Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEL MADDEN
Joel Madden is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known as lead vocalist for the pop-punk band, Good Charlotte. Alongside his twin brother, Benji, he co-founded the band in 1996. Their music often deals with themes of teenage angst, relationships, and social issues. Some of their most popular hits include songs like “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”, “I Just Wanna Live”, and today’s song choice. On this very day, March 11th 1979, Joel Reuben Combs (known better as Joel Madden) was born in Waldorf, Maryland. In…
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“WANNABE” by SPICE GIRLS
The song “Wannabe” was recorded by British girl group, the Spice Girls, with its lyrics emphasizing the importance of friendship over romantic relationships. Its upbeat and empowering message, helped catapult the Spice Girls to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Despite mixed reviews from critics, it won the award for “British Single of the Year” at the 1997 Brit Awards, after topping the charts in 37 different countries around the world. On this very day, March 11th 1997, it was the #1 song in America, topping…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter who gained widespread fame after winning “American Idol” (in 2005). Since then, her powerful vocals (and engaging stage presence) made her one of the most successful and prominent figures in country music. Her most popular singles include “Inside Your Heaven”, “Jesus take the Wheel”, “Cowboy Casanova”, and today’s song choice (to name just a few). The most awarded country artist of all time, she has been the recipient of many accolades, including 8 Grammy Awards. In 2008, she was inducted into the Grand…
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“LOVE IS THICKER THAN WATER” by ANDY GIBB
“Love Is Thicker Than Water” is a song that was recorded by British-Australian singer, Andy Gibb. Co-written by Andy and his brother, Barry Gibb (from the Bee Gees), it’s particularly known for its smooth melody and heartfelt lyrics. Billboard magazine described the song as “a mid-tempo ballad that changes pace from a lushly romantic & soft Gibb vocal, to an uptempo instrumental drive. On this very day, March 10th 1978, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please…
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R.I.P. NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace was an American rapper who was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 21st, 1972. He is often referred to as Biggie Smalls, Biggie, or by his stage name, The Notorious B.I.G. Growing up, he faced a challenging environment marked by poverty and crime, which later influenced his lyrics. His discography features hits like “Juicy”, “Hypnotize”, “One More Chance”, and today’s song choice. During the mid-1990s, he became a central figure in the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry, which was marked by tensions between artists like…
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“VENUS” by FRANKIE AVALON
The song, “Venus”, is a soft ballad that was recorded (in the late 1950s) by American singer, Frankie Avalon. It’s unique sound reflects the pop and doo-wop styles of the era (with lyrics that express admiration and affection for a love interest). Considered his most successful single, this classic also reached the Top 10 on America’s R&B chart. On this very day, March 9th 1959, 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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