Author: DJ Rays Music
“ROCK YOUR BABY” by GEORGE McRAE
Today’s track is a popular disco song that was recorded by American soul singer, George McCrae. Written and produced by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch (both members of KC and the Sunshine Band), this popular single is often considered one of the earliest disco anthems. A massive international hit, it went on to become a #1 song in many countries around the world, including Belgium, Sweden, Canadaand the U.K. On this very day, July 16th 1974, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA RONSTADT
Linda Ronstadt is an American singer and songwriter who is known for her versatile vocal range and success in various genres (including rock, country, and Latin). Throughout her career, she released a string of hot singles, including “Blue Bayou”, “When Will I Be Loved”, “It’s So Easy”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link) In 2014, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2016, she was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day,…
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“IF YOU DON’T KNOW ME BY NOW” by SIMPLY RED
Today’s track is a soulful ballad that was originally recorded by Philadelphia music group, Harold Melvin & the Blue-notes. However, it was Simply Red’s version of the song that really caught the imagination of fans across America. So much in fact that it went on to win the Grammy Award for “Best R&B Song” (in 1989). Written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the lyrics within explore themes of love, communication, and understanding (in a relationship). On this very day, July 15th 1989, it was the #1 song in America,…
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R.I.P. PHILIPPE WYNNE
Philippe Wynne was an American soul singer who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 3rd, 1941. He is best remembered for vocal contributions to the bands, Parliament-Funkadelic and The Spinners. During his time with the latter, he helped contribute to songs like “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love”, “I’ll Be Around”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2023, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Spinners). On this…
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“THIS GUY’S IN LOVE” by HERB ALPERT
Today’s track is a romantic ballad that was recorded by American musician, Herb Alpert. With a combination of his smooth vocals and signature trumpet playing, Alpert initially performed the song on his CBS television special, “The Beat of the Brass”. Dedicating the track to his wife, Sharon, it went on to become a #1 single in both, Australia and Canada. On this very day, July 14th 1968, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free…
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