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Happy “Heavenly” Birthday to RICHARD HARRIS Born: October 1st, 1930 Title: “MacArthur Park” Artist: Richard Harris Released: 1968 Peak Position: #2 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/iGAQ49b34ug?... @djraysmusic.com

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DJ Ray’s ROCK-IT THURSDAY Date: Thursday October 1st, 2026 Title: "Magic Man” Artist: Heart Released: 1975 Peak Position: #9 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/A99bkAcLIas?... @djraysmusic.com

R.I.P. LYNSEY DePAUL Died On October 1st, 2014 "Sugar Me" by Lynsey DePaul Song Link: youtu.be/zyU7-Ww8Svg?... @djraysmusic.com

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#1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! October 1st, 2018 "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 SONG LINK: youtu.be/aJOTlE1K90k?... @djraysmusic.com

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Shoutout to Irish singer, KEITH DUFFY (Boyzone), who celebrates his 52nd Birthday today (Oct 1st). Click on the link to hear him singing lead on this 1998 ballad ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/PloRi_6RVMo?.... @djraysmusic.com

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Remembering English singer-musician, MARC BOLAN, who celebrates his "Heavenly" Birthday today (September 30th, 1947). Click on the link to hear a classic 1973 T. Rex track that peaked at #3 (in the U.K.) ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/9SG65dlho_o?... @djraysmusic.com

Date: Wednesday September 30th, 2026 Title: “Only When You Leave” Artist: Spandau Ballet Released: 1984 Peak Position: #3 (in the U.K.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/hlLCC_gF8QY?... @djraysmusic.com

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DJ Ray’s WAYBACK WEDNESDAY Date: Wednesday September 30th, 2026 Title: "Be-Bop-A-Lula” Artist: Gene Vincent Released: 1956 Peak Position: #7 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/HIq1A-xZlkA?... @djraysmusic.com

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Happy “Heavenly” Birthday to MARC BOLAN Born: September 30th, 1947 Title: “20th Century Boy” Artist: T. Rex Released: 1973 Peak Position: #3 (in the U.K.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/9SG65dlho_o?... @djraysmusic.com

Shoutout to American singer, MARILYN McCOO (Fifth Dimension), who celebrates her 83rd Birthday today (Sep 30th). Click on the attached link to hear a song that topped the U.S. music charts (in 1969) ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/JFxS_MYJSOA?... @djraysmusic.com

Happy Birthday to JOHNNY MATHIS Born On September 30th, 1935 "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis Song Link: youtu.be/d2dwt9ETJ74?... @djraysmusic.com

#1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! September 30th, 1973 "We're an American Band" by Grand Funk SONG LINK: youtu.be/SJrgTwdMFd4?... @djraysmusic.com

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Remembering American singer-musician, JERRY LEE LEWIS, who celebrates his "Heavenly" Birthday today (September 29th, 1935). Click below to hear the 1957 energy track that started it all for Jerry (peaking at #3 in the U.S.) ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/xraIf_cYRQE? @djraysmusic.com

DJ Ray's SPIRITUAL VIBE Date: Tuesday September 29th, 2026 Title: “Shower the People” Artist: James Taylor Released: 1976 Peak Position: #22 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/jKPLjCnvDdo?... @djraysmusic.com

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DJ Ray’s TWO-STEP TUESDAY Date: Tuesday September 29th, 2026 Title: "When the Sun Goes Down” Artist: Kenny Chesney Released: 2004 Peak Position: #1 (on the U.S. Country Music chart) SONG LINK: youtu.be/fp65yST1Wcw?... @djraysmusic.com

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Happy “Heavenly” Birthday to JERRY LEE LEWIS Born: September 29th, 1935 Title: “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” Artist: Jerry Lee Lewis Released: 1957 Peak Position: #3 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/xraIf_cYRQE?... @djraysmusic.com

MUSIC LEGENDS with DJ Ray featuring GWEN STEFANI @djraysmusic.com

R.I.P. HELEN REDDY Died On September 29th, 2020 "Angie Baby" by Helen Reddy Song Link: youtu.be/hjZy00iHM-8?... @djraysmusic.com

