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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEDDY LEE

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Geddy Lee is a singer, songwriter, and musician, who is best known as lead vocalist (and bass player) for Canadian progressive rock band, Rush. Some of the group’s most popular songs include “New World Man”, “Limelight”, “The Spirit of Radio”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Especially known for his virtuoso bass playing and unique vocal style, in 2013, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (along with the other members of Rush). On this very day,…

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“IT’S GONNA BE ME” by NSYNC

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Today’s track is an energetic pop song that was recorded by American boy band, NSYNC. The attached music video features the group members (in a comical manner) as action figures. This song was particularly popular in Canada (reaching the #1 spot on the national charts), and as of October 2023, it has received over 100 million views on YouTube. On this very day, July 29th 2000, 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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R.I.P. DUSTY HILL

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Dusty Hill was an American musician who was born in Dallas, Texas on May 19th, 1949. He is best remembered as one third of the American rock band, ZZ Top. Alongside (lead vocalist) Billy Gibbons and (drummer) Frank Beard, this trio recorded many hit songs, including “Sharp Dressed Man”, “Legs”, “Gimme All Your Lovin’”, “Sleeping Bag”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In addition to his skills as bass guitarist, Dusty Hill also played keyboards, and in 2004, he was inducted…

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“SURF CITY” by JAN & DEAN

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Today’s song choice is a classic rock & roll track that was recorded by the American surf-rock duo, Jan and Dean. Co-written by Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys), the lyrics within describe the excitement of heading to a place where the surf is up (and the action is lively). In 2001, Huntington Beach, California was officially nick-named “Surf City”, and as of 2024, there’s more than 90 businesses in the city that include the song’s title as part of their name. On this very day, July 28th 1963, it…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBIE GENTRY

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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

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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

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Mick Jagger is an iconic singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist (and co-founder) of the Rolling Stones. Although 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 was…

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“SATISFACTION” by ROLLING STONES

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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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