Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DWIGHT YOAKAM
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
“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
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
“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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOJA CAT
Doja Cat is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter who rose to prominence (in the mid-2010s) with her unique blend of Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop influences. Some of her most popular songs include “Woman”, “Streets”, “Say So”, “Kiss Me More”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has received many accolades, including 5 Billboard Music Awards, 5 AMAs, 4 Video Music Awards, and a Grammy. On this very day, October 21st 1995, Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini (known professionally as Doja…
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“BAD BLOOD” by NEIL SEDAKA
“Bad Blood” is a popular seventies song that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Neil Sedaka. The lyrics within express the narrator’s third-party perspective towards a non empathetic woman (who is capable of messing up a good man’s mind). Considered as Sedaka’s signature hit, “Bad Blood” was certified gold (in the U.S.) and topped the charts in Canada. On this very day, October 21st 1975, 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…
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R.I.P. RONNIE VAN ZANT
Ronnie Van Zant was an American singer and musician who was born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 15th, 1948. He gained fame as lead vocalist of the Southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Some of the group’s most popular singles include songs like “Free Bird”, “Simple Man”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine included Lynyrd Skynyrd on their list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All-Time”, and in 2005, the band was inducted into the Rock &…
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