Author: DJ Rays Music
“SET ADRIFT ON MEMORY BLISS” by PM DAWN
“Set Adrift on Memory Bliss” is a melancholic pop song that was recorded by the American duo known as P.M. Dawn. With combined elements of Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop, this sultry track features a prominent sample from the Spandau Ballet song, “True”. It topped the charts in both New Zealand and Canada, while VH1 added it to their list of the “100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop”. On this very day, December 2nd 1991, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BRITNEY SPEARS!
Britney Spears is an American singer who rose to fame (in the late 1990s) and became one of the most iconic pop stars of her generation. Her most well-known hits include “Baby One More Time”, “Oops, I Did It Again”, “Womanizer”, “Hold it Against Me”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has received many accolades, including 1 Grammy Award, 6 VMAs, 7 Billboard Music Awards, 15 Guinness World Records, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very…
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“I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW” by JOHNNY NASH
“I Can See Clearly Now” is a slightly reggae-infused pop song that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Johnny Nash. The lyrics within express a positive outlook, after a period of challenges that the narrator has experienced. A gold-certified single, this track went on to top the charts in both, South Africa and Canada. On this very day, December 1st 1972, 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 in…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BETTE MIDLER!
Bette Midler is an American singer who gained fame with songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”, “The Rose”, and “From a Distance”. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including 3 Grammy Awards, one for “Record of the Year” (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided song link). On this very day, December 1st 1945, Bette Midler was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a love ballad that topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (in the U.S.). Taken from the “Beaches” soundtrack, here’s…
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“I HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE” by BILL MEDLEY & JENNIFER WARNES
“The Time of My Life” is a popular eighties track that was recorded by singers, Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. The lyrics within express feelings of joy and appreciation for the memorable time spent together with a love interest. In 1987, it won an Academy Award for “Best Original Song”, and in 1988, it also won the Grammy Award for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals”. On this very day, November 30th 1987, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BILLY IDOL!
Billy Idol is an English musician, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence (in the late 1970s) as a member of the punk rock band, Generation X. However, it was his solo career that made him famous. Some of his best-known songs include “Dancing with Myself”, “Catch My Fall”, “Eyes Without a Face”, “White Wedding”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his accolades, on January 6th 2023, he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this…
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