Author: DJ Rays Music
R.I.P. LUTHER INGRAM
Luther Ingram was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Jackson, Tennessee on November 30th, 1937. He began his career as a gospel singer, and later transitioned to secular music. His most successful songs, include “I’ll Be Your Shelter in Time”, “Do You Love the One You’re With”, and today’s song choice. His soulful voice and heartfelt performances earned him great respect in the music industry. On this very day, March 19th, 2007, Luther Thomas Ingram died of heart failure (after suffering for years from diabetes and kidney…
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“ONE BAD APPLE” by THE OSMONDS
“One Bad Apple” is a song that was recorded by American pop group, The Osmonds. It was written by George Jackson, who originally had the Jackson Five in mind (when he wrote it). This is actually a very interesting piece of information because (in my opinion), I always considered the Osmonds to be a similar style to the Jackson 5, especially between both bands’ lead singers, Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond. It was during the same era (from the early 1970s) that both, Jackson and Osmond, became teen idols throughout…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM LEVINE
Adam Levine is an American singer and songwriter, who is best known as lead vocalist of the pop rock band, Maroon 5. Since their inception (in 2001), this band has produced numerous chart-topping hits, including “Moves Like Jagger”, “Sugar”, “Girls Like You”, and “She Will Be Loved”. During the years 2011 until 2019, Adam Levine served as a coach on the reality TV show, “The Voice”. In 2019 he and Maroon 5 headlined the Super Bowl 53 halftime show. With Adam Levine as their front man, Maroon 5 has received…
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“ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL” by PINK FLOYD
Written by Roger Waters, “Another Brick in the Wall” is a three-part composition that was recorded by English rock band, Pink Floyd. Part 1 features a melancholic guitar riff that sets the theme for the rest of the song. Part 2, is the most well-known and commercially successful portion (that I have posted a link to)…and finally, Part 3 wraps up the eventual message within. Despite its commercial success, the song also sparked controversy and was banned in some places due to its perceived anti-education stance (and suggested suicidal thoughts).…
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R.I.P. JERMAINE STEWART
Jermaine Stewart was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter who was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 7th, 1957. Before starting his solo career, he was a backing vocalist for artists like Shalamar and Culture Club. As a solo artist, his most popular singles, included songs like “Jody”, “Don’t Talk Dirty to Me”, “Say It Again”, and today’s song choice. On this very day, March 17th, 1997, William Jermaine Stewart died of AIDS-related liver cancer (at 39 years of age). In memory of his passing, I’ve chosen a classic dance…
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“I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND” by BEATLES
The song, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and recorded by the legendary, Beatles. It became a #1 hit single (in the U.S.) and marked the beginning of the British Invasion (to North America). In 1998, the song was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #16 on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, March 17th 1964, it was the #1 song in America,…
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