Author: DJ Rays Music

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“If You Had My Love” JENNIFER LOPEZ

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“If You Had My Love” is a popular R&B song that was recorded by American singer, Jennifer Lopez. The lyrics within convey a sense of vulnerability as the narrator questions the level of trust and commitment in a potential relationship. At the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, the attached video received four nominations, including “Best Female Video”, “Best Dance Video”, “Best Pop Video” and “Best New Artist in a Video”. On this very day, June 12th 1999, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen,…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAHAM RUSSELL

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Graham Russell is a songwriter, musician, and vocalist who is best known as one of the founding members of the soft rock band, Air Supply. This group achieved international success with a string of popular ballads, including “Lost in Love”, “Every Woman in the World”, “The One That You Love”, and today’s attached song link. In 2013, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock were both inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame (in recognition of their contributions to the music industry). On this very day, June 11th 1950, Graham Russell was…

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“Lady Marmalade” CHRISTINA AGUILERA, LIL KIM, MYA & PINK

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“Lady Marmalade” is a sexy disco-pop song that was originally recorded by R&B girl group, LaBelle. The lyrics within are very suggestive and sexual in nature, while seemingly imposing a sense of female empowerment.In 2001, this version of the song topped the charts in several countries, while earning a Grammy Award for “Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals”. On this very day, June 11th 2001, 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…

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R.I.P. RAY CHARLES

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Ray Charles was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who was born in Albany, Georgia on September 23rd, 1930. In spite of losing his sight at a young age, his career was full of chart-topping hits, including “What I’d Say”, “Georgia on My Mind”, “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and today’s attached song link. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2004, the biography film, “Ray”, brought renewed attention to his incredible life in music. On this…

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“It’s My Party” LESLEY GORE

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“It’s My Party” is a classic pop song that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Lesley Gore. The lyrics within capture the heartbreak of a girl whose boyfriend leaves her during her birthday party. Eventually he returns with the narrator’s best friend Judy, who’s wearing his ring. Lesley Gore’s emotive and expressive vocal delivery, combined with the catchy melody, contributed to the song’s massive success. On this very day, June 10th 1963, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen,…

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HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY JACKIE WILSON

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Jackie Wilson was an American singer who is often cited as being an influence on legends like Elvis Presley and James Brown. One of his most enduring hits is “Higher and Higher” (which is particularly known for its uplifting melody and passionate vocal performance). Nicknamed “Mr. Excitement”, in 1997, Jackie Wilson was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, June 9th 1934, Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. was born in Highland Park, Michigan. In celebration of his heavenly birthday, exactly 90 years ago today,…

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“Everybody Wants To Rule The World” TEARS FOR FEARS

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“Everybody Wants to Rule the World” is a 1980s pop song that was recorded by British rock band, Tears for Fears. The lyrics within touch upon themes of power, control, and the desire for influence. In 1986, the song won “Best Single” at the Brit Awards, and in 2021, Rolling Stone magazine placed it on their updated list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. On this very day, June 9th 1985, 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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