9-25-1965 Will Smith was born. Hip-hop and rap artist Will Smith is not only known for singing but acting as well. His acting career includes Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Men in Black, Wild Wild West , I am Legend, and Hitch to name a few. Some of his songs include Parents Just Don't Understand and Men in Black. Listen to Men in Black at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRuHk6Drj2U
9-23-1930 Ray Charles was born. This soulful singer is an idol to American Music. Charles was born with full sight. By the age seven, he had lost it completely. He is known for his work in Rhythms & Blues, Rock n Roll, Gospel, Jazz, and Country Western music. He died at the age of 73 in 2004. Have a listen to one of his most famous songs, a rendition of America the Beautiful at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRUjr8EVgBg&feature=related
9-21-1874 British composer Gustav Holst was born. Holst was most noted for his composition of "The Planets"-composed between 1914-1916. The most well-played planet is "Jupiter". d.1934. Have a listen to Jupiter at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz0b4STz1lo
9-18-1971 Singer Anna Netrebko was born in Russia. She has dual citizenship in Russia and Austria. She is a soprano opera singer. Have a listen to her singing Lakme's Flower Duet with Elina Garanca at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9NK-EbUAao
9-10-1975 Canadian singer/actor Michael Buble was born. Buble is noted for having a classic style resembling the greats such as Frank Sinatra. Have a listen to "Everything" at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPUJIbXN0WY
9-1-1653 Composer Johann Pachelbel was born. Most noted for composing "Cannon in D"- a popular wedding song. Have a listen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOA-2hl1Vbc
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i <3 the one direction song by the piano guy's :)
I <3 the piano guy's one direction song. that was cool.
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