Category: Heaven & Earth

Heavy D was a rapper and record producer who was born in Mandeville, Jamaica on May 24th, 1967. He was best known as leader of the hip-hop group, Heavy D & the Boyz (featuring G-Whiz, Eddie F, and DJ T-Roy). Together, this group gained commercial success with hits like “Is It Good to You”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, November 8th 2011, Dwight Arrington Myers (known professionally as Heavy D) died in Los Angeles, California (at…

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Leonard Cohen was a singer and songwriter who was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on September 21st, 1934. Some of his most famous songs include “Suzanne”, “Bird on the Wire”, “Chelsea Hotel #2”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he received many accolades, including 3 Grammys and 8 Juno Awards. In 2008, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2010, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day, November…

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Corey Glover is an American singer and musician who is best known as lead vocalist for the rock band, Living Colour. Formed in 1984, this group gained prominence (in the late 1980s) and is known for its eclectic mix of rock, funk, jazz, hip-hop, and metal. Their most popular songs are “Glamour Boys” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided song link). With Corey Glover at the helm, Living Colour has won 2 Grammys and 3 MTV Video Music Awards. On this very…

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Bryan Adams is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold over 75 million records worldwide. His most famous singles include “Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”, “Somebody”, “Everything I Do (I Do It for You)”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his storied career, he has won a total of 20 Juno Awards, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very day, November 5th 1959, Bryan Adams was born…

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Felix Mendelssohn was a German composer, pianist, and conductor who was born in Hamburg, Germany on February 3rd, 1809. A key contributor to the “Romantic Period” in classical music history, he’s regarded as one of the most celebrated and versatile composers of his time. Initially born into a wealthy and cultured Jewish family, Mendelssohn’s father Abraham later had his family baptized as Lutheran Christians. This was partially decided as a way to facilitate their integration into German society. By the age of 12, Felix composed his first symphony, and by…

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Adam Ant is an English singer and musician who gained fame as lead vocalist of the new wave and post-punk band, Adam and the Ants. This group achieved commercial success with their second album, “Kings of the Wild Frontier”, which included singles like “Antmusic” and “Dog Eat Dog”. He later pursued a solo career and released his 1982 album, “Friend or Foe”, which includes the song I chose for you today (which you can listen to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, November 3rd 1954, Stuart…

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