Category: Heaven & Earth

Fantasia Barrino is an American R&B singer who gained national attention (in 2004) as winner of the reality TV series, “American Idol”. Her most popular songs (to date) include “I Believe”, “When I See U”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout her career, she has received several Grammy Awards, including “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” (for her 2010 single, “Bittersweet”).Top of Form On this very day, June 30th 1984, Fantasia Monique Barrino was born in High Point, North Carolina. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a soulful ballad that…

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Colin Hay is a singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist (and principal songwriter) for Men at Work. This band’s most popular material was during the 1980s, which included tracks like “Down Under”, “Overkill”, and today’s attached song link. In 1983, based heavily on Hays’ charismatic influence, Men at Work won the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist”. On this very day, June 29th 1953, Colin James Hay was born in Ayrshir, Scotland. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a song that topped the Billboard charts…

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Kellie Pickler is an American singer and songwriter who came to prominence (in 2006) as a contestant on the reality TV show, “American Idol”. Since then, she has produced a string of notable songs including “Red High Heels”, “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful”, and today’s attached song link. In addition to “American Idol”, she also appeared on another reality TV show, “Dancing with the Stars” (which she won in 2013). On this very day, June 28th 1986, Kellie Dawn Pickler was born in Albermarle, North Carolina. In celebration of her…

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Bobby Womack was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 4th, 1944. As a solo artist, his most popular songs include “Across 110th Street”, “If You Think You’re Lonely Now”, “Woman’s Gotta Have It”, and today’s attached song link. In 2009, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in recognition of his influence on Soul and R&B music). On this very day, June 27th 2014, Robert Dwayne Womack died at his home in Tarzana, California (at the age of 70). In memory…

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Ariana Grande is an American singer and songwriter who has become one of the most successful and influential pop artists of her generation. To this point in her career, her primary hits include “Into You”, “No Tears Left to Cry”, “7 Rings”, “Yes, and”, “The Boy is Mine”, and today’s attached song link. Amongst her many accolades, she has won a Brit Award, 3 AMAs and two Grammys. On this very day, June 26th 1993, Ariana Grande was born in Boca Raton, Florida. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen…

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Michael Jackson (often referred to as the “King of Pop”) was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Gary, Indiana on August 29th, 1958. He initially rose to fame as lead singer of the Jackson Five (a family group that released popular tracks like “ABC”, “I Want You Back”, and “I’ll Be There”). As a solo artist, Jackson produced even more iconic tracks, including “Rock with You”, “Thriller”, “Billie Jean”, “Beat It”, and today’s attached song link (to name just a few). Throughout his career, he won 13…

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Andy McCluskey is a British singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the synth-pop band, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. A primary contributor to the eighties new wave movement, this group’s most popular songs included “Enola Gay” “So in Love”, “Dreaming”, and today’s attached song link. Regarded as an EDM pioneer in the U.K., he has received various Ivor Novello, Grammy and Brit Awards. On this very day, June 24th 1959, George Andrew McCluskey was born in Heswall, England. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a song that was featured on the “Pretty in…

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The late Myles Goodwyn was a singer, musician, and songwriter who was best known as lead vocalist for Canadian rock band, April Wine. Some of the bands ‘most popular songs include “You Could Have Been a Lady”, “Roller”, “I Like to Rock”, and (of course) today’s attached song link. In 2012, he (along with other members of April Wine) was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. On this very day, June 23rd 1948, the late Myles Goodwyn was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick. In celebration of his heavenly…

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Cyndi Lauper is an American singer and songwriter who became known for her colorful, eccentric fashion sense, which included bright and mismatched clothing (and wild hairstyles). Her most popular songs include “True Colors”, “All Through the Night”, “Time After Time”, “She Bop”, and today’s attached song link. In 1985, she won the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist”, and the single “Time After Time” earned her an additional award for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. On this very day, June 22nd 1953, Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper was born in New…

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Ray Davies is a singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for English rock band, The Kinks. Together, this group achieved success with hits like “You Really Got Me”, “All Day and All of the Night”, “Come Dancing” and today’s attached song link. In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2017, Ray Davies was knighted for his significant contributions to the music industry.Top of Form On this very day, June 21st 1944, Raymond Douglas Davies was born in the…

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Lionel Richie is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who started his career as lead vocalist of the Commodores. Known for their soulful funk and R&B sound, this group achieved success with hits like “Easy”, “Brick House”, and “Three Times a Lady”. As a solo artist, some of his most iconic hits include “All Night Long”, “You Are”, “Hello”, and today’s attached song link (to name a few). Throughout his career, he has won 4 Grammy Awards, including “Album of the Year” (in 1984) for the LP, “Can’t Slow…

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Ann Wilson is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for the rock band, Heart. Alongside her sister (and lead guitar player) Nancy Wilson, Heart produced a string of hit songs, including “Magic Man”, “Crazy on You”, “Alone”, “What About Love”, and today’s attached song link. In the year 2013, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of Heart). On this very day, June 19th 1950, Ann Dustin Wilson was born in San Diego, California. In celebration of…

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Barry Manilow is an American singer and songwriter who is known for his popular ballads and contemporary sound. His best-known songs include “Looks Like We Made It”, “Mandy”, “Can’t Smile Without You”, “I Write the Songs”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout his career, he has won several Grammy Awards, including “Best Pop Vocal Performance” (for today’s song choice). On this very day, June 17th 1943, Barry Alan Pincus (known professionally as Barry Manilow) was born in New York City. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a song with…

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Gino Vannelli is a Canadian singer and songwriter who’s known for his distinctive voice, eclectic music style, and a career that spans over many years. A winner of multiple Juno Awards, some of his biggest hits include “I Just Wanna Stop”, “Living Inside Myself”, “Wheels of Life”, “Black Cars”, and today’s attached song link. On this very day, June 16th 1952, Gino Vanelli was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a sexy disco-infused song that was one of his first hits in the U.S.…

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