Author: DJ Rays Music
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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY HANSEN
Kelly Hansen is an American vocalist who is best known as the current lead singer of Foreigner. He joined the band (in 2005) taking over the role from his predecessor, Lou Gramm. A British-American rock band (that was formed in 1976) Foreigner is known for many hit songs, including “I Want to Know What Love Is”, “Waiting for a Girl Like You”, “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” and many others. On this very day, April 18th 1961, Kelly Hansen was born in Hawthorne, California. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve…
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“SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY” by FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS
“She Drives Me Crazy” is a song that was recorded by British pop band, the Fine Young Cannibals. It’s catchy sound and chorus helped it top the charts in many countries around the world, including Spain, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. On this very day, April 18th 1989, 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. From their album, “The Raw & The Cooked”, here’s the FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS, with…
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R.I.P. EDDIE COCHRAN
Eddie Cochran was an American singer, musician, and songwriter who was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on October 3rd 1938. His most famous singles include “Summertime Blues”, “Somethin’ Else”, and today’s song choice. His image (as a rebellious young man) epitomized the stance of the 1950s rocker, which helped him go on to achieve iconic status in the music industry. In 1987, he was officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, April 17th 1960, Ray Edward Cochran died in a tragic car accident…
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“JOY TO THE WORLD” by THREE DOG NIGHT
“Joy to the World” is a song that was recorded by American rock band, Three Dog Night. The lyrics within describe the narrator as a fun-loving individual who expresses a positive attitude towards life. In 1972, at the 14th Annual Grammy Awards, it was nominated for “Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group” On this very day, April 17th 1971, 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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