Author: DJ Rays Music

Glenn Miller was an American musician, bandleader, and composer who was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1st 1904. He (and his orchestra) achieved great popularity during the “Swing Era” (in the 1930s and 1940s). His most popular recordings include “Moonlight Serenade”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). During World War II, Miller put his music career on hold to serve in the U.S. Army. He led the Army Air Force Band, entertaining troops and boosting morale. In…

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Dinah Washington was an American jazz and blues singer who was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on August 29th 1924. In the early 1950s, she achieved success with recordings like “Unforgettable”, “Teach Me Tonight”, and “What a Difference a Day Makes” (which won the Grammy Award for “Best Rhythm & Blues Performance”). All of these songs were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 1993, Dinah Washington, herself, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, December 14th 1963, Ruth Lee Jones (known…

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Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter who has become one of the most prominent and influential figures in the music industry. Throughout her storied career, she has recorded numerous #1 hits, including “Shake It Off”, “Blank Space”, “Bad Blood”, “Anti-Hero”, and “Cruel Summer” (to name just a few). With approximately 200 million records sold internationally, she is one of the world’s best-selling musicians. She has won a total of 14 Grammy Awards, and in 2023, Time magazine named her as “Person of the Year”. On this very day, December…

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