Category: Heaven & Earth

Chrissie Hynde is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is best known as founder and lead vocalist of The Pretenders. Some of this group’s most famous singles include “Back on the Chain Gang”, “Middle of the Road”, “Don’t Get Me Wrong”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout the years, she has been the only consistent member of the Pretenders, and in 2005, she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, September 7th…

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Tom Fogerty was an American musician who was born in Berkeley, California on November 9th, 1941. He is best remembered as the rhythm guitarist for American southern rock band, Creedence Clearwater Revival. Some of this group’s primary hits include “Bad Moon Rising”, “Fortunate Son”, “Proud Mary”, “Down on the Corner”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1993, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of CCR). On this very day, September 6th…

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Joe South was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 28th, 1940. He achieved success in the 1960s (and 1970s) with his contributions to the pop and country music genres. His two most popular songs were “Walk a Mile in My Shoes”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1979, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2019, he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum.…

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Beyoncé is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame (in the late 1990s) as lead singer of the R&B girl group, Destiny’s Child. Some of their most popular songs include “Say My Name”, “Survivor”, “Independent Women”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). As a solo artist, Beyonce had many more hit singles, including “Crazy in Love”, “Irreplaceable”, “Single Ladies”, “If I were a Boy”, and “Break My Soul” (to name just a few). Amongst her many accolades, she has…

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Walter Becker was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer who was born in Queens, New York on February 20th, 1950. He is best remembered for his services with the jazz rock band, Steely Dan. Over the years, this group produced a string of successful hits, including “Do It Again”, “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”, “Peg”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, September 3rd 2017, Walter Carl Becker died from esophageal cancer (at 67 years of age).…

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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 duo 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 teen 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, exactly 54 years ago today, I’ve chosen a ballad that made Gibson the youngest artist to…

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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, exactly 35 years…

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Liam Payne is an English singer and songwriter who gained fame as a member of the popular boy band, One Direction. Some of their most popular songs 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 birthday, exactly 31 years…

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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 musician, singer, and songwriter who is best known as co-founder and bassist of 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 induction…

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Charlie Watts was a legendary musician who was born in London, England on June 2nd, 1941. He is best remembered as drummer for the Rolling Stones, which he joined in 1963. 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 songs, 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,…

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