Author: DJ Rays Music
“SOLDIER BOY” by THE SHIRELLES
“Soldier Boy” is a classic song that was written by Luther Dixon and Florence Greenberg, and recorded by American girl group, The Shirelles. The lyrics within express a young woman’s love and longing for her lover (who’s away serving in the military). Originally titled, “I’ll Be True To You”, the Shirelles felt there should be some sort of mention of the soldier involved, and hence, the name was changed. On this very day, May 7th 1962, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…
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“NINE TO FIVE” by SHEENA EASTON
“Morning Train” is an early eighties pop song that was recorded by Scottish singer, Sheena Easton. The lyrics within convey the anticipation (and longing) of a woman who’s patiently waiting for her partner to return from work. Considered by most as her signature song, in 1982, Sheena Easton won the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist” (mostly due to the success of this single). On this very day, May 6th 1981, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen,…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB SEGER
Bob Seger is an American singer and songwriter whose career has spanned over several decades. Some of his best-known songs include “Still the Same”, “Old Time Rock & Roll”, “Hollywood Nights”, “Against the Wind”, “Like A Rock”, and today’s song choice (to name a few). In 2004, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the music industry. On this very day, May 6th 1945, Robert Clark Seger was born in Detroit, Michigan. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a song…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADELE
Adele is a British singer and songwriter who rose to fame with her distinctive voice and powerful performances. Some of her best-known singles include “Hello”, “Someone Like You”, “Set Fire to the Rain”, “Easy on Me”, and today’s song choice. Throughout her career, she has won a total of 16 Grammy Awards, including multiple wins for “Album of the Year”, “Record of the Year”, and “Song of the Year”. On this very day, May 5th 1988, Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in London, England. In celebration of her birthday,…
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“LAST NIGHT” by MORGAN WALLEN
“Last Night” is a song that was recorded by American country music singer, Morgan Wallen. The lyrics within center around the singer’s rocky relationship with a love interest (and his refusal to admit it’s over). In July 2023, it became the first song to achieve one billion on-demand streams in a single year, while topping the charts in both, Australia and Canada. On this very day, May 5th 2023, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (for an incredible 16 non-consecutive weeks). If you’d like to have…
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“SOUTHERN NIGHTS” by GLENN CAMPBELL
“Southern Nights” is a song that was written and originally recorded by American musician, Allen Toussaint. However, it was crossover-country artist, Glen Campbell’s version that ended up topping the charts in America. The lyrics within celebrate a particular beauty and warmth associated with evenings in the American South. In 1977, Glen Campbell’s version (of “Southern Nights”) was nominated for “Song of the Year” by the Country Music Association. On this very day, May 4th 1977, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like…
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R.I.P. ADAM YAUCH
Adam Yauch (also known by his stage name, “MCA”) was an American musician and rapper who was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 5th, 1964. Alongside Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz, Yauch helped form the Beastie Boys in 1981. Some of the trios’ biggest hits include “Brass Monkey”, “Hey Ladies”, “Intergalactic”, and today’s song choice. In 2012, Adam Yauch and the Beastie Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to the music industry. On this very day, May 4th 2012, Adam…
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