Author: DJ Rays Music
R.I.P. JIMMY JONES
Jimmy Jones was an American singer-songwriter who was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 2nd, 1930. He was known for singing in a soulful falsetto tone modeled after greats like Clyde McPhatter and Sam Cooke. His songs often blended a mix of R&B, Pop and Doo-Wop, as shown in his single, “Good Timing” which was a #1 hit in the U.K. On this very day, August 2nd 2012, Jimmy Jones died in Aberdeen, North Carolina (at 82 years of age). In memory of his passing, exactly 12 years ago today,…
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“GENIE IN A BOTTLE” by CHRISTINA AGUILERA
The song “Genie in a Bottle” is a sexy R&B track that was recorded by American pop singer, Christina Aguilera. The lyrics within revolve around the narrator’s emotional desires mixed with a heavy dose of sexual foreplay. In the year 2000, this song kicked off a new millennium by garnering a Grammy nomination for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. On this very day, August 2nd 1999, 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…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE ELLIOTT
Joe Elliott is an English singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for the rock band, Def Leppard. His distinctive voice and songwriting contributions played an instrumental part of the band’s success, recording hit singles like “Photograph”, “Rock of Ages”, “Love Bites”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2019, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (alongside other members of Def Leppard), recognizing the band’s significant contributions to the rock genre. On this…
Read More“EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY” by PAUL YOUNG
“Every Time You Go Away” is a powerful retro ballad that was written by Daryl Hall, and originally recorded by Hall & Oates (in 1980). However, it was Paul Young’s version of the song that helped it garnish massive popularity. On July 13th 1985, Paul Young performed this song at the benefit concert, “Live Aid”, held at Wembley Stadium in London, England. One year later (at the 1986 Brit Awards), he won the award for “British Video of the Year”. On this very day, August 1st 1985, it was the…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZAC BROWN
Zac Brown is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as frontman for the Zac Brown Band.. This group is particularly known for incorporating elements of country, southern rock, bluegrass, (and even reggae) into their music. Some of the band’s greatest hits include “Colder Weather”, “Toes”, “Highway 20 Ride”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). A winner of multiple Grammy Awards, in 2010, he won the award for “Best New Artist”. On this very day, July 31st 1978, Zachry…
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“ABOUT DAMN TIME” by LIZZO
Today’s track is a popular urban tune that was recorded by American singer and rapper, Lizzo. At the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards show, it was nominated for “Song of the Year”, “Best Pop Video”, and “Song of the Summer”. It also won an award for “Record of the Year” at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards (in 2023). On this very day, July 31st 2022, 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 the album, “Special”, here’s LIZZO, with “ABOUT…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL ANKA
Paul Anka is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1950s. Some of his biggest hits include songs like “Lonely Boy”, “Put Your Head on My Shoulders”, “Having My Baby” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has earned many accolades including inductions into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (in 1980), and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (in 2008). On this very day, July 30th 1941, Paul Albert Anka was born in…
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“SHADOW DANCING” by ANDY GIBB
Today’s track is a popular disco song that was recorded by British-Australian singer, Andy Gibb. The lyrics within seem to suggest that the narrator is infatuated by a particular love interest (and dreams of making her his own). Gibb’s brothers, Barry, Morris and Robin (of the Bee Gees) collaborated with Andy to write the song, which ultimately became a platinum recording. On this very day, July 30th 1978, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free…
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