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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATY PERRY

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Katy Perry is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame (in the late 2000s) with her breakthrough single, “I Kissed a Girl”. With momentum on her side, she would go on to release a string of popular hits like “Teenage Dream”, “Last Friday Night”, “Roar”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). With more than 143 million records sold worldwide, she is one of the best-selling artists of all-time, and is one of the most popular celebrities on Twitter (with…

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“TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART” by BONNIE TYLER

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“Total Eclipse of the Heart” is an emotional power ballad that was recorded by Welsh singer, Bonnie Tyler. Written by Jim Steinman, it became Tyler’s biggest hit and was Grammy-nominated for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. With record sales in excess of 6 million copies, it went on to earn a platinum certification (in 2001). The song’s immense popularity helped it top the charts in multiple countries, including Norway, Australia, Canada, and the U.K. On this very day, OCTOBER 25th 1983, it was also the #1 song in America, topping…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRAKE

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Music artist, Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter who initially gained recognition as an actor on the 2000s TV series, “Degrassi: The Next Generation”. However, his music career didn’t take off until he released his mixtapes (and debut studio album). Some of his most notable songs include “Hotline Bling”, “God’s Plan”, “In My Feelings” “Started from the Bottom”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his incredible career, he has won 5 Grammys, 2 Brit Awards, 2 Juno Awards,…

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“ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST” by QUEEN

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“Another One Bites the Dust” is a popular song that was recorded by British rock band, Queen. Characterized by its funky bassline and Freddie Mercury’s powerful vocals, this song has been an anthem for various sporting events (throughout the years). In 1981, it won an American Music Award for “Favorite Rock Single”, and also garnered a Grammy-nomination for “Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal”. On this very day, October 24th 1980, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DWIGHT YOAKAM

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Dwight Yoakam is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who emerged (in the 1980s) as part of a new movement which sought to bring a more traditional sound back to country music. Some of his more popular songs include “Honky-Tonk Man”, “Fast as You”, “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has received many accolades, including 2 ACM Awards, and a Grammy. On this very day, October 23rd 1956, Dwight David Yoakam was…

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“RUNAROUND SUE” by DION & THE BELMONTS

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“Runaround Sue” is a classic rock and roll song that was recorded by American singer, Dion DiMucci (mononymously known as Dion). The lyrics within tell the story of a woman who’s known for being unfaithful and causing heartbreak to various men. Rolling Stone magazine ranked this track on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”, and in 2002, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, October 23rd 1961, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAGGY

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Shaggy is a Jamaican-American reggae artist who is best known for his smooth voice (and songs that blend dancehall with elements of hip-hop and pop). His most well-known singles include “Boombastic”, “Oh Carolina”, “Angel”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has received many accolades, including 2 Grammys, 2 Billboard Music Awards, and a Juno Award. On this very day, October 22nd 1968, Orville Richard Burrell (known professionally as Shaggy) was born in Kingston, Jamaica. In celebration of…

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“TAKE ON ME” by A-HA

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“Take On Me” is a retro 80s song that was recorded by Norwegian pop band, A-Ha. A global sensation, it topped the charts in 26 countries, including Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden. Its unique music video, which combines live-action and animation, received widespread acclaim, earning many accolades, including six MTV Video Music Awards (in 1986). On this very day, October 22nd 1985, 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…

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