Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to USHER!
Usher is an American singer and songwriter who has sold 80 million records worldwide (making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time). Some of his biggest hits include “Nice & Slow”, “You Make Me Wanna”, “OMG”, “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has received many accolades, including 8 Grammys, 18 Billboard Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, and 8 AMAs. On this very day, October 14th 1978, Usher Raymond IV was born in…
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“FALLIN” by ALICIA KEYS
The song “Fallin’” is a bluesy R&B ballad that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Alicia Keys. The lyrics within explore the complexities of being in a relationship (expressing the ups and downs of falling in and out of love). Critically acclaimed, it won three Grammy Awards in 2002, including “Song of the Year”, “Best R&B Song”, and “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance”. In December 2009, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it on their list of “100 Best Songs of the Decade”. On this very day, October 14th 2001, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to PAUL SIMON!
Paul Simon is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who gained fame as one half of the folk-rock duo, Simon & Garfunkel. Together, they became prominent (in the 1960s) with songs like “The Sound of Silence”, “Mrs. Robinson”, and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. After the duo’s breakup, Paul Simon embarked on a solo career, releasing popular hits like “Mother & Child Reunion”, “Kodachrome”, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his many accolades, he was…
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“IT’S ALL IN THE GAME” by TOMMY EDWARDS
“It’s All in the Game” is a classic love ballad that was originally an instrumental piece composed by Charles Dawes. The lyrics were later added in 1951. That said, it was Tommy Edwards’ version of the song (several years later) that took it to the masses. His sultry vocals and soulful energy helped spread it across the planet, topping charts in countries like Germany, Sweden, Portugal, Brazil, Canada, and the U.K. (just to name a few). On this very day, October 13th 1958, it was the #1 song in America,…
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R.I.P. JOHN DENVER!
John Denver was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Roswell, New Mexico on December 31st, 1943. Some of his most popular singles include “Annie’s Song”, “Rocky Mountain High”, “Sunshine on My Shoulders”, “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he wrote himself. In recognition of this achievement, in 1996, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On this very…
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