Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVRIL LAVIGNE
Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer and songwriter who gained fame (in the early 2000s) with her debut album, “Let Go”. Some of her best-known songs include “My Happy Ending”, “I’m With You”, “Girlfriend”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has sold over 30 million singles worldwide, and received a total of 8 Grammy Award nominations (including “Best New Artist”). On this very day, September 27th 1984, Avril Ramona Lavigne was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. In…
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“SUGAR, SUGAR” by THE ARCHIES
“Sugar, Sugar” is a bubble gum pop song that was recorded by fictional American rock band, The Archies. In actuality, the song was sung by Ron Dante (and was accompanied by Toni White and Andy Kim). Despite The Archies being a fictional band, “Sugar, Sugar” stands out as one of the most memorable songs of the sixties. Because songwriter Andy Kim was originally from Montreal, Quebec, in 2006, this popular track was inducted into the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. On this very day, September 27th 1969, it was the…
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R.I.P. ROBERT PALMER
Robert Palmer was a singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in Yorkshire, England on January 19th, 1949. Some of his most prominent singles included hits like “Addicted to Love”, “Simply Irresistible”, “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he received many accolades, including two Grammy Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award (for “Best Male Video”). On this very day, September 26th 2003, Robert Allen Palmer died from a heart attack…
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“THE LETTER” by BOXTOPS
“The Letter” is a classic pop track that was originally recorded by American rock band, The Box Tops. The lyrics within tell the story of a man who writes a heartfelt letter to his lover (expressing his loneliness and longing for her to come back home). Rolling Stone magazine included it on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”, and in 2011, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, September 26th 1967, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILL SMITH
Will Smith is an American rapper who initially gained fame under his original stage name, “The Fresh Prince”. Alongside his counterpart, DJ Jazzy Jeff, he won the first-ever Grammy Award for “Best Rap Performance“ (in 1989). As a solo artist, his biggest hits include ”Wild, Wild West”, “Getting’ Jiggy With it”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, September 25th 1968, Willard Carroll Smith II was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 56 years…
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“CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE BABE” by BARRY WHITE
The song, “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Babe” is a disco-inspired R&B track that was recorded by American soul singer, Barry White. The lyrics within express the intense feelings of love and desire that the narrator has for his partner. Considered as White’s signature hit single, this song went on to become certified gold in the U.S. On this very day, September 25th 1974, 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…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GERRY MARSDEN
Gerry Marsden was an English musician, singer, and songwriter who is best remembered as lead vocalist of Gerry and the Pacemakers, whose most popular hits include “How Do You Do It?”, “I Like It”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In common with the Beatles, they came from Liverpool, were managed by Brian Epstein, and were a notable contributor to the 1960s “British Invasion”. On this very day, September 24th 1942, Gerry Marsden was born in Liverpool, England. In celebration…
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“MISSING YOU” by JOHN WAITE
“Missing You” is a powerful ballad that was recorded by British singer, John Waite. The lyrics within express the narrator’s longing for a past relationship and the desire to be reunited with that person once again. On February 26th 1985 (at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles), it was Grammy-nominated for “Best Pop Vocal Performance”, and eventually went on to top the national charts in Canada. On this very day, September 24th 1984, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…
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