Author: DJ Rays Music

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“NO SCRUBS” by TLC

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“No Scrubs” is a song that was recorded by American R&B girl group, TLC. The lyrics within empower women by discouraging romantic involvement with men who do not meet certain standards (commonly referred to as a scrub). In the year 2000, it won two Grammy Awards for “Best R&B Song” and “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals”. On this very day, April 13th 1999, 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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY VINCE GILL

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Vince Gill is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose smooth tenor voice and well-crafted songwriting, has made him a legend in the world of country music. Some of his notable hits include “When I Call Your Name”, “Go Rest High on That Mountain”, “Look at Us”, and today’s song choice. In 2007, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and as of 2022, he has earned a total of 22 Grammy Awards (which is more than any other male country star). On this very day, April…

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“DANCING QUEEN” by ABBA

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“Dancing Queen” is a song that was recorded by Swedish pop group, ABBA. A true symbol of its era, the lyrics within describe a woman’s carefree spirit (while enjoying a night of dancing). Considered as the groups’ signature track, in 2015, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, April 12th 1977, 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 link. From their 1975 album, “Arrival”, here’s ABBA,…

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R.I.P. JUNE POINTER

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June Pointer was an American singer who was born in Oakland, California on November 30th, 1953. Alongside her siblings, Ruth, Anita and Bonnie, she was one of the founding members of the Pointer Sisters. Together, this group gained prominence with hits such as “I’m So Excited”, “Jump for My Love”, “Neutron Dance”, and today’s song choice. Throughout their illustrious career, the Pointer Sisters have won a total of three Grammy Awards, and in 1994, they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very day, April 11th 2006, June Antoinette…

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“LET IT BE” by BEATLES

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“Let It Be” is a peaceful ballad that was written by Paul McCartney and recorded by The Beatles. It was inspired by a dream McCartney had about his late mother, Mary, who passed away when he was just 14. In his dream, she spoke words of comfort to him during a challenging time in the band’s history. In 2004, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, April 11th 1970, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN SETZER

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Brian Setzer is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who is particularly known as being lead vocalist for the Stray Cats. A rockabilly revival band (formed in the early 1980s), this group achieved success with hits like “Stray Cat Strut”, “Sexy & 17”, “Runaway Boys”, and today’s song choice. In addition to his work with the Stray Cats, he’s had a successful solo career with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, a swing and blues band that he created in 1990. On this very day, April 10th 1959, Brian Robert Setzer was…

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“THRIFT SHOP” by MACKLEMORE

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“Thrift Shop” is a song that was recorded by American rapper Macklemore, and producer Ryan Lewis. Known for its catchy beat and unique subject matter, the lyrics within describe the experience of shopping at a thrift store (while embracing a frugal approach to fashion). In 2014, it won two Grammy Awards for “Best Rap Song” and “Best Rap Performance”. On this very day, April 10th 2013, 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…

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