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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL SIMON

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Paul Simon is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who gained fame as one half of the folk-rock duo, Simon & Garfunkel. Together, they became prominent (in the 1960s) with songs like “The Sound of Silence”, “Mrs. Robinson”, and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. After the duo’s breakup, Paul Simon embarked on a solo career, releasing popular hits like “Mother & Child Reunion”, “Kodachrome”, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his many accolades, he was…

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“IT’S ALL IN THE GAME” by TOMMY EDWARDS

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“It’s All in the Game” is a classic love ballad that was originally an instrumental piece composed by Charles Dawes. The lyrics were later added in 1951. That said, it was Tommy Edwards’ version of the song (several years later) that took it to the masses. His sultry vocals and soulful energy helped spread it across the planet, topping charts in countries like Germany, Sweden, Portugal, Brazil, Canada, and the U.K. (just to name a few). On this very day, October 13th 1958, it was the #1 song in America,…

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R.I.P. JOHN DENVER

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John Denver was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Roswell, New Mexico on December 31st, 1943. Some of his most popular singles include “Annie’s Song”, “Rocky Mountain High”, “Sunshine on My Shoulders”, “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he wrote himself. In recognition of this achievement, in 1996, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On this very…

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“LET’S GO CRAZY” by PRINCE & THE REVOLUTION

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“Let’s Go Crazy” is a hi tempo, guitar-driven pop song that was recorded by the artist formerly known as Prince. Alongside his back-up band, the Revolution, this track begins with a sermon-like intro that fills the listener with anticipation. I think what I love most about this song (other than its raw energy) is the way Prince demonstrates how gifted a musician he truly was. On this very day, October 12th 1984, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARYL HALL

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Daryl Hall is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known as one half of the rock and soul duo, Hall & Oates. Alongside his musical partner John Oates, he recorded multiple chart-toppers, including songs like “Rich Girl”, “Private Eyes”, “Maneater”, “I Can’t Go for That”, “Out of Touch”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Regarded as one of the greatest soul singers of his generation, Daryl Hall was inducted into both, the Songwriter’s and Rock & Roll Halls…

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“GOOD VIBRATIONS” by MARKY MARK

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“Good Vibrations” is a hi-energy pop song that was recorded by American rap group, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. With a unique combination of hip-hop, dance and pop, it samples the iconic bassline from the 1986 Loleatta Holloway song, “Love Sensation”. In 2019, Billboard magazine placed it on their list of the “Top Songs From the 90s”. On this very day, October 11th 1991, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID LEE ROTH

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David Lee Roth is an American singer and songwriter who was the original lead vocalist for the rock band, Van Halen. With Roth as frontman, the band achieved massive success with singles like “Running with the Devil”, “Jump”, and “Panama”. In the mid-1980s, Roth left the band to pursue a solo career, releasing the albums, “Eat ‘Em and Smile” and “Skyscraper”. He later rejoined Van Halen for periods of time, contributing to albums like “A Different Kind of Truth”. In 2007, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of…

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“CLOSE TO YOU” by MAXI PRIEST

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“Close to You” is a melancholic pop song that was recorded by British reggae singer, Maxi Priest. It features a reggae and R&B arrangement, infusing the song with a laid-back, Caribbean vibe. Ron Wynn (from AllMusic) stated that the song is more of an R&B track (rather than an actual reggae song). Although I agree with this sentiment, there’s no denying the seductive and enduring appeal associated with this single. On this very day, October 10th 1990, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If…

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