Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKE BRYAN
Luke Bryan is an American singer and songwriter who has become one of the leading figures in modern country music. Some of his biggest hits include “Drunk on You”, “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)”, “Play It Again”, “Drink a Beer”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has sold over 75 million records and earned numerous accolades, including several CMA and ACM Awards. On this very day, July 17th 1976, Thomas Luther Bryan (known professionally as Luke…
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“ROCK YOUR BABY” by GEORGE McRAE
Today’s track is a popular disco song that was recorded by American soul singer, George McCrae. Written and produced by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch (both members of KC and the Sunshine Band), this popular single is often considered one of the earliest disco anthems. A massive international hit, it went on to become a #1 song in many countries around the world, including Belgium, Sweden, Canadaand the U.K. On this very day, July 16th 1974, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…
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R.I.P. HARRY CHAPIN
Harry Chapin was an American singer and songwriter who was born in New York City on December 7th, 1942. Some of his most popular songs include “Taxi”, “Sequel”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). A Grammy Award-winning artist, he has sold over 16 million records world wide, and in 1987, he was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal (for his humanitarian work). On this very day, July 16th 1981, Harry Forster Chapin died in a car accident (at just 38 years of…
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“IF YOU DON’T KNOW ME BY NOW” by SIMPLY RED
Today’s track is a soulful ballad that was originally recorded by Philadelphia music group, Harold Melvin & the Blue-notes. However, it was Simply Red’s version of the song that really caught the imagination of fans across America. So much in fact that it went on to win the Grammy Award for “Best R&B Song” (in 1989). Written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the lyrics within explore themes of love, communication, and understanding (in a relationship). On this very day, July 15th 1989, it was the #1 song in America,…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA RONSTADT
Linda Ronstadt is an American singer and songwriter who is known for her versatile vocal range and success in various genres (including rock, country, and Latin). Throughout her career, she released a string of hot singles, including “Blue Bayou”, “When Will I Be Loved”, “It’s So Easy”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link) In 2014, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2016, she was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day,…
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