Author: DJ Rays Music
“WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES” by DOOBIE BROTHERS
“What a Fool Believes” is a song that was written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, and recorded by The Doobie Brothers. The lyrics within tell the story of a man who dreams about rekindling a past romantic relationship, even though the woman has moved on. In 1980, the song’s mass popularity helped it to win several Grammy Awards, including “Song of the Year” and “Record of the Year”. On this very day, April 14th 1979, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL GREEN
Al Green is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest soul performers of all time. Some of his most famous songs include “Let’s Stay Together”, “Tired of Being Alone”, “I’m Still in Love with You”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including 11 Grammy Awards, and a 1995 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, April 13th 1946, Albert Leornes Greene was born in Forest City, Arkansas. In celebration…
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“NO SCRUBS” by TLC
“No Scrubs” is a song that was recorded by American R&B girl group, TLC. The lyrics within empower women by discouraging romantic involvement with men who do not meet certain standards (commonly referred to as a scrub). In the year 2000, it won two Grammy Awards for “Best R&B Song” and “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals”. On this very day, April 13th 1999, it was 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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“DANCING QUEEN” by ABBA
“Dancing Queen” is a song that was recorded by Swedish pop group, ABBA. A true symbol of its era, the lyrics within describe a woman’s carefree spirit (while enjoying a night of dancing). Considered as the groups’ signature track, in 2015, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, April 12th 1977, 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. From their 1975 album, “Arrival”, here’s ABBA,…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY VINCE GILL
Vince Gill is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose smooth tenor voice and well-crafted songwriting, has made him a legend in the world of country music. Some of his notable hits include “When I Call Your Name”, “Go Rest High on That Mountain”, “Look at Us”, and today’s song choice. In 2007, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and as of 2022, he has earned a total of 22 Grammy Awards (which is more than any other male country star). On this very day, April…
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