Author: DJ Rays Music

The song “Rude” is a reggae infused track that was recorded by Canadian pop band, Magic. The lyrics within tell the story of a man who ask his girlfriend’s father for permission to marry her (but gets rejected). This track achieved commercial success, reaching the #1 chart position in several countries, including the U.K.. In Canada, it peaked at #6 nationally, and won the Juno Award for “Single of the Year”. On this very day, August 20th 2014, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…

“Three Times a Lady” is a romantic ballad that was recorded by American funk group, the Commodores. It was written by lead singer, Lionel Richie, with the lyrics expressing a deep love and appreciation for his wife. Due in part to the song’s immense popularity, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Cashbox magazines named the Commodores as its “Top R&B Group of the Year”. On this very day, August 19th 1978, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel…

“People Got to Be Free” is a classic pop song that was recorded by American rock band, The Rascals. A soulful and uplifting track (that promotes unity and equality), this single became an anthem for the civil rights movement of the 1960s. After the song’s release, the Rascals would only perform at concerts that featured an African-American act. When that condition wasn’t met, they canceled several shows in protest. On this very day, August 18th 1968, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…