Author: DJ Rays Music

Heaven & Earth 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ENRIQUE IGLESIAS

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Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and record producer who is one of the most successful Latin artists of all-time. He is known for numerous hit songs, including “Hero”, “Escape”, “Be with You”, “Bailando”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including 23 Billboard Music Awards, 8 AMAs, and a Grammy. On this very day, May 8th 1975, Enrique Iglesias was born in Madrid, Spain (the son of legendary Spanish singer, Julio Iglesias). In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a sexy up-tempo dance…

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“SOLDIER BOY” by THE SHIRELLES

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“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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R.I.P. EDDIE RABBITT

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Eddie Rabbitt was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 27th, 1941. He had numerous chart-topping hits, including “Drivin’ My Life Away” “Every Which Way but Loose”, “Someone Could Lose a Heart Tonight”, “Suspicions”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including a 1982 Grammy Award for “Best Male Country Vocal Performance”. On this very day, May 7th 1998, Edward Thomas Rabbitt died from lung cancer (at 56 years of age). In memory of his passing, I’ve chosen a…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB SEGER

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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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“NINE TO FIVE” by SHEENA EASTON

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“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 ADELE

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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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