#1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! September 29th, 1972 "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" by Mac Davis SONG LINK: youtu.be/w7JUX3Fx5CQ?... @djraysmusic.com

Shoutout to American singer, HALSEY, who celebrates her 32nd Birthday today (Sep 29th). Click on the attached link to hear her biggest hit, topping the U.S. music charts (in 2018) ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/ZAfAud_M_mg?.... @djraysmusic.com

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Remembering American jazz musician, MILES DAVIS, who died on this very day (September 28th, 1991). In 2006, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Click on the link to hear this master of cool doing his thing ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/n_t1O8GUVgQ? @djraysmusic.com

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MUSIC LEGENDS with DJ RAY featuring GWEN STEFANI @djraysmusic.com

R.I.P. MILES DAVIS Died: September 28th, 1991 Title: “So What” Artist: Miles Davis Released: 1959 Peak Position: Did Not Chart SONG LINK: youtu.be/n_t1O8GUVgQ?... @djraysmusic.com

DJ Ray’s MOD-POP MONDAY Date: Monday September 28th, 2026 Title: "Ain’t in L.A.” Artist: Adela Released: 2026 Peak Position: #18 (in the U.K.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/0ijm2Xui5N8?... @djraysmusic.com

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DJ Ray's MELLOW MELODY Date: Monday September 28th, 2026 Title: “No Time to Die” Artist: Billie Eilish Released: 2020 Peak Position: #1 (in the U.K.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/BboMpayJomw?... @djraysmusic.com

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R.I.P. COOLIO Died On September 28th, 2022 "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio Song Link: youtu.be/SQCSxqScSVQ?... @djraysmusic.com

#1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! September 28th, 2008 "So What" by Pink SONG LINK: youtu.be/FJfFZqTlWrQ?... @djraysmusic.com

Shoutout to American singer, JENNIFER RUSH, who celebrates her 66th Birthday today (Sep 28th). Click on the link to hear a 1985 ballad that (some might think) was originally recorded by Celine Dion, but they would be wrong ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/FYQL6Wj183g?.... @djraysmusic.com

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MUSIC LEGENDS with DJ RAY featuring GWEN STEFANI @djraysmusic.com

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Shoutout to American pop singer, SHAUN CASSIDY, who celebrates his 68th Birthday today (September 27th, 1958). Click on the link to hear his 1977 cover of a Crystal's classic ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/2S-xpUS2XVE? @djraysmusic.com

DJ Ray’s SOULFUL SUNDAY Date: Sunday September 27th, 2026 Title: "Your Good Thing (is about to end)” Artist: Lou Rawls Released: 1969 Peak Position: #18 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/Nr6Kj6oqLgE?... @djraysmusic.com

Happy Birthday to SHAUN CASSIDY Born: September 27th, 1958 Title: “Da Doo Ron Ron Ron” Artist: Shaun Cassidy Released: 1977 Peak Position: #1 (in Canada & the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/2S-xpUS2XVE?... @djraysmusic.com

DJ Ray's CANADIAN ANTHEM Date: Sunday September 27th, 2026 Title: “You Could Have Been a Lady” Artist: April Wine Released: 1972 Peak Position: #2 (in Canada) SONG LINK: youtu.be/-7i5RLLzCXQ?... @djraysmusic.com

Happy Birthday to AVRIL LAVIGNE Born On September 27th, 1984 "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne Song Link: youtu.be/5NPBIwQyPWE?... @djraysmusic.com

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#1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! September 27th, 1969 "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies SONG LINK: youtu.be/j3plj_Xplus?... @djraysmusic.com

Shoutout to legendary Canadian-musician, RANDY BACHMAN, who celebrates his 83rd Birthday today (Sep 27th). Click on the link to hear BTO's 1974 signature hit (that topped the charts in Canada & the U.S.) ... SONG LINK: youtu.be/4cia_v4vxfE?.... @djraysmusic.com

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