Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICK JONES
Mick Jones is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer who is best known as co-founder and lead guitarist of the rock band, Foreigner. With worldwide sales topping 80 million records, some of their most popular hits include songs like “Feels Like the First Time”, “Cold as Ice”, “Urgent”, “I Want to Know What Love Is”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout Foreigner’s career, there were several lineup changes, but Mick Jones remained a constant and integral part of the…
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“MY SWEET LORD” by GEORGE HARRISON
“My Sweet Lord” is a spiritual track (from the early 1970s) that was recorded by English singer and ex-Beatle, George Harrison. The lyrics within were inspired by Harrison’s exploration of Hindu spirituality (and his experience with meditation). In 1972, it was grammy nominated for “Record of the Year”, and in 2004, Rolling Stone magazine added it to their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, December 26th 1970, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…
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R.I.P. CURTIS MAYFIELD
Curtis Mayfield was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who played a significant role in the development of soul and funk music. He began his music career as a member of The Impressions (in the late 1950s). With Mayfield’s distinct falsetto vocals at the forefront, this group achieved success with hits like “People Get Ready” and “It’s All Right”. Throughout his career, he was inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, (once as a member of The Impressions, and again as a solo artist). He was also…
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“ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU” by MARIAH CAREY
The song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a fun holiday jingle that was originally recorded (in 1994) by American singer-songwriter, Mariah Carey. Due to the song’s lasting impact, Carey has since been dubbed the “Queen of Christmas“. Over the years, this festive track has become one of the most popular (and enduring) Christmas songs of all-time. As of 2023, the Associated Press estimates the single’s royalty earnings at $100 million. On this very day, December 25th 2019, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…
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R.I.P. GEORGE MICHAEL
George Michael was a British singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame as a member of the pop group, Wham. Alongside his childhood friend, Andrew Ridgely, this duo recorded many hits like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Careless Whisper”, “Everything She Wants”, “Freedom”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). As a solo artist, George Michael continued his success by releasing many more popular singles, including “Faith”, “I Want Your Sex”, “Father Figure”, and “One More Try” (to name…
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