Author: DJ Rays Music

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“SEE YOU AGAIN” by WIZ KHALIFA

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Today’s song is a popular hip-hop track that was recorded by American rapper, Wiz Khalifa. It was created as a tribute to the late “Fast & Furious” actor, Paul Walker, who passed away in a car accident (back in 2013). In 2016, it received three Grammy nominations for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance”, “Best Song Written for Visual Media”, and “Song of the Year”. It was also nominated for “Best Original Song” at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards. On this very day, July 17th 2015, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s…

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R.I.P. HARRY CHAPIN

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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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“ROCK YOUR BABY” by GEORGE McRAE

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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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA RONSTADT

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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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“IF YOU DON’T KNOW ME BY NOW” by SIMPLY RED

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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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R.I.P. PHILIPPE WYNNE

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Philippe Wynne was an American soul singer who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 3rd, 1941. He is best remembered for vocal contributions to the bands, Parliament-Funkadelic and The Spinners. During his time with the latter, he helped contribute to songs like “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love”, “I’ll Be Around”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2023, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Spinners). On this…

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