Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
Engelbert Humperdinck is a British pop singer who has sold more than 140 million records worldwide. His most popular songs include “Release Me”, “The Last Waltz”, “A Man Without Love”, and today’s song choice (to name a few). In the 2021 birthday honours ceremony, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (in recognition for his services to music). On this very day, May 2nd 1936, Engelbert Humperdinck was born in Chennai, India (as Arnold George Dorsey). In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen an emotional…
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“SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW” by GOTYE
“Somebody That I Used to Know” is an indie-pop song that was recorded by Belgian-Australian musician, Gotye. Known for its very distinctive sound, the lyrics within resonate with those who have dealt with complicated relationships and eventual breakups. In spite of being a “one hit wonder” throughout North America, in 2013, this song won two Grammy Awards for “Record of the Year” and “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance”. On this very day, May 2nd 2012, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…
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R.I.P. GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian singer, songwriter and musician who was born in Orillia, Ontario on November 17th, 1938. Some of his most popular singles include “Carefree Highway”, “If You Could Read My Mind”, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has received an incredible 16 Juno Awards, and in 1986, he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. On this very day, May 1st 2023, Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. died of natural causes (at the Sunnybrook Health Center in Toronto).…
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“LET YOUR LOVE FLOW” by BELLAMY BROTHERS
“Let Your Love Flow” is a song by American country music duo, The Bellamy Brothers. With its crossover-pop sound, it became the groups’ first major hit (and is considered their signature song). Its mass appeal helped it top the charts in multiple countries around the world, including Austria, Switzerland, West Germany, South Africa, and Canada. On this very day, May 1st 1976, 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.…
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“HEART OF GLASS” by BLONDIE
“Heart of Glass” is a song that was recorded by American pop-rock band, Blondie. Known for its distinctive blend of rock, disco, and new wave, this track marked a departure from Blondie’s punk rock roots. The lyrics within tell a story of romantic disillusionment and the realization that a once-promising relationship has its flaws. In 2015, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, April 30th 1979, 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. BEN E KING
Ben E. King was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Henderson, North Carolina on September 28th, 1938. He was best known for his contributions to both, the Drifters, and his own solo career. As a member of the Drifters, he lent his voice to several classics, including “Save the Last Dance for Me”, “This Magic Moment”, and “There Goes My Baby”. His most prominent solo hits include “Spanish Harlem”, “Don’t Play That Song”, and today’s song choice. In the year 1988, he was inducted into the Rock…
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