Category: Heaven & Earth

Luther Ingram was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Jackson, Tennessee on November 30th, 1937. He began his career as a gospel singer, and later transitioned to secular music. His most successful songs, include “I’ll Be Your Shelter in Time”, “Do You Love the One You’re With”, and today’s song choice. His soulful voice and heartfelt performances earned him great respect in the music industry. On this very day, March 19th, 2007, Luther Thomas Ingram died of heart failure (after suffering for years from diabetes and kidney…

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Adam Levine is an American singer and songwriter, who is best known as lead vocalist of the pop rock band, Maroon 5. Since their inception (in 2001), this band has produced numerous chart-topping hits, including “Moves Like Jagger”, “Sugar”, “Girls Like You”, and “She Will Be Loved”. During the years 2011 until 2019, Adam Levine served as a coach on the reality TV show, “The Voice”. In 2019 he and Maroon 5 headlined the Super Bowl 53 halftime show. With Adam Levine as their front man, Maroon 5 has received…

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Jermaine Stewart was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter who was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 7th, 1957. Before starting his solo career, he was a backing vocalist for artists like Shalamar and Culture Club. As a solo artist, his most popular singles, included songs like “Jody”, “Don’t Talk Dirty to Me”, “Say It Again”, and today’s song choice. On this very day, March 17th, 1997, William Jermaine Stewart died of AIDS-related liver cancer (at 39 years of age). In memory of his passing, I’ve chosen a classic dance…

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Nancy Wilson is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, who is one of the founding members of Heart. Alongside her sister Ann, she helped the group become one of the most successful rock bands ever. Some of Hearts’ most reputable singles include songs like “Barracuda”, “Magic Man”, “Alone”, “Never”, and today’s song choice (to name a few). Throughout her career, she has received various accolades, including a 2013 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, March 16th 1954, Nancy Wilson was born in San…

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Bret Michaels is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known as lead vocalist for the glam rock band, Poison. With Michaels as front man, this group achieved commercial success with hits like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Talk Dirty to Me”, “Something to Believe In”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has faced significant health challenges, including a brain hemorrhage that he dealt with in 2010. Despite these setbacks, he has continued to tour, and is considered a key figure in the glam metal genre…

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Quincy Jones is an American composer (and record producer) who is one of the most influential and successful figures in the music industry, with a career that has spanned over seven decades. One of his most notable collaborations was with Michael Jackson. He produced Jackson’s albums, “Off the Wall”, “Thriller”, and “Bad”, contributing to some of the best-selling LPs of all time. Throughout his illustrious career, he has won a record 28 Grammys, including a “Grammy Legend” Award. On this very day, March 14th 1933, Quincy Delight Jones was born…

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Percy Sledge was an American soul and gospel singer who was born in Leighton, Alabama on November 25th, 1940. Some of his most popular hits include “Warm and Tender Love”, “Take Time to Know Her”, and today’s song choice. Due to his contributions to the R&B/Soul genre, in 2005, he was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, April 14th 2015, Percy Tyrone Sledge died of liver cancer (at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana). He was 74 at the time of his…

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Neil Sedaka is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who rose to fame (in the late 1950s) and has since enjoyed a long and successful career. His greatest hits include “Oh! Carol”, “Calendar Girl”, “Bad Blood”, “Breaking Up is Hard to Do”, and today’s song choice. His music spans various styles, including pop, rock, doo-wop, and ballads. In 1983, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the music industry. On this very day, March 13th 1939, Neil Sedaka was born in Brooklyn, New…

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James Taylor is an American musician, singer and songwriter who is known for his distinctive voice, introspective lyrics, and a blend of folk, rock, and pop music. He is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all-time. His most popular singles, include “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Carolina in My Mind”, “Shower the People”, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has won multiple Grammys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award (in 2000). That same year, he was inducted into the…

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Joel Madden is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known as lead vocalist for the pop-punk band, Good Charlotte. Alongside his twin brother, Benji, he co-founded the band in 1996. Their music often deals with themes of teenage angst, relationships, and social issues. Some of their most popular hits include songs like “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”, “I Just Wanna Live”, and today’s song choice. On this very day, March 11th 1979, Joel Reuben Combs (known better as Joel Madden) was born in Waldorf, Maryland. In…

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Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter who gained widespread fame after winning “American Idol” (in 2005). Since then, her powerful vocals (and engaging stage presence) made her one of the most successful and prominent figures in country music. Her most popular singles include “Inside Your Heaven”, “Jesus take the Wheel”, “Cowboy Casanova”, and today’s song choice (to name just a few). The most awarded country artist of all time, she has been the recipient of many accolades, including 8 Grammy Awards. In 2008, she was inducted into the Grand…

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Christopher George Latore Wallace was an American rapper who was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 21st, 1972. He is often referred to as Biggie Smalls, Biggie, or by his stage name, The Notorious B.I.G. Growing up, he faced a challenging environment marked by poverty and crime, which later influenced his lyrics. His discography features hits like “Juicy”, “Hypnotize”, “One More Chance”, and today’s song choice. During the mid-1990s, he became a central figure in the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry, which was marked by tensions between artists like…

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Gary Numan is a singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to prominence (in the late 1970s) as a leading figure in the synth-pop movement. Known for his distinctive visual style, he often adopted a futuristic or post-apocalyptic look. Over time, he developed a dedicated fanbase known as the “Numanoids”. Throughout his career, he has received many accolades, including the Ivor Novello Award for “Outstanding Contemporary Song Collection”. On this very day, March 8th 1958, he was born in London, England (as Gary Anthony James Webb). In celebration of his…

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Taylor Dayne is an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence (in the late 1980s) with a series of hit songs that showcased her powerful vocals and danceable pop sound. Her biggest singles include “Tell It to My Heart”, I’ll Be Your Shelter”, “Don’t Rush Me”, “Prove Your Love”, “I’ll Always Love You”, and today’s song choice.  In December 2016, Billboard magazine ranked her the 28th most successful dance artist of all time. On this very day, March 7th 1962, she was born in Manhattan, New York City (as Leslie Wunderman).…

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Stompin’ Tom Connors was a Canadian country-folk singer who was born in Saint John, New Brunswick on February 9th, 1936. Known for his distinctive voice and signature black cowboy hat, some of his most notable songs include “Bud the Spud”, “The Hockey Song”, and today’s song choice. In the 1970s, he took a stand against what he perceived as mistreatment by the music industry, and returned all six of his Juno Awards (in protest). A rebel through and through, in 1993, he declined to be inducted into the Canadian Country Music…

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