Author: DJ Rays Music

Heaven & Earth 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to PETER CETERA!

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Peter Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known as the original lead vocalist for Chicago. Originally known as Chicago Transit Authority, this group recorded a string of popular songs, including “25 or 6 to 4”, “Saturday in the Park”, “Hard to Say I’m Sorry”, “You’re the Inspiration”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1985, Cetera left Chicago to pursue a solo career, achieving success with hits like “Glory of Love” and “The Next Time I…

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“HARD TO SAY I’M SORRY” by CHICAGO

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“Hard to Say I’m Sorry” is a power ballad that was recorded by American rock band, Chicago. Written by Peter Cetera and David Foster, the lyrics within express regret (and the difficulty of admitting mistakes in a relationship). It went on to top the music charts in Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, and Canada, while receiving a Grammy-nomination for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals”. On this very day, September 13th 1982, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like…

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“MY SHARONA” by THE KNACK

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“My Sharona” is an up-tempo track (with an infectious beat) that was recorded by American pop-rock band, The Knack. Co-written by lead vocalist, Doug Fieger, the lyrics within describe the singer’s real-life infatuation with a girl named Sharona (back when he was 25 years old). The song went on to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide, and topped the charts in both Canada and Australia. On this very day, September 12th 1979, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…

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R.I.P. JOHNNY CASH!

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Johnny Cash (aka the “Man in Black) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in Kingsland, Arkansas on February 26th, 1932. Known for his deep, distinctive voice, he is considered as one of the most influential figures in the history of country music. Some of his most well-known songs include “I Walk the Line”, “Folsom Prison Blues”, “Man in Black”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Having sold more than 90 million records worldwide, he is considered one…

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R.I.P. PETER TOSH!

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Peter Tosh was a singer and musician who’s best remembered as co-founder of legendary reggae group, The Wailers. Alongside Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was especially known for his advocacy for Rastafari principles, social justice, and marijuana legalization. His involvement with the Wailers helped shape the early sound of reggae music. In 1974, he left the band to pursue a career of his own, producing songs like “Legalize It”, “Equal Rights”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very…

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“SHAKE YOUR BOOTY” by KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND

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“Shake Your Booty” is a popular dance track that was recorded by American disco band, KC and the Sunshine Band. Characterized by its infectious beat, catchy melody, and party atmosphere, the lyrics within encourage people to get up, dance, and have some fun. Although it was initially met with a degree of controversy (due to the lyrics) this didn’t stop the song from topping the charts in Canada. On this very day, September 11th 1976, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…

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