Author: DJ Rays Music

“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…

“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…

“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…