Author: DJ Rays Music

“Missing You” is a powerful ballad that was recorded by British singer, John Waite. The lyrics within express the narrator’s longing for a past relationship and the desire to be reunited with that person once again. On February 26th 1985 (at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles), it was Grammy-nominated for “Best Pop Vocal Performance”, and eventually went on to top the national charts in Canada. On this very day, September 24th 1984, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…

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“Dilemma” is an R&B ballad that was recorded by American rapper, Nelly (featuring vocals by singer, Kelly Rowland). The lyrics within describe a man that’s infatuated with a woman who’s already in an existing relationship. The song’s chorus samples the melody from Patti LaBelle’s 1983 hit, “Love, Need and Want You”. In 2003 (at Madison Square Garden) it was Grammy-nominated for “Record of the Year”, and won the award for “Best Rap/Sung Performance”. On this very day, September 23rd 2002, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot…

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“Fame” is a classic rock track that was recorded by legendary singer-songwriter, David Bowie. Accompanied by John Lennon’s backing vocals, the lyrics within touch upon what it’s like to be a celebrity (and the complex relationships that come with fame). It’s considered one of Bowie’s signature hits, and is one of his four singles included on the list of “500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll”. On this very day, September 22nd 1975, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…

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The song “Boogie Oogie Oogie” is a disco-funk track that was recorded by American dance group, A Taste of Honey. Known for its catchy bassline and danceable rhythm, this song helped earn the group a Grammy Award for “Best New Artist” (in 1979). After selling over 2 million copies, it became the first platinum certified single in the history of Capitol Records, and went on to top the charts in Canada. On this very day, SEPTEMBER 21st 1978, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100…

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