Author: DJ Rays Music

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R.I.P. CHRIS CORNELL

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Chris Cornell was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Seattle, Washington on July 20th, 1964. He is best known as lead vocalist for the rock bands, Audioslave and Soundgarden. Founded in 1984, Soundgarden became a pioneer of the Seattle grunge scene. Their biggest hits include songs like “Spoonman”, “Fell on Black Days”, and today’s song choice. On this very day, May 18th 2017, Christopher John Boyle (known professionally as Chris Cornell) died of suicide (after hanging himself in his Detroit hotel room). He was 52 at the…

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“MY GUY” by MARY WELLS

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“My Guy” is a classic Motown song that was written by Smokey Robinson, and recorded by singer, Mary Wells. The lyrics within express the joy and contentment of being in a loving and committed relationship with that special guy. Considered as one of the defining hits of the Motown era, in 1999, this song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, May 18th 1964, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel…

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R.I.P. DONNA SUMMER

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Donna Summer was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 31st, 1948. Often referred to as the “Queen of Disco”, she released a string of popular dance hits, including “I Feel Love”, “Hot Stuff”, “She Works Hard for the Money”, and today’s song choice (to name just a few). In 2013, she was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in recognition for her many contributions to the music industry). On this very day, May 17th 2012, Donna Adrian Gaines (known…

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“I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU” by BON JOVI

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“I’ll Be There for You” is a classic power ballad that was recorded by American rock band, Bon Jovi. Written by the group’s primary songwriting duo, Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi, the lyrics within express the narrator’s longing to make things right in a relationship that has been soured. Partially due to its catchy sound and emotive vocals, in 1990, it earned a Grammy nomination for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal”. On this very day, May 17th 1989, it was the #1 song in…

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R.I.P. SAMMY DAVIS JR.

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Sammy Davis Jr. was an American singer who was born in New York City on December 8th, 1925. He is mostly remembered as a part of the legendary “Rat Pack” (a group of entertainers that included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop). His most popular hits (as a solo artist) include “Mr. Bojangles”, “I’ve Gotta Be Me”, and today’s song choice. On this very day, May 16th 1990, Samuel George Davis Jr. died of complications from throat cancer (at 64 years of age). In memory of his…

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“THAT’S THE WAY LOVE GOES” by JANET JACKSON

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“That’s the Way Love Goes” is an R&B song that was recorded by American pop singer, Janet Jackson. It marked a noticeable departure from her previous work, incorporating a laid-back and sensual sound that resonated with her fans. Overall, this song won various accolades, including the AMA for “Favorite Soul/R&B Single”, and in 1994, it won the Grammy Award for “Best R&B Song”. On this very day, May 16th 1993, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please…

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