that inspires all the ladies in the crowds to sing along? A song so powerful that they have memorized the lyrics and nuances of the vocals verbatim? Originally written and performed by Robin Thicke, "Lost Without U" is definitely one.

Embarkation - 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? There is an anticipation that is experienced while you plan and prepare. The closer you get, the more excited you become until the day of your journey it reaches its peak. Then you finally do it: Board the gangplank and "Embark". As you raise your glasses in celebration, you reflect, the hardest thing about a journey is making the decision to take it in the first place. This song "Embarkation" is about that. Based on my family's love of sailing the ocean on cruises, it is an expression of feeling the wind on your face as you move over the seemingly trackless sea to your destination without a care in the world. 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".

Call It a Day - 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".