Author: DJ Rays Music
R.I.P. ALAN LONGMUIR
Alan Longmuir was a pop-rock musician who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 20th, 1948. He is best remembered as the original bassist (and a founding member of the Bay City Rollers). His time with the band lasted from its formation (in 1966) until ten years later (in 1976), when he left the group. Some of the band’s most popular songs include “Saturday Night”, “Money Honey”, “I Only Wanna Be with You”, and today’s attached song link. On this very day, July 2nd 2018, Alan Longmuir died at 70…
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“BE WITH YOU” by ENRIQUE IGLESIAS
“Be with You” is an up-tempo dance song that was recorded by Spanish pop singer, Enrique Iglesias. The lyrics within convey a sense of passion and desire, expressing the narrator’s longing to be with that special someone. In 2001, it was Grammy-nominated for “Best Dance Recording” after performing exceptionally well in the U.S. nightclub scene. On this very day, July 2nd 2000, 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 provided link. Released…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBORAH HARRY
Deborah Harry is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for the new wave band, Blondie. Together, this group achieved international success with hits like “Heart of Glass”, “Rapture”, “The Tide is High”, “One Way or Another”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout their career, Blondie sold approximately 40 million records, and in 2006, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, July 1st 1945, Angela Trimble (known professionally as Deborah Harry) was born in Miami, Florida. In…
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“SUNDOWN” by GORDON LIGHTFOOT
“Sundown” is a song that was written and recorded by legendary Canadian singer-songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot. The lyrics within describe feelings of jealousy as the narrator observes his partner’s suspicious actions (particularly at sundown). As expected, this song performed exceptionally well in Gordon Lightfoot’s native land (reaching the #1 spot on Canada’s Mainstream Singles chart). On this very day, July 1st 1974, it was also 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 provided link. Released…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FANTASIA BARRINO
Fantasia Barrino is an American R&B singer who gained national attention (in 2004) as winner of the reality TV series, “American Idol”. Her most popular songs (to date) include “I Believe”, “When I See U”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout her career, she has received several Grammy Awards, including “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” (for her 2010 single, “Bittersweet”).Top of Form On this very day, June 30th 1984, Fantasia Monique Barrino was born in High Point, North Carolina. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a soulful ballad that…
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“VIVA LA VIDA” by COLDPLAY
“Viva la Vida” (translated as “Live the Life”) is a popular track that was recorded by British rock band, Coldplay. The lyrics within are inspired by historical and religious themes, drawing on imagery related to the French Revolution and the biblical story of King David. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it (at #9) on their list of the “100 Best Songs of 2008”, and in 2009, it won the Grammy Award for “Record of the Year”. On this very day, June 30th 2008, it was the #1 song in America, topping…
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