Author: DJ Rays Music

The song “Rise” is an instrumental jazz track that was recorded by American trumpeter and bandleader, Herb Alpert. Known for its smooth and jazzy sound, it helped showcase Alpert’s distinctive trumpet-playing skills. In 1979, this popular single earned a Grammy Award for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance”, and in 1996, a portion of the track was sampled on Biggie Smalls’ hit single, “Hypnotize”. On this very day, October 28th 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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“Mack the Knife” is a golden standard that was originally written for the 1928 musical, “Three Penny Opera”. However, it was Bobby Darin’s rendition of this classic that turned it into one of the greatest popular jazz songs of all-time. Many believe the lyrics within tell the tale of a scandalous criminal known as Mack the Knife, who’s actually a reference to notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper. Without listening closely to the lyrics, you’d never know about its true message, as it gives off a fun, feel good vibe…

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“Saving All My Love for You” is a heartfelt ballad that was recorded by legendary American singer, Whitney Houston. The lyrics within tell the story of a woman involved in an affair, who longs to be with the man she loves.. The song was certified platinum (in the U.S.) and topped the charts in the U.K. In 1986, it earned Houston the Grammy Award for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. On this very day, October 26th 1985, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If…

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“Total Eclipse of the Heart” is an emotional power ballad that was recorded by Welsh singer, Bonnie Tyler. Written by Jim Steinman, it became Tyler’s biggest hit and was Grammy-nominated for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. With record sales in excess of 6 million copies, it went on to earn a platinum certification (in 2001). The song’s immense popularity helped it top the charts in multiple countries, including Norway, Australia, Canada, and the U.K. On this very day, OCTOBER 25th 1983, it was also the #1 song in America, topping…

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