Author: DJ Rays Music
R.I.P.AVICII
Avicii (also known as Tim Bergling) was a DJ, Music Producer, and songwriter who was born in Stockholm, Sweden on September 8th, 1989. His contributions to the EDM genre helped him gain international fame. His most popular hits include songs like “Levels”, “Wake Me Up”, “Hey Brother”, and “Without You”. Throughout his brief career, he received many accolades, including 2 Grammy nominations, 1 AMA, and an MTV Video Music Award. On this very day, April 20th, 2018, Tim Bergling died of apparent suicide at just 28 years of age. In…
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“AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN” by FIFTH DIMENSION
“Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” is a medley of two songs that was recorded by American vocal group, the 5th Dimension. The songs’ first part, “Aquarius”, is the opening track for the musical, “Hair”, which expresses themes of peace, love, and understanding. The second part of the medley, “Let the Sunshine In,” has a more upbeat tempo, conveying a message of hope and positivity. On this very day, April 20th 1969, 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. LEVON HELM
Levon Helm was an American singer and musician who was born in Elaine, Arkansas on May 26th, 1940. He is best remembered as drummer (and vocalist) for the influential rock group, The Band. Some of their most popular songs (featuring Helm’s vocals) include “The Weight”, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”, and today’s song choice. In 1994, the Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2008, the group received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day, April 19th, 2012, Mark Lavon…
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“BAD DAY” by DANIEL POWTER
“Bad Day” is a song that was recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter, Daniel Powter. A piano-driven pop song, the lyrics within reflect feelings of frustration, disappointment, and the many challenges of life. In 2007, it was nominated for “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance” at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards show. On this very day, April 19th 2006, 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 his 2005 self-titled album, here’s DANIEL POWTER,…
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