Author: DJ Rays Music
R.I.P. BOBBY FULLER
Bobby Fuller was an American singer and musician who was born in Baytown, Texas on October 22nd, 1942. He initially gained prominence (in the mid-1960s) with his band, the Bobby Fuller Four (which included Randy Fuller on bass, Jim Reese on guitar, and DeWayne Quirico on drums). On this very day, July 18th 1966, Robert Gaston Fuller (known professionally as Bobby Fuller) was found dead in a car that was parked outside his Hollywood apartment. He was just 23 at the time. In memory of his passing, exactly 58 years…
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“EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE” by THE POLICE
Today’s track is a popular eighties ballad that was recorded by English rock band, The Police. The lyrics within convey a message of love and intrigue, but despite its seemingly romantic sound, it actually tells a story of possessiveness and surveillance. Rolling Stone magazine included it on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”, and in 1984, it won the Grammy Award for “Song of the Year”. It was also famously sampled on Puff Daddy’s 1997 hit single, “I’ll Be Missing You” (which was a tribute to the…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKE BRYAN
Luke Bryan is an American singer and songwriter who has become one of the leading figures in modern country music. Some of his biggest hits include “Drunk on You”, “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)”, “Play It Again”, “Drink a Beer”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has sold over 75 million records and earned numerous accolades, including several CMA and ACM Awards. On this very day, July 17th 1976, Thomas Luther Bryan (known professionally as Luke…
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“SEE YOU AGAIN” by WIZ KHALIFA featuring CHARLIE PUTH
Today’s song is a popular hip-hop track that was recorded by American rapper, Wiz Khalifa. It was created as a tribute to the late “Fast & Furious” actor, Paul Walker, who passed away in a car accident (back in 2013). In 2016, it received three Grammy nominations for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance”, “Best Song Written for Visual Media”, and “Song of the Year”. It was also nominated for “Best Original Song” at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards. On this very day, July 17th 2015, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s…
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R.I.P. HARRY CHAPIN
Harry Chapin was an American singer and songwriter who was born in New York City on December 7th, 1942. Some of his most popular songs include “Taxi”, “Sequel”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). A Grammy Award-winning artist, he has sold over 16 million records world wide, and in 1987, he was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal (for his humanitarian work). On this very day, July 16th 1981, Harry Forster Chapin died in a car accident (at just 38 years of…
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“ROCK YOUR BABY” by GEORGE McRAE
Today’s track is a popular disco song that was recorded by American soul singer, George McCrae. Written and produced by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch (both members of KC and the Sunshine Band), this popular single is often considered one of the earliest disco anthems. A massive international hit, it went on to become a #1 song in many countries around the world, including Belgium, Sweden, Canada and the U.K. On this very day, July 16th 1974, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA RONSTADT
Linda Ronstadt is an American singer and songwriter who is known for her versatile vocal range and success in various genres (including rock, country, and Latin). Throughout her career, she released a string of hot singles, including “Blue Bayou”, “When Will I Be Loved”, “It’s So Easy”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link) In 2014, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2016, she was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day,…
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“IF YOU DON’T KNOW ME BY NOW” by SIMPLY RED
Today’s track is a soulful ballad that was originally recorded by Philadelphia music group, Harold Melvin & the Blue-notes. However, it was Simply Red’s version of the song that really caught the imagination of fans across America. So much in fact that it went on to win the Grammy Award for “Best R&B Song” (in 1989). Written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the lyrics within explore themes of love, communication, and understanding (in a relationship). On this very day, July 15th 1989, it was the #1 song in America,…
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