Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAGGY
Shaggy is a Jamaican-American reggae artist who is best known for his smooth voice (and songs that blend dancehall with elements of hip-hop and pop). His most well-known singles include “Boombastic”, “Oh Carolina”, “Angel”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has received many accolades, including 2 Grammys, 2 Billboard Music Awards, and a Juno Award. On this very day, October 22nd 1968, Orville Richard Burrell (known professionally as Shaggy) was born in Kingston, Jamaica. In celebration of…
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“TAKE ON ME” by A-HA
“Take On Me” is a retro 80s song that was recorded by Norwegian pop band, A-Ha. A global sensation, it topped the charts in 26 countries, including Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden. Its unique music video, which combines live-action and animation, received widespread acclaim, earning many accolades, including six MTV Video Music Awards (in 1986). On this very day, October 22nd 1985, it was 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…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOJA CAT
Doja Cat is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter who rose to prominence (in the mid-2010s) with her unique blend of Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop influences. Some of her most popular songs include “Woman”, “Streets”, “Say So”, “Kiss Me More”, 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 5 Billboard Music Awards, 5 AMAs, 4 Video Music Awards, and a Grammy. On this very day, October 21st 1995, Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini (known professionally as Doja…
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“BAD BLOOD” by NEIL SEDAKA
“Bad Blood” is a popular seventies song that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Neil Sedaka. The lyrics within express the narrator’s third-party perspective towards a non empathetic woman (who is capable of messing up a good man’s mind). Considered as Sedaka’s signature hit, “Bad Blood” was certified gold (in the U.S.) and topped the charts in Canada. On this very day, October 21st 1975, 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…
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R.I.P. RONNIE VAN ZANT
Ronnie Van Zant was an American singer and musician who was born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 15th, 1948. He gained fame as lead vocalist of the Southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Some of the group’s most popular singles include songs like “Free Bird”, “Simple Man”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine included Lynyrd Skynyrd on their list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All-Time”, and in 2005, the band was inducted into the Rock &…
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“REACH OUT, I’LL BE THERE” by FOUR TOPS
“Reach Out I’ll Be There” is a classic soul track that was recorded by American vocal group, the Four Tops. The lyrics within convey a message of reassurance, as the narrator promises his undying support. In 1998, this song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in the year 2020, Presidential candidate, Joe Biden, used it during his campaign against Donald Trump. On this very day, October 20th 1966, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please…
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R.I.P. SPENCER DAVIS
Spencer Davis was a well known musician who was born in Swansea, Wales on July 17th, 1939. He is best remembered as founder of the Spencer Davis Group (featuring Steve Winwood on lead vocals). An instrumental part of the 1960s “British Invasion”, this group had hits with songs like “Gimme Some Lovin’” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). They also topped the U.K. charts with their singles, “Keep on Running” and “Somebody Help Me”. On this very day, October 19th 2020,…
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“RED RED WINE” by UB40
“Red Red Wine” is a soft folk ballad that was originally written and recorded by Neil Diamond (in 1967). However, the most well-known version is today’s popular cover by British reggae band, UB40. Their rendition of Diamond’s single added a prominent reggae beat, and brought new energy to the track. More than 15 years after the original was released, this updated remake topped the music charts in several countries, including Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, and the U.K. On this very day, October 19th 1988, it was also Oct the #1…
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