Author: DJ Rays Music
“TIME AFTER TIME” by CYNDI LAUPER
“Time After Time” is an emotional ballad that was recorded by American pop singer, Cyndi Lauper. The lyrics within explore themes of love, commitment, and support, conveying a promise of being there for someone through thick and thin. VH1 ranked it on its list of the “100 Greatest Songs of the 80s”, and in 1984, it won the MTV Video Music Award for “Best Female Video”. On this very day, June 22nd 1984, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CYNDI LAUPER
Cyndi Lauper is an American singer and songwriter who became known for her colorful, eccentric fashion sense, which included bright and mismatched clothing (and wild hairstyles). Her most popular songs include “True Colors”, “All Through the Night”, “Time After Time”, “She Bop”, and today’s attached song link. In 1985, she won the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist”, and the single “Time After Time” earned her an additional award for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. On this very day, June 22nd 1953, Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper was born in New…
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“ONE DANCE” by DRAKE
“One Dance” is an R&B infused Hip-Hop track that was recorded by legendary Canadian rapper, Drake. Characterized by its dancehall and afrobeat influences, the lyrics within explore themes of love and desire. It topped the charts in 15 different countries worldwide, and went on to become one of the best-selling digital singles of all-time. On this very day, June 21st 2016, 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. Taken from…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAY DAVIES
Ray Davies is a singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for English rock band, The Kinks. Together, this group achieved success with hits like “You Really Got Me”, “All Day and All of the Night”, “Come Dancing” and today’s attached song link. In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2017, Ray Davies was knighted for his significant contributions to the music industry.Top of Form On this very day, June 21st 1944, Raymond Douglas Davies was born in the…
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“I CAN’T HELP MYSELF” by FOUR TOPS
“I Can’t Help Myself” is a classic motown track that was recorded by American vocal quartet, the Four Tops. The lyrics within express a man’s intense and uncontrollable love for his partner, often using sweet and endearing terms like “sugar pie” and “honey bunch”. One of the biggest hits of the 1960’s, Rolling Stone magazine added it to their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, June 20th 1965, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…
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