Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL COLLINS
Phil Collins is an English singer and musician, who gained fame (in 1970) after becoming drummer for the progressive rock band, Genesis. Over time, he took over as lead vocalist, and would go on to play a key role in the band’s transition from progressive rock to a more pop-oriented sound. In the 1980s, he embarked on a successful solo career producing multiple chart-topping hits like “Against All Odds”, “One More Night”, “Another Day in Paradise”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards, including several…
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“NEED YOU TONIGHT” by INXS
Co-written by lead singer, Michael Hutchence, “Need You Tonight” is a popular eighties song recorded by Australian rock band, INXS. Known for its distinctive guitar riff, funky bassline, and seductive lyrics, it blends elements of rock, funk, and new wave, creating a sound that is both energetic and danceable. The success of “Need You Tonight” solidified INXS’s status as one of the prominent bands of the late 1980s, and the song remains one of the band’s most iconic and recognizable tracks. On this very day, January 30th 1988, it was…
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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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