Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBIE GENTRY
Bobbie Gentry is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame (in the late 1960s) for her critically acclaimed single, “Ode to Billie Joe”. This folklore classic topped the charts in America, and earned Gentry a total of three Grammy Awards, including “Best New Artist”. In 1971, with her popularity on a high, she was given her own U.K. television variety show called “The Bobbie Gentry Happiness Hour”. Her unique storytelling ability set her apart from other artists of her time, and in the year 2020, she was inducted into…
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“I KISSED A GIRL” by KATY PERRY
Today’s track is a sexy dance song that was recorded by American pop singer, Katy Perry. The provocative lyrics within describe a woman’s experience after kissing another girl (and feeling a surprising arousal from the encounter). Although the song received criticism from some members of the LGBT community, it went on to top the charts in multiple countries, including Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the U.K. On this very day, July 27th 2008, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICK JAGGER
Mick Jagger is an iconic singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist (and co-founder) of the Rolling Stones. Although there’s way too many to list, this legendary group produced numerous hits, including “Satisfaction” “Paint It Black”, “Start Me Up”, “Sympathy for the Devil”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). With a career that has spanned over six decades, Mick Jagger has often been described as the most popular front man in the history of rock music. In 1989, he…
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“SATISFACTION” by ROLLING STONES
Today’s track is a classic rock anthem recorded by the legendary, Rolling Stones. The song’s distinctive sound (played by Keith Richards) is one of the most famous guitar riffs in rock history. The lyrics within express a rebellious frustration in various aspects of life, including sexual frustration and commercialism. Considered as one of the world’s most popular songs ever, in 1998 it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2021, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”. On this…
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R.I.P. CHARLIE RICH
Charlie Rich was an American country singer who was born in Colt, Arkansas on December 14th, 1932. His cross-over appeal helped popularize some of his biggest hits including “Behind Closed Doors” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). During his career, he received several Grammy Awards, including “Best Country & Western Album” (for “Behind Closed Doors”) and “Best Male Country Vocal Performance” (for “A Very Special Love Song”). In 1992, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, recognizing his…
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