Category: Heaven & Earth

Cedric Hailey (also known as K-Ci) is an American singer and songwriter who is one-half of the R&B duo, K-Ci & JoJo. Alongside his younger brother, Joel Hailey, the two siblings gained fame as part of the group Jodeci (before establishing themselves as a successful duo). In 1997, they released their debut album, “Love Always”, which featured the hit single “All My Life” (a song that topped the U.S. charts and earned the brothers a Grammy Award nomination). On this very day, September 2nd 1969, Cedric Renard Hailey was born…

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Barry Gibb is a singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame as a member of the Bee Gees (alongside his younger brothers, Robin and Maurice). Amongst their many hit singles, some of the trio’s most famous songs include “Stayin’ Alive”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “Night Fever”, “Tragedy, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). The last surviving member of the Bee Gees, in 1994, Barry Gibb was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 1997, he was…

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Debbie Gibson is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame (in the late 1980s) as a teenage pop sensation. Some of her most memorable singles include “Shake Your Love”, “Only in my Dreams”, “Lost in Your Eyes”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, August 31st 1970, Deborah Ann Gibson was born in New York City. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a ballad that made Gibson the youngest artist to write and produce a Billboard…

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Bebe Rexha is an American singer who initially gained recognition as a songwriter (co-writing several hits for other artists before launching her own solo career). Some of her biggest singles include “I’m a Mess”, “Last Hurrah”, “You Can’t Stop the Girl”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2019, she received a grammy nomination for today’s song choice. On this very day, August 30th 1989, Bebe Rexha was born in Brooklyn, New York. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a…

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Liam Payne was an English singer and songwriter who gained fame as a member of the popular boy band, One Direction. Some of this group’s biggest hits include “What Makes You Beautiful”, “Story of My Life”, and “Drag Me Down”. After the break up of One Direction, Liam Payne decided to start a solo career, and released his debut album, LP1 (which features today’s song choice). On this very day, August 29th 1993, Liam James Payne was born in West Midlands, England. In celebration of his heavenly birthday, I’ve chosen…

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Shania Twain is a Canadian singer and songwriter who is considered as one of the most successful female country artists in history. Known as the “Queen of Country Pop”, her breakthrough came with her third album, “Come on Over” (which became the best-selling studio album by a female artist, in any genre). Some of her greatest hits include songs like “That Don’t Impress Me Much”, “You’re Still the One”, “From this Moment On”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her…

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Stevie Ray Vaughan was an American musician who was born in Dallas, Texas on October 3rd, 1954. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the revival of blues music, he gained prominence for his soulful guitar playing and powerful stage presence. Throughout his short career, he received a total of 6 Grammy Awards, and in 2015, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, August 27th 1990, Stephen Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash near East Troy, Wisconsin.…

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Laura Branigan was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Mount Kisco, New York on July 3rd, 1952. Some of her most well-known songs include “Self Control”, “Solitaire”, “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she contributed songs to many movie and TV soundtracks, including Flashdance, Ghostbusters, and Miami Vice. On this very day, August 26th 2004, Laura Ann Branigan died in her sleep (at 52 years of age). In…

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Gene Simmons is an American singer, musician, and songwriter who is best known as co-founder and bass player for the popular rock band, KISS. Formed in the early 1970s, this group gained fame for their elaborate stage performances, face paint, and iconic costumes. Some of the band’s most popular songs include “Detroit Rock City”, “Beth”, “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Gene Simmons (known as “The Demon”), played a significant role in the band’s 2014…

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Charlie Watts was a legendary drummer who was born in London, England on June 2nd, 1941. He is best remembered as a long-time member of the Rolling Stones. His drumming style, characterized by a jazz-influenced precision and minimalistic approach, played a crucial role in shaping the band’s sound. He contributed to many of the Stones’ most iconic singles, including “Paint It Black”, “Sympathy for the Devil”, “Brown Sugar”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, August 24th 2021,…

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Rick Springfield is an Australian-American singer, and songwriter who achieved international fame in the 1980s with a series of hit songs (and his role as Dr. Noah Drake on the soap opera, “General Hospital”). Some of his greatest hits include songs like “Jessie’s Girl”, “Affair of the Heart”, “Love Somebody”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, August 23rd 1949, Richard Lewis Springthorpe (known professionally as Rick Springfield) was born in Guildford, New South Wales, Australia. In celebration…

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Dua Lipa is an English singer and songwriter whose music is characterized by a blend of Pop, Dance, and R&B influences. Some of her notable hits include “Don’t Start Now”, “Levitating”, “Dance the Night”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Her chart-topping single, “One Kiss” (with Calvin Harris) was the best-selling song of 2018, and won the Brit Award for “Song of the Year”. Throughout her career, she has won numerous accolades, including 6 Brit Awards and 3 Grammys. On this…

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Jackie DeShannon is an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence (in the 1960s) for her contribution to various genres (including Pop, Rock and Country). Some of her most notable songs include “Bette Davis Eyes”, “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In March 1981, Kim Carnes released her version of “Bette Davis Eyes” (that went on to top the charts in multiple countries around the world). On this very day, August 21st 1941, Sharon…

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Robert Plant is an English singer and songwriter best known as lead vocalist for Led Zeppelin. Formed in 1968, this legendary band released many popular tracks including “Stairway to Heaven”, “Black Dog”, “Rock and Roll”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). After Led Zeppelin broke up (in 1980), Robert Plant embarked on a solo career. Some of his biggest hits include “Tall Cool One”, “Big Log”, and “Sea of Love”. In 1995, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of…

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Lee Ann Womack is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1990s with her distinctive voice and traditional country sound. Some of her notable songs include “A Little Past Little Rock”, “I May Hate Myself in the Morning”, “Last Call”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has sold over 6 million albums worldwide, and received 5 ACM Awards, 6 CMA Awards, and a Grammy. On this very day, August 19th 1966, Lee Ann…

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