Category: Heaven & Earth

Jackson Browne is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who emerged (in the 1970s) as a prominent figure in the Southern California rock scene. Some of his most well-known songs include “Doctor My Eyes”, “The Pretender”, “Somebody’s Baby”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In the year 2004, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2007, he was also inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. On this very day, October 9th 1948, Clyde Jackson…

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Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who is known for his versatility in music, incorporating elements of Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, and Reggae. Some of his most popular songs include “Just the Way You Are”, “Grenade,” “Locked Out of Heaven”, “Uptown Funk” (with Mark Ronson), and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his many accolades, he has received 13 Grammy Awards, 13 Soul Train Awards, 11 AMAs, 4 Brit Awards, and 3 Guiness World Records. Having sold…

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John Mellencamp is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame (in the 1980s) with a series of hit singles, including “Jack and Diane”, “Pink Houses”, “Crumblin’ Down”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). He has sold over 60 million albums worldwide, and has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards. In 2008, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2018, he was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On this very day, October…

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Eddie Van Halen was a Dutch-American musician and songwriter who was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 26th, 1955. Widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in music history, he co-founded and played lead guitar for the legendary, Van Halen. Some of the band’s most popular singles include songs like “Runnin’ with the Devil”, “Jump”, “Hot for Teacher”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #4 on their list of the “Greatest Guitarists of All-Time”,…

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Steve Miller is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is best known as leader of the Steve Miller Band. Some of this group’s most well-known songs include “Take the Money and Run”, “Fly Like an Eagle”, “Rock’n Me”, “Abracadabra”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).Top of Form The godson of legendary guitar virtuoso, Les Paul, in 2016, Steve Miller was officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, October 5th 1943, Steven Haworth Miller…

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Loretta Lynn was an American country singer who was born in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky on April 14th, 1932. Most of her success came from hits like “Honky Tonk Girl”, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)”, “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)”, 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 3 Grammy Awards, and inductions into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. On September…

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Gwen Stefani is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame as lead vocalist of the pop-rock band, No Doubt. Together, this group produced many popular songs such as “Don’t Speak”, “Just a Girl”, “Hey Baby”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In the 2000s, Stefani embarked on a solo career and released hits like “Hollaback Girl”, “The Sweet Escape”, and “Rich Girl”. Rolling Stone magazine called her “the only true female rock star left on radio or MTV”, and in 2023,…

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Tom Petty was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in Gainseville, Florida on October 20th, 1950. Alongside his backup band, the Heartbreakers, he went on to produce many popular singles like “American Girl”, “Don’t Do Me Like That”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In addition to his work with the Heartbreakers, he also had a successful solo career with hits like “Free Fallin’” and “I Won’t Back Down”. Rolling Stone magazine included him on their list of…

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Lynsey de Paul was a singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born in London, England on June 11th 1948. A two-time Ivor Novello Award winner, she had several hit singles (in the U.K.), including “Won’t Somebody Dance with Me”, “No, Honestly”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Although she was never married, her high-profile relations are well documented. Throughout her life she dated many stars, including Dudley Moore, Ringo Starr, James Coburn, Bernie Taupin, and David Frost. On this very…

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Johnny Mathis is a legendary American singer who is best-known for his classic sound and smooth, velvety voice. Some of his most popular songs include “Misty”, “It’s Not for Me to Say”, “Wonderful! Wonderful!”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In the year 2003, the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presented him with the “Lifetime Achievement Award”.  On this very day, September 30th 1935, John Royce Mathis was born in Gilmer, Texas. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a classic…

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Helen Reddy was an American singer who was born in Melbourne, Australia on October 25th, 1941. She gained international fame (in the 1970s) with her empowering hit song, “I Am Woman”, which became a symbol of the women’s liberation movement. Her other big hits include songs like “Delta Dawn”, “You and Me Against the World”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1973, she won a Grammy Award for “I Am Woman”, and in 1974 (at the inaugural AMAs), she won…

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Coolio is an American rapper and record producer who was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on August 1st 1963. He rose to fame (in the mid-1990s) as a prominent figure in the emerging hip-hop scene. His most popular songs include “Fantastic Voyage”, “1, 2, 3, 4”, 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 1 AMA, 1 Billboard Music Award, and a Grammy. On this very day, September 28th 2022, Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (known…

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Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer and songwriter who gained fame (in the early 2000s) with her debut album, “Let Go”. Some of her best-known songs include “My Happy Ending”, “I’m With You”, “Girlfriend”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has sold over 30 million singles worldwide, and received a total of 8 Grammy Award nominations (including “Best New Artist”). On this very day, September 27th 1984, Avril Ramona Lavigne was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. In…

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Robert Palmer was a singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in Yorkshire, England on January 19th, 1949. Some of his most prominent singles include hits like “Addicted to Love”, “Simply Irresistible”, “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he received many accolades, including two Grammy Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award (for “Best Male Video”). On this very day, September 26th 2003, Robert Allen Palmer died from a heart attack…

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Will Smith is an American rapper who initially gained fame under his original stage name, “The Fresh Prince”. Alongside his counterpart, DJ Jazzy Jeff, he won the first-ever Grammy Award for “Best Rap Performance“ (in 1989). As a solo artist, his biggest hits include ”Wild, Wild West”, “Getting’ Jiggy With it”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, September 25th 1968, Willard Carroll Smith II was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a…

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