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Neil Diamond is an American singer and songwriter whose career has spanned over many decades. Over the years he has produced a string of iconic singles, including “I Am… I Said”, “America”, “Song Sung Blue”, “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Forever in Blue Jeans”, and the song I chose for you today. Throughout his lengthy career, he has received multiple accolades, including a “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award”, and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On this very day, January 24th, 1941, Neil Leslie Diamond was born in New York City. In…

Bobby Freeman was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born in Alameda County, California on June 13th, 1940. He began his music career at a young age, forming a doo-wop group called the Romancers. He later signed with Josie records and embarked on a solo career. Eventually, he appeared on “American Bandstand” and toured with many legendary musicians including Fats Domino, The Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. His iconic hit single, “Do You Want to Dance” (released in 1958), remains a classic that has stood the test of…

Steve Perry is an American singer and songwriter who joined the band Journey (in 1977) and quickly became their lead singer. His tenor voice was particularly known for its range, power, and emotional depth. Adding Perry as lead vocalist, Journey released a series of hit albums, including “Infinity” (1978), “Escape” (1981), and “Frontiers” (1983). These albums featured many popular hit singles like “Wheel in the Sky”, “Faithfully”, “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “Open Arms”, and “Separate Ways”. In 1984, Steve Perry decided to pursue a solo career and released his debut album,…