Author: DJ Rays Music

Heaven & Earth 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BARRY GIBB!

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Barry Gibb is a singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame as a member of the Bee Gees (alongside his younger brothers, Robin and Maurice). Amongst their many hit singles, some of the trio’s most famous songs include “Stayin’ Alive”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “Night Fever”, “Tragedy, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). The last surviving member of the Bee Gees, in 1994, Barry Gibb was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 1997, he was…

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“CHEAP THRILLS” by SIA feat. SEAN PAUL

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“Cheap Thrills” is a pop song that was originally recorded by Australian singer and songwriter, Sia. However, it wasn’t until Sean Paul was added to this remix version that the song truly came to life. His presence helped to better the track by adding just the right amount of dancehall reggae, which eventually led it to be Grammy-nominated (for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance). Its infectious melody and upbeat rhythm helped it top the charts in several countries, including France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Argentina, and Canada (to name a few). On…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DEBBIE GIBSON!

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Debbie Gibson is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame (in the late 1980s) as a teenage pop sensation. Some of her most memorable singles include “Shake Your Love”, “Only in my Dreams”, “Lost in Your Eyes”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, August 31st 1970, Deborah Ann Gibson was born in New York City. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a ballad that made Gibson the youngest artist to write and produce a Billboard…

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“THE LOCO-MOTION” by LITTLE EVA

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“The Loco-Motion” is an energetic pop song that was co-written by Carole King, and recorded by American vocalist, Little Eva. Another popular version of the song came (in 1974) when American rock band, Grand Funk, released their version. However, it was Little Eva’s rendition of the track that truly catapulted the song to greatness. Not only did it dominate many charts around the world, in 2016, it was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, August 31st 1962, it was the #1 song in America,…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BEBE REXHA!

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Bebe Rexha is an American singer who initially gained recognition as a songwriter (co-writing several hits for other artists before launching her own solo career). Some of her biggest singles include “I’m a Mess”, “Last Hurrah”, “You Can’t Stop the Girl”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2019, she received a grammy nomination for today’s song choice. On this very day, August 30th 1989, Bebe Rexha was born in Brooklyn, New York. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a…

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“GREASE” by FRANKIE VALLI

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“Grease” is a song that was written by Barry Gibb (of the Bee Gees) and recorded by Frankie Valli (of the Four Seasons). Taken from the classic soundtrack, “Grease”, this carefree tune takes us back to the 1950s lifestyle (featuring poodle skirts, greasers and fast cars). With sales of over 7 million copies worldwide, it peaked at #1 in both, the Netherlands and Canada. On this very day, August 30th 1978, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a…

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