Author: DJ Rays Music
“TIE A YELLOW RIBBON” by TONY ORLANDO & DAWN
“Tie a Yellow Ribbon” is a song that was recorded by American pop group, Tony Orlando and Dawn. The lyrics within tell the story of a man who’s returning home from prison and is uncertain about whether his sweetheart still wants him. It’s catchy sound and sing-a-long vibe helped it top the charts in numerous countries around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the U.K. (to name just a few). On this very day, April 22nd 1973, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot…
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R.I.P. PRINCE
Prince Rogers Nelson, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 7th, 1958. Some of his most famous tracks include “Little Red Corvette”, “1999”, “When Doves Cry” “Kiss”, and today’s song choice (to name just a few). He was the recipient of 7 Grammy Awards, and in the year 2004, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all-time, in 2023, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him in their Top 20 All-Time…
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“KISS” by PRINCE
“Kiss” is a song that was originally recorded by the legendary artist, formerly known as Prince. Alongside its funky guitar riffs and Prince’s falsetto vocals, the lyrics within convey a playful and flirtatious attitude. In the year 1987, this song won a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, With Vocals” On this very day, April 21st 1986, 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 provided link. From…
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R.I.P.AVICII
Avicii (also known as Tim Bergling) was a DJ, Music Producer, and songwriter who was born in Stockholm, Sweden on September 8th, 1989. His contributions to the EDM genre helped him gain international fame. His most popular hits include songs like “Levels”, “Wake Me Up”, “Hey Brother”, and “Without You”. Throughout his brief career, he received many accolades, including 2 Grammy nominations, 1 AMA, and an MTV Video Music Award. On this very day, April 20th, 2018, Tim Bergling died of apparent suicide at just 28 years of age. In…
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