Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEIL DIAMOND
Neil Diamond is an American singer and songwriter whose career has spanned over many decades. Over the years he has produced a string of iconic singles, including “I Am… I Said”, “America”, “Song Sung Blue”, “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Forever in Blue Jeans”, and the song I chose for you today. Throughout his lengthy career, he has received multiple accolades, including a “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award”, and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On this very day, January 24th, 1941, Neil Leslie Diamond was born in New York City. In…
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“LE FREAK” by CHIC
Written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, “Le Freak” is a song by American disco band, Chic. It features a very distinctive sound including the guitar riff, funky bassline, and catchy chorus. The lyrics within tell the story of Rodgers and Edwards being denied entry into Studio 54, a famous New York City nightclub (back in the 1970s). Nile Rodgers stated that the lyrics were originally meant to be “F Off” rather than “Freak Out”. Inevitably, the song became a massive hit, and is considered a disco anthem. The success…
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R.I.P. BOBBY FREEMAN
Bobby Freeman was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born in Alameda County, California on June 13th, 1940. He began his music career at a young age, forming a doo-wop group called the Romancers. He later signed with Josie records and embarked on a solo career. Eventually, he appeared on “American Bandstand” and toured with many legendary musicians including Fats Domino, The Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. His iconic hit single, “Do You Want to Dance” (released in 1958), remains a classic that has stood the test of…
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“SORRY” by JUSTIN BIEBER
“Sorry” is a song (by Canadian singer Justin Bieber) that received critical acclaim for its infectious melody and vocal performance. It features an upbeat and catchy pop sound with elements of tropical house and dancehall. The lyrics revolve around the theme of apologizing and asking for forgiveness in a relationship. The song achieved commercial success, topping the charts in several countries, and showcasing a more mature and polished sound for Justin Bieber. This new sound marked a transition from his earlier teen pop image to a more adult and contemporary…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE PERRY
Steve Perry is an American singer and songwriter who joined the band Journey (in 1977) and quickly became their lead singer. His tenor voice was particularly known for its range, power, and emotional depth. Adding Perry as lead vocalist, Journey released a series of hit albums, including “Infinity” (1978), “Escape” (1981), and “Frontiers” (1983). These albums featured many popular hit singles like “Wheel in the Sky”, “Faithfully”, “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “Open Arms”, and “Separate Ways”. In 1984, Steve Perry decided to pursue a solo career and released his debut album,…
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“THE TWIST” by CHUBBY CHECKER
“The Twist” is a dance song that was written by Hank Ballard, and originally released in 1958. However, it was Chubby Checker’s version of the song that became a massive hit, leading to the popularization of a unique dance style called “The Twist”. This dance, which became a social craze, involved twisting the hips while standing in one place. On August 6th 1960, the song officially became a national sensation after Chubby Checker performed it live on Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand”. On this very day, January 22nd 1962, it was…
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