Author: DJ Rays Music
R.I.P. ISAAC HAYES!
Isaac Hayes was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born in Covington, Tennessee on August 20th, 1942. He was particularly known for his deep baritone voice, which became one of his trademark features. Among his many accolades, he won a total of three Grammy Awards, and in 2002, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Three years later (in 2005), he was also inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. On this very day, August 10th 2008, Isaac Lee Hayes died at his…
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R.I.P. JERRY GARCIA!
Jerry Garcia was an American musician and songwriter who was born in San Francisco, California on August 1st, 1942. He was best known as lead guitarist (and front man) for the American rock band, Grateful Dead. Founded in 1965, this eclectic group was particularly known for their extended live performances that contributed to the band’s dedicated fanbase, known as “Deadheads.” Rolling Stone magazine ranked Garcia at #13 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time”, and in 1994, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of…
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“WHEN DOVES CRY” by PRINCE
“When Doves Cry” is a unique and popular song that was recorded by the late American icon known as Prince. The lyrics within explore themes of love, pain, and conflict (mostly found in relationships). It’s particularly notable for Princes’ soulful vocals and his distinctive guitar riff. While topping the charts in Australia and Canada, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, August 9th 1984, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If…
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“MAGIC” by OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
The song “Magic” is a popular track (from the early 1980s) that was recorded by British-Australian singer, Olivia Newton-John. The lyrics within convey a sense of romantic enchantment (and the magical feelings associated with falling in love). Hands down my personal favorite of hers, in Canada, this hypnotic track spent two weeks at #1 (on the country’s Top Singles chart). On this very day, August 8th 1980, 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…
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R.I.P. OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
Olivia Newton-John was an English-Australian singer who gained international fame for her role as Sandy Olsson in the 1978 musical, “Grease”. Over the years, she recorded many popular songs, including “Let Me Be There”, “You’re the One That I Want”, “Physical”, “Magic”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). With global sales of more than 100 million records, she established herself as one of the best-selling music artists of all-time. Throughout her amazing career, she won multiple Grammy Awards, including “Record of…
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“ONE OF THESE NIGHTS” by THE EAGLES
“One of These Nights” is a classic song that was recorded by legendary American rock band, The Eagles. Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, the lyrics within reflect a sense of longing and desire (as the narrator expresses his yearning for romance). In my opinion, what really stands out on this track is its mesmerizing guitar solo presented by the great, Don Felder. On this very day, August 7th 1975, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen,…
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