Author: DJ Rays Music

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY McCLUSKEY

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Andy McCluskey is a British singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the synth-pop band, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. A primary contributor to the eighties new wave movement, their most popular songs included “Enola Gay” “So in Love”, “Dreaming”, and today’s attached song link. Regarded as an EDM pioneer in the U.K., he has received various Ivor Novello, Grammy and Brit Awards. On this very day, June 24th 1959, George Andrew McCluskey was born in Heswall, England. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 65 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that was featured…

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“The Boy Is Mine” BRANDY & MONICA

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“The Boy Is Mine” is an R&B duet that was recorded by American singers, Brandy and Monica. The lyrics within revolve around the theme of two women who realize they’re dating the same man (and fight to save their own individual relationship). Aside from winning three Billboard Music Awards, in 1999, it also won a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group”. On this very day, June 24th 1998, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…

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HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY MYLES GOODWYN

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The late Myles Goodwyn was a singer, musician, and songwriter who was best known as lead vocalist for Canadian rock band, April Wine. Some of the bands ‘most popular songs include “You Could Have Been a Lady”, “Roller”, “I Like to Rock”, and (of course) today’s attached song link. In 2012, he (alongside other members of April Wine) was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. On this very day, June 23rd 1948, the late Myles Goodwyn was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick. In celebration of his heavenly birthday,…

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“Dreams” FLEETWOOD MAC

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“Dreams” is a classic song that was recorded by British-American rock band, Fleetwood Mac. Written by Stevie Nicks, the lyrics within are often interpreted as reflecting the emotional turmoil (and interpersonal conflicts) within the band. In 2021, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #9 on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, June 23rd 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. Taken from…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CYNDI LAUPER

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Cyndi Lauper is an American singer and songwriter who became known for her colorful, eccentric fashion sense, which included bright and mismatched clothing (and wild hairstyles). Her most popular songs include “True Colors”, “All Through the Night”, “Time After Time”, “She Bop”, and today’s attached song link. In 1985, she won the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist”, and “Time After Time” earned her an additional award for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. On this very day, June 22nd 1953, Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper was born in New York City.…

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“Time After Time” CYNDI LAUPER

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“Time After Time” is an emotional ballad that was recorded by American pop singer, Cyndi Lauper. The lyrics within explore themes of love, commitment, and support, conveying a promise of being there for someone through thick and thin. VH1 ranked it on its list of the “100 Greatest Songs of the 80s”, and in 1984, it won the MTV Video Music Award for “Best Female Video”. On this very day, June 22nd 1984, 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 RAY DAVIES (KINKS)

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Ray Davies is a singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for English rock band, The Kinks. Together, this group achieved success with hits like “You Really Got Me”, “All Day and All of the Night”, “Come Dancing” and today’s attached song link. In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2017, Ray Davies was knighted for his significant contributions to the music industry. On this very day, June 21st 1944, Raymond Douglas Davies was born in the Fortis Green…

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“One Dance” DRAKE

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“One Dance” is an R&B infused Hip-Hop track that was recorded by legendary Canadian rapper, Drake. Characterized by its dancehall and afrobeat influences, the lyrics within explore themes of love and desire. It topped the charts in 15 different countries worldwide, and went on to become one of the best-selling digital singles of all-time. On this very day, June 21st 2016, 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. Taken from…

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