Author: DJ Rays Music

Heaven & Earth 

R.I.P. COOLIO!

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Coolio is an American rapper and record producer who was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on August 1st 1963. He rose to fame (in the mid-1990s) as a prominent figure in the emerging hip-hop scene. His most popular songs include “Fantastic Voyage”, “1, 2, 3, 4”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has received many accolades including 1 AMA, 1 Billboard Music Award, and a Grammy. On this very day, September 28th 2022, Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (known…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to AVRIL LAVIGNE!

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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

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“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!

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Robert Palmer was a singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in Yorkshire, England on January 19th, 1949. Some of his most prominent singles include 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

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“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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