Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGUS YOUNG
Angus Young is a musician and songwriter, who is best known as lead guitarist of the legendary rock band, AC/DC. He formed the band (in 1973) along with his late brother Malcolm. Known for his legendary schoolboy outfits (and intense stage presence), he directly contributed to the bands’ most iconic tracks, including “Highway to Hell”, “Dirty Deeds”, “You Shook Me all Night Long”, “Back in Black”, and “Hells Bells” (to name just a few). In 2003, alongside the other members of AC/DC, he was officially inducted into the Rock &…
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“TAKE A BOW” by MADONNA
The song, “Take a Bow”, was recorded by legendary American pop singer, Madonna. Inspired by a Latin-influenced melody, the lyrics within explore themes of heartbreak, and taking a bow at the end of a relationship. In 1994, this song was featured in the final episode of “Friends”, and in 1995, Madonna won the award for “Best Female Video” (at the MTV Video Music Awards). On this very day, March 31st 1995, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen,…
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“I LOVE ROCK N ROLL” by JOAN JETT
“I Love Rock ‘n Roll” is a pop rock song that was originally written and recorded by Arrows, and later popularized by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. Jett’s version features a straightforward and energetic rock sound with a very infectious guitar riff. Her powerful vocals contribute to the song’s enduring popularity, and in 2016, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, March 30th 1982, 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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELINE DION
Celine Dion is a highly influential Canadian singer who is known for her powerful and emotive vocals. Referred to as the “Queen of Power Ballads”, she gained international fame (in 1990) with her breakthrough album, “Unison”. However, it was her 1991 performance of the theme song for “Beauty and the Beast” that propelled her to global stardom. Some of her other hit songs include “Because You Loved Me”, “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now”, “The Power of Love”, and today’s song choice. Throughout her career, she has won numerous…
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R.I.P. JOE DIFFIE
Joe Diffie was an American country singer and songwriter who was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 28th, 1958. He gained popularity (in the 1990s) for his distinctive voice, traditional honky-tonk style, and his unique way of telling stories. Some of his most well-known songs include “Third Rock from the Sun”, “John Deere Green”, “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career he has received many accolades, including a 1993 CMA Award, and a 2002 Grammy Award for “Best Country Collaboration with Vocals”. On this…
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