Category: Heaven & Earth

Gene Simmons is an American singer, musician, and songwriter who is best known as co-founder and bass player for 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…

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Charlie Watts was a legendary drummer who was born in London, England on June 2nd, 1941. He is best remembered as a long-time member of the Rolling Stones. 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 singles, 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, August 24th 2021,…

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Rick Springfield is an Australian-American singer, and songwriter who achieved international fame in the 1980s with a series of hit songs (and his role as Dr. Noah Drake on the soap opera, “General Hospital”). Some of his greatest hits include songs like “Jessie’s Girl”, “Affair of the Heart”, “Love Somebody”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, August 23rd 1949, Richard Lewis Springthorpe (known professionally as Rick Springfield) was born in Guildford, New South Wales, Australia. In celebration…

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Dua Lipa is an English singer and songwriter whose music is characterized by a blend of Pop, Dance, and R&B influences. Some of her notable hits include “Don’t Start Now”, “Levitating”, “Dance the Night”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Her chart-topping single, “One Kiss” (with Calvin Harris) was the best-selling song of 2018, and won the Brit Award for “Song of the Year”. Throughout her career, she has won numerous accolades, including 6 Brit Awards and 3 Grammys. On this…

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Jackie DeShannon is an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence (in the 1960s) for her contribution to various genres (including Pop, Rock and Country). Some of her most notable songs include “Bette Davis Eyes”, “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In March 1981, Kim Carnes released her version of “Bette Davis Eyes” (that went on to top the charts in multiple countries around the world). On this very day, August 21st 1941, Sharon…

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Robert Plant is an English singer and songwriter best known as lead vocalist for Led Zeppelin. Formed in 1968, this legendary band released many popular tracks including “Stairway to Heaven”, “Black Dog”, “Rock and Roll”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). After Led Zeppelin broke up (in 1980), Robert Plant embarked on a solo career. Some of his biggest hits include “Tall Cool One”, “Big Log”, and “Sea of Love”. In 1995, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of…

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Lee Ann Womack is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1990s with her distinctive voice and traditional country sound. Some of her notable songs include “A Little Past Little Rock”, “I May Hate Myself in the Morning”, “Last Call”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has sold over 6 million albums worldwide, and received 5 ACM Awards, 6 CMA Awards, and a Grammy. On this very day, August 19th 1966, Lee Ann…

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Everlast is an American singer, and songwriter who is best known as frontman for the hip-hop group, House of Pain. After H.O.P. disbanded, he decided to pursue a solo career, transitioning towards a more blues and folk-influenced style. In 1998, from his 2nd album (“Whitey Ford Sings the Blues”), he released the single, “What It’s Like” (which became his most popular hit as a solo artist). In the year 2000 (alongside Carlos Santana), he received a Grammy Award for “Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals”. On…

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Belinda Carlisle is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for American pop-rock band, the Go-Go’s. In 2021, this revolutionary all-girl group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 1985, the Go-Go’s broke up, and Belinda Carlisle decided to pursue a solo career, recording hits like “Mad About You”, “I Get Weak”, “Heaven Is a Place on Earth”, “Circle in the Sand”, and “Leave a Light On”. On this very day, August 17th 1958, Belinda Jo Carlisle was born in Los…

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Aretha Franklin was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 25th, 1942. Often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” (for her powerful vocal style), Rolling Stone magazine named her as the greatest singer of all-time. With global sales of over 75 million records, some of her most iconic songs include “Natural Woman”, “Chain of Fools”, “Think”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Aside from winning 18 Grammy Awards, in 1987, she became the first…

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Joe Jonas is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame as a member of the Jonas Brothers (alongside his siblings, Kevin and Nick). Some of this group’s most popular songs include “S.O.S”, “Sucker”, “Burnin’ Up”, and “Only Human”. In 2020, the Jonas Brothers won three Billboard Music Awards (including “Top Duo/Group”), and in 2023, they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very day, August 15th 1989, Joseph Adam Jonas was born in Casa Grande, Arizona. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a 1970s-inspired pop–dance,…

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David Crosby was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who gained fame as a founding member of The Byrds. A couple of this groups’ most recognizable songs include “Mr. Tambourine Man” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). After leaving The Byrds (in 1967), he formed the band, Crosby, Stills & Nash (with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash). Later, Canadian legend Neil Young joined the group, and they went on to achieve significant success with songs like “Woodstock” and “Teach Your Children”.…

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Feargal Sharkey is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician who gained prominence as lead vocalist for punk rock band, The Undertones. This group achieved commercial success with songs like “Teenage Kicks”, “My Perfect Cousin”, and “Here Comes the Summer”. After The Undertones disbanded (in 1983), he pursued a solo career, producing U.K. hits like “You Little Thief” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, August 13th 1958, Sean Feargal Sharkey was born in Derry, Ireland. In celebration of…

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Les Paul was an American guitarist and songwriter who was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 9th, 1915. Alongside his wife Mary Ford, this duo produced a series of hit songs, including “Mocking Bird Hill”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In the early 1940s, Les Paul designed the first solid-body electric guitar, known as “The Log”. This design laid the foundation for the iconic Gibson Les Paul model (introduced in the 1950s). In 1988, he was inducted into the Rock…

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Eric Carmen was an American singer and songwriter who initially gained prominence as lead vocalist for the Raspberries (a pop rock band that drew inspiration from the “British Invasion” era). In 1975 (after the Raspberries disbanded), he started a solo career emphasizing a more contemporary, soft rock vibe. Some of his biggest solo hits include “Never Gonna Fall in Love Again”, “Hungry Eyes”, “Make Me Lose Control”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, August 11th 1949, Eric Howard Carmen…

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