Author: DJ Rays Music

“The Letter” is a classic pop track that was originally recorded by American rock band, The Box Tops. The lyrics within tell the story of a man who writes a heartfelt letter to his lover (expressing his loneliness and longing for her to come back home). Rolling Stone magazine included it on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”, and in 2011, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, September 26th 1967, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot…

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The song, “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Babe” is a disco-inspired R&B track that was recorded by American soul singer, Barry White. The lyrics within express the intense feelings of love and desire that the narrator has for his partner. Considered as White’s signature hit single, this song went on to become certified gold in the U.S. On this very day, September 25th 1974, 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…

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“Missing You” is a powerful ballad that was recorded by British singer, John Waite. The lyrics within express the narrator’s longing for a past relationship and the desire to be reunited with that person once again. On February 26th 1985 (at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles), it was Grammy-nominated for “Best Pop Vocal Performance”, and eventually went on to top the national charts in Canada. On this very day, September 24th 1984, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…

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“Dilemma” is an R&B ballad that was recorded by American rapper, Nelly (featuring vocals by singer, Kelly Rowland). The lyrics within describe a man that’s infatuated with a woman who’s already in an existing relationship. The song’s chorus samples the melody from Patti LaBelle’s 1983 hit, “Love, Need and Want You”. In 2003 (at Madison Square Garden) it was Grammy-nominated for “Record of the Year”, and won the award for “Best Rap/Sung Performance”. On this very day, September 23rd 2002, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot…

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