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R.I.P. WAYLON JENNINGS
Waylon Jennings was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, who was born on June 15th, 1937. His distinctive voice (and rebellious spirit) made him a legendary figure in country music. In the early 1970s, alongside Willie Nelson, he helped spearhead the “outlaw country movement”. Some of Jennings’ most popular songs include “Good Hearted Woman”, “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he received multiple Grammy Awards, and in 2001, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. On this very…
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“LET’S STAY TOGETHER” by AL GREEN
Welcome to Day 13 of my spotlight on BLACK HISTORY MONTH, and with that it’s time to get to today’s song choice. Known for its smooth and sexy sound, “Let’s Stay Together” is a classic R&B ballad performed by soul sensation, Al Green. Considered as one of his signature hits, this single went on to claim the #1 spot as the best R&B song for the year 1972. In 1999, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, February 13th 1972, it was the #1…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL McDONALD
Michael McDonald was an American singer and songwriter who is best known for his work with the Doobie Brothers. During his time with the band, he contributed primarily with hits like “Takin’ It to the Streets”, “Minute by Minute”, and “What a Fool Believes”. In the 1980s, he embarked on a successful solo career, recording hit singles such as “Sweet Freedom” and today’s song choice. Often associated with the blue-eyed soul genre, he has been recognized with multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career, and in 2021, he was inducted into…
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“ROCK WITH YOU” by MICHAEL JACKSON
Welcome to Day 12 of my musical spotlight on BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Today’s popular song choice, “Rock with You”, was produced by Quincy Jones and recorded by the late king of pop, Michael Jackson. Considered as one of the last hits of the “disco era”, this track was placed on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, February 12th 1980, 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…
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R.I.P. WHITNEY HOUSTON
Whitney Houston (born August 9th, 1963) was an American singer who was one of the most celebrated vocalists in the history of popular music. She came from a very musical family that included her cousin, Dionne Warwick, and her godmother, Aretha Franklin. Some of her most popular singles include “Saving All My Love for You”, “How Will I Know”, “The Greatest Love of All”, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, and the song I chose for today. Considered one of the best-selling artists of all time, she received numerous awards throughout…
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“LET ME LOVE YOU” by MARIO
As our spotlight on BLACK HISTORY MONTH continues, today’s song choice was written by Ne-Yo and recorded by American R&B singer, Mario. In 2006, it earned a grammy nomination for “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance”. The song’s massive popularity propelled it to top the charts in many countries around the world, including The Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand, and Canada. On this very day, February 11th 2005, 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…
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