Author: DJ Rays Music

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“HEART OF GLASS” by BLONDIE

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“Heart of Glass” is a song that was recorded by American pop-rock band, Blondie. Known for its distinctive blend of rock, disco, and new wave, this track marked a departure from Blondie’s punk rock roots. The lyrics within tell a story of romantic disillusionment and the realization that a once-promising relationship has its flaws. In 2015, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, April 30th 1979, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…

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R.I.P. BEN E KING

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Ben E. King was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Henderson, North Carolina on September 28th, 1938. He was best known for his contributions to both, the Drifters, and his own solo career. As a member of the Drifters, he lent his voice to several classics, including “Save the Last Dance for Me”, “This Magic Moment”, and “There Goes My Baby”. His most prominent solo hits include “Spanish Harlem”, “Don’t Play That Song”, and today’s song choice. In the year 1988, he was inducted into the Rock…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMMY JAMES

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Tommy James is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who is best known as leader of the rock band, Tommy James and the Shondells. Notable hits from this group include “Hanky Panky”, “Mony Mony”, “I Think We’re Alone Now”, and today’s song choice (to name just a few). As the band embraced the sounds of psychedelia, their popularity grew, and eventually, they were invited to perform at the legendary 1969 Woodstock festival. That said, they declined the offer. On this very day, April 29th 1947, Thomas Gregory Jackson (known professionally…

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“BLINDING LIGHTS” by THE WEEKND

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“Blinding Lights” is a song that was recorded by Canadian pop singer, The Weeknd. The track quickly gained widespread acclaim for its 1980s-inspired synth-pop sound and catchy melody. It went on to break several records, while topping charts in over 30 countries globally. On this very day, April 29th 2020 it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released as a single in 2019, here’s THE WEEKND, with “BLINDING LIGHTS”…

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R.I.P. BOBBY LEWIS

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Bobby Lewis was an American pop singer who was born in Indiana on February 17th, 1933. He rose to prominence (in the 1950s) and eventually recorded his two biggest hits, “One Track Mind” and today’s song choice (which was named by Billboard as the #1 song of 1961). On this very day, April 28th 2020, Robert Alan Lewis died of pneumonia (at 95 years of age). In memory of his passing, I’ve chosen a true classic from the early days of rock & roll. If you’d like to have a…

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“TOO CLOSE” by NEXT

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“Too Close” is a song that was recorded by American R&B group, Next. The lyrics within discuss the temptation of dancing intimately with someone and trying to maintain composure. One of the smoothest and most popular R&B songs of all-time, this track received a platinum certification by the R.I.A.A.. On this very day, April 28th 1998, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released as a single on January 27th…

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