Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIRANDA LAMBERT
Miranda Lambert is an American country singer who rose to fame after appearing on the reality TV show, “Nashville Star” (in 2003). Since then, she has become one of the leading figures in the modern country music scene. Some of her best-known songs include “Gunpowder & Lead”, “Over You”, “Mama’s Broken Heart”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she received a total of 3 Grammy Awards, and in April 2018, she won the ACM Award for “Female Vocalist of the…
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“HEARTACHE TONIGHT” by THE EAGLES
“Heartache Tonight” is a classic track that was recorded by American rock band, the Eagles. The lyrics within convey a sense of celebration and a desire to live in the moment (in spite of the misery that might follow). The song’s immense popularity helped it top the charts in Canada, and in 1980, it won the Grammy Award for “Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal”. On this very day, November 10th 1979, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK LACHEY
Nick Lachey is an American singer who gained prominence (in the late 1990s) as lead vocalist of the pop band, 98 Degrees. This boy group became successful with hits like “Because of You”, “The Hardest Thing”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). After his time with 98 Degrees, Nick Lachey pursued a solo career with albums like “Soulo” (in 2003) and “What’s Left of Me” (in 2006). On this very day, November 9th 1973, Nicholas Scott Lachey was born in Harlan,…
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“MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA” by GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS
The song, “Midnight Train to Georgia” is a classic soul track that was recorded by American R&B group, Gladys Knight & the Pips. The lyrics within tell the story of a woman who leaves Los Angeles, seeking a simpler life (while her partner joins her on the journey). Considered the group’s signature song, in 1974, it won the Grammy Award for “Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus”. In 1999, “Midnight Train to Georgia” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, November…
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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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1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! November 8th 1993 “I’D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE BUT I WON’T DO THAT” 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. 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 3 Grammys and 8 Juno Awards. 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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