Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGER HODGSON
Roger Hodgson is an English musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as former co-frontman for the progressive rock band, Supertramp. Some of this bands’ most popular songs include “Give a Little Bit”, “Dreamer”, “Take the Long Way Home”, and today’s song choice. In 1983, he left Supertramp to focus on a solo career. On this very day, March 21st 1950, Roger Hodgson was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a song that is based on Hodgson’s experience of being sent away to boarding school.…
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“HEART OF GOLD” by NEIL YOUNG
“Heart of Gold” is a classic folk-rock song that was recorded by Canadian singer/songwriter, Neil Young. It’s mostly characterized by its gentle acoustic guitar melody and Neil Young’s distinctive high-pitched vocals. The lyrics within reflect on life, aging, and the search for inner contentment. This song, which features backup vocals by James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, is very representative of Neil Young’s introspective, thoughtful songwriting, and soulful harmonica playing. On this very day, March 21st 1972, 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. KENNY ROGERS
Kenny Rogers was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Houston, Texas on August 21st, 1938. With a career that spanned over several decades, he was particularly known for his smooth voice and storytelling ability. Some of his most well-known songs include “The Gambler”, “Islands in the Stream”, “Lucille,” “Coward of the County”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his legendary career, he has won many awards, and in 2013, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. On this very day, March 20th, 2020, Kenneth Ray…
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“SO SICK” by NE-YO
“So Sick” is an R&B ballad that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Ne-Yo. The lyrics within express the pain and anguish that come after the end of a romantic relationship. Aside from the U.S., it also topped the charts in other parts of the world, including Belgium, Canada, and the U.K. Considered to be one of Ne-Yo’s signature songs, “So Sick” is often cited as one of the tracks that helped elevate the R&B genre (of the mid-2000s). On this very day, March 20th 2006, it was the #1 song…
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R.I.P. LUTHER INGRAM
Luther Ingram was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Jackson, Tennessee on November 30th, 1937. He began his career as a gospel singer, and later transitioned to secular music. His most successful songs, include “I’ll Be Your Shelter in Time”, “Do You Love the One You’re With”, and today’s song choice. His soulful voice and heartfelt performances earned him great respect in the music industry. On this very day, March 19th, 2007, Luther Thomas Ingram died of heart failure (after suffering for years from diabetes and kidney…
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“ONE BAD APPLE” by THE OSMONDS
“One Bad Apple” is a song that was recorded by American pop group, The Osmonds. It was written by George Jackson, who originally had the Jackson Five in mind (when he wrote it). This is actually a very interesting piece of information because (in my opinion), I always considered the Osmonds to be a similar style to the Jackson 5, especially between both bands’ lead singers, Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond. It was during the same era (from the early 1970s) that both, Jackson and Osmond, became teen idols throughout…
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