Author: DJ Rays Music

Joe Cocker was a bluesy-rock singer who was born in Yorkshire, England on May 20th, 1944. He was particularly known for his soulful interpretations of other artists’ songs, including “Unchain My Heart”, “The Letter”, “With a Little Help from My Friends”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1983, he won a Grammy Award for his song “Up Where We Belong” (a duet with Jennifer Warnes), and in 2008, Rolling Stone magazine included him on its list of the “100 Greatest…

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Nick Gilder is a British-Canadian singer and songwriter who initially gained attention as a member of the glam rock band, Sweeney Todd. His solo breakthrough came with his 1978 hit single, “Hot Child in the City”. This song topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (in the U.S.) and won the Juno Award for “Single of the Year”. In 1979, he also won the Juno Award for “Most Promising Male Vocalist”. In addition to his singing career, he was a proficient songwriter, penning tracks like “The Warrior” (which became a hit for…

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Bobby Darin was an American singer and songwriter who explored various music genres, including Rock, Pop, Swing, and folk. Some of his biggest chart hits, include “Dream Lover”, “Beyond the Sea”, “If I Were a Carpenter”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). During the 1960s, he became politically active and passionate about social issues. He was particularly involved in the civil rights movement (and was an advocate for racial equality). In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall…

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