Category: Heaven & Earth

John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who (throughout his career) has won a total of 12 Grammy Awards. In 2015, he won an Academy Award for “Best Original Song” with his passionate anthem, “Glory”, which he performed with rapper, Common. Recorded for the film, “Selma”, this song also won a Golden Globe Award. Among his many accolades, in 2007, he received the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On this very day, December 28th 1978, John Roger Stephens (known professionally as John…

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Mick Jones is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer who is best known as co-founder and lead guitarist of the rock band, Foreigner. With worldwide sales topping 80 million records, some of their most popular hits include songs like “Feels Like the First Time”, “Cold as Ice”, “Urgent”, “I Want to Know What Love Is”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout Foreigner’s career, there were several lineup changes, but Mick Jones remained a constant and integral part of the…

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Curtis Mayfield was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who played a significant role in the development of soul and funk music. He began his music career as a member of The Impressions (in the late 1950s). With Mayfield’s distinct falsetto vocals at the forefront, this group achieved success with hits like “People Get Ready” and “It’s All Right”. Throughout his career, he was inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, (once as a member of The Impressions, and again as a solo artist). He was also…

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George Michael was a British singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame as a member of the pop group, Wham. Alongside his childhood friend, Andrew Ridgely, this duo recorded many hits like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Careless Whisper”, “Everything She Wants”, “Freedom”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). As a solo artist, George Michael continued his success by releasing many more popular singles, including “Faith”, “I Want Your Sex”, “Father Figure”, and “One More Try” (to name…

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Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer who is often regarded as a pioneer of the Latin pop explosion (in the late 1990s). Some of his most popular songs include “She’s All I Ever Had”, The Cup of Life”, “She Bangs”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his illustrious career, he has earned many accolades, including 2 Grammy Awards, 2 AMAs, A Guiness World Record, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very day, December 24th…

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Eddie Vedder is an American Singer, musician, and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist of the Alternative rock band, Pearl Jam. Dubbed as the “most popular American rock band of the 90s”, this group released many hot tracks, including “Jeremy”, “Even Flow”, “Last Kiss”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #7 on its list of the “Best Lead Singers of All-Time”, and in 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall…

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Joe Cocker was a bluesy-rock singer who was born in Yorkshire, England on May 20th, 1944. He was particularly known for his soulful interpretations of other artists’ songs, including “Unchain My Heart”, “The Letter”, “With a Little Help from My Friends”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1983, he won a Grammy Award for his song “Up Where We Belong” (a duet with Jennifer Warnes), and in 2008, Rolling Stone magazine included him on its list of the “100 Greatest…

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Nick Gilder is a British-Canadian singer and songwriter who initially gained attention as a member of the glam rock band, Sweeney Todd. His solo breakthrough came with his 1978 hit single, “Hot Child in the City”. This song topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (in the U.S.) and won the Juno Award for “Single of the Year”. In 1979, he also won the Juno Award for “Most Promising Male Vocalist”. In addition to his singing career, he was a proficient songwriter, penning tracks like “The Warrior” (which became a hit for…

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Bobby Darin was an American singer and songwriter who explored various music genres, including Rock, Pop, Swing, and folk. Some of his biggest chart hits, include “Dream Lover”, “Beyond the Sea”, “If I Were a Carpenter”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). During the 1960s, he became politically active and passionate about social issues. He was particularly involved in the civil rights movement (and was an advocate for racial equality). In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall…

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Limahl is a British pop singer who is best known as lead vocalist for the 1980s band, Kajagoogoo. He gained international fame with the group’s 1983 hit single, “Too Shy”. He also had a successful solo hit with the song, “Never Ending Story” (which was the title track for the film of the same name). On this very day, December 19th 1958, Christopher Hamill (known professionally as Limahl) was born in Lancashire, England. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 66 years ago today, I’ve chosen a track that topped the…

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Christina Aguilera is an American singer and songwriter who is known for her four-octave vocal range (and is often referred to as the “Voice of a Generation”). Her most popular singles include “Genie in a Bottle”, “What a Girl Wants”, “Come on Over Baby”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Having sold over 90 million records worldwide, she is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time. Among her many accolades, she has earned 5 Grammy Awards, and a star on…

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Paul Rodgers is an English singer, musician, and songwriter who first gained recognition as lead vocalist of the rock band, Free (whose most famous song was “All Right Now”). After his time with Free, Rodgers formed Bad Company (in 1973) and achieved success with hits like “Can’t Get Enough”, “Shooting Star”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). His lifetime collaborations include working with Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, and Queen. Named as one of the greatest singers of all time…

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Sylvester (often referred to as the “Queen of Disco”) was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Los Angeles, California on September 6th, 1947. Known for his distinctive falsetto voice and flamboyant stage presence, he was a prominent figure in the 1970s dance music scene. His biggest hit singles include “Dance (Disco Heat)”, “Do You Wanna Funk”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2023, Rolling Stone magazine included him on their list of the “Greatest Singers of All-Time”.…

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Glenn Miller was an American musician, bandleader, and composer who was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1st 1904. He (and his orchestra) achieved great popularity during the “Swing Era” (in the 1930s and 1940s). His most popular recordings include “Moonlight Serenade”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). During World War II, Miller put his music career on hold to serve in the U.S. Army. He led the Army Air Force Band, entertaining troops and boosting morale. In…

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Dinah Washington was an American jazz and blues singer who was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on August 29th 1924. In the early 1950s, she achieved success with recordings like “Unforgettable”, “Teach Me Tonight”, and “What a Difference a Day Makes” (which won the Grammy Award for “Best Rhythm & Blues Performance”). All of these songs were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 1993, Dinah Washington, herself, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, December 14th 1963, Ruth Lee Jones (known…

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