Author: DJ Rays Music
“LADY” by KENNY ROGERS
The song “Lady” is a romantic ballad that was written by Lionel Richie and recorded by American singer-songwriter, Kenny Rogers. Celebrated for its timeless quality, this love song marked a crossover success for Rogers, appealing to broader audiences (across other genres). He once told an interviewer “the idea was that Lionel would come from R&B and I’d come from country, and we’d meet somewhere in pop”. On this very day, December 3rd 1980, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…
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R.I.P. SCOTT WEILAND!
Scott Weiland was an American singer and songwriter who was born in San Jose, California on October 27th, 1967. He is best remembered as lead vocalist for both, the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. As frontman for STP, he recorded popular songs like “Vasoline”, “Plush”, and “Interstate Love Song”. After leaving the Pilots (in 2003), he joined forces with former Guns N’ Roses members to ultimately form Velvet Revolver. On this very day, December 3rd 2015, Scott Richard Cline (known professionally as Scott Weiland) was found dead on his…
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“SET ADRIFT ON MEMORY BLISS” by PM DAWN
“Set Adrift on Memory Bliss” is a melancholic pop song that was recorded by the American duo known as P.M. Dawn. With combined elements of Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop, this sultry track features a prominent sample from the Spandau Ballet song, “True”. It topped the charts in both New Zealand and Canada, while VH1 added it to their list of the “100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop”. On this very day, December 2nd 1991, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BRITNEY SPEARS!
Britney Spears is an American singer who rose to fame (in the late 1990s) and became one of the most iconic pop stars of her generation. Her most well-known hits include “Baby One More Time”, “Oops, I Did It Again”, “Womanizer”, “Hold it Against Me”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has received many accolades, including 1 Grammy Award, 6 VMAs, 7 Billboard Music Awards, 15 Guinness World Records, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very…
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“I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW” by JOHNNY NASH
“I Can See Clearly Now” is a slightly reggae-infused pop song that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Johnny Nash. The lyrics within express a positive outlook, after a period of challenges that the narrator has experienced. A gold-certified single, this track went on to top the charts in both, South Africa and Canada. On this very day, December 1st 1972, it was also 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. Released in…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BETTE MIDLER!
Bette Midler is an American singer who gained fame with songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”, “The Rose”, and “From a Distance”. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including 3 Grammy Awards, one for “Record of the Year” (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided song link). On this very day, December 1st 1945, Bette Midler was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a love ballad that topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (in the U.S.). Taken from the “Beaches” soundtrack, here’s…
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