Author: DJ Rays Music

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“AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN” by FIFTH DIMENSION

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“Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” is a medley of two songs that was recorded by American vocal group, the 5th Dimension. The songs’ first part, “Aquarius”, is the opening track for the musical, “Hair”, which expresses themes of peace, love, and understanding. The second part of the medley, “Let the Sunshine In,” has a more upbeat tempo, conveying a message of hope and positivity. On this very day, April 20th 1969, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please…

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R.I.P. LEVON HELM

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Levon Helm was an American singer and musician who was born in Elaine, Arkansas on May 26th, 1940. He is best remembered as drummer (and vocalist) for the influential rock group, The Band. Some of their most popular songs (featuring Helm’s vocals) include “The Weight”, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”, and today’s song choice. In 1994, the Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2008, the group received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day, April 19th, 2012, Mark Lavon…

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“BAD DAY” by DANIEL POWTER

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“Bad Day” is a song that was recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter, Daniel Powter. A piano-driven pop song, the lyrics within reflect feelings of frustration, disappointment, and the many challenges of life. In 2007, it was nominated for “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance” at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards show. On this very day, April 19th 2006, 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 his 2005 self-titled album, here’s DANIEL POWTER,…

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Heaven & Earth 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY HANSEN

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Kelly Hansen is an American vocalist who is best known as the current lead singer of Foreigner. He joined the band (in 2005) taking over the role from his predecessor, Lou Gramm. A British-American rock band (that was formed in 1976) Foreigner is known for many hit songs, including “I Want to Know What Love Is”, “Waiting for a Girl Like You”, “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” and many others. On this very day, April 18th 1961, Kelly Hansen was born in Hawthorne, California. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve…

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“SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY” by FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS

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“She Drives Me Crazy” is a song that was recorded by British pop band, the Fine Young Cannibals. It’s catchy sound and chorus helped it top the charts in many countries around the world, including Spain, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. On this very day, April 18th 1989, 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. From their album, “The Raw & The Cooked”, here’s the FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS, with…

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