Author: DJ Rays Music
R.I.P. JERRY LEE LEWIS
Jerry Lee Lewis (also known as the “Killer”) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who was born in Ferriday, Louisiana on September 29th, 1935. Known for his energetic performances and flamboyant piano-playing style, he emerged (in the 1950s) as one of the pioneers of rock and roll. Some of his most well-known songs include “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”, “Breathless”, “High School Confidential”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he won 4 Grammy Awards, and in 1986,…
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“RISE” by HERB ALPERT
The song “Rise” is an instrumental jazz track that was recorded by American trumpeter and bandleader, Herb Alpert. Known for its smooth and jazzy sound, it helped showcase Alpert’s distinctive trumpet-playing skills. In 1979, this popular single earned a Grammy Award for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance”, and in 1996, a portion of the track was sampled on Biggie Smalls’ hit single, “Hypnotize”. On this very day, October 28th 1979, 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 SIMON LeBON
Simon Le Bon is an English singer who is best known as lead vocalist for legendary new wave band, Duran Duran. Some of this group’s biggest hits include “Rio”, “Notorious”, “The Reflex”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout their illustrious career, Duran Duran went on to win 2 Grammy Awards, 2 Brit Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2022, Simon LeBon was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (along with his fellow…
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“MACK THE KNIFE” by BOBBY DARIN
“Mack the Knife” is a golden standard that was originally written for the 1928 musical, “Three Penny Opera”. However, it was Bobby Darin’s rendition of this classic that turned it into one of the greatest popular jazz songs of all-time. Many believe the lyrics within tell the tale of a scandalous criminal known as Mack the Knife, who’s actually a reference to notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper. Without listening closely to the lyrics, you’d never know about its true message, as it gives off a fun, feel good vibe…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEITH URBAN
Keith Urban is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who’s known for his unique contributions to country music. Some of his most popular songs include “Day’s Go By”, “Blue Ain’t Your Color”, “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his many accolades, he has won 4 Grammys, 15 ACM Awards, and 13 CMA Awards. In 2023, Rolling Stone magazine added him to their list of the “Greatest Guitarists of All-Time”. On this very day, October 26th 1967,…
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“SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU” by WHITNEY HOUSTON
“Saving All My Love for You” is a heartfelt ballad that was recorded by legendary American singer, Whitney Houston. The lyrics within tell the story of a woman involved in an affair, who longs to be with the man she loves.. The song was certified platinum (in the U.S.) and topped the charts in the U.K. In 1986, it earned Houston the Grammy Award for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. On this very day, October 26th 1985, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATY PERRY
Katy Perry is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame (in the late 2000s) with her breakthrough single, “I Kissed a Girl”. With momentum on her side, she would go on to release a string of popular hits like “Teenage Dream”, “Last Friday Night”, “Roar”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). With more than 143 million records sold worldwide, she is one of the best-selling artists of all-time, and is one of the most popular celebrities on Twitter (with…
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