Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERTA FLACK
Roberta Flack is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, who is known for her angelic voice and contributions to various genres, including Soul, R&B, and Pop. Some of her most well-known hits include “Killing Me Softly”, “Feel Like Making Love”, “The Closer I get to You”, and today’s song choice. Throughout her amazing career, she has received multiple Grammy Awards, including four consecutive wins for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. In the year 2020, she also won the “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award” (in recognition of all her contributions to music).…
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“MARK RONSON feat BRUNO MARS” by UPTOWN FUNK
As we march forward with BLACK HISTORY MONTH, today’s modern classic was written by Mark Ronson and performed by BRUNO MARS. Known for its catchy and upbeat sound, reminiscent to the funk & disco era, “Uptown Funk” was a massive commercial success. It topped many charts world wide, and in 2016, the track’s widespread appeal helped it win several Grammy Awards, including “Record of the Year” and “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance”. On this very day, February 10th 2015, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…
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R.I.P. BILL HALEY
Bill Haley (often referred to as the “father of rock and roll”), was an American musician who was born on July 6th, 1925. He is best known as leader of Bill Haley & the Comets, a band that played a crucial role in the early development of rock music. Formed in 1952, this group became known for hits like “Shake, Rattle and Roll”, “See You Later Alligator”, “Razzle Dazzle”, and today’s song choice. In 1987, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very…
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“CREEP” by TLC
As I continue my spotlight on BLACK HISTORY MONTH, the song “Creep” was recorded by American R&B girl group, TLC. The lyrics within portray the singing trio as women who cheat on their unfaithful lovers (and find affection elsewhere). Certified platinum in the U.S., it won a Billboard Music Award for “Top R&B Song”, and in 1996, TLC won the Grammy Award for “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal”. On this very day, February 9th 1995, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…
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R.I.P. DEL SHANNON
Del Shannon was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who was born in Coopersville, Michigan on December 30th, 1934. His music was known for its innovative use of instruments, and his experimentation with various sounds. His most popular hits include “Hats Off to Larry”, “Hey Little Girl”, “Little Town Flirt”, “Keep Searchin’”, and today’s song choice. In the year 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, February 8th, 1990, Charles Weedon Westover (better known as Del Shannon) died by suicide,…
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“THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR” by DIONNE WARWICK
It’s Day Eight of BLACK HISTORY MONTH featuring a song that was recorded by legendary soul singer, Dionne Warwick (and a few iconic friends). The lyrics within convey a message of friendship and support, emphasizing the idea that friends are there for each other during difficult times. In 1987, the song’s massive success, helped it win two Grammy Awards for “Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal”. On this very day, February 8th 1986, it was the #1 song in America, topping…
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