Category: Heaven & Earth

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 success (as a solo artist) with songs like “Free Fallin’” and “I Won’t Back Down”. Rolling Stone magazine included him on their list…

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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, exactly 89 years ago…

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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 American Music Awards show),…

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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 included 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, exactly 56 years…

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Gerry Marsden was an English musician, singer, and songwriter who is best remembered as lead vocalist of Gerry and the Pacemakers, whose most popular hits include “How Do You Do It?”, “I Like It”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In common with the Beatles, they came from Liverpool, were managed by Brian Epstein, and were a notable contributor to the 1960s “British Invasion”. On this very day, September 24th 1942, Gerry Marsden was born in Liverpool, England. In celebration…

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Bruce Springsteen is an American singer, musician, and songwriter who is often referred to as “The Boss”. Alongside the E Street Band, his most popular songs include tracks like “Born to Run”, “Hungry Heart”, “Dancing in the Dark”, “Glory Days”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Over the years, he has received numerous accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, and in 1999, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, September 23rd 1949, Bruce Springsteen…

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Joan Jett is an American singer, musician, and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist of the Blackhearts. Some of the group’s most notable songs include “Crimson & Clover”, “I Love Rock & Roll”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). A symbol of empowerment for women in rock, Rolling Stone magazine included her on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time”, and in 2015, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very…

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Liam Gallagher is a singer and songwriter who rose to fame as lead vocalist of the English rock band, Oasis. Formed in 1991, this group achieved massive success with songs like “Wonderwall”, “Don’t Look Back in Anger”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Alongside his brother Noel, this group achieved many accolades, including 6 Brit Awards and 3 World Music Awards. On this very day, September 21st 1972, William John Paul Gallagher was born in Manchester, England. In celebration of his…

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Jim Croce was an American singer and songwriter who gained popularity (in the early 1970s) with his heartfelt songs, storytelling lyrics, and warm, melodic voice. Some of his most popular songs include “Bad Leroy Brown”, “Operator”, “I Got a Name”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1990, Jim Croce was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame On this very day, September 20th 1973, James Joseph Croce died in a plane crash in Louisiana (at just 30 years of age). In…

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