Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FANTASIA BARRINO
Fantasia Barrino, commonly known as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer who gained national attention (in 2004) as winner of the reality TV series, “American Idol”. Her most popular songs (to date) include “I Believe”, “When I See U”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout her career, she has received several Grammy Awards, including “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” (for her 2010 single, “Bittersweet”). On this very day, June 30th 1984, Fantasia Monique Barrino was born in High Point, North Carolina. In celebration of her birthday, exactly 40 years ago…
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“Viva La Vida” COLDPLAY
“Viva la Vida” (translated as “Live the Life”) is a popular track that was recorded by British rock band, Coldplay. The lyrics within are inspired by historical and religious themes, drawing on imagery related to the French Revolution and the biblical story of King David. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it (at #9) on their list of the “100 Best Songs of 2008”, and in 2009, it won the Grammy Award for “Record of the Year”. On this very day, June 30th 2008, it was the #1 song in America, topping…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLIN HAY
Colin Hay is a singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist (and principal songwriter) for Men at Work. The band’s most popular hits were in the 1980s, and include songs like “Down Under”, “Overkill”, and today’s attached song link. Heavily based on his influence, in 1983, Men at Work won the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist”. On this very day, June 29th 1953, Colin James Hay was born in Ayrshir, Scotland. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 71 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that…
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“The Reflex” DURAN DURAN
“The Reflex” is a popular eighties song that was recorded by British new wave band, Duran Duran. Most of the photography used in their abstract music video took place during the 1984 “Seven & the Ragged Tiger” tour at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario. Shortly after its release, it went on to top the charts in several countries, including Ireland, Belgium, Canada, and the U.K. On this very day, June 29th 1984, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLIE PICKLER
Kellie Pickler is an American singer and songwriter who came to prominence (in 2006) as a contestant on the reality TV show, “American Idol”.Since then, she has produced a string of notable songs including “Red High Heels”, “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful”, and today’s attached song link. In addition to “American Idol”, she also appeared on another reality TV show, “Dancing with the Stars” (which she won in 2013). On this very day, June 28th 1986, Kellie Dawn Pickler was born in Albermarle, North Carolina. In celebration of her birthday,…
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“Got to Give It Up” MARVIN GAYE
“Got to Give It Up” is an uptempo funk song that was recorded by American soul singer, Marvin Gaye. The lyrics within express a carefree and celebratory attitude (encouraging people to let loose and enjoy life). In 2013, Robin Thicke’s hit single, “Blurred Lines”, was the subject of a lawsuit for allegedly copying this song without consent. On March 10th 2015, a federal jury found that “Blurred Lines” infringed on “Got to Give It Up” and awarded nearly $7.4 million to Marvin Gaye’s children. On this very day, June 28th 1977,…
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R.I.P. BOBBY WOMACK
Bobby Womack was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 4th, 1944. As a solo artist, his most popular songs include “Across 110th Street”, “If You Think You’re Lonely Now”, “Woman’s Gotta Have It”, and today’s attached song link. In 2009, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in recognition of his influence on Soul and R&B music). On this very day, June 27th 2014, Robert Dwayne Womack died at his home in Tarzana, California (at the age of 70). In memory…
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