Author: DJ Rays Music
R.I.P. JAMES INGRAM
James Ingram was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born on February 16th, 1952, in Akron, Ohio. Known for his soulful R&B vocals, he gained widespread recognition (in 1983) with his debut studio album, “It’s Your Night”. This album featured the hit single “Yah Mo B There,” a duet with Michael McDonald. Beside his work with McDonald, he also collaborated with Quincy Jones on the song I chose for today. Some of his other well-known duets include “Somewhere Out There” (with Linda Ronstadt) and “Baby, Come to…
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“SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES” by THE PLATTERS
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” is a classic ballad that was written by American composer, Jerome Kern and lyricist, Otto Harbach. Over the years, it has been recorded by various artists, but the most popular version was released by The Platters (who were well-known for their soulful harmonies). Considered one of the group’s most memorable and enduring songs, in 2019, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, January 29th 1959, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH McLACHLAN
Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer who’s known for her angelic voice and powerful songwriting skills. Her most notable songs include “I Will Remember You”, “Sweet Surrender”, “Angel”, “Building a Mystery”, and the song I chose for you today. In 1996, she co-founded the “Lilith Fair”, a music festival that showcased female artists and celebrated women in music. Throughout her career, she won multiple Grammy Awards, including “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance” for “Building a Mystery” and “Best Pop Instrumental Performance” for “Last Dance”. In 1999, she was appointed an…
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“SHAPE OF YOU” by ED SHEERAN
“Shape of You” is an R&B-inspired pop song that was recorded by English singer and songwriter, Ed Sheeran. It features a pop and dancehall-influenced sound with lyrics that describe the singer’s attraction to a woman’s physical appearance. Upon its release, it became a massive commercial success, topping the charts in numerous countries around the world, and becoming one of the best-selling digital singles globally. On December 10th 2018, it became the first song to hit 2 billion streams on Spotify.. On this very day, January 28th 2017, it was the #1 song…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRACY LAWRENCE
Tracy Lawrence is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame (in the 1990s) with a series of successful country albums and hit singles. In 1991, he released his debut album that featured the song “Sticks & Stones”, which became his first #1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. He would go on to release many other popular singles including “Alibis,” “Can’t Break It to My Heart,” and “My Second Home” (just to name a few). Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards including the Academy of…
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“I’M A BELIEVER” by MONKEES
The song, “I’m a Believer”, is one that was written by Neil Diamond and recorded by The Monkees (a popular American rock band formed in the 1960s). It’s characterized by its upbeat and catchy melody, featuring jangly guitars and the bands’ signature harmonies. The lyrics within express a joyful, upbeat sentiment about the singer’s newfound love and disbelief in the positive change it has brought. The song would go on to become a massive hit, and is considered as one of The Monkees’ most well-known and enduring signature songs. On…
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