Author: DJ Rays Music
HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY JAMES BROWN
James Brown was an American singer and songwriter, often referred to as the “Godfather of Soul”. Some of his most popular hit songs include “I Got You”, “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”, and “Sex Machine” (to name a few). Throughout his glorious career, he received numerous awards and honors, including inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day, May 3rd 1933, James Joseph Brown was born in Barnwell, South Carolina.…
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“HYPNOTIZE” by NOTORIOUS BIG
“Hypnotize” is a late nineties rap song that was recorded by The Notorious B.I.G. (also known as Biggie Smalls). It was the final song posthumously released (shortly after he died in a drive by shooting in Los Angeles). The song’s catchy sound earned Biggie a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Rap Solo Performance”, and Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #30 on its list of the “100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, May 3rd 1997, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
Engelbert Humperdinck is a British pop singer who has sold more than 140 million records worldwide. His most popular songs include “Release Me”, “The Last Waltz”, “A Man Without Love”, and today’s song choice (to name a few). In the 2021 birthday honours ceremony, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (in recognition for his services to music). On this very day, May 2nd 1936, Engelbert Humperdinck was born in Chennai, India (as Arnold George Dorsey). In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen an emotional…
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“SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW” by GOTYE
“Somebody That I Used to Know” is an indie-pop song that was recorded by Belgian-Australian musician, Gotye. Known for its very distinctive sound, the lyrics within resonate with those who have dealt with complicated relationships and eventual breakups. In spite of being a “one hit wonder” throughout North America, in 2013, this song won two Grammy Awards for “Record of the Year” and “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance”. On this very day, May 2nd 2012, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…
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R.I.P. GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian singer, songwriter and musician who was born in Orillia, Ontario on November 17th, 1938. Some of his most popular singles include “Carefree Highway”, “If You Could Read My Mind”, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has received an incredible 16 Juno Awards, and in 1986, he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. On this very day, May 1st 2023, Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. died of natural causes (at the Sunnybrook Health Center in Toronto).…
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“LET YOUR LOVE FLOW” by BELLAMY BROTHERS
“Let Your Love Flow” is a song by American country music duo, The Bellamy Brothers. With its crossover-pop sound, it became the groups’ first major hit (and is considered their signature song). Its mass appeal helped it top the charts in multiple countries around the world, including Austria, Switzerland, West Germany, South Africa, and Canada. On this very day, May 1st 1976, it was also 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.…
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