Author: DJ Rays Music

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R.I.P. OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

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Olivia Newton-John was an English-Australian singer who gained international fame for her role as Sandy Olsson in the 1978 musical, “Grease”. Over the years, she recorded many popular songs, including “Let Me Be There”, “You’re the One That I Want”, “Physical”, “Magic”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). With global sales of more than 100 million records, she established herself as one of the best-selling music artists of all-time. Throughout her amazing career, she won multiple Grammy Awards, including “Record of…

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“MAGIC” by OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

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The song “Magic” is a popular track (from the early 1980s) that was recorded by British-Australian singer, Olivia Newton-John. The lyrics within convey a sense of romantic enchantment (and the magical feelings associated with falling in love). Hands down my personal favorite of hers, in Canada, this hypnotic track spent two weeks at #1 (on the country’s Top Singles chart). On this very day, August 8th 1980, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free…

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“ONE OF THESE NIGHTS” by THE EAGLES

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“One of These Nights” is a classic song that was recorded by legendary American rock band, The Eagles. Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, the lyrics within reflect a sense of longing and desire (as the narrator expresses his yearning for romance). In my opinion, what really stands out on this track is its mesmerizing guitar solo presented by the great, Don Felder. On this very day, August 7th 1975, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen,…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BRUCE DICKINSON!

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Bruce Dickinson is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known as lead vocalist for the iconic heavy metal band, Iron Maiden. Some of their all-time classic hits include “The Trooper”, “Fear of the Dark”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2011, Dickinson’s powerful (and operatic) vocals helped Iron Maiden to win the Grammy Award for “Best Metal Performance”. On this very day, August 7th 1958, Paul Bruce Dickinson was born in Nottinghamshire, England. In celebration of his…

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“KISS & SAY GOODBYE” by MANHATTANS

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“Kiss and Say Goodbye” is a sad and soulful ballad that was recorded by American R&B group, The Manhattans. Alongside its smooth and heartfelt melody, the lyrics within acknowledge the end of a precarious relationship. The songs popularity resonated around the world, topping the charts in many countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and New Zealand. On this very day, August 6th 1976, it was also 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.…

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R.I.P. RICK JAMES!

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Rick James was an American singer, songwriter, musician (and record producer) who was born in Buffalo, New York on February 1st, 1948. Some of his most popular and enduring songs include “Super Freak”, “Mary Jane”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1981, Rick James released his most successful album, “Street Songs”, that went on to win an American Music Award for “Favourite Soul/R&B Album”. On this very day, August 6th 2004, James Ambrose Johnson (known professionally as Rick James) died of…

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