DJ Rays Music
@djraysmusic.com
If you enjoy music as much as I do, this channel is for you. I have been a professional DJ for many years and have learned to appreciate ALL genres including Pop, House, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Old School, Disco, Funk, Oldies, Rock & Country
Remembering American country music singer, SAMMI SMITH, who celebrates her "Heavenly" Birthday today (August 5th, 1943). Click on the provided link to hear her singing a tender 1975 ballad that peaked at #9 (on the U.S. Country chart) ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/mUnwStFbfQs?... @djraysmusic.com
DJ Ray's WAYBACK WEDNESDAY Date: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 Title: "Shake, Rattle & Roll" Artist: Bill Haley & The Comets Released: 1954 Peak Position: #7 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/VAY2Nqu6i-c?... @djraysmusic.com
DJ Ray's NU-WAVE PICK Date: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 Title: "Promises, Promises” Artist: Naked Eyes Released: 1983 Peak Position: #11 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/JLU-k3viss0?... @djraysmusic.com
Happy “Heavenly” Birthday to SAMMI SMITH Born: August 5th, 1943 Title: "Today I Started Loving You Again” Artist: Sammi Smith Released: 1975 Peak Position: #9 (on the U.S. Country chart) SONG LINK: youtu.be/mUnwStFbfQs?... @djraysmusic.com
Happy Birthday to TERRI CLARK Born On August 5th, 1968 "Girls Lie Too" by Terri Clark Song Link: youtu.be/plJMQeKpz40?... @djraysmusic.com
#1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! August 5th, 1958 "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson SONG LINK: youtu.be/Ej8UmkEjpDI?... @djraysmusic.com
Shoutout to Australian pop singer, SAMANTHA SANG, who celebrates her 75th Birthday today (Aug 5th). Click below to hear the song that made her famous (in 1977) with backing vocals provided by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees... SONG LINK: youtu.be/t7Py8GNNykU?.... @djraysmusic.com
Remembering American guitarist, ROBBIN CROSBY (Ratt) who celebrates his "Heavenly" Birthday today (Aug 4th, 1959). Click on the link to hear one of Ratt's most popular tracks, peaking at #40 on the U.S. Charts (back in 1985) ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/I1e7M9wtLdA?... @djraysmusic.com
DJ Ray's TWO-STEP TUESDAY Date: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 Title: "Beer Never Broke My Heart" Artist: Luke Combs Released: 2019 Peak Position: #1 (on the U.S. Country Airplay chart) SONG LINK: youtu.be/7Lb9dq-JZFI?... @djraysmusic.com
DJ Ray's SPIRITUAL VIBE Date: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 Title: "Three Little Birds” Artist: Bob Marley & the Wailers Released: 1980 Peak Position: #17 (in the U.K.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/9qqDuEP4okw?... @djraysmusic.com
Happy “Heavenly” Birthday to ROBBIN CROSBY Born: August 4th, 1959 Title: "Lay it Down” Artist: Ratt Released: 1985 Peak Position: #40 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/I1e7M9wtLdA?... @djraysmusic.com
Happy "Heavenly" Birthday to LOUIS ARMSTRONG Born On August 4th, 1901 "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong Song Link: youtu.be/KaphodTOimc?... @djraysmusic.com
#1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! August 4th, 1981 "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield SONG LINK: youtu.be/qYkbTyHXwbs?... @djraysmusic.com
Shoutout to American R&B artist, MARQUES HOUSTON, who celebrates his 45th Birthday today (Aug 4th). Click on the provided link to hear his highest charting U.S. single, peaking at #39 (in 2003) ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/_y4TKcen3ZM?.... @djraysmusic.com
Remembering legendary American singer, TONY BENNETT, who celebrates his "Heavenly" 100th Birthday today (Aug 3rd, 1926). Click on the link to hear him singing an intimate soul-stirring rendition of the classic standard, "Smile"... SONG LINK: youtu.be/bCkf61t1AIs?... @djraysmusic.com
DJ Ray's MOD-POP MONDAY Date: Monday August 3rd, 2026 Title: "Stupid Song" Artist: Olivia Rodrigo Released: 2026 Peak Position: #7 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/Rt9tW3cMLhI?... @djraysmusic.com
DJ Ray's MELLOW MELODY Date: Monday August 3rd, 2026 Title: "I Love You” Artist: Climax Blues Band Released: 1981 Peak Position: #12 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/TXd3h5yB8Fo?... @djraysmusic.com
Happy “Heavenly” 100th Birthday to TONY BENNETT Born: August 3rd, 1926 Title: "Smile” Artist: Tony Bennett Released: 1959 Peak Position: Did Not Chart SONG LINK: youtu.be/bCkf61t1AIs?... @djraysmusic.com
Happy Birthday to JAMES HETFIELD Born On August 3rd, 1963 "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica Song Link: youtu.be/tAGnKpE4NCI?... @djraysmusic.com
#1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! August 3rd, 1969 "In the Year 2525" by Zager & Evans SONG LINK: youtu.be/Gb7poHQuMWg?... @djraysmusic.com
Shoutout to American singer-songwriter, ED ROLAND (Collective Soul), who celebrates his 63rd Birthday today (Aug 3rd). Click on the attached link to hear a somber 1995 track (dealing with depression) that topped the charts in Canada ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/n7TLTjqUyog?.... @djraysmusic.com
Shoutout to English pop singer, CHARLI XCX, who celebrates her 34th Birthday today (Aug 2nd). Click on the attachment to hear her 2014 solo breakthrough hit that peaked at #8 (in the U.S.) ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/m4F9YqWLzK4? @djraysmusic.com
DJ Ray's SOULFUL SUNDAY Date: Sunday August 2nd, 2026 Title: "Ooo Baby Baby" Artist: The Miracles Released: 1965 Peak Position: #16 SONG LINK: youtu.be/XXOgc-l21xg?... @djraysmusic.com
Happy 34th Birthday to CHARLI XCX Born: August 2nd, 1992 Title: "Boom Clap” Artist: Charli XCX Released: 2014 Peak Position: #8 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/m4F9YqWLzK4?... @djraysmusic.com
