Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLIE PICKLER
Kellie Pickler is an American singer and songwriter who came to prominence (in 2006) as a contestant on the reality TV show, “American Idol”. Since then, she has produced a string of notable songs including “Red High Heels”, “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful”, and today’s attached song link. In addition to “American Idol”, she also appeared on another reality TV show, “Dancing with the Stars” (which she won in 2013). On this very day, June 28th 1986, Kellie Dawn Pickler was born in Albermarle, North Carolina. In celebration of her…
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“GOT TO GIVE IT UP” by MARVIN GAYE
“Got to Give It Up” is an uptempo funk song that was recorded by American soul singer, Marvin Gaye. The lyrics within express a carefree and celebratory attitude (encouraging people to let loose and enjoy life). In 2013, Robin Thicke’s hit single, “Blurred Lines”, was the subject of a lawsuit for allegedly copying this song without consent. On March 10th 2015, a federal jury found that “Blurred Lines” infringed on “Got to Give It Up” and awarded nearly $7.4 million to Marvin Gaye’s children. On this very day, June 28th 1977,…
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“FLASHDANCE” by IRENE CARA
“Flashdance” is a song that was recorded by American singer and actress, Irene Cara. The lyrics within describe the dreams and aspirations of a young welder who aspires to be a professional dancer. As a single, “Flashdance” won the Academy Award for “Best Original Song”, along with a Grammy Award for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. On this very day, June 27th 1983, 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.…
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R.I.P. BOBBY WOMACK
Bobby Womack was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 4th, 1944. As a solo artist, his most popular songs include “Across 110th Street”, “If You Think You’re Lonely Now”, “Woman’s Gotta Have It”, and today’s attached song link. In 2009, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in recognition of his influence on Soul and R&B music). On this very day, June 27th 2014, Robert Dwayne Womack died at his home in Tarzana, California (at the age of 70). In memory…
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“MR. TAMBORINE MAN” by THE BYRDS
“Mr. Tambourine Man” is a song that was originally written and recorded by legendary singer-songwriter, Bob Dylan. However, it was The Byrds’ version that truly resonated on the charts with its notable folk-rock arrangement (featuring jangly guitars and smooth harmonies). In 1998, The Byrds’ rendition of this classic was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2002, Bob Dylan’s original version followed suit. On this very day, June 26th 1965, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a…
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