Category: Heaven & Earth

Bette Midler is an American singer who gained fame with songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”, “The Rose”, and “From a Distance”. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including 3 Grammy Awards, one for “Record of the Year” (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided song link). On this very day, December 1st 1945, Bette Midler was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a love ballad that topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (in the U.S.). Taken from the “Beaches” soundtrack, here’s…

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Billy Idol is an English musician, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence (in the late 1970s) as a member of the punk rock band, Generation X. However, it was his solo career that made him famous. Some of his best-known songs include “Dancing with Myself”, “Catch My Fall”, “Eyes Without a Face”, “White Wedding”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his accolades, on January 6th 2023, he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this…

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George Harrison was an English singer and musician who was born in Liverpool, England on February 25th, 1943. He is best remembered as lead guitarist of The Beatles. As a member of the “Fab Four”, he contributed with compositions like “Something”, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”, and “Here Comes the Sun”. After The Beatles disbanded (in 1970), he embarked on a successful solo career. His most popular singles include songs like “My Sweet Lord”, “All Those Years Ago”, “Got My Mind Set on You”, and today’s song choice (that can…

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Trey Songz is an American R&B singer and songwriter who released his debut album, “I Gotta Make It” (in 2005). He’s best known for his singles, “Can’t Help but Wait”, “Bottoms Up”, “Na Na”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his accolades, he won a BET Award for “Best Male R&B Artist”, and 2 Soul Train Music Awards, both for “Best Male R&B/Soul Artist”.Top of Form On this very day, November 28th 1984, Tremaine Aldon Neverson (known professionally as Trey…

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Hip-Hop artist Twista is an American rapper who gained recognition for his rapid-fire delivery and intricate rhyme schemes. He is considered as a pioneer of the “chopper” style of rap (characterized by fast and complex verses). In 1992, he released his debut album, “Runnin’ Off at tha Mouth” but it was his 1997 album, “Adrenaline Rush”, that solidified his reputation as a bona fide rapper. On this very day, November 27th 1973, Carl Terrell Mitchell (known professionally as Twista) was born in Chicago, Illinois. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve…

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DJ Khaled is an American DJ and Record Producer who began his career as a radio host in Miami, Florida (and later transitioned to producing his own music). He gained prominence with the release of his debut album “Listennn… the Album” (in 2006). However, it was with subsequent albums like “We the Best” (in 2007) and “Victory” (in 2010) that he established himself as a major force in the music industry. Among his many accolades, in 2020, his song “Higher” won the Grammy Award for “Best Rap/Sung Performance”. On this…

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Irene Cara is an American singer and actress who gained fame (in the early 1980s) with her portrayal of Coco Hernandez in the film “Fame”. In 1983, she had a major hit with her single, “Flashdance…What a Feeling” (which won a Grammy Award for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”). This song topped the charts in many countries around the world, including Spain, France, Australia,Canada, and the U.S.. On this very day, November 25th 2022, Irene Cara Escalara died at her home in Largo, Florida (at 63 years of age). In…

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Freddie Mercury was a British singer who is best remembered as lead vocalist for the rock band, Queen. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic frontmen in the history of music. With Mercury at the helm, Queen would go on to release a string of successful hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Somebody to Love”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). With worldwide record sales of approximately 300 million, in 2001, Freddie Mercury…

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Miley Cyrus is an American singer and songwriter who gained widespread fame (in 2006) for her role on the Disney series, “Hannah Montana”. The show’s success propelled her to stardom and provided a platform for a lucrative music career. Some of her most popular songs include hits like “Wrecking Ball”, “We Can’t Stop”, “Flowers”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among her many accolades are 5 Billboard Music Awards and 8 Guinness World Records. On this very day, November 23rd 1992, Destiny Hope Cyrus (better known…

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Michael Hutchence was a popular vocalist who was born in Sydney, Australia on January 22nd, 1960. He is best remembered as lead singer for the pop-rock band, INXS. With Hutchence at the forefront, this group achieved international success with hits such as “Need You Tonight”, “New Sensation”, “Devil Inside”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). A charismatic (yet tragic) persona that I haven’t seen since the days of Jim Morrison, in 1991, Hutchence won the Brit Award for “Best International Male”.…

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David Cassidy was an American singer, musician, and actor who was born in New York City on April 12th, 1950. He is best remembered for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s TV series, “The Partridge Family” (which helped him gain immense popularity as an American teen idol). As a solo artist, David Cassidy recorded singles like “Cherish” and “Could It Be Forever”. In 2011, he was a contestant on Donald Trump’s reality TV show, “Celebrity Apprentice” (which is interesting since he has always been a devoted democrat). On…

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Joe Walsh is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who’s recognized for his work as a solo artist and as a member of the Eagles. He joined the Eagles in 1975 and played a crucial role in their later albums, contributing to hits like “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane”. Before joining the Eagles, he had a successful solo career with popular singles like “Life’s Been Good”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). A winner of 5 Grammy Awards,…

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Kevin DuBrow was an American rock singer who was born in Hollywood, California on October 29th, 1955. He is best remembered as lead vocalist for American Heavy Metal band, Quiet Riot. Their three most popular singles include “Mama We’re all Crazy Now”, “Metal Health”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). A trailblazer for the “glam rock” genre, VH1 added them to their list of the “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock”. On this very day, November 19th 2007, Kevin Mark DuBrow…

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Fabolous, is an American rapper and songwriter who gained recognition (in the early 2000s) for his distinctive style and clever wordplay. Some of his biggest singles include “Breathe”, “Into You”, “Make Me Better”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has been grammy-nominated twice, and in 2008, he won an American Music Award for “Top Rap Song” (with his single, “Make Me Better”). On this very day, November 18th 1977, John David Jackson (know professionally as Fabolous) was…

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Jimmy Ruffin was an American soul singer who was born in Collinsville, Mississippi on May 7th, 1936. The older brother of David Ruffin (lead singer of the Temptations), his most notable songs include “I’ve Passed This Way Before”, “Gonna Give Her All the Love I’ve Got”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, November 17th 2014, Jimmy Lee Ruffin died in Las Vegas, Nevada (at 78 years of age). In memory of his passing, I’ve chosen a classic…

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