Author: DJ Rays Music

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“HEY JUDE” by THE BEATLES

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“Hey Jude” is a classic ballad that was recorded by legendary English rock band, The Beatles. The lyrics within were written as a comforting ballad for John Lennon’s son, Julian, during his father’s divorce from his mother, Cynthia Lennon. In the year 2001, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #8 on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. On this very day, November 24th 1968, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MILEY CYRUS

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Miley Cyrus is an American singer and songwriter who gained widespread fame for her role on the Disney series, “Hannah Montana” (that premiered in 2006). The show’s success propelled her to stardom and provided a platform for a lucrative music career. Some of her most popular songs include hits like “Wrecking Ball”, “We Can’t Stop”, “Flowers”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among her many accolades are 5 Billboard Music Awards and 8 Guinness World Records. On this very day, November 23rd 1992, Destiny Hope Cyrus…

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“PHYSICAL” by OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

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The song “Physical” is a popular eighties track that was recorded by the late British-Australian singer, Olivia Newton-John. The lyrics within use sultry metaphors (related to exercise) to convey a sense of sexual attraction and desire. Dominating the charts in various countries around the world, Billboard magazine ranked it #1 on their list of the “Top 100 Songs of the 1980s” On this very day, November 23rd 1981, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free…

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R.I.P. MICHAEL HUTCHENCE

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Michael Hutchence was an Australian vocalist who was born in Sydney, Australia on January 22nd, 1960. He is best remembered as lead singer of the pop-rock band, INXS. With Hutchence at the forefront, this group achieved international success with hits such as “Need You Tonight”, “New Sensation”, “Devil Inside”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). A charismatic (yet tragic) persona that I haven’t seen since the days of Jim Morrison, in 1991, he won the Brit Award for “Best International Male”.…

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“THAT’S THE WAY I LIKE IT” by KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND

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“That’s the Way (I Like It)” is a funky disco track that was recorded by American musical group, KC and the Sunshine Band. Co-written by lead singer, Harry Wayne Casey, the song is characterized by its energetic rhythm, horn section, and KC’s distinctive falsetto vocals. Topping music charts in the Netherlands and Canada, it remains a classic representation of the seventies disco era. On this very day, November 22nd 1975, 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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R.I.P. DAVID CASSIDY

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David Cassidy was an American singer, musician, and actor who was born in New York City on April 12th, 1950. He is best remembered for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s TV series, “The Partridge Family” (which helped him gain immense popularity as an American teen idol). As a solo artist, David Cassidy recorded singles like “Cherish” and “Could It Be Forever”. In 2011, he was a contestant on Donald Trump’s reality TV show, “Celebrity Apprentice” (which is interesting since he has always been a devoted democrat). On…

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“STILL” by COMMODORES

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The song “Still” is a soulful, romantic ballad, that was recorded by American R&B/Funk band, the Commodores. With Lionel Richie serving as the groups’ front man, this track helped the Commodores to be inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame (in 2003). Celebrated for its soulful and emotive qualities, it went on to become one of their most beloved signature hits. On this very day, November 21st 1979, 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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