Author: DJ Rays Music
“SATURDAY NIGHT” by BAY CITY ROLLERS
“Saturday Night” is a song (from the mid-1970s) that was recorded by Scottish pop rock band, the Bay City Rollers. It features an upbeat and catchy sound, characteristic of the glam rock style (popular throughout that era). This song helped the Bay City Rollers become “teen idols” throughout North America, and many were heralding them as the biggest group since the Beatles. On this very day, September 7th 1976, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to CHRISSIE HYNDE!
Chrissie Hynde is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is best known as founder and lead vocalist of The Pretenders. Some of this group’s most famous singles include “Back on the Chain Gang”, “Middle of the Road”, “Don’t Get Me Wrong”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout the years, she has been the only consistent member of the Pretenders, and in 2005, she was officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, September…
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“SWEET DREAMS” by EURYTHMICS
“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” is a retro pop song that was recorded by British new wave duo, the Eurythmics. Known for its memorable keyboard riff, the lyrics within explore themes of desire, dreams, and self-empowerment. With the androgynous and ever popular Annie Lennox (as the face of the duo) the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (in the year 2020). On this very day, September 6th 1983, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen,…
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R.I.P. TOM FOGERTY!
Tom Fogerty was an American musician who was born in Berkeley, California on November 9th, 1941. He is best remembered as the rhythm guitarist for American southern rock band, Creedence Clearwater Revival. Some of this group’s primary hits include “Bad Moon Rising”, “Fortunate Son”, “Proud Mary”, “Down on the Corner”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1993, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of CCR). On this very day, September 6th…
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“ABRACADABRA” by STEVE MILLER BAND
“Abracadabra” is a pop-rock song that was recorded by the Steve Miller Band. A catchy and upbeat track, the lyrics within convey the narrator’s desire to make his romantic interest fall in love with him. Their biggest hit to date, this song went on to top the charts in many countries, including Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Australia, and Canada. On this very day, September 5th 1982, 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…
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R.I.P. JOE SOUTH!
Joe South was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 28th, 1940. He achieved success throughout the 1960s (and 1970s) with his contributions to the pop and country music genres. His two most popular songs were “Walk a Mile in My Shoes”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1979, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2019, he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum.…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BEYONCE!
Beyoncé is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame (in the late 1990s) as lead vocalist for the R&B girl group, Destiny’s Child. Some of their most popular songs include “Say My Name”, “Survivor”, “Independent Women”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). As a solo artist, Beyonce continued her success with singles like “Crazy in Love”, “Irreplaceable”, “Single Ladies”, “If I were a Boy”, and “Break My Soul” (to name just a few). Amongst her many accolades, she has…
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