Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH KISZKA
Josh Kiszka is an American singer who is the lead vocalist for Greta Van Fleet (a band that gained widespread attention for their classic rock-inspired sound). Kiszka’s exceptional vocal abilities have led many experts to draw comparisons between himself and Led Zeppelins’ iconic frontman, Robert Plant. Some of the band’s most popular hits include “Safari Song”, “Black Smoke Rising”, and today’s song choice. In 2019, Greta Van Fleet won the Grammy Award for “Best Rock Album”. On this very day, April 23rd 1996, Josh Kiszka was born in Frankenmuth, Michigan…
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“LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN” by SILK SONIC
“Leave the Door Open” is a modern R&B ballad that was recorded by American super-duo, Silk Sonic. The song’s impact was felt immediately (and received many accolades) including four Grammy Awards for “Best R&B Song”, “Best R&B Performance”, “Record of the Year”, and “Song of the Year”. On this very day, April 23rd 2021, 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 link. Released as a single (on March 5th 2021), here’s…
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“TIE A YELLOW RIBBON” by TONY ORLANDO & DAWN
“Tie a Yellow Ribbon” is a song that was recorded by American pop group, Tony Orlando and Dawn. The lyrics within tell the story of a man who’s returning home from prison and is uncertain about whether his sweetheart still wants him. It’s catchy sound and sing-a-long vibe helped it top the charts in numerous countries around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the U.K. (to name just a few). On this very day, April 22nd 1973, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot…
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R.I.P. PRINCE
Prince Rogers Nelson, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 7th, 1958. Some of his most famous tracks include “Little Red Corvette”, “1999”, “When Doves Cry” “Kiss”, and today’s song choice (to name just a few). He was the recipient of 7 Grammy Awards, and in the year 2004, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all-time, in 2023, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him in their Top 20 All-Time…
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“KISS” by PRINCE
“Kiss” is a song that was originally recorded by the legendary artist, formerly known as Prince. Alongside its funky guitar riffs and Prince’s falsetto vocals, the lyrics within convey a playful and flirtatious attitude. In the year 1987, this song won a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, With Vocals” On this very day, April 21st 1986, 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 link. From…
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