Category: Heaven & Earth

Andy Partridge is an English musician and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist (and guitarist) for the alternative rock band, XTC. This group gained prominence in the late 1970s (and early 1980s) with their distinctive sound that blended elements of new wave, post-punk, and psychedelia. Partridge co-founded the band in 1972, and they went on to release a series of critically acclaimed albums, including “Drums and Wires”, “Black Sea”, “English Settlement”, and “Skylarking”. On this very day, November 11th 1953, Andy John Partridge was born in Mtarfa, Malta.…

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Miranda Lambert is an American country singer who rose to fame after appearing on the reality TV show, “Nashville Star” (in 2003). Since then, she has become one of the leading figures in the modern country music scene. Some of her best-known songs include “Gunpowder & Lead”, “Over You”, “Mama’s Broken Heart”, and today’s attached song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has received a total of 3 Grammy Awards, and in April 2018, she won the ACM Award for “Female Vocalist…

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Nick Lachey is an American singer who gained prominence (in the late 1990s) as lead vocalist for the pop group, 98 Degrees. This boy band became successful with hits like “Because of You”, “The Hardest Thing”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). After his time with 98 Degrees, Nick Lachey pursued a solo career with albums like “Soulo” (in 2003) and “What’s Left of Me” (in 2006). On this very day, November 9th 1973, Nicholas Scott Lachey was born in Harlan,…

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Heavy D was a rapper and record producer who was born in Mandeville, Jamaica on May 24th, 1967. He was best known as leader of the hip-hop group, Heavy D & the Boyz (featuring G-Whiz, Eddie F, and DJ T-Roy). Together, this group gained commercial success with hits like “Is It Good to You”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, November 8th 2011, Dwight Arrington Myers (known professionally as Heavy D) died in Los Angeles, California (at…

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Leonard Cohen was a singer and songwriter who was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on September 21st, 1934. Some of his most famous songs include “Suzanne”, “Bird on the Wire”, “Chelsea Hotel #2”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he received many accolades, including 8 Juno Awards and 3 Grammys. In 2008, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2010, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day, November…

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Corey Glover is an American singer and musician who is best known as lead vocalist for the rock band, Living Colour. Formed in 1984, this group gained prominence (in the late 1980s) and is known for its eclectic mix of rock, funk, jazz, hip-hop, and metal. Their most popular songs are “Glamour Boys” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided song link). With Corey Glover at the helm, Living Colour has won 2 Grammys and 3 MTV Video Music Awards. On this very…

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Bryan Adams is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold over 75 million records worldwide. His most famous singles include “Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”, “Somebody”, “Everything I Do (I Do It for You)”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his storied career, he has won a total of 20 Juno Awards, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very day, November 5th 1959, Bryan Adams was born…

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Felix Mendelssohn was a German composer, pianist, and conductor who was born in Hamburg, Germany on February 3rd, 1809. A key contributor to the “Romantic Period” in classical music history, he’s regarded as one of the most celebrated and versatile composers of his time. Initially born into a wealthy and cultured Jewish family, Mendelssohn’s father Abraham later had his family baptized as Lutheran Christians. This was partially decided as a way to facilitate their integration into German society. By the age of 12, Felix composed his first symphony, and by…

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Adam Ant is an English singer and musician who gained fame as lead vocalist for the new wave and post-punk band, Adam and the Ants. This group achieved commercial success with their second album, “Kings of the Wild Frontier”, which included singles like “Antmusic” and “Dog Eat Dog”. He later pursued a solo career and released his 1982 album, “Friend or Foe”, which includes the song I chose for you today (and can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, November 3rd 1954, Stuart…

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Nelly, is an American rapper and songwriter who started his career (in 1993) as a member of the mid-west Hip-Hop group, St. Lunatics. Several years later, he embarked on a solo career and released a string of hit singles, including “Hot in Here”, “Grillz”, “E.I.”, “Just a Dream”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has won multiple accolades, including 9 Billboard Music Awards and 3 Grammys. On this very day, November 2nd 1974, Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (known professionally as…

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Sophie B. Hawkins is an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition (in 1992) with her debut album, “Tongues and Tails”. Her biggest singles include songs like “Right Beside You”, “As I Lay Me Down”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, November 1st 1964, Sophie Ballantine Hawkins was born in New York City. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a contemporary track that Slant Magazine included on their list of the “100 Best Singles of the…

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Vanilla Ice is an American rapper who gained fame with his hit single, “Ice Ice Baby” (which became the first hip-hop single to top Billboard’s Hot 100 chart). Along with the Beastie Boys and House of Pain, he was one of the earliest white rappers to attain major success. For 8 months (between 1991-1992), he dated the legendary Madonna, while they were both at the peak of their careers. In 1991, Vanilla Ice won a total of two American Music Awards, including “Favorite New Pop Artist”. On this very day, October 31st…

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Pop artist, Snow, is a Canadian rapper who is best known for his unique blend of reggae and hip-hop. His most notable songs include “Girl, I’ve Been Hurt”, “Everybody Wants to Be Like You”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).Top of Form Among his accolades, he has won a Juno Award and a Billboard Music Award. He also won 8 Billboard Latin Music Awards for Daddy Yankee’s 2020 song, “Con Calma” (which samples today’s song choice). On this very day, October…

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Duane Allman was an American rock and blues guitarist who was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 20th, 1946. Co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, his exceptional slide guitar playing made him a key contributor to the Southern rock genre. In 1995, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Allman Brothers). On this very day, October 29th 1971, Howard Duane Allman died in a motorcycle crash (at just 24 years of age). In memory of his passing, I’ve chosen a…

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Jerry Lee Lewis (also known as the “Killer”) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who was born in Ferriday, Louisiana on September 29th, 1935. Known for his energetic performances and flamboyant piano-playing style, he emerged (in the 1950s) as one of the pioneers of early rock and roll. Some of his most well-known songs include “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”, “Breathless”, “High School Confidential”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he won 4 Grammy Awards, and in…

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