Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Steve Winwood
Steve Winwood is a British musician who gained prominence (as a teenage prodigy) in the 1960s. He initially rose to fame (in 1964) as lead vocalist for British rock band, the Spencer Davis Group. In 1967, he co-founded the band Traffic where he explored a more eclectic and psychedelic sound. As a solo artist, his most popular singles include “Valerie”, “Roll with It”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has won several Grammy Awards, and in 2004, he was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of…
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May 12th 1961, Mother-in-Law by Ernie K-Doe
“Mother-in-Law” is a classic R&B track that was recorded by New Orleans based soul singer, Ernie K-Doe. The lyrics within humorously describe the singer’s relationship with his mother-in-law, highlighting the challenges and stereotypes often associated with that type of family connection. On this very day, May 12th 1961, 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. Released as a single in 1961, here’s ERNIE K. DOE, with “MOTHER-IN-LAW”…
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R.I.P. Bob Marley
Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer and songwriter who was born in Nine Mile, Jamaica on February 6th, 1945. Credited with popularizing reggae music worldwide, his songs often conveyed messages of peace, love, and social justice. Some of his most famous singles include “No Woman, No Cry”, “Redemption Song”, “Buffalo Soldier”, “Three Little Birds”, and today’s song choice (to name a few). In 1994, Marley was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day, May 11th 1981, Robert Nesta Marley died due to the spread of melanoma…
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May 11th 1993, Freak Me by Silk
“Freak Me” is a soul ballad that was recorded by American R&B group, Silk. Considered as the groups’ signature song, it was co-written and co-produced by Keith Sweat, for whom Silk was an opening act (at the time). After selling over 1.3 million copies domestically, the song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. On this very day, May 11th 1993, 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…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bono (U2)
Bono is an Irish singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist (and primary lyricist) of the rock band, U2. Some of the group’s most popular songs include “With or Without You”, “Where the Streets Have No Name”, “Beautiful Day” and today’s song choice (to name just a few).With Bono as their lead singer, U2 has received numerous accolades, including 22 Grammy Awards, and an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, May 10th 1960, Paul David Hewson (known professionally as Bono)…
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May 10th 2004, Yeah by Usher
The song “Yeah” is an up-tempo R&B track that was recorded by American singer, Usher (featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris). The lyrics within describe the narrator’s temptation to cheat with his girlfriend’s friend (while hanging out at a popular nightclub). In 2005, it was Grammy-nominated for “Record of the Year”, while winning the award for “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration”. On this very day, May 10th 2004, 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…
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R.I.P. Little Richard
Little Richard was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who helped play a crucial role in the development of early rock and roll. Known for his androgynous and flamboyant stage persona, he was one of the first musicians to break away from traditional gender norms. His most popular songs include tracks like “Long Tall Sally”, “Good Golly, Miss Molly”, “Lucille”, and today’s song choice. In 1986, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 1993, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very…
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