Author: DJ Rays Music

Gwen Stefani is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame as lead vocalist of the pop-rock band, No Doubt. Together, this group produced many popular songs such as “Don’t Speak”, “Just a Girl”, “Hey Baby”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In the 2000s, Stefani embarked on a solo career and released hits like “Hollaback Girl”, “The Sweet Escape”, and “Rich Girl”. Rolling Stone magazine called her “the only true female rock star left on radio or MTV”, and in 2023,…

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Tom Petty was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in Gainseville, Florida on October 20th, 1950. Alongside his backup band, the Heartbreakers, he went on to produce many popular singles like “American Girl”, “Don’t Do Me Like That”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In addition to his work with the Heartbreakers, he also had a successful solo career with hits like “Free Fallin’” and “I Won’t Back Down”. Rolling Stone magazine included him on their list of…

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Lynsey de Paul was a singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born in London, England on June 11th 1948. A two-time Ivor Novello Award winner, she had several hit singles (in the U.K.), including “Won’t Somebody Dance with Me”, “No, Honestly”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Although she was never married, her high-profile relations are well documented. Throughout her life she dated many stars, including Dudley Moore, Ringo Starr, James Coburn, Bernie Taupin, and David Frost. On this very…

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