Author: DJ Rays Music
“I’D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE” by MEAT LOAF
The song “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” is a power ballad that was recorded by American singer, Meat Loaf (featuring added vocals by Lorraine Crosby). The lyrics within tell the story of a man who expresses how far he’ll go for his love interest (but there are certain limits). In 1993, it was the best-selling single of the year (in the U.K.), and in 1994, it won the Grammy Award for “Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo”. On this very day, November 8th 1993, it was…
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R.I.P. HEAVY D!
Heavy D was a rapper and record producer who was born in Mandeville, Jamaica on May 24th, 1967. He was best known as leader of the hip-hop group, Heavy D & the Boyz (featuring G-Whiz, Eddie F, and DJ T-Roy). Together, this group gained commercial success with hits like “Is It Good to You”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, November 8th 2011, Dwight Arrington Myers (known professionally as Heavy D) died in Los Angeles, California (at…
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R.I.P. to LEONARD COHEN!
Leonard Cohen was a singer and songwriter who was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on September 21st, 1934. Some of his most famous songs include “Suzanne”, “Bird on the Wire”, “Chelsea Hotel #2”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he received many accolades, including 8 Juno Awards and 3 Grammys. In 2008, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2010, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day, November…
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“ROYALS” by LORDE
The song “Royals” is a popular track that was recorded by New Zealand singer-songwriter, Lorde. The lyrics within criticize the opulence and materialism often portrayed in mainstream pop culture (presenting an alternative perspective on the aspirations of young people). On January 26th 2014 (at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles), this song earned Grammy Awards for “Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Solo Performance”. On this very day, November 7th 2013, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a…
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