Author: DJ Rays Music

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“ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS U” by MARIAH CAREY

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The song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a fun holiday jingle that was originally recorded (in 1994) by American singer-songwriter, Mariah Carey. Due to the song’s lasting impact, Carey has since been dubbed the “Queen of Christmas“. Over the years, this festive track has become one of the most popular (and enduring) Christmas songs of all-time. As of 2023, the Associated Press estimates the single’s royalty earnings at $100 million. On this very day, December 25th 2019, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…

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R.I.P. GEORGE MICHAEL!

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George Michael was a British singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a member of the 1980s pop group, Wham. Alongside his childhood friend, Andrew Ridgely, this duo recorded many hits like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Careless Whisper”, “Everything She Wants”, “Freedom”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). As a solo artist, George Michael continued his success by releasing many more popular singles, including “Faith”, “I Want Your Sex”, “Father Figure”, and “One More Try” (to name just…

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“PERFECT” by ED SHEERAN

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The song “Perfect” is a romantic ballad that was recorded by English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran. It became 2017’s #1 Christmas single, and in 2018 (at the MTV Video Music Awards) it received nominations for “Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Video”. An instant classic, this popular track topped the charts in multiple countries around the world, including Australia, Sweden, Greece, Italy, France, Canada, and the U.K. (to name just a few). On this very day, December 24th 2017, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to RICKY MARTIN!

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Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer who is often regarded as a pioneer of the Latin pop explosion (in the late 1990s). Some of his most popular songs include “She’s All I Ever Had”, The Cup of Life”, “She Bangs”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his illustrious career, he has earned many accolades, including 2 Grammy Awards, 2 AMAs, A Guiness World Record, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very day, December 24th…

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“CANDLE IN THE WIND’97” by ELTON JOHN

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“Candle in the Wind ‘97″ is a classic ballad that was recorded by English singer and pianist, Elton John. It was originally released (in 1974) but was rewritten as a tribute to Princess Diana (after her tragic death). In 1998, this renewed version won the Grammy Award for “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance”. It went on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time, topping the charts in numerous countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the U.K. (to name just a few). On this very day, December 23rd…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to EDDIE VEDDER!

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Eddie Vedder is an American Singer, musician, and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for the Alternative rock band, Pearl Jam. Dubbed as the “most popular American rock band of the 90s”, this group released many hot singles, including “Jeremy”, “Even Flow”, “Last Kiss”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Rolling Stone magazine ranked Eddie Vedder at #7 on its list of the “Best Lead Singers of All-Time”, and in 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll…

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“ME & MRS. JONES” by BILLY PAUL

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“Me and Mrs. Jones” is a classic soul ballad that was recorded by American R&B singer, Billy Paul. The lyrics within tell the story of an extramarital affair between the narrator and a woman referred to as “Mrs. Jones”. In 1973, this song earned Billy Paul a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male”, and in 2018, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, December 22nd 1972, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…

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