Author: DJ Rays Music
“LIKE A VIRGIN” by MADONNA
The song “Like a Virgin” is an eighties pop track that was recorded by legendary singer, Madonna. The lyrics within convey the feeling of being in a new relationship, describing the freshness and excitement of the experience. On September 14th, 1984, Madonna opened the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards ceremony by playing this song (while donning a white wedding dress with a bustier, pearls, lace fingerless gloves, and a belt buckle with the words “Boy Toy” inscribed on it. On this very day, December 30th 1984, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to JEFF LYNNE!
Jeff Lynne is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known as frontman (and co-founder) of the rock band, Electric Light Orchestra. Some of ELO’s best-know tracks include “Mr. Blue Sky”, “Don’t Bring Me Down”, “Evil Woman”, “Telephone Line”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Jeff Lynne was also a member of The Traveling Wilburys, a supergroup (formed in the late 1980s) that included music legends, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison. In the year 2017,…
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“OVER & OVER” by DAVE CLARK FIVE
“Over and Over” is a classic rock song that was originally recorded (in 1958) by American singer-songwriter, Bobby Day. However, the most successful version of this track was recorded several years later by English rock band, The Dave Clark Five. A formidable part of the British Invasion (in the 1960s), this group’s mass appeal helped launch the single to #1 on the U.K. charts. On this very day, December 29th 1965, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen,…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DEXTER HOLLAND!
Dexter Holland is an American singer and songwriter who provides lead vocals for alternative rock band, The Offspring. Formed in 1984, this group had success with songs like “Come Out and Play”, “Pretty Fly for a White Guy”, “Hit That”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). As their primary songwriter, Dexter Holland helped the band record a total of 10 albums between the years 1989 and 2021. On this very day, December 29th 1965, Dexter Holland was born in Garden Grove,…
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“EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN” by POISON
The song “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” is a power ballad that was recorded by American rock band, Poison. Written by lead vocalist Bret Michaels, the lyrics within use the metaphor of a rose and its thorn to convey the idea that even beautiful things can have their flaws. VH1 added it to their lists of the “Top 25 Power Ballads”, “100 Greatest Love Songs”, and “100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s”. On this very day, December 28th 1988, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to JOHN LEGEND!
John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who (throughout his career) has won a total of 12 Grammy Awards. In 2015, he won an Academy Award for “Best Original Song” with his passionate anthem, “Glory”, which he performed with rapper, Common. Recorded for the film, “Selma”, this song also won a Golden Globe Award. Among his many accolades, in 2007, he received the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On this very day, December 28th 1978, John Roger Stephens (known professionally as John…
